This handout provides confidential resources for students at Georgia colleges who may be impacted by

sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, or harassment.  These resources are available as an alternative to reporting to Title IX or law enforcement. 

*Disclaimer: This handout is meant as a starting point for helpful information and resources, but it is not exhaustive. Resources may change or be omitted, so users are encouraged to do their own research and use judgment in finding the most up-to-date and relevant support. Raksha Inc. is not responsible for how it is used, interpreted, or applied. *

The Red Zone refers to the period between the start of the school year and Thanksgiving break when college students, especially first-year women, LGBTQIA+, and BIPOC students are at a higher risk of sexual assault and harassment.

It’s the time when new students are adjusting to campus life, navigating independence, forming new social circles, and may not yet know about available resources or how to stay safe.

A helpful toolkit - Shattering The Red Zone Informational Toolkit - From PAVE.

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University of Georgia (UGA)

RSVP (Relationship & Sexual Violence Prevention): Offers a 24/7 confidential hotline for support and crisis intervention. Phone: 706-542-SAFE (7233). 

CAPS (Counseling & Psychiatric Services): Provides emergency counseling services via on-call clinicians. Emergencies - 706-542-2273 (ask for the CAPS on-call clinician). 

UMatter Programs: Offers bystander intervention training and educational programs on healthy relationships, consent, and supporting survivors. 

Emory University

Office of Respect: Provides confidential consultation, advocacy, and prevention/outreach programs on campus. Accessible 24/7: 404-727-1514.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): 404-727-7450

Emory HelpLine (HL), which is a confidential, peer-support telephone helpline: 404-727-4357

Emory Ombuds Office, a confidential, safe space where students, faculty, and staff can discuss concerns about misunderstandings, incivility, or possible wrongdoing: 404-727-1531

Student Health Services: 404-727-7551

Title IX on Campus: 404-727-0541

Georgia Institute of Technology

VOICE Advocates : Confidential support for survivor-victims including advocacy, referrals, and guidance on options without needing to report. Accessible 24/7: 404-894-9000.

Mental Health Services : Stamps Health Services clinicians, CARE (Counseling Center), and Psychiatry provide confidential support for mental and sexual health concerns. 404-894-1420

Center for Mental Health Care & Resources: 404-894-2575

Wellness Empowerment Center: 404-894-9980 

TITLE IX Office on Campus: 404-385-5583

Kennesaw State University (KSU)

SAFE Center — A trauma-informed, confidential resource offering holistic care for survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, stalking, and related experiences. Includes 24/7 crisis support via text/phone: 470-606-2081.

Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) and Student Health Services — Confidential, supportive services for students. 

Georgia State University (GSU)

Student Victim Assistance (SVA) — Offers crisis intervention, advocacy, confidential support, safety planning, and information about options—even if you don’t want to file reports. 24-hour line: 404-413-1965.

Student Health Clinic & Counseling Center — Confidential medical care and counseling. The Counseling Center provides support for trauma and mental health. Text 404-236-6142.  

Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC)

Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) — Confidential mental health support, including individual and group counseling, workshops, and outreach; free for students.  Phone:  678-407-5592.

BeWell@GGC — A 24/7/365 mental health support line (833-910-3366) and Uwill teletherapy platform for private, immediate support.

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) – Women’s Center

Women’s Center: Offers support groups, hospital and judicial escorts, safety planning, individual support, and help navigating campus processes. Phone: 478-445-8156. 

 Off-campus Confidential Services: 

Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia: 24/7 hotline at 478-745-9292

Bright House: 24/7 crisis hotline at 770-477-2177

Georgia Southern University – Rape Crisis Centers

The Teal House (Statesboro Regional Sexual Assault and Child Advocacy Center): 24/7 hotline at 866-489-2225

Rape Crisis Center of the Coastal Empire: 24/7 crisis line at 912-233-7273; office: 912-233-3000 

State-wide and Regional Support Networks

Grady Rape Crisis Center (Atlanta): Provides SANE exams, counseling, and support groups. Crisis line: 404-616-4861. 

Sexual Violence Resource of Georgia (SVRG): Coordinates Sexual Assault Response Teams (SARTs) statewide to center care around survivors' needs .

Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault (GNESA): Maintains a comprehensive directory of sexual assault care centers across Georgia. Phone: 404-815-5261. 

Crime Victim’s Compensation Program: May offer financial assistance for medical costs, mental health counseling, lost income, and other needs. Administered by the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council .

MOSAIC GEORGIA Sexual Assault Center & Children’s Advocacy Center : Forensic medical exams for all victims of sexual assault hotline: (866)-900-6019. 

liveSafe Resources : 770-427-3390 

Raksha: 404-876-0670

AID Atlanta: Free STI and HIV testing hotline: 800-551-2728

Women's Resource Center To End Domestic Violence: (404) 377-1428

Feminist Center for Reproductive Liberation: 1 (800) 877-6013

National and Online Resources

National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC): Offers educational materials, resources, directories, and toolkits for survivors, educators, and advocates.

Pandora’s Project (Pandys.org): A volunteer-run 501(c)(3) offering an online support forum, lending library, and healing retreats for survivors—over 80,000 members on the message board “Pandora’s Aquarium”. 

RAINN Hotline at 800-656-4673, Text HOPE to 64673 or visit rainn.org for live chat. 

Male Survivors: https://malesurvivor.org/for-survivors/

National Mental Health Alliance (NAMI) Information Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264] | In a crisis, text "NAMI" to 741741.