If you, a friend or colleague are a victim of sexual violence your first step, after getting to a safe place, should be seeking and receiving the medical and mental health assistance.

If you have been sexually assaulted:

1. Get to a safe place.
2. Don’t change your clothes, shower or go to the bathroom. Find out how to preserve evidence.
3. You are strongly encouraged to talk to a UMass Lowell professional staff member or contact UMass Lowell Police, 978-934-4911 or ext. 44911.
4. You are strongly encouraged to go to Lowell General Hospital to be examined. Seeking medical attention at a SANE Hospital also is strongly encouraged. Lowell General Hospital is the closest SANE hospital in this area. The University Police will provide transportation in an unmarked car if you need assistance.

The most important thing is to get you the help and support you need.  Take a look at the Response Options chart (pdf) for additional resources.

• UMass Lowell Police: 978-934-4911
• Lowell Police Department: 978-937-3200
• Clara Reynolds, Director of EOO, Title IX Coordinator: 978-934-3567
• Bo Zaryckyj, Director of Student Conduct, Deputy Title IX Coordinator: 978-934-2100

If you would like to file an anonymous report or receive support confidentially, please contact one of the four resources listed below.

• Counseling Services: 978-934-4331, Wellness Center, University Crossing, 3rd floor
• Campus Ministry: 978-934-2100, University Crossing, 3rd floor
  • Catholic Ministry, Bernadine Kensinger, 978-934-5032
  • Protestant Ministry, Imogene Stulken, 978-934-5104
  • Christian Student Fellowship, Chris James and Patrick Schwartz, 978-934-5063
• Student Health Services: 978-934-4991, Wellness Center, University Crossing 3rd floor

There is information and are resources available, as well as training and education, to assist students and employees through sexual violence (such as rape, attempt to rape, unwelcome fondling, domestic or dating violence or stalking), or sexual harassment.