On-Campus Resources
The Office for University Equity and Compliance (OUEC)
Contact Information
- Phone: 617-373-4644
- Email: ouec@northeastern.edu
- Location: Richards Hall 125
- OUEC Reporting Form (open in new window)
Who We Are
The OUEC office leads efforts to maintain the University’s compliance with all federal, state, and local laws pertaining to anti-discrimination, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Title IX.
Confidentiality
The OUEC office is not a confidential resource. Information reported to OUEC will be shared only with individuals who “need to know” in order to assist in the assessment, investigation, and resolution of the reported incident.
Northeastern University Police Department (NUPD)
Contact Information
- Emergency Phone: 617-373-3333
- Non-Emergency Phone: 617-373-2121
- Location: 716 Columbus Avenue
Who We Are
NUPD Offers an immediate response to emergency situations and provides resources and assistance to victims.
Confidentiality
NUPD is not a confidential resource. Officers are required to report and disclose all allegations of discrimination, sexual crimes, or any related incidents of Prohibited Conduct to OUEC.
Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution (OSCCR)
Contact Information
- Phone: 617-373-4390
- Email: osccr@neu.edu
- Location: 204 Ell Hall
- Incident Report Form
Who We Are
OSCCR receives formal reports of Code of Student Conduct violations and oversees the Student Conduct hearing process. OSCCR staff can administer no contact orders through the disciplinary process.
Confidentiality
OSCCR is not a confidential resource. OSCCR administrators are required to report and disclose all allegations of discrimination, sexual crimes, or any related incidents of Prohibited Conduct to OUEC.
Housing and Residential Life
Contact Information
- Phone: 617-373-2814
- Email: housing@northeastern.edu
- Location: 4 Speare Commons
Who We Are
Res Life can provide temporary safe rooms and will also refer students to appropriate campus resources.
Confidentiality
Res Life is not a confidential resource. All Res Life staff members are required to report and disclose all allegations of discrimination, sexual crimes, or any related incidents of Prohibited Conduct to OUEC.
University Health and Counseling Services (UHCS)
Contact Information
- Phone: 617-373-2772
- Email: uhcs@northeastern.edu
- Location: Forsyth Building, Suite 135
Who We Are
UHCS provides assessment and treatment of physical injuries, psychological support, therapy referrals and advocacy options.
Confidentiality
UHCS is a confidential resource. This means that they are not required to disclose information about Prohibited Offenses. You can seek out UHCS for medical treatment, emotional support, and counseling services. Anything you share will be kept in confidence.
Find@Northeastern
UHCS offers Find@Northeastern services, including Uwill — a 24/7 mental health support via phone at 877-233-9477 (in the U.S.) or +1-781-457-7777 (outside the U.S.). Uwill connects you to a skilled clinician to listen, help you in the moment, and find the right people and options as you move toward your future.
Office of Prevention and Education at Northeastern (OPEN)
OPEN provides prevention and education services on the topics of alcohol and other drugs, sexual violence, and sexual health. They seek to provide supportive, accessible and non-judgmental services to students as well as to engage our community on wellness-related topics.
Sexual Violence Resource Center
Contact Information
- Phone: 617-373-4459
- Email: open@northeastern.edu
- Location: 407 Ell Hall
- Schedule an Appointment (log in with your NU credentials)
Who We Are
The SVRC provides confidential, trauma-informed support services to Northeastern students who have experienced any form of sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, domestic/dating violence, and/or stalking.
The SVRC staff can facilitate connections for ongoing counseling, medical care, legal services or other resources, discuss reporting options, and/or accompany students through the University investigation and adjudication process.
Confidentiality
SVRC is a confidential resource. This means that they are not required to disclose information about Prohibited Offenses. SVRC provides confidential support, prevention, and education services to students dealing with issues related to Prohibited Offenses as defined under Northeastern University Policy.
Confidential Resource Advising Services (CRA)
Contact Information
- Phone: 617-373-4459
- Email: open@northeastern.edu
- Location: 307 Ell Hall
- Schedule an Appointment (log in with your NU credentials)
Who We Are
CRA provides confidential, restorative-informed support to Northeastern students who have had a report of discrimination filed against them. Students often utilize CRA services to connect to ongoing counseling or legal services and for advising through the University investigation and adjudication process.
Confidentiality
CRA is a confidential resource. This means that they are not required to disclose information about Prohibited Offenses. CRA provides provide restorative-informed assistance for Northeastern students who have been accused of any form of sexual violence.
Community Consultation
Contact Information
Phone: 617-373-4459
Email: open@northeastern.edu
Schedule an Appointment (log in with your NU credentials)
Who We Are
Community Consultation services provide confidential guidance to Northeastern students and employees looking to support students and respond to incidents around sexual violence, dating violence, or stalking.
Confidentiality
Community Consultation is a confidential resource. This means that they are not required to disclose information about Prohibited Offenses. CRA provides provide restorative-informed assistance for Northeastern students who have been accused of any form of sexual violence.
