COVID-19 Update

We know that social distancing and working or learning remotely can raise additional challenges for members of our community who have been impacted by harassment or violence.  Supportive resources and options remain available to those who need them.  Advocates are available to provide support remotely and can be reached anytime (available 24-7) at (414) 288-5244 or advocacy@marquette.edu (emails responded to during business hours).  

Contact Advocacy Services

Advocacy services can be reached at (414) 288-5244 or advocacy@marquette.edu. (Advocates respond to emails during regular business hours). Advocates are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide support and information about campus and community resources to help you heal.

Advocacy services is a confidential resource, meaning that they will not report what you share with them to the Title IX Coordinator.

Advocates are available to accompany you to obtain medical treatment, assist in obtaining a stay away directive or restraining order against the perpetrator, address any class, housing or other concerns you may have with regard to your education as you heal, and provide information about filing a report with law enforcement or the university's Title IX office.

Resources On and Off Campus:

  • The Counseling Center provides individual counseling on campus and can be reached at (414) 288-7172. Experienced mental health professionals staff the center from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and are also available on call. Therapists provide both one-on-one and group counseling. All services are confidential.
  • The Sexual Assault Treatment Center (SATC) at Aurora Sinai Medical Center is open 24 hours a day. Staff there can address all issues including crisis counseling, injuries, STI testing and treatment, pregnancy and the gathering of physical evidence, as well as referrals for further care. All services at SATC are confidential. SATC can be reached at (414) 219-5555.
  • Medical professionals at Marquette University Medical Clinic can assist you with medical options, including evaluation and treatment for injuries and STIs, as well as pregnancy testing. All medical services are confidential. Marquette University Medical Clinic can be reached at (414) 288-7184.
  • The Healing Center offers sexual abuse survivors and their loved ones opportunities for healing by providing support, counseling, advocacy and community education. All services are confidential. The Healing Center can be reached at (414) 671-4325.
  • Sojourner Family Peace Center provides a 24-hour domestic violence hotline and legal emergency assistance. All services are confidential. They can be reached at (414) 276-1911.
  • The Milwaukee LGBT Community Center is a home to the LGBT population of metro Milwaukee, providing culturally sensitive and competent educational, social, and health and wellness services that meet the needs of LGBT youth, adults and their allies. A mental health clinic offers certified outpatient mental health care in a confidential setting. They can be reached at (414) 271-2656.

Other Campus Resources (non-confidential)

  • Campus Ministry provides spiritual support and counseling and can be reached at (414) 288-6873. Campus ministers are available to meet with students and provide support.
  • Staff at the LGBTQ+ Resource Center can provide you with information regarding support. The center is located in the Alumni Memorial Union, Room 425 and can be reached at (414) 288-4975.

Other Resources