Frequently Asked Questions
Seeking support after a traumatic incident can be really scary! We are here to answer any questions you may have. Remember our services are confidential and we move at whatever pace you'd like. If you have any additional questions, please email us at survivoradvocacy@arizona.edu. We will respond within 24 hours.
We are happy to table at an event you are hosting or come give a presentation! We can provide a variety of presentations focused around violence prevention and education including:
- Consent 101
- Domestic Violence & Relationship Issues
- Survivor Support Services 101
- Trauma-Informed Practices
Any presentation request needs to be received AT LEAST two weeks prior to the desired date. Due to the unpredictable nature of workload, we cannot guarantee all requests will be granted.
Survivor Support Services are confidential. We are not required to report details of sexual violence to the university or to law enforcement.
All interactions with Survivor Support Services are confidential. If you are meeting with a Survivor Support Mental Health counselor, they may have to break confidentiality if any of the following arise (this is true for any mental health counselor):
- any abuse to children or to the elderly
- immediate and serious danger to self or to others
- court order issued by a judge
Experiencing trauma can impact all aspects of your emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing. It's normal to feel a range of physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral reactions both during and after a trauma. We're here to help support you.
No. We're here to support you if you want to make a report or not. We take your lead in your healing journey. and follow your timeline.
We provide advocacy and counseling services! Advocacy services are always free. Counseling services are low to no cost. Cost should not be a barrier to seeking support. If you are worried about your ability to pay for services, please contact us and we will navigate this together!
Survivor Advocates provide medical accompaniment to the hospital and/or information and support regarding a medical forensic exam. Learn more about medical forensic exams here.