Grand Valley State University Women's Center

Dating Violence and Domestic Violence Resources

LOCAL RESOURCES- On Campus

At the first sign of danger, contact the police. Trust your gut instinct.

Emergency …........................................... 911

The Women’s Center is a place of support and advocacy, providing guidance to you through whichever steps you choose to take.

Women’s Center 1201 Kirkhof Center ………………..Phone: 331-2748

The Grand Valley Police Department can help you through the legal process if a police investigation is the step you wish to take.
GV Police Department Services Building……………..Phone: 331-3255

The Title IX Coordinator is required to investigate any sexual assault incident on campus. This judicial investigation is separate from criminal or civil investigations. If you are a victim of sexual assault, you can file a complaint with the Title IX coordinator in the Office of Affirmative Action.

Title IX Coordinator 36 Zumberge..……….... Phone: 331-2242

The Counseling Center offers free and confidential counseling to all GVSU students.

Counseling Center 204 STU……………….... Phone: 331-3266

Regardless of the situation, retaliation is always prohibited.

LOCAL RESOURCES- Off Campus

A nurse examiner program provides a free and confidential comprehensive medical exam to sexual assault victim/survivors. During an examination, and with the victim’s consent, evidence is collected by a specially trained nurse in a supportive environment. A nurse examiner program can also provide emergency contraception, STI testing and other important resources.

The YWCA offers a nurse examiners program. The center can be reached using the bus, route 50 GVSU Campus Connector.

Nurse Examiner ………………........616-776-RAPE

25 Sheldon Blvd. SE, Grand Rapids

24-Hour Crisis Line ………………. 616-776-7273

The Center For Women In Transition also offers a nurse examiner program.

Nurse Examiner..........………….......Phone: 616-392-1970

411 Butternut Dr., Holland

24-Hour Crisis Line ……………......800-848-5991

The Men’s Resource Center of West Michigan offers counseling for victim/survivors of sexual assault.

Grand Rapids ………………...…......616-456-1178

534 Fountain St. NE, Grand Rapids

Holland …………………….……........616-355-3000