Center for Access and Restorative Engagement

Support Resources

Hotlines/Crisis

24/7 Crisis Line 512-471-2255, Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC)

24/7 Nurse Advice Line 512-475-6877, University Health Services (UHS)

24/7 SAFE Alliance Hotline 512-267-7233, free sexual assault forensic exam (UHS)

University of Texas at Austin Police Department 

Phone: Emergency – 911; Main – 512-471-9111

Department of Investigation and Adjudication

Investigates allegations of discrimination, harassment, and other prohibited conducted. These claims can involve students, faculty, staff, contractors, applicants, visitors, and other members of the university community.

Institute for Restorative Justice

The Institute for Restorative Justice is dedicated to assisting you navigate and mitigate harm through our Restorative processes, educational opportunities, or programmatic support planning.

Lactation/Quiet Room Locations

Available for students, staff, and faculty at the University of Texas at Austin who are nursing parents or who request rest for medical reasons to non-contagious conditions.

Office of the Dean of Students 

Includes eight specialized units: Leadership and Ethics Institute, Legal Services for Students, Legislative Student Organizations, Sorority and Fraternity Life, Student Activities, Student Conduct and Academic Integrity, Student Emergency Services, and Student Veteran Services.

Student Emergency Services 

Helps students and their families during difficult or emergency situations. Assistance includes outreach, advocacy, intervention, support, and referrals to relevant campus and community resources. Please note, our office does not provide counseling services.

University Ombuds Offices

Assure that every voice in complex institutional systems can be heard and that every problem can receive an impartial review. Available for students, staff, and faculty.

General Health Resources

University Health Services

Call the free 24/7 Nurse Advice Line (512-475-6877)

Free service for UT Students. Advice on how to schedule an appointment or forensic exam related to sexual assault, care for an illness or injury, or for guidance about when to see a healthcare provider.

Call the free 24/7 SAFE Alliance Hotline (512-267-7233)

Free service for UT students. Students can access a free sexual assault forensic exam through a partnership with SAFE Alliance to collect evidence in addition to a physical exam.

Mental Health Resources

Center for Students in Recovery 

Provides a supportive community where students in recovery and in hope of recovery can achieve academic success while enjoying a genuine college experience free from alcohol and other drugs.

Counseling & Mental Health Center (CMHC)

Individual walk-in support M-F, 8-5pm at the SSB on the 5th floor or by phone

Group therapy, also available, including identity-based and thematic support groups as well as skill-building groups.

Counselors in Academic Residence Program (CARE) 

Sexual and Relationship Issues Resources

Title IX Office

Committed to supporting the University’s mission to create and maintain an educational and work environment free from all forms of gender discrimination, sexual harassment, exploitation and intimidation.

Voices Against Violence

Address issues of interpersonal violence, such as sexual violence, dating violence, and stalking. VAV aims to provide the campus with tools to identify and interrupt interpersonal violence, support survivors, and build a campus that values and promotes healthy relationships and consent.

Other Resources

Division of Campus and Community Engagement (DCCE) 

Works with a broad range of students, faculty, staff and community constituents to help The University of Texas at Austin connect its intellectual resources to communities across Texas and offer education to those who may face the greatest challenges in accessing it. The Division focuses on four core pillars: student success, campus engagement, community engagement, and access and belonging.

Disability and Access

Determines eligibility and helps implement reasonable accommodation for students with disabilities, while also engaging in outreach across UT Austin in order to make the campus a more inclusive, accessible and welcoming campus.

The Women’s Community Center

The mission of the Women’s Community Center (WCC) is to be a place for Longhorns of all genders to connect, find resources, and get support around experiences of intersectionality, community, and gender solidarity.

Texas Global,  International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

Provides services to international students and scholars and supports departments and colleges in hiring international researchers and faculty.

University Policies: Students

Institutional Rules on Student Services and Activities  

Chapter 6: Student Organizations, Appendix C of the Institutional Rules on Student Services and Activities

Chapter 11: Student Discipline and Conduct located in Appendix C of the Institutional Rules on Student Services and Activities

Chapter 13: Speech, Expression and Assembly, Appendix C of the Institutional Rules on Student Services and Activities, particularly Subchapter 13-200, Section 13-204 on Harassment

 

Behavior Concerns and COVID-19 Advice Line (BCCAL) 

Service that provides faculty, students and staff an opportunity to discuss their concerns about behavior of student or co-worker, as well as questions about COVID-19.

