I need help securing my safety.

CONFIDENTIAL RESOURCES

Confidential resources will not share information about a report without the individual’s express written permission unless there is a continuing threat of serious harm to the Complainant or to others or there is a legal obligation to reveal such information (eg, suspected abuse or neglect of a minor). Confidential resources can also help an individual make a report to the University.

Non-Confidential

Duke University Police Department

Emergency: 911

Non-Emergency: 919-684-2444

DUPD will help any individual get to a safe place and will provide transportation to the hospital, coordination with outside law enforcement, and information about the University’s resources and complaint processes.

Confidential

Duke University Hospital Emergency Room

919-684-8111

Confidential medical care for postdocs, students, faculty, and staff

  • Sexual assault exams/evidence collection
  • After-hours medical care
  • Screening and treatment of STIs
  • Emergency contraceptives
  • Provides services to any Duke community member

Wait times can vary dependent on many factors. During peak emergency times, an emergency department provider is stationed at the emergency room registration area to perform a medical screening exam and initiate care upon patients’ arrival.

Confidential

Duke Personal Assistance Service

919-416-1727

Personal Assistance Service (PAS) is the Duke employee assistance program. The staff of licensed professionals offers assessment, short-term counseling, and referrals to help resolve a range of personal, work, and family problems.  PAS services are available free of charge to Duke staff and their immediate family members.

For assistance or to schedule an appointment, please call 919-416-1727 between 8 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. If you are contacting PAS outside of general office hours and are in need of immediate assistance, you can reach the PAS after-hours counselor for in the moment support or to request immediate response for a Critical Incident by calling 919-416-1727 and selecting Option #3.

Confidential

Durham Crisis Response Center

919-403-6562

24-hour help line providing confidential counseling and support for persons affected by sexual violence, relationship violence, and stalking.

  • Personal and court advocacy
  • Accompaniment to emergency room, police, and court
  • Short-term emergency shelter
  • Provides services to all members of the Duke and Durham communities

This guide was adapted from material created by Duke PhD Kirsten Overdahl for the Graduate School. If you have questions about this guide, please email Molly Starback, Director of Duke Postdoctoral Services, at molly.starback@duke.edu