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Resources

Brigham Young University is dedicated to providing an environment free from unlawful sex discrimination. The following are some of the resources provided by the university, along with community partners, to assist students, faculty, staff and administrative employees, and others participating in BYU’s education programs and activities.

BYU Academic Support Office

(801-422-2723)

Provides support for students who are academically underperforming. Support is provided through sessions with a counselor, referrals for resources, or through the office’s Academic Improvement Plan program.

BYU Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

(801-422-3035 or 801-422-2222 after business hours)

Provides confidential individual counseling, group therapy, marital/couples therapy, and assistance for students in crisis.

Dean of Students

(801-422-4771)

Supports student development and addresses issues and needs in a supportive environment.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

(801-422-1300)

Provides information concerning discontinuance or withdrawal from classes and the effects that such action may have on financial aid and scholarships.

International Student Services

(801-422-6073)

Provides information regarding student visas and can direct individuals in need of additional assistance to resources that are able to help with other types of visas and immigration status issues.

Student Health Center

(801-422-2771)

Provides comprehensive health care services, including sexual assault forensic examinations. Student Health Center Services are available to students, their spouses, and their children.

BYU Security Safe Walk Program

(see BYU Mobile App)

SafeWalk is a feature in the BYU Mobile App Suite that allows users to send their movements (during active SafeWalk Sessions) to BYU Security (SafeWalk is now managed by BYU Security, not BYU Police) and quickly call for emergency assistance.

Title IX Coordinator

(801-422-8692)

Dedicated to promoting equitable treatment on the basis of sex by coordinating the university's efforts to prevent and respond to sex discrimination and sexual misconduct. Handles inquiries regarding non-discrimination and harassment policies. You may make a report to the Title IX Coordinator directly or report a concern on their website.

BYU Women’s Services and Resources

(801-422-4877)

WSR is an information and referral network for students, staff, and faculty. Addresses women's issues in a positive, proactive way. Collaborates with other BYU offices and departments, as well as the community, to best serve both the women and men at BYU. WSR's services, events, and educational programs have been created to meet students' needs and enhance college experience.

BYU Police

(801-669-6557)

Assists victims of crime occurring on campus. The BYU Police Dep. devotes their time and energy to the safety of the students, faculty, and staff on campus for an environment of peace, safety, respect, and belonging for all. A victim's advocate is available to assist victims of crime.

The following are some off-campus resources and organizations that provide support and specialized services.

Community Resources

BYU Comprehensive Clinic

(801-422-7759)

Offers affordable counseling services for individuals, couples, and families in Utah County. The Clinic functions as a research and training facility. Counseling is provided by graduate student interns under the close supervision of experienced faculty who are licensed therapists. In addition to therapy, the clinic offers various psychological assessments.

Division of Child & Family Services

(801-538-4100)

Provides families with parent education, budgeting help, crisis intervention, sex abuse treatment, and mental health therapy. Reports of child abuse or neglect can be made by calling the Child Abuse Intake Hotline at 1-855- 323-3237.

LDS Family Services Office (Provo)

(801-422-7620)

A resource to be used by Church leaders in their efforts to assist individuals, couples, and families in finding quality professional counseling services. Where available, LDS Family Services provides short-term counseling as well as consultation with a member’s bishop, when permitted.

Orem Police Department Victim Advocate

(801-229-7070)

Ensures that victims are respected, protected and heard, through knowledgeable advocates who provide comfort and assistance to those who are victims of crime.

Provo Police Department Victim Advocate

(801-852-6210)

Provides crisis intervention, emotional support, and critical service referral to aid victims and their children as well as to promote community awareness on victimization issues.

RAINN (Rape Abuse & Incest National Network)

(24-Hour Crisis Line: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673))

RAINN provides 24/7 crisis support, prevention education, and public policy advocacy to help survivors, stop harm, and enable justice.

The Refuge Utah

(Main Office 801-277-5038)
(Sexual Assault 801-356-2511)
(Domestic Violence 801-377-5500)

Provides a safe, caring, and therapeutic environment to assist in the recovery of survivors of domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, and stalking. The Refuge's goal is to facilitate healing and to advocate for victims with the intent to decrease the incidence of such violence in the community of Utah county.

The National Domestic Violence Hotline

(1-800-799-7233)

Provides confidential individual support, crisis intervention, and information on ways to secure a victim’s immediate safety.

The Timpanogos Legal Center

(801-649-8895)

Assists individuals who do not have the means to secure legal help. Assists eligible Utahns who are representing themselves in family law, protective order, and housing cases.

Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault (UCASA)

(24/7 Crisis Help Line  801-736-4356)

Utah's primary rape crisis coalition. Provides training and technical assistance to rape crisis centers, ensuring the implementation of best practices in programming and administration. Additionally, they advocate for both rape crisis centers and the survivors they support through public policy efforts at the state and federal levels.

The Utah County Attorney's Office Victim/Witness Coordinators

(801) 851-8026

Offers support to victims of violent and/or felony crimes during the criminal prosecution of the offender. Act as a liaison between the victim and the Deputy County Attorney handling the criminal case.

The Utah Domestic Violence LINKLine

(1-800-897-LINK (5465))

Provides individuals, who can call anonymously, with information on crisis intervention, safe shelters, community resources, legal assistance, victim advocates, and counseling agencies.

The Utah State Bar

(801-531-9077)

Answers questions about how to contact attorneys who can provide you with legal advice and service.

Utah Legal Services

(1-800-662-4245)

Provides high-quality civil legal aid without cost to people who are unable to afford legal representation or are facing disadvantages, ensuring meaningful access to justice, and promoting education, stability, safety, and protection.