Sexual Harm Accountability Psychoeducation (SHAPE) Program
Contact Information
Phone: 617-373-4459
Email: open@northeastern.edu
Schedule an Appointment (log in with your NU credentials)
Who We Are
The SHAPE Program is a confidential, research-informed education program designed for college students who have engaged in and/or been accused of unhealthy or harmful sexual behavior.
Students who enroll in the program learn and build skills for healthy and consensual interactions as an opportunity to improve relationships going forward. The program consists of a series of individual meetings with an OPEN staff member and is tailored to address specific educational need
Confidentiality
The SHAPE Program is a confidential resource. This means that they are not required to disclose information about Prohibited Offenses. CRA provides provide restorative-informed assistance for Northeastern students who have been accused of any form of sexual violence.
WeCare
Contact Information
- Email: wecare@northeastern.edu
- Phone: 617-373-4384
- Location: 104 Ell Hall
Who We Are
We Care is an extended network of support services that provides help and encouragement to Northeastern students who are experiencing unexpected challenges in their personal or academic life, to embolden them so they can succeed. We Care is available to all Northeastern University students, wherever they are studying.
Confidentiality
We Care is not a confidential resource. All We Care staff members are required to report and disclose all allegations of discrimination, sexual crimes, or any related incidents of Prohibited Conduct to OUEC.
Disability-Related Accommodations
Disability Access Services (DAS) is dedicated to partnering with the diverse population of students, staff, and faculty who we serve at Northeastern and in the surrounding community.
To contact DAS, email DRC@northeastern.edu or call 617-373-2675.
If you are an incoming student or a current student that is not registered with DAS, visit the Incoming and Unregistered Students page. This will give you access to the student disclosure form and your DAS portal.
If you are already registered with DAS, visit the Registered Students page for access to accommodation guidelines and supports as well as your DAS portal.
Religious Accommodations
The Center for Spirituality, Dialogue, and Service (CSDS) explains the university policies on Accommodations for Religious Observance. This includes notes on support for religious groups and programming, the purpose of religious activity on campus, accommodation guidelines, and more. For more information or questions, you can contact CSDS at 617-373-2728 or fill out the CSDS online form.
Off-Campus Resources
Boston Area Resources
- provides free assistance to survivors of sexual assault or trafficking at any time after the experience, including in the immediate aftermath, years later, or any time in between. Confidential counseling and support are available for individuals and groups. We also have an advocacy team to assist survivors with medical and police matters.
- Phone: 508-583-3005
- Email: info@healthimperatives.org
- Survivor-led social justice organization that works to end partner abuse in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, SM, polyamorous, and queer communities. Rooted in anti-oppression principles, our work aims to create a world where all people are free from oppression
- 24/7 Hotline: 800-832-1901
- Phone: 617-695-0877
- TTY: 617-227-4911
- Non-judgmental, culturally sensitive services to domestic and sexual violence survivors from South Asia and the Middle East. Saheli’s trained domestic violence advocates speak several South Asian languages including Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Punjabi, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Nepali, and also Arabic. Saheli offers legal support including translation, accompanying survivors to court and police stations, and offers free family law legal clinics. All of Saheli services are free and confidential.
- Helpline: 866-472-4354
Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence
- Primarily serves Asian families and individuals who suffer from or are at risk of suffering from domestic violence. Their mission is to prevent domestic violence in Asian families and communities and provide hope to survivors
- Emergency Helpline: 617-338-2355
- Phone: 617-338-2350
- Email: info@atask.org
SafeLink (Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline)
- Boston’s largest provider of domestic violence awareness efforts and of shelter and supportive services to survivors. Our comprehensive range of services, available in both Spanish and English, provide survivors with tools to recover from the trauma of abuse and begin to build sustainable self-sufficiency
- Phone: 877-785-2020
- TTY: 877-521-2601
Fenway Health Violence Recovery
- Provides counseling, support groups, advocacy, and referral services to LGBT victims of bias crime, domestic violence, sexual assault, and police misconduct
- GBT Helpline: 617-267-9001
- Phone: 617-927-6250
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC)
- Only comprehensive rape crisis center in the Greater Boston area and the oldest of its kind in New England. Our mission is to end sexual violence through healing and social change
- 24/7 Helpline: 800-841-8371
- Phone: 617-492-8306
Legal Advocacy
Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance
- Phone: 617-586-1340
- Mission is to provide legal representation to victims of rape and sexual assault to help rebuild their lives; and to promote a national movement committed to seeking justice for every rape and sexual assault victim
- Phone: 617-399-6720
Massachusetts Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service
- Phone: 617-654-0400
Medical Treatment
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center: Center for Violence Prevention and Recovery
- Phone: 617-667-8141
- Location: 330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
Boston Medical Center: Emergency Care Center
- Phone: 617-414-4861
- Location: 725 Albany St, Boston, MA 02118
Brigham and Women’s Hospital: Domestic Abuse Intervention and Prevention