Resources

Confidential Resources

Students and employees who wish to obtain confidential assistance may do so by speaking with professionals who are obligated by law to maintain confidentiality. At MUSC, those individuals include mental-health counselors, hospital chaplains, social workers, psychologists, health service employees, and any other individual with a professional license whose official responsibilities include providing mental health counseling and who is functioning within the scope of the license.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

51 Bee Street
843-792-2848

Services Provided

Confidential consultations and counseling
Available to employees

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

843-792-4930

Services Provided

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

National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center

67 President Street
Second Floor Institute of Psychiatry Building South
843-792-8209

Services Provided

Specialized mental healthcare counseling for victims of crimes, including sexual assault
Available to all MUSC community members

Faculty Ombuds

843-792-2618
univ-ombudsman@musc.edu

Services Provided

Impartial, independent, confidential and informal option for resolution of puzzling or troublesome issues
Available to faculty

Hospital Chaplains

843-792-2123

On campus chaplains working within the scope of their ordination or licensure

Services Provided

Spiritual support
Support through experiences of pain, suffering and loss, or change of health status
Available to all MUSC community members

Student Health Services

30-A Bee Street, First Floor
843-792-3664

Services Provided

Confidential health services (Medical records are maintained in a free-standing EMR, not accessible to students or faculty)

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE)

Located in the Adult Emergency Department at 96 Jonathan Lucas Street
843-792-3826

Services Provided

Conduct forensic examinations to collect evidence
Assess for injuries
Provide emergency contraception (if needed)
Provide medications for sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention

MUSC Advocacy Program (MAP)

Call the Hospital Operator: 843-792-2300 and ask them to page MAPS or the social worker on call.

Services Provided:

Direct support and interventions to individuals when there is a suspicion of abuse of a child, vulnerable adult, intimate partner violence, and/or sexual assault

Education, counseling, safety plans, lethality assessments and referrals to resources

MUSC Resiliency Program

Located at 67 President Street

843-364-7798

Services Provided:

Free telehealth sessions for help with stress management and learning resiliency bolstering coping strategies
Living Your Best Work Life Series Workshops: Team trainings to improve individual and team resilience and optimization
Facilities Peer Support Sessions: Brief "check-in" during shift changes at the request of units

Turn The Tide Violence Intervention Program

Contact Christa Green, Program Director

843-792-1414

Services Provided:

Assessment, support, case management, referrals, and long-term follow-up to individuals at risk of violence
Connects patients and families with MUSC & Community Resources to improve social, education, employment outcomes and prevent repeat violence

Non-Confidential Resources

MUSC also has offices where students and employees can talk about their experiences or observations, consult about the policies and procedures, and inquire about training opportunities, including self-defense course and training on being an active bystander (or upstander). Although these offices may not maintain an individual’s confidentiality if they learn about an incident of actual or suspected harassment, discrimination, or sexual violence, they will maintain the individual’s privacy to the greatest extent possible, and only report the incident to the necessary university authorities.

Department of Public Safety

101 Jonathan Lucas Street

For emergencies: 843-792-4196; any call box on campus; or or the LiveSafe app

Victims Advocate:

843-792-1986

Services Provided

Employs sworn officers with statewide jurisdiction and arrest powers
Emergency assistance
Receive/investigate reports of crimes
Safety escorts on campus and the surrounding areas
Victims' advocates help victims navigate the criminal investigative process, and act as liaisons between the victims and the criminal justice system, including seeking orders of protection from the courts

Title IX Coordinator

Basic Science Building, Suite 104
843-792-1 282
titleix@musc.edu

Services Provided

Provides consultations and information
Receives complaints
Educates the university community
Implements supportive or protective measures, including No-Contact Orders
Conducts investigations

The Office of Student Engagement

45 Courtenay Drive, Suite 213
843-792-2693

Services Provided

Provides referrals
Conducts outreach efforts
Offers information about how the university resolves issues of harassment and discrimination

Behavioral Support Intervention Team

843-792-2123

Services Provided

Conducts outreach and educational programming
Offers consultations
Provides assessments and referrals

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:

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Tri-County SPEAKS:

Provides 24 hour crisis and support line and other confidential and privileged resources to those affected by domestic and sexual violence, including hospital accompaniment during sexual assault forensic exams, police and law enforcement accompaniment, court accompaniment, follow-up services and referrals, and support groups.

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 Victim Assistance Network (SCVAN):

Oversees programs that provide emergency and transitional housing assistance to victims, resources and referrals to crime victims, legal assistance, faith-based resources, forensic nurse examiner services.

(803) 750-1200

South Carolina Attorney General's Victim Advocacy Division:

Provides information and support to victims of crimes related to cases handled by divisions throughout the Attorney General's Office. An advocate is assigned to keep victims apprised of court status, offer court accompaniment, and provide referrals to appropriate services.

(800) 213-5652

South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault:

Umbrella organization that supports member organizations, affiliates and allied organizations in providing help to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

(803) 256-2900

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence:

(800)799-SAFE (800-799-7233)

My Sister’s House:

Provides comprehensive support, services, and education to victims of domestic violence.

843-744-3242

Charleston County Family Court:

100 Broad Street, Suite 143, Charleston, SC 29401
843-958-4400

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline:

A 24-hour crisis and support line that connects users with mental health professionals.

Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
Veterans can press "1" after dialing 988 to connect directly to the Veterans Crisis Lifeline. For texts, Veterans should continue to text the Veterans Crisis Lifeline short code: 838255.

US Citizenship and Immigration Services:

Charleston Field Office:

1 Poston Road, Suite 130

Charleston, SC 29407

800-375-5283

Origin (family violence intervention):

4925 Lacross Road, Suite 215North Charleston, SC 29406

(843) 735-7802

Charleston Pro Bono Legal Services (free or low-cost legal services for victims)

111 Church Street, Charleston SC, 29401

(843) 853-6456

Charleston Legal Access (non-profit law firm offering low-cost legal services)

3775 Spruill Avenue, Suite B, North Charleston, SC 29405

(843) 640-5980

South Carolina Legal Services (free legal services and referrals):

888-346-5592

Legal Assistance

MUSC has also compiled a list of attorneys who may offer pro bono consultation sessions.

Please refer to the site listed above for the complete list.

Helping Survivors

Online organization offering advocacy for survivors of sexual assault and abuse. To connect with a team member, fill out this contact form. To learn more about sexual assault, red flags, rideshare safety, online dating tips, and available resources, visit the Helping Survivors’ home page.

Finding Courage and Hope: Financial Support for Victims of Domestic Violence

Online guide created by MoneyGeek to help those impacted by domestic violence and financial abuse.

Resources

Confidential Resources

Non-Confidential Resources

Victims Advocate:

Behavioral Support Intervention Team

COLLEGE-SPECIFIC RESOURCES

College of Graduate Studies

College of Health Professions

College of Dental Medicine

College of Medicine

College of Nursing

College of Pharmacy

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

US Citizenship and Immigration Services:

Charleston Field Office:

Helping Survivors