Compliance and Ethics Hotline 

Receives reports regarding incidents that are potentially unlawful or against policy. Phone:  English 877-507-7321; Español 800-216-1288

Confliction Resolution

Can mediate departmental, workplace, and academic issues by providing staff access to formal and informal options.

Department of Investigation and Adjudication

Investigates allegations of discrimination, harassment, and other prohibited conducted. These claims can involve students, faculty, staff, contractors, applicants, visitors, and other members of the university community.

Employee Assistance  Program 

Provides brief counseling and consultation services, crisis intervention, assessment and referral, educational and training programs, and supervisory consultation. We strive to provide an inclusive, supportive environment for all of our clients and seek feedback from our clients and our UT community partners in order to continually examine our insight and practices.

Institute for Restorative Justice

The Institute for Restorative Justice is dedicated to assisting you navigate and mitigate harm through our Restorative processes, educational opportunities, or programmatic support planning.

Lactation/Quiet Room Locations

Available for students, staff, and faculty at the University of Texas at Austin who are nursing parents or who request rest for medical reasons to non-contagious conditions.

University of Texas at Austin Police Department 

Phone: Emergency – 911; Main – 512-471-9111

University Ombuds Offices

Assure that every voice in complex institutional systems can be heard and that every problem can receive an impartial review. Available for students, staff, and faculty.

University Policies: Employees

Handbook of Operating Procedures 

Nondiscrimination Policy, Policy 3-3020 in the Handbook of Operating Procedures

Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Policy, Policy 3-3030 in the Handbook of Operating Procedures

Consensual Relationships, Policy 3-3050 in the Handbook of Operating Procedures

Disability Accommodations for Applicants and Employees, Policy 3-3010 in the Handbook of Operating Procedures

Policies and Procedures for Discipline and Dismissal and Grievances of Employees, Policy 5-2420 in the Handbook of Operating Procedures

Behavior Concerns and COVID-19 Advice Line (BCCAL) 

Service that provides faculty, students and staff an opportunity to discuss their concerns about behavior of student or co-worker, as well as questions about COVID-19.

Compliance and Ethics Hotline 

Receives reports regarding incidents that are potentially unlawful or against policy. Phone:  English 877-507-7321; Español 800-216-1288

Confliction Resolution

Can mediate departmental, workplace, and academic issues by providing staff access to formal and informal options.

Department of Investigation and Adjudication

Investigates allegations of discrimination, harassment, and other prohibited conducted. These claims can involve students, faculty, staff, contractors, applicants, visitors, and other members of the university community.

Institute for Restorative Justice

The Institute for Restorative Justice is dedicated to assisting you navigate and mitigate harm through our Restorative processes, educational opportunities, or programmatic support planning.

Lactation/Quiet Room Locations

Available for students, staff, and faculty at the University of Texas at Austin who are nursing parents or who request rest for medical reasons to non-contagious conditions.

University of Texas at Austin Police Department 

Phone: Emergency – 911; Main – 512-471-9111

University Ombuds Offices

Assure that every voice in complex institutional systems can be heard and that every problem can receive an impartial review. Available for students, staff, and faculty.

Sexual and Relationship Issues Resources

Title IX Office 

Committed to supporting the University’s mission to create and maintain an educational and work environment free from all forms of gender discrimination, sexual harassment, exploitation and intimidation.

Other Resources

Division of Campus and Community Engagement (DCCE) 

Works with a broad range of students, faculty, staff and community constituents to help The University of Texas at Austin connect its intellectual resources to communities across Texas and offer education to those who may face the greatest challenges in accessing it. The Division focuses on four core pillars: student success, campus engagement, community engagement, and access and belonging.

The Women’s Community Center

The mission of the Women’s Community Center (WCC) is to be a place for Longhorns of all genders to connect, find resources, and get support around experiences of intersectionality, community, and gender solidarity.