Title IX Resources – If you are in immediate danger, call 911. 

Pacific Lutheran University has made a commitment to preventing and eliminating sex discrimination, sex-based harassment, and sexual misconduct from occurring within our working and learning environments. The process is ongoing, and it is every community member’s responsibility to report concerning conduct. Working together, we can maintain a respectful and healthy university community.

When sex discrimination does occur, there are a number of resources available to members of the campus community who believe they have been subjected to a form of sex discrimination, or have witnessed someone else being discriminated against.

Emergency Response Resources:

Campus Safety
Martin J. Neeb Center -1st Floor
253-535-7911 from cell phones
9-911 from campus phones
253-535-7441 non emergency
https://www.plu.edu/campus-safety/

Pierce County Sheriff’s Department
Emergency: 911
Non-emergency: 253-798-4721 (#1)

Confidential Resources 

Incidents Not Reported To University Authorities Without Permission

Should an individual not be prepared to make a report, but is seeking information and a confidential resource, there are several options available:

PLU Advocacy Services – Confidential

Provides a safe, private place for individuals who have questions or concerns about sexual assault, intimate partner violence, or stalking

Helps explain options and connect individuals to resources

Assists in making formal complaints if the individual decides to do so

 

PLU TimelyCare Services – Confidential

TimelyCare provides no cost, on-demand access to licensed mental health providers, nurse practitioners, and related services

 

PLU Counseling Services – Confidential

Provides individual counseling and selected psychiatric services to PLU students

Trained to deal compassionately with issues of sexual victimization and abuse

The staff may be required to disclose information that poses imminent danger to an individual’s health or safety

 

PLU Campus Ministry – Confidential

Provides confidential emotional and spiritual support to the PLU community

Trained to deal with issues of sexual victimization and abuse

Can help survivors process their feelings and connect with additional sources of support

 

PLU Student Health Services – Confidential

Provides limited medical services to PLU students

Additional Resources Available to All PLU Employees & Students

Pierce County Sexual Assault Center
101 E. 26th St., Suite 200, Tacoma 98421
253-474-7273 | 800-756-7273
www.sexualassaultcenter.com

24-hour crisis line provides immediate assistance information and emotional support

Confidential

No cost medical and legal advocacy

 

Pierce County Domestic Violence Helpline
718 Court E, Tacoma 98402
253-798-4166 | 800-764-2420
www.familyjusticecenter.us

Free and confidential services

Access to support groups and counseling

Emergency housing information and referrals

 

Rainbow Center
2215 Pacific Ave. Tacoma, WA 98402

 

Advocacy for victims of crime serving the LGBTQA + community

 

Oasis Youth Center
2215 Pacific Ave. Tacoma, WA 98402
253-671-2838

 

Oasis is a drop-in support center for queer and questioning youth

Additional Campus Employee Resources

 

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
800-777-4114
www.firstchoiceeap.com

Free and confidential problem assessment and referral services

Available to employees, their spouses or partners, and children up to age 26

Helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week