Resources and Support
Whitman College provides students with confidential support, counseling, medical referrals, assistance with safe housing, and information concerning their rights. The college will assist students who wish to report an incident of sexual misconduct to the Walla Walla Police Department.
If you or someone you know has experienced an incident of sexual misconduct, seek personal support from any of these resources on this page.
On-Campus Resources
Sexual Assault Victim Advocate, Hunter 406, 509-526-3032, sava@ywcaww.org
Confidential; not required to report to the Title IX Coordinator.
The Sexual Assault Victim Advocate is one of the primary points of referral for a student who alleges sexual misconduct. The Sexual Assault Victim Advocate will:
- Provide information and support
- Inform students about counseling and medical resources both on campus and in the community
- Upon request, accompany students to the Dean of Students Office to obtain no-contact agreements, requests for safe housing including alternate campus housing, and academic adjustments
- Inform students about the college’s Title IX obligations
- Assist students who choose to report an incident of sexual misconduct to the Walla Walla Police Department.
11 Merriam St., 509-527-5281
Confidential; not required to report to the Title IX Coordinator.
The college urges students involved in an incident of sexual misconduct to visit the student Health Center to seek medical attention or referrals as soon as possible. The Whitman College Welty Health Center provides confidential support to all students. They offer:
- Care for medical and/or psychological injuries.
- Referral for advocacy and support services.
- Pregnancy testing, emergency contraception (Plan B).
- Referral to area hospitals for evidence collection, sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment, including HIV.
502 Boyer Ave., 509-527-5195, M–F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Confidential; not required to report to the Title IX Coordinator.
To contact a counselor after 5 p.m. on M–F, or on the weekend, please call 509-527-5295. The Whitman College Counseling Center provides free and confidential