Confidential Resources

Individuals affected by sex discrimination who do not want their experiences shared with the Title IX Coordinator or otherwise addressed through GovState’s Title IX compliance program, are encouraged to make use of any relevant on-campus/GovState-provided or off-campus/community-based Confidential Resource that can help.

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On-Campus/GovState Resources
1. Confidential Advisors
2. University Counseling and Wellness Center
3. University Health Center
4. State Employee Assistance Program

Off-Campus/Community Resources
1. Emergency Medical Care
2. Community-Based Sexual Assault Crisis Centers
3. Community-Based Domestic Violence Agencies
4. Other Local and National Resources

 

On-Campus/GovState Resources

GovState has made the following Confidential Resources available for students and/or employees wishing to talk about sex discrimination without a report being made to the Title IX Coordinator:

Confidential Advisors

Confidential Advisors provide emergency and ongoing support to student and employee survivors of sexual violence and relationship violence. A Confidential Advisor will provide confidential services and have privileged and confidential communications with survivors. They will inform the survivor of possible next steps regarding reporting options and possible outcomes, will notify the survivor of resources and services available on campus and in the community and will inform the survivor of their rights and GovState’s responsibilities to enforce orders of protection and no contact orders. If requested by the survivor, a Confidential Advisor will liaise with appropriate University personnel to secure supportive measures (as described in Policy 78), and will liaise with appropriate University personnel, law enforcement and community resources to assist the survivor with making contact and/or reporting an incident. Confidential Advisor services are provided to students and employees by:

YWCA Metropolitan Chicago 
320 West 202nd St.
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
General Telephone: 708.754.0486 
General Website 
Rape Crisis Hotline: 888.293.2080 
Hotline Webpage 

The University Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC)

GovState’s CWC provides individual counseling, support and resources to students who have experienced sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment. Speaking with a licensed counselor at the CWC may be helpful for complainants or survivors trying to decide how to proceed. Because of the privileged nature of these conversations, the CWC will not share information about a patient/client (including whether that individual has received services) with the Title IX Coordinator or any other employee of the University without that patient/client’s express written permission. The CWC may submit, however, non-identifying information about the incident for purposes of making a statistical report under the Clery Act.  The CWC can be accessed as follows:

Campus Location: Room A1120 
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30AM – 5:00PM 
Telephone: 708.235.7334 
Email: studentcounseling@govst.edu
Webpage 

The University’s Health Center (run by Advocate Aurora Health)

The GovState Health Center, which is part of the CWC, can provide students with non-emergency or follow-up medical services, including testing for pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections, and provide an opportunity to discuss any health care concerns related to the incident in a confidential medical setting. The Health Center is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all patient/client health information. All patient interactions with the Health Center are considered strictly confidential.

Campus Location: Room A1120 
Hours: Mondays - Thursdays, 9:00PM – 4:00PM; Fridays, 9:00AM – 1:00PM
Telephone: 708.235.2114 
Webpage 

The State of Illinois’ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The EAP is a free, voluntary, and confidential program available to GovState employees that provides a valuable resource for support and information during difficult times, including problem identification, counseling, and referral services for employees regardless of the health plan chosen by the employee.  Through the EAP, employees will be directed to counseling services to assist them with a variety of concerns, including, but not limited to sexual violence and domestic violence, conflict at work, and stress.  Any employees who access these services should be sure to identify themselves as an employee of the State of Illinois. 

More information is available from the Illinois Department of Central Management Services website. 

Off-Campus/Community Resources 

 
Individuals affected by sex discrimination, especially (but not limited to) survivors of sexual violence, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking, have options for reporting their experiences to off-campus agencies and groups that may be able to provide supportive services as part of their work in local communities.

Emergency Medical Care

Local medical care providers can provide emergency and/or follow-up medical services beyond what is available on campus and provide an opportunity to discuss any health care concerns related to an incident in a confidential medical setting. Local emergency medical care providers include:  

Advocate South Suburban Hospital

Location: 17800 S. Kedzie Ave., Hazel Crest, IL 60429 
General Telephone: 708.799.8000 
General Website  
Sexual Assault Treatment Center (staffed with trained medical professionals and equipped to conduct sexual assault forensic examinations free of charge)
Center Telephone: 708.213.4611 
Center Webpage  

Franciscan Health Emergency Medicine

Location: 20201 S. Crawford Ave., Olympia Fields, IL 60461 
General Telephone: 708.679.2222 
General Website
Center of Hope (Sexual Assault Treatment) (staffed with trained medical professionals and equipped to conduct sexual assault forensic examinations free of charge) 
Center Webpage