Resources
University of Bridgeport understands that issues related to sexual assault and sexuality can be deeply personal, complex, and challenging to navigate. Whether you are a survivor of sexual violence, questioning your sexual identity, or seeking support for a friend or loved one, it’s important to know that you are not alone. Support is available to you, not just within the University but also through a wide network of local and national resources. These resources are designed to help you connect with others, learn about your rights and options, heal from past traumas, and grow in a way that empowers you to live authentically and safely. Our goal is to ensure that every member of our community has access to the help they need, whether that’s immediate crisis intervention, long-term counseling, legal advice, or simply a place to talk and be heard. By utilizing the resources listed below, you can find the support that best meets your needs, whether you’re looking for confidential counseling, legal advocacy, peer support, or educational tools. We encourage you to explore these resources, reach out for assistance, and take steps towards healing and empowerment. Remember, seeking help is a sign of strength, and your well-being is our top priority. Connect, learn, heal, and grow through the compilation of resources below. Together, we can build a community where everyone feels respected, valued, and safe.
Campus resources
- Campus Security
UB fosters a safe, secure learning environment by maintaining adequate security staffing, an ongoing incident reporting system, and adopting technology and other initiatives to safeguard our students 24 hours a day. - DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging)
DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) offers co-curricular and extra-curricular educational programs, resources, training and services that foster a positive climate for diversity. - Gender Sexuality Awareness (Student Organization)
GSA is a next-generation LGBTQ racial & gender justice organization that empowers youth leaders to advocate, organize, and mobilize a movement for a safer environment. - Health Services
Health Services offers high quality, student health care for the treatment of acute illnesses and injuries. - International Center for Students and Scholars
The International Center for Students and Scholars assists international students, scholars and their dependents in immigration matters and adjusting to life in the United States. - Military and Veterans Programs
UB offers programs to assist veterans in taking full advantage of their educational benefits to achieve their goals in the next phase of their lives. - Residential Life
The Office of Housing and Residential Life provides residents with secure, stimulating, attractive living environments that promote building connections with other students and employees within the University community. - Safe Connect
Connecticut’s domestic violence information and resource line, providing a coordinated response to the needs of survivors. The Safe Connect Coordinators are available 24/7/365 by phone, text, chat, or email, so survivors can talk in the way that feels most comfortable to them. Survivors are also offered a connection to one of the 18 member organizations across the state for ongoing support.- Call or Text: 888-774-2900
- Email: safeconnect@ctcadv.org
- Chat: ctsafeconnect.org
- Student Accessibility Services
SAS provides reasonable accommodations to reduce the impact of disabilities on academic functioning or other life activities in the University setting, so that they receive an equal educational opportunity. - Student Affairs
The Office of the Dean of Students supports the success of UB students in their pursuit of knowledge and learning and to educate and support the whole student.
Community resources
Bridgeport Hospital is a private, not-for-profit acute care hospital. The following services are provided for sexual assault victims:
- Referrals to The Center for Family Justice for crisis and counseling services
- Emergency Room nurses have been trained to administer the Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit
- HIV/STI testing if necessary
- Plan B (morning-after pill) is offered
267 Grant St.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
203-384-3000
The Bridgeport Police Department is dedicated to serving the community through the protection of life and property and the prevention of crime. The police and the community are accountable to each other and will work together for the purpose of ensuring the highest quality of life and to enforce the law, maintain order, educate the public, and provide public assistance with respect, dignity, and equality while maintaining the highest standards of professional ethics and integrity.
300 Congress St
Bridgeport, CT
203-581-5100
The Center for Family Justice uses a coordinated approach to offer services designed to break the cycle of violence in a safe place, under one roof. Counselors, client advocates, law enforcement, prosecutors, and civil/legal providers work together to streamline how they help people heal while reducing costs.
753 Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604
203-334-6154
The Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence (The Alliance) is a statewide alliance of individual sexual assault crisis programs. The Alliance works to end sexual violence through victim assistance, community education, and public policy advocacy.
96 Pitkin Street
East Hartford, CT 06108
860-282-9881
Bridgeport Center offers the following services related to the testing and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs):
- STD testing, diagnosis, and treatment
- STD prevention, including condoms, HPV vaccine (Gardasil), hepatitis B vaccine, STD/safer sex education
- STD screening (no symptoms) for women and men is available on a walk-in basis during business hours
211 State St.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 366-0664
St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport, Conn. is a 473-bed community teaching and referral hospital, providing a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. The following services are provided for sexual assault victims:
- Referrals to The Center for Family Justice for crisis and counseling services
- Emergency Room nurses are trained to administer the Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit
- HIV/STI testing if necessary
- Plan B (morning-after pill) is not offered due to religious affiliation
2800 Main St.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
203-576-6000
Triangle Community Center is Fairfield County’s leading provider of LGBT programming and resources to nurture growth and connection within the community. Triangle Community Center (TCC) is the only organization focused exclusively on the LGBTQ community in Fairfield County, which is a community at much greater risk of isolation, discrimination, suicide, substance abuse, and HIV/AIDS than its peers. TCC hosts groups and programs that provide health and human services to the LGBTQ community in Fairfield County and works closely with Mid-Fairfield AIDS Project and World Health Clinicians on HIV/AIDS-related outreach, testing initiatives, and creating a more informed and healthy LGBTQ community.
618 West Ave.
Norwalk, CT 06850
203-853-0600
National resources
Loveisrespect is a project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline and Break the Cycle. By combining their resources and capacity, they are reaching more people, building more healthy relationships and saving more lives. Loveisrespect.org is designed to:
- Create the ultimate resource for fostering healthy dating attitudes and relationships
- Provide a safe space for young people to access information and get help in an environment that is designed specifically for them
- Ensure confidentiality and trust so young people feel safe and supported — online and off
Loveisrespect.org is the ultimate resource to engage, educate, and empower youth and young adults to prevent and end abusive relationships.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline operates around the clock, seven days a week, is confidential and free of cost, and provides lifesaving tools and immediate support to enable victims to find safety and live lives free of abuse. Callers to the Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) can expect highly-trained, experienced advocates to offer compassionate support, crisis intervention information, and referral services in over 170 languages. Visitors to this site can find information about domestic violence, safety planning, local resources, and ways to support the organization.
The Hotline is part of the largest nationwide network of programs and expert resources and regularly shares insight about domestic violence with government officials, law enforcement agencies, media, and the general public. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is a non-profit organization established in 1996 as a component of the Violence against Women Act (VAWA).
Since 1993, the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) has been a comprehensive source of information for those wanting to educate themselves and help others on the many issues related to domestic violence.
Today, through its many key initiatives such as VAWnet, Women of Color Network, the Domestic Violence Awareness Project, and Building Comprehensive Solutions to Domestic Violence, NRCDV works tirelessly to improve community response to domestic violence and, ultimately, prevent its occurrence. Our comprehensive technical assistance, training, and resource development are just a few examples of the many ways in which NRCDV broadly serves those dedicated to ending domestic violence in relationships and communities.
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) opened in July 2000 as a national information and resource hub relating to all aspects of sexual violence. Founded by the Pennsylvania Coalition against Rape, the oldest and one of the largest state sexual assault coalitions, the NSVRC is funded through a cooperative agreement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Violence Prevention. The NSVRC’s Mission is to provide leadership in preventing and responding to sexual violence through collaboration, sharing and creating resources, and promoting research.
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization and was named one of “America’s 100 Best Charities” by Worth magazine. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE and online.rainn.org) in partnership with more than 1,100 local rape crisis centers across the country as well as the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help victims, and ensure that rapists are brought to justice.
The Trevor Project was founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award®-winning short film TREVOR, and is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24.
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