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
843-792-1282
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
Center for Academic Excellence and Writing Center
Education Center and Library
171 Ashley Ave Rm 408
PO Box 250172
Charleston, SC 29425
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
Dr. Cynthia Wright
843-876-2403
wrightcf@musc.edu
College of Health Professions
Dr. Karen Wager
843-792-4492
wagerka@musc.edu
College of Dental Medicine
Dr. Tariq Javed
843-792-2344
javedt@musc.edu
Dr. Lindsey Hamil
843-792-2344
hamillm@musc.edu
College of Medicine
Dr. Myra Haney Singleton
843-792-1672
haneymk@musc.edu
College of Nursing
Ms. Carolyn Page
843-792-8515
pagecf@musc.edu
College of Pharmacy
Dr. Cathy Worrall
843-792-8451
worralcl@musc.edu
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.
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