Reporting & Assistance Options
I think I have been sexually assaulted. What should I do next?
Be Safe
Go to a safe place. Call a friend, your R.A., or University Police (706-864-1500).
Get Medical Attention
Visit the nearest hospital to get care and connect with resources.
Choose If/How You Report
It is your right to choose if/how you report this incident.
Medical Assistance
Area Hospitals
These hospitals offer support for victims of sexual violence, such as high-tech evidence collection and specially trained nurses and advocates that will keep your visit confidential unless you authorize the release of information.
| Campus | Hospital | Location | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumming Dahlonega Gainesville |
Northeast Georgia Medical Center |
743 Spring Street Gainesville, GA 30501 |
770-219-9000 |
| Oconee | St. Mary's Hospital | 1230 Baxter Street Athens, GA 30606 |
706-389-3000 |
| Oconee | Piedmont Athens Regional | 1199 Prince Avenue Athens, GA 30606 |
706-475-7000 |
| Blue Ridge | Fannin Regional Hospital | 2855 Old Hwy 5 Blue Ridge, GA 30513 |
706-632-3711 |
There may be other resources available there to help and support you through this process.
For non-emergency medical attention, students who have paid the student health fee may visit the Student Health Services in Dahlonega.
Ways to Report
Keep it confidential and get support.
You can choose this option instead of or in addition to any of the options about pursuing charges.
- Confidential Reporters at UNG
- Student Counseling
- Student Health Services
- Local survivor services
- Dahlonega/Gainesville/Cumming: Rape Response
- Oconee: The Cottage
Report it, but only for campus investigation and reports.
If you choose this option, criminal or on-campus charges will not necessarily be brought, but we can use the information to help make campus safer.
Pursue on-campus charges.
Pursue criminal charges.
- University Police (706-864-1500 for all campuses).
- You may also contact local police in your jurisdiction.
Emergency Resources
University Police (On-Campus)
706-864-1500
Call 911 (Off-Campus)
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
RAINN National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline
800-656-4673
No One Alone
706-864-1986