Community Resources

If you have experienced or been exposed to violence, you are not alone. Support is available. This page provides a list of trusted national hotlines and organizations, as well as confidential resources specifically for Tulane University students, faculty, and staff. Whether you are seeking immediate crisis assistance, ongoing counseling, or guidance on reporting options, these services are here to help you find safety, healing, and support.

Local Resources

Crime Survivors NOLA keeps an updated comprehensive list of resources for those who have experienced violence. Their website of over 200 resources is organized and searchable by category of support and type of violence. They also have a list of support groups and helpful tutorials for navigating the criminal legal system.

Tulane University Resources

Immediate & Crisis Help

Emergency: Call 911 or Tulane Police Department (TUPD)

  • Uptown: 504-865-5911 (Emergency) | 504-865-5381 (Non-Emergency)
  • Downtown: 504-988-5555 (Emergency) | 504-988-5531 (Non-Emergency)

The Line: 24-hour student crisis hotline. 504-264-6074

SAPHE Hotline (Sexual Aggression Peer Hotline & Education): 24/7 peer-run hotline during fall & spring semesters. 504-654-9543

Student Affairs Professional On Call (SAPOC): 24/7 professional staff support. 504-920-9900

Support Services

Counseling & Psychiatric Services (CAPS): Free sessions for students, individual & group therapy, medication management, emergency same-day appointments. 504-314-2277

Tulane Student Health Services: Medical care, counseling, social work, health education, psychiatric support. 504-865-5255

Mental Health Complete: Online platform for therapy, psychiatry, coaching, and self-guided tools

Case Management & Victim Support Services (CMVSA): Academic adjustments, emergency housing, counseling/health referrals, legal advocacy, no-contact orders, guidance through reporting processes, ongoing recovery support. 504-314-2160 (business hours) | 504-920-9900 (after hours)

Tulane Employee Assistance Program: professional and confidential services to help employees and their families navigate personal, family, life, and work-related challenges. 800-624-5544

Additional Support Offices

Tulane Office of Crime Prevention & Victim Resources: Escorts through the criminal justice process; referrals for academic, legal, housing, medical, and counseling needs. 504-865-5381

Tulane Student Affairs: 504-314-2188

Housing & Residence Life: 504-865-5724

Address

1440 Canal Street, Suite 1510, New Orleans, LA 70112

social media

@tulanevpi

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