Support Services

If you have been sexually assaulted there are multiple resources on and off campus to provide you with support, information and options about decisions that are right for you. Please see below for both confidential support services and reporting options. The Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Title IX Coordinator can assist you with accommodations, interim measures and referrals whether you choose to report the names of the parties involved or not. If you prefer you may call the Title IX Office and ask for information or assistance without sharing your name or details of the incident unless you choose to report.

It is never too late to ask for support and consider reporting options.

Confidential On-Campus Support Resources

Reports made to Confidential Resources will remain confidential, except in circumstances involving imminent danger to self or others.

Medical: Hubbs Health Center: (315) 781-3600 
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
After hours call Campus Safety (315) 781-3333
*Hours may vary during academic breaks and holidays.

The Counseling Center: (315) 781-3388
Monday – Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:15 pm – 5:00 pm
91 St. Clair Street, Geneva, NY 14456
24 hour crisis line available via Campus Safety (315) 781-3333; ask the responding officer for the counselor on-call.
*Hours may vary during academic breaks and holidays.

Pastoral Services: Maurice Charles, Chaplain, (315) 781-3671 Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
*Hours may vary during academic breaks and holidays.

Confidential Off-Campus Resources

Safe Harbors of the Finger Lakes: (315) 781-1093, 1-800-247-7273;
Local rape crisis and domestic violence 24-hour help line providing free, confidential support and advocacy

F.F. Thompson Hospital: (585) 396-6000
350 Parrish St, Canandaigua, N.Y. 14424
A Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) is available

Non-Confidential Off-Campus Resources

Geneva Police Department (315) 828-6771
255 Exchange Street
Geneva, N.Y. 14456

New York State Police
NY State Troopers Campus Sexual Assault Victims Unit
1-844-845-7269 (24-hour help line)

Non-Confidential On-Campus Resources

Reports made to Non-Confidential Resources will be shared with the Title IX Coordinator.

Campus Safety
(315) 781-3000 / Emergency Line (315) 781-3333
Campus Safety officers are here to help. Officers can make contact with a member
of the Title IX office, on-call staff, Geneva Police, and/or medical personnel.

Susan Lee, Title IX Coordinator
Office of Title IX Programs & Compliance
603 S. Main Street, Seneca Room Annex (lake level)
(315) 781-3922 / Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(315) 781-3000 after hours and weekends for a member of the Title IX office

Residential Education Staff, Residence Coordinators or Resident Assistants
(315) 781-3880 / Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(315) 781-3000 after hours and weekends for a member of the Residential Education staff
*Hours may vary during academic breaks and holidays.

How to Help a Friend

Support
Talk to your friend and let them know that you have noticed a change in their behavior and that you are there to support them. If your friend chooses to tell you about their experience, this person has made the choice based on trust. You should be supportive, non-judgmental, and listen. What they experienced was not their fault.

Believe
The most supportive step you can take for a friend is to believe them. Take the information seriously, but remember that it is not your job to assess the situation or investigate the facts.

Refer
HWS has many support resources available for its community members. HWS can confidentially share resources and information with you in order for you to relay this information to your friend.

Care For Yourself
Counseling services are also available for the person supporting a survivor. The process of supporting a survivor may be stressful for you and having someone you can talk with confidentially can help you stay balanced.

Contact Us

Office of Title IX Programs & Compliance
603 S. Main Street (Lake Level) Geneva, NY 14456

Phone: (315) 781-3922
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

For assistance after hours and on weekends contact Campus Safety at (315) 781-3333

TitleIX@hws.edu

Susan Lee
Title IX Coordinator

Katie Stiffler
Prevention and Education Coordinator