Health Information for Sexual Assault

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A Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit (SAECK) can be completed at an Emergency Room during a Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE) within 120 hours of an assault. 

This type of exam is completed by a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) and includes collection of evidence in addition to medical care.

Students can still seek medical care at an emergency room for a sexual assault without having a SAECK completed. Medical care provided after a sexual assault could include services like:

  • Testing and prophylactic medication for the prevention of STIs (sexually transmitted diseases)
  • Pregnancy testing and prevention
  • HIV testing and prevention
  • Physical Examination

The Center for Student Health and Wellbeing can also provide these services for students during regular business hours.

If you are worried about insurance coverage, consider GoodRx for coupons. If you are a dependent on an insurance plan, the primary holder may receive an insurance claim with the hospital visit listed if you provide your insurance information.

Community Resources For Crisis Support & Emergency Medical Treatment

Safe Alliance
Contact: Greater Charlotte Hope 24/7 Crisis Line: 980-771-4673 | Safe Alliance
Safe Alliance will help a student locate a hospital and will send an advocate for support if requested. Safe Alliance can also assist students in locating a SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) provider. 

Atrium Health Lake Norman Emergency Department
Contact: 1130 Tree of Life Lane, Cornelius, NC 280311 Tel: 980-993-2000 | Atrium Health
Medical care after a sexual assault can be provided by a SANE or other medical provider at the emergency room. If you would like to be seen by a SANE, call the Atrium Emergency Department ahead of time to ask if they have a SANE available because not all facilities have a SANE present 24/7.

Confidential Campus Resources

Center for Student Health & Wellbeing
Contact: 704-894-2300 | Center for Student Health & Wellbeing
Center for Student Health & Wellbeing is a confidential resource for students seeking medical assistance or psychological counseling. The staff can assist you in seeking immediate emergency medical care at a local hospital and/or receive an exam from a sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) at a local hospital. Any student can call the counselor on call to address a psychological emergency. Calls are fully confidential, as with all counseling services, with exceptions made only in the case of imminent harm or as required by law.

Health Education Office
Contact: Clara Hare-Grogg, clharegrogg@davidson.edu | Health Education Office
The Health Educator is a confidential resource who can help you understand your options and resources. Additionally, the Health Educator can provide guidance and support.

College Chaplain
Contact: 704-894-2423 | Chaplains’ Office
The college chaplains are available to all members of the college community—those of any faith tradition, or none at all—to offer confidential spiritual direction and pastoral counseling. They can also assist individuals in determining whether additional counseling with a clinically trained therapist might be helpful.

Director of Mental Health for Athletes
Contact: Madison See (Athletes only)

Non-Confidential Campus Resources

Resources that are not confidential must share reports of sexual violence with the Title IX Coordinator.

Title IX Coordinator
Contact: Carley Dix, 704-894-2591, cadix@davidson.edu | Title IX
The Title IX Coordinator can assist students with the following:

  • Understanding rights, resources, and support options both on and off campus
  • Requesting adjustments (i.e. change in dorm assignment, change in class schedule, etc.)
  • Providing supportive measures such as educational conversations and no communication orders
  • Filing a formal complaint

Campus Police
Contact: 704-894-2178 | Campus Police
Davidson College Public Safety and Campus Police staff is trained on how to respond to a report of sexual misconduct, relationship abuse and violence, or stalking. If you prefer, you may request to speak to the Interpersonal Violence Officer. Campus Police can also contact other on- and off-campus resources to assist you including the Dean of Students On-Call representative.