Sexual Assault
What To Do If You Are Raped
- Go to a safe place as soon as you can.
- Try to preserve all physical evidence. Do not bathe, shower, douche, use the toilet, brush teeth, or change your clothing.
- Contact a close friend who can be with you until you feel safe again. Your friend can also accompany you to the medical exam.
- Get medical attention as soon as possible to make sure that you are physically okay and to collect and preserve evidence.
- Contact the police. Rape is never your fault – it’s a crime. You are encouraged to report it.
- Seeing a counselor is important to help you understand your feelings and begin the process of resolution and healing.
- Please know you will feel less alone and more in control as you learn your resources and reach out for help.
Medical Treatment
Call 911 or go to the nearest hospital for immediate treatment.
Abington Memorial Hospital
- Go directly to hospital trauma center for immediate care
- Trained Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners are available
- 1200 Old York Rd, Abington, PA 19001
- Phone: 215-481-2000
- Emergency Room: 215-481-2450
Penn State Abington Student Health & Wellness Center, 215-881-7350.
Emotional Support
On Campus Counseling Services, 215-881-7350
PSU Sexual Assault & Relationship Violence Hotline, 800-550-7575
Victim Services of Montgomery County, 888-521-0983
National Hotlines
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
National Sexual Assault (RAINN) Hotline: 800-656-4673
Penn State Sexual Assault & Relationship Violence: 800-550-7575 or 866-714-7177 (TTY)
Sexual Assault & Relationship Violence-AWARE: 888-981-1457
Police & Legal Information
Police Emergency - 911
Penn State Abington Campus Security 215-881-7575
106 Rydal Building
Abington Township Police
1166 Old York Rd, Abington, PA 19001
215-885-4450
PSU Dedicated Hotline for Sexual Assault & Relationship Violence: 800-550-7575 or 866-714-7177 (TTY)