If you've been assaulted

The Tufts Counseling Center has a page that can refer you to great resources. Regardless of when you’ve been assaulted, it is never too late to get help. There are various resources on and off-campus available to you.

Tufts Resources

SVRC – Sexual Violence Resource Coordinator
The SVRC provides a safe atmosphere where students can get information about options so that they can make informed decisions. The SVRC coordinates all services related to issues surrounding sexual and relational violence, stalking, and student-to-student harassment. The SVRC can help students understand the resources, procedures, and options available to them both on and off campus. The SVRC works closely with the Sexual Assault Clinician.

Tufts University Sexual Violence Resource Coordinator
Elaine Theodore
Tufts University Health Service
Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Telephone: 617-627-3752
elaine.theodore@tufts.edu

SAC – Sexual Assault Clinician
The SAC is a mental health provider who is trained and experienced in the issues surrounding sexual assault. She is available to assist students with confidential clinical services, as needed. She is available on weekdays.

Tufts University Sexual Assault Clinician
Sue Mahoney
Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Telephone: 617-627-3350
Students calling this number will be directed to follow voicemail prompts.

Counselor-on-Call
For emergency after-hours assistance, students can call TUPD at 617-627-3030 and ask to have the counselor on call paged. The counselor will return the call promptly.
This is completely confidential- you dont have to give your real name

Health Service, 617-627-3350
Margaret Higham, Medical Director

Womens Center, 617-627-4640
Steph Gauchel, Director 

Counseling and Mental Health Center, 617-627-3360
Julie Ross, Director

Off-Campus Resources

BARCC – Boston Area Rape Crisis Center
24 hour Hotline
Counseling, Support, Advocacy and Referral
Services are free and confidential
Hotline: 617-492-7273 or 800-841-8371
www.barcc.org

You can call them anytime. They are an amazing resource to have available and will help any survivor – not just recent ones.

Victim Rights Law Center
At the Victim Rights Law Center, we provide sexual assault victims with free legal help. Our goal is to give sexual assault victims the legal resources they need to reclaim their lives and become survivors. Our mission is to ensure that every sexual assault and rape victim has an attorney and the most effective remedies available.
Ph: 617-399-6720
Fax: 617-399-6722
www.victimrights.org

Know your rights as a sexual assault survivor. They can assist in dealing with Tufts, to make sure that they do not violate the rights entitled to you by the US government.