Texas Southern University is committed to offering support resources to University Community members when sex discrimination and harassment, sexual violence, partner violence and stalking incidents occur. The University understands that it can be upsetting for individuals, especially when impacted by sex discrimination and harassment or when responding to sex discrimination and harassment allegations.
The University has listed below information that individuals impacted by or involved in sex discrimination and harassment matters may find helpful to support them. These support resources may provide Complainants and Respondents with the help that they need while navigating the myriad of concerns and questions that come up. The University will continue to address sex discrimination and harassment matters in an equitable manner while carefully taking steps to prevent and stop sex discrimination and harassment within the University community.
Kind Regards,
Office of Title IX
Texas Southern University – Support Resources
Title IX Grievance Process and Procedures
Office of Title IX – www.tsu.edu/titleix
713.313.1371
University Health Center
- University Counseling Center – www.tsu.edu/ucc / 713.313.7804 main number / After Hours Crisis Number – 713.313.7863
- University Health Center – www.tsu.edu/health / 713.313.7173
- University Public Safety/Police – 713.313.7000 (on-campus) or Dial 911 (off campus)
- University Student Advocacy – PAWS (Peer Advocates for Wellness) – visit University Health Center for more information – www.tsu.edu/health / 713.313.7173
- Harris County Forensic Nurse Examiners – www.txfne.com / 24 HR Hotline 281.306.6893
- Texas Southern University has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Parris Foundation and provides advocacy support resources.
Housing
Residential Life and Housing / 713.313.7206
Academic and Employment Support
- Office of Provost – Ombudsperson
- Dean of Students – 713.313.1038
- Student Conduct – 713.313.1038
City of Houston Community Support Resources
- Domestic and Sexual Violence Centers and Shelters
- Houston Area Women’s Center (HAWC) – www.hawc.org/resource-list
- Domestic Violence Hotline – 713.528.2121 / 800.256.0551
- Sexual Assault Hotline – 713.528.3691 / 800.256.0661
- Mercy House – https://mercyhousesite.org/get-help
- Love is Respect – www.loveisrespect.org/about
- Family Violence Program Center – https://hhs.texas.gov/services/safety/family-violence-program
- Domestic Shelters in Houston – www.domesticshelters.org/help/tx/houston
- Daya Houston – www.dayahouston.org/gethelp
- Bay Area Turning Point – www.bayareaturningpoint.org
- The Bridge Over Troubled Waters – www.tbotw.org / 713.473.2801
City of Houston Health and Medical Help
- Houston Methodist Hospital – 6565 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 713.790.3311
- Houston Medical Center – 6441 Main Street, Houston, TX 713.790.0500
City of Houston Crisis Intervention/Mental Health for Individuals
- Crisis Intervention Hotline – www.crisishotline.org / 832.416.1177
- NAMI Greater Houston – www.namigreaterhouston.org/crisis-info / 866.970.4770
- Open Counseling – www.opencounseling.com/crisis-lines/texas/houston / 832.416.1177 or text 281.201.4430
- Memorial Herman Mental Health Crisis Centers – 3033 Gessner Road, Houston, TX – 713.329.7517
- The Harris Center for Mental Health Helpline – 9401 Southwest Fwy. Houston, TX – 713.970.7000
Law Enforcement Assistance
Houston Police Department - Sex Crime Unit / Family Violence Unit www.houstontx.gov/police/divisions/special_crimes/ / Emergencies dial 911
*Texas Southern University has a Memorandum of Understanding with Local Law Enforcement Agencies to provide criminal support resources to faculty, staff, and students.
National Support Resources
- National Coalition for Anti-Violence Programs (LGBTQ Victim Hotline): 1.212.714.1141
- Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN): 1.800. 656.HOPE (4673)
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1.800. 799.SAFE(7233)
- Stalking Resource Center: 202.467.8700
- National Sexual Violence Resource Center: 1.877.739.3895
- National Coalition Against Domestic Violence: 303.839.1852