If you believe you or someone you know has been impacted by Prohibited Conduct, you are urged to immediately notify the police and/or seek medical attention.

Confidential Health and Safety

Seeking Medical Treatment:

Students who believe they have been sexually assaulted may seek medical attention without reporting the crime to police. The hospital emergency room will assist in treatment of injuries, prevention of sexual transmitted infections and pregnancy, and crisis intervention and emotional support services. Physical evidence can also be collected at this time.

• • • Tacoma General Hospital
      315 Martin Luther King Way, Tacoma 98405
      Telephone: 253-403-1000
      Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

• • • St. Clare Hospital
      11315 Bridgeport Way SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
      Telephone: 253-985-1711
      Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

• • • Pacific Lutheran University Student Health Center
      121st. Street and Park Avenue, Tacoma
      Email: health@plu.edu
      Telephone: 253-535-7337
      Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

• • • Any Local Hospital of the Impacted Party’s Choice

Seeking Emotional Support:

Students who believe they have been sexually assaulted may seek emotional support without reporting the crime to the police or PLU.

• • • Sexual Assault Center of Pierce County – Rebuilding Hope
      Website: https://www.sexualassaultcenter.com
      Location: 101 E. 26th Street, Suite 200, Tacoma, WA 98421
      Emergency Hotline: 1-800-756-7273
      Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

• • • Pacific Lutheran University Center for Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability
      Anderson University Center, Tacoma WA 98447
      Email: dcenter@plu.edu
      Telephone: 253-535-8750
      Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

• • • Pacific Lutheran University Counseling Center
      University Center 300
      Email: chws@plu.edu
      Telephone: 253-535-7206