What Should I Do?
As an institution, Georgia Southern is committed to responding appropriately to reports of sexual misconduct. Our primary concern is the safety and well-being of our campus community.
You have a right to choose what you would like to do. If you have experienced unwelcome sexual conduct, here are options you may consider. You may choose to take any or all of the following actions:
- Call University Police at the numbers below, or call 911:
- Statesboro Campus – 912-478-5234
- Armstrong/Liberty Campuses – 912-344-3333
- Call the Counseling Center 24 hours a day at:
- Statesboro Campus – 912-478-5541
- Armstrong/Liberty Campuses – 912-344-2529
- Seek medical attention:
- Georgia Southern Health Services – 912-478-5841 (Statesboro) or 912-961-5726 (Armstrong/Liberty)
- East Georgia Regional Medical Center (Statesboro) – 912-486-1000
- St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital (Savannah) – 912-233-7273
- Liberty Regional Medical Center (Hinesville) – 912-369-9400
- Teal House: Statesboro Regional Sexual Assault Center (SRSAC) – 866-489-2225 (24/7)
- Mary’s Place: Rape Crisis Center of the Coastal Empire – 912-233-7273 (24/7)
- If a student calls or presents to Health Services reporting that they are a victim of sexual assault, Health Services staff will refer the student to the SRSAC at The Teal House in Statesboro for evaluation and care by a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE). If needed, Health Services staff will help the student coordinate that evaluation by providing directions to the Teal House and providing their contact information. In addition, if needed, Health Services will provide transportation to the Teal House. SRSAC and the Teal House are an outstanding community resource that are more than adequately able to meet the initial needs of the sexual assault victim (providing the forensic examination, providing counseling and support).
- Report the incident to the Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX, 912-478-5136.
Evidence Preservation Statement: Do not bathe, shower, douche or change clothes until you have talked with the local rape crisis center or a law enforcement officer. Doing any of these things before a forensic examination may compromise or eliminate evidence that could be used in a criminal prosecution. Evidence can be collected up to 120 hours (5 days) after the assault. Do not destroy or delete any potential evidence such as text messages, photos, screenshots, videos, etc.
Confidentiality Statement: Confidentiality and privacy are different. Confidentiality is limited to someone who, by law, can keep information confidential. Information communicated to the Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX or other Responsible Employees will be kept private and shared only with university employees who need to be involved in responding to or addressing a report.
Health Services and the Counseling Center are the primary designated on-campus confidential resources where you can learn about support and options. Other university employees who are not confidential resources – including the Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX – will protect the privacy of your report to the extent possible under the circumstances.
Last updated: 7/1/2025