Crisis Intervention & Resources
If you are in crisis, or are concerned about a TAMU-CC student in crisis, please call us at (361) 825-2703 or come to the Counseling Center in the Driftwood Building during walk-in hours Monday-Friday 9:00-11:30am and 1:00-5:00pm.
Counselors are available by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
If you call outside of regular business hours (over the noon hour, after 5:00pm, weekends, or holidays), you will hear a recording instructing you to press “2” to be connected to the after-hours crisis counselor.
If you are experiencing a life-threatening or medical emergency, call 911 or University Police at (361) 825-4444 or go to your nearest emergency room.
Which campus crisis resource is right for me?
Local Crisis & Emergency Resources
What if I have been sexually assaulted?
If you think you have been sexually assaulted:
- DO NOT bathe, shower, or change clothes, as this will destroy evidence should you or someone else decide to pursue legal action now or in the future.
- GO IMMEDIATELY for medical treatment and sexual assault examination to:
Doctor’s Regional Hospital Emergency Room
3315 S. Alameda Street
Corpus Christi, Texas
361-761-1468
If you are not in Corpus Christi, go to the nearest emergency room.
- KNOW you have the right to request a “Victim’s Advocate” to join you for support during this process. You can request the hospital reach out to The Purple Door or contact them yourself at 1-800-580-4878 (HURT)
- BELIEVE that sexual assault is never your fault, no matter the circumstances.
What if I am in an abusive relationship?
What is considered abuse?
Abuse within relationships takes many forms, but most often occurs as a pattern of behavior to establish power and control by one partner over another partner.
It can include the use of physical and sexual violence, threats or intimidation, emotional abuse and/or economic deprivation.
- CLICK HERE to view the relationship abuse “Power & Control Wheel”
- CLICK HERE for more information on abusive relationships.
Who can be involved in abusive relationships?
Unfortunately, anyone can be involved in mentally, physically, sexually, or financially abusive relationships.
Abuse can happen between people who are married, people who are living together, people who dating, or people involved in more casual and non-committal relationship dynamics.
Abusive relationships can be found across all ages, races, religions, and sexual orientations. Everyone can find themselves in an abusive relationship if they are not aware of the warning signs.
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CLICK HERE to learn more about the warning signs of abuse in a relationship.
What if I need help?
If you are feeling scared, threatened, or controlled in your relationship, it’s important to get help and make a safety plan.
CLICK HERE for interactive guide to creating your personalized safety plan.