Help and Support
Sexual Misconduct Support
Sexual Trauma & Abuse Care Center
Provides 24/7 support to anyone affected by sexual trauma and abuse in Douglas, Franklin and Jefferson Counties.
KU CARE Services
KU's CARE Coordinator provides support to survivors of gender based violence (sexual assault, violence and harassment, stalking, intimate partner/domestic violence, use of alcohol to gain sexual access).
Watkins Health Services
Provides comprehensive medical care and outreach programs through a team of dedicated professionals.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
The LMH emergency room provides SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) exams and other services to survivors and others who may be in crisis.
Kansas Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence
Call the toll-free 24/7 Kansas Crisis Hotline at 1-888-363-2287, or visit the website for an interactive map of service providers near you.
Headquarters Crisis Center
If you’re thinking about suicide, concerned for a friend, grieving, feeling hopeless, or just need to talk to someone about something that is going on in your life.
Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)
Helps students with issues related to adjusting to college and other psychological, interpersonal and family problems.
Employee Assistance Program
Provides KU employees with information, short-term counseling, advice and referrals to licensed professionals.
The Willow
Builds safer communities through shelter, services and support to survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking.
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center
Provides caring, effective and confidential services that address diverse mental health needs.
Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (KC metro area)
Provides 24-hour, free-of-charge services, including crisis line support, hospital advocacy, criminal justice and personal advocacy. Interpreters can be provided for any language, spoken or signed.
Law Enforcement & Legal
Legal Services for Students
Provides KU students enrolled at the Lawrence campus with assistance on commonly occurring legal issues.
Douglas County Legal Aid Society
Offers legal assistance, including protection from abuse and stalking, and various other civil cases as determined by the organization, municipal court criminal cases, juvenile cases as appointed by the court.
Kansas Legal Services
Helps low income Kansans meet their basic needs through the provision of important legal and mediation services to provide equal access to justice for the most vulnerable Kansans.
Campus Partners
Office of Student Affairs
Committed to supporting and serving all members of the KU community, while striving to create a campus environment free of discrimination.
Emily Taylor Center for Women & Gender Equity
Seeks to support the personal, educational and professional success of students by challenging patriarchal norms that impede full access to the university.
Ombuds Office
A confidential, impartial, informal and independent office on campus where members of the campus community can discuss issues they may be facing as a student, faculty or staff faculty member.
Human Resource Management
Responsible for providing a comprehensive range of services that improve the lives of those who work, learn and visit the University of Kansas.
ADA Resource Center for Equity and Accessibility
Works to promote diversity and inclusion through fostering an open, accessible and inclusive learning and working environment.
Campus Cupboard
The Campus Cupboard is a food pantry for KU students, faculty, staff, and affiliates. It was created to address and reduce food insecurity among our campus community. The Campus Cupboard is located on Level 4 of the Kansas Union and accessible from both the Student Involvement and Leadership Center and the Sabatini Multicultural Resource Center.
Office of Multicultural Affairs
Provides support and services for current and prospective students from historically marginalized populations.
Center for Sexuality and Gender Diversity
Provides support and services for current and prospective students identifying at Queer, Trans, and allies of the LGBTQ+ community.
Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards
Addresses incidents of non-academic misconduct on campus and educates students about the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities.
KU Psych Clinic
Serves the University of Kansas and the greater Lawrence area community by providing an array of high quality, affordable mental health services.
Safe Ride
SafeRide is a student-sponsored transportation service that provides a safe ride home for KU students at night. A SafeRide driver will pick up passengers (whether at the library, a bar, work, etc.) and drive them home anywhere within city limits. Drivers will not take passengers to another bar.