This list of resources is dedicated to survivors and/or victims who need assistance in a time of need.
If you have suggestions of additional resources that might be helpful, please share them with ntp@mailplus.wisc.edu.
Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
24-Hour Crisis Line: 608-265-5600
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
Domestic Abuse Intervention Services
- Helpline: 608-251-4445
- Text Helpline: 608-420-4638
- Office: 2102 Fordem Avenue, Madison, WI 53704.
- Helpline: 608-251-7273
- UW-Madison Campus Office: 333 East Campus Mall, Room 7901.
- Main Office: 2801 Coho Street Suite 301, Madison, WI 53713.
University Health Services Survivor Services
- UHS 24/7 Crisis Support Line: 608-265-5600 (option 9)
Basic Needs Resources offers support through UW-Madison and the local community.
Emergency Financial Support offers a variety of options to provide some assistance during a financial crisis.
The Dean of Students Office has a variety of ways to support including the Dean of Students Crisis Loan, housing resources, community support, and the ability to work with faculty.
- Reach out to dean @studentlife.wisc.edy to get connected for support.
Wisconsin SAFE Fund can provide financial assistance to pay for a forensic medical exam.
- Forensic nurse exams conducted at UHS and at Meriter can be paid for using the SAFE Fund.
Local
Community Justice, Inc. is a non-profit law firm that offers affordable legal services from qualified and dedicated attorneys. The UW Survivors Legal Program is available to assist with various legal needs of survivors.
- 608-204-9642
Dane County District Attorney’s Office, Victim Witness Unit provides services to victims of criminal cases that are referred to the District Attorney for prosecution.
- 608-266-9003
- 24/7 Crime Response Program Pager: (608) 376-0164
Dane County Law Library Guide provides an extensive list of available legal assistance.
The Restraining Order and Survivor Advocacy (ROSA) Clinic provides direct legal services to victims/survivors of intimate-partner violence and/or crime in Dane, Jefferson, Rock Sauk and other surrounding counties. The Clinic provide services with no cost to the victim/survivor.
State
State Bar of Wisconsin Lawyer Referral and Legal Services helps you figure out if you need a lawyer and how to proceed if you do. Legal advice is not offered, but referrals to attorneys through LRIS agree to charge no more than $20 for the first 30 minutes of the consultation.
National
The James Byrd Jr. Center to Stop Hate is a national organization that supports communities and individuals targeted for hate and challenges white supremacy.
U.S. Department of Justice Hate Crime Laws and Policies page provides information on federal hate crimes laws and policies, as well as state laws, codes, and statutes.
Healthy Minds is a digital well-being tool that combines podcast-style lessons and both seated and active mediations to develop important skills for a healthy mind.
SilverCloud is an online, self-guided, interactive mental health resources that provides accessible cognitive-behavioral interventions.
UHS Mental Health Resources provides no-cost mental health services and offers an open, safe, and confidential environment to help students.
YOU@WISC is a student connection portal with tools, content, and resources specific to UW–Madison student life designed to build resilience within students and foster campus connection.
UHS Gynecology Clinic / Sexual Health Clinic offers confidential medical services for students affected by sexual assault and dating violence.
- 24-hour nurse line: 608-265-5600 (option 1)
- Address: 333 East Campus Mall, Floors 5 & 6
- Forensic medical exams are available at UHS during business hours through DaneMAC for no-cost.
UnityPoint Health, Meriter Forensic Nurse Examiner Program provides confidential medical and forensic examinations for the victims of sexual assault and dating violence.
- 608-417-5916
- Address (emergency room entrance): 202 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53715
- Call for information about payment; insurance does not need to be billed and some services can be accessed at no cost.
Filing a police report with UW-Madison Police Department.
- Call 608-264-2677 to file a report or speak to an officer for non-emergencies, as the department does not accept online / emailed reports.
- Headquarters (open 24/7): 1429 Monroe Street, Madison, WI 53711.
Filing a police report with the Madison Police Department.
- Call 608-266-4316 for non-emergencies.
- Office: 211 S. Carroll Street, Madison, WI 53703.
Filing a sexual harassment / violence report to UW Campus Title IX Coordinator or Dean of Students Office.
Filing a hostile and intimidating behavior report through UW.
Filing a bias or hate incident report through UW.