Student Resource Guide

UNIVERSITY RESOURCES

MUSC is a caring community. If you would like to discuss your experiences relating to sexual violence, sexual or gender-based harassment, or related misconduct, the following resources are available to you on campus.

Resources 

Services Provided

Available To

Level of Confidentiality

Academic Writing Center
171 Ashley Ave., Rm 201
PO Box 250172
Charleston, SC 29425
843-792-6390
Fax: 843-792-9179

• Faculty teach students to think critically
about their writing and learning through individualized
consultation, supplemental instruction, and the humanities,
they foster collaborative learning and effective, compassionate
communication.

All MUSC
community members,
alumni, visitors, and volunteers,
available 24/7

 

Private to the
greatest extent possible

 

 

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
(SANE)

843-792-2300
MUSC Emergency Department

• Conduct forensic examinations to collect evidence
• Assess for any possible injuries
• Provide emergency contraception (if needed)
• Screen for sexually transmitted infections

All MUSC
community members

 

Confidential1

 

 

Counseling and Psychological
Services (CAPS)

843-792-4930
30 Bee Street, Suite 101
caps@musc.edu

• Short-term emotional support and ongoing individual counseling
• Concerned third parties may also consult regarding how to help
an MUSC student who may have experienced sexual harassment
or violence.

Students

 

 

Confidential
Medical records are maintained in
a free-standing EMR, and is not
accessible to students or faculty

1Confidential Resources are trained professionals who can provide counseling, information, and support in a confidential setting. These confidential resources will not share information about a patient/client (including whether that individual has received services) without the individual’s express written permission unless there is a continuing threat of serious harm to the patent/client or to others or there is a legal obligation to reveal such information (e.g., suspected abuse of a minor). Confidential Resources are required to submit de-identified information about Clery-reportable crimes to the MUSC Department of Public Safety for purposes of the anonymous statistical reporting under the Clery Act.

 Resources 

 Services Provided

 Available To

 Level of Confidentiality

Student Health Services
30 Bee Street, 1st Floor
Charleston, SC 29425
843-792-3664

• Confidential health services

 

 

Students

 

 

Confidential
Medical records are maintained in a
free- standing EMR, not accessible to
students or faculty.

Student Services

 

• Specialized mental healthcare counseling
for victims of crime, including sexual assault

Students

 

Confidential

 

Title IX Coordinator
Basic Sciences Bldg., Rm 102
843-792-1072
titleix@musc.edu

 

• Provides consultation and information
• Receive complaints
• Educates the university community
• Supportive measures
• Title IX investigation
• Non-academic grievance filing

All MUSC
community
members

 

Private to the greatest extent possible

 

 

 

Office of Student Programs &
Student Diversity

45 Courtenay Drive, Suite 213
843-792-2693

• Referrals
• Outreach efforts
• Information about the Title IX process
 

Students

 

 

Private to the greatest extent possible

 

 

MUSC Chaplain
843-792-2123

 

• Spiritual support
• Support through experiences of pain,
suffering and loss, or change of health status

All MUSC
community members,
available 24/7

Confidential

 

COLLEGE-SPECIFIC RESOURCES

While not bound by confidentiality, the following MUSC officials will maintain your privacy to the greatest extent possible, and can also provide support and resources to MUSC students:

College of Graduate Studies
Maritza Dawkins-Holnes
843-876-2216
dawkin@musc.edu 

College of Health Professions
Cami Meyer
843-792-1601
meyec@musc.edu 

College of Medicine
Dr. Myra Haney Singleton
843-792-1672
haneymk@musc.edu 

College of Nursing
Jessica Williams
843-792-3844
krasny@musc.edu

College of Dental Medicine
Sandra Morris
843-792-2345
morriss@musc.edu

Dr. Lindsey Hamil
843-792- 3928
hamillm@musc.edu

College of Pharmacy
Dr. Cathy Worrall
843-792-8451
worralcl@musc.edu

 

 

COMMUNITY RESOURCES 

In addition, MUSC students can access resources available in the community, including:

Tri-County S.P.E.A.K.S.

Provides 24-hour crisis and support line and other confidential and privileged resources to those affected by domestic and sexual violence (local) 

843-745-0144

RAINN – Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network

Provides 24/7 crisis and support line and other confidential and privileged resources to those affected by domestic and sexual violence (national).

800-656-4673

State Office for Victim Assistance (SOVA)

Individuals who have been emotionally and/or physically injured in a reported crime may be eligible for benefits from SOVA.

800-220-5370

South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence

800-260-9293

800-799-SAFE

800-656- HOPE 

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

800-799-SAFE (7233)

My Sister’s House (Domestic Violence Shelter)  

843-744-3242

Charleston County Family Court

100 Broad Street, Suite 143,

Charleston, SC 29401  

843-958-4400

US Citizenship and Immigration Services

1 Poston Road, Suite 130 (Charleston Field Office)

Charleston, SC 29407

800-375-5283

South Carolina Legal Services (free or low cost legal services for victims)

LawHelp.org/SC

Probono.net/SC

LawHelp.org/SC-Online Intake 

888-346-5592

Origin (family violence intervention)

4925 Lacross Road, Suite 215

North Charleston, SC 29406

843-735-7802