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What is the Sexual Harassment & Assault Resource & Education (S.H.A.R.E.) number and what will happen when you call?

The number is 203 432-6653.

Calls will be answered by mental health professionals

Weekdays, between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM you will be connected to the Sexual Harassment & Assault, Education & Resource Center.

During these hours call if:

  • you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted and would like help in deciding how to proceed.
  • you would like information about policies and procedures regarding sexual assault.
  • you would like to talk to someone about an experience or sexual assault that you or a friend has had in the past.
  • you would like information about student groups that focus on sexual assault prevention and education.
  • you are interested in brochures, books, videotapes and general resources about sexual assault.
  • you would like to plan a Sexual Assault Awareness/Prevention event.

After hours, between 5:00PM and 8:30AM and on weekends, you will be connected to the sexual assault crisis line.

Call this number if:

  • you have been sexually assaulted and would like to talk.
  • you have been sexually assaulted and you would like to know how to proceed.
  • you would like help in contacting the police.
  • you have been sexually assaulted and you would like someone to meet you at Urgent Care to assist you through the process of medical care.
  • you would like help with decisions about evidence collection at Yale New Haven Hospital Emergency Department.
  • you have a friend who has been sexually assaulted and would like guidance in helping him or her get immediate care.

What resources are there for men who have been sexually assaulted?

As a man, it is probable that you never thought sexual assault could happen to you. Men are socialized to see sexual assault as a crime against women, not men. Because of this, many men have a hard time understanding that sexual assault is a crime that is motivated by the wish for power and control. Sexual assault can happen to anyone, male or female.

Sexual assault can be devastating to all victims, regardless of gender, and many reactions are shared by both men and women survivors. You may feel rage, shame, guilt, powerlessness, concern for your safety, and/or symptoms of physical illness.

There may be some concerns that are different for you as a male survivor. Many men express concerns about what being sexually assaulted means to their sexuality or masculinity. There is a myth in our culture that only gay men rape other men or only gay men are raped. This is not true. Men rape women and men rape men. Women rape men and women rape women. Sexual assault has no boundaries. It is important to know that strong or weak, outgoing or shy, gay/straight or bisexual, old or young, you have done nothing that has caused or justified being assaulted. The responsibility lies with the assailant.

Men are strongly encouraged to seek help for the same reasons that women are. Men may be more likely to sustain injuries when sexually assaulted by another man so there is an additional emphasis on seeking medical care in these instances. In those cases where men are sexually assaulted or raped by a woman, medical attention is also encouraged. Men are also encouraged to have evidence collection exams and to call the Sexual Harassment & Assault Resource & Education crisis line at 203 432-6653 or Urgent Care 203 432-0123 for assistance in all services.

What services are available for sexual assault survivors at Yale University Health Services and the Mental Health & Counseling Center?

  • Yale University Health Services is comprised of a network of over 100 individuals including physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician’s assistants, nutritionists, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, health educators, peer counselors, and highly qualified support and administrative personnel. We are here to serve you.
  • Yale University Health Services (YUHS) is located at 17 Hillhouse Avenue
  • Emergency medical care is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in Urgent Care: 203 432-0123
  • Additional information and department phone numbers are available on the website: www.yale.edu/yhp
  • All basic care including mental health counseling is free of charge to all registered Yale students.
  • The Mental Health & Counseling Center located on the 3rd floor of YUHS has regular hours between 8:30AM and 5:00PM
  • Call 203 4342-0290 to make an appointment or come in person during these hours.
  • After hours, call Urgent Care (203 432-0123) and ask to speak to the Mental Health Counselor on-call. There is someone to speak to or to meet with in person, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • In addition to providing general therapy for individuals, couples, and groups, the department also offers general sex counseling, as well as support groups and/or individual therapy for rape and sexual assault survivors.

For more information, or if you have specific questions, contact:
Carole Goldberg, Psy.D. at 203 432-0290 or 203 432-6653

or

e-mail at: carole.goldberg@yale.edu.

Note: If you have waived the Yale hospital and specialty services insurance, you are still entitled to free basic services, including Student Medicine, Mental Health Counseling, Urgent Care, and GYN, but you will be billed for hospital visits. More information is available at www.yale.edu/yuhs/.

Resources for sexual assault survivors

Sexual Assault Crisis Services
Women & Family Center
24 Hour Toll Free
Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline:

  • 1-888-999-5545 (English)
  • 1-888-568-8332 (Spanish)

www.womenfamilies.com

All Services Are Free & Confidential

Locations:

New Haven - 1440 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511 - 203 389-5010

Meriden - 169 Colony Street, Meriden, CT 06451 - 203 235-9297

 

Whom would I contact if I wanted more information?

Carole T. Goldberg, Psy.D. is the head of the Sexual Harassment & Assault Resource & Education Center. Dr. Goldberg can be reached by phone at the center at: 203 432-6653

or

in the Mental Health & Counseling Center at 203 432-0290

or

by e-mail at carole.goldberg@yale.edu

Other members of the sexual assault resource team are:

Lisa Driscoll, Psy.D.

Naomi Panza, LCSW

Erin Scanlon, MSW

Karen Wetzel, Ph.D.

They can be reached at 203 432-0290

What student groups at Yale focus on sexual assault prevention and information?

Peer Health Educators - www.yale.edu/uhs/med_services/student_health.html

RSVP - www.yale.edu/wc/rsvp/

NO MORE “One in Four” http://oneinfourusa.org/

NOMORE - a residence group on the Women's Center page: www.yale.edu/wc/residence.html

2-TALK - WALDEN - 203 432-TALK (8255) 8:00PM – 8:00AM Daily or view brochure.

 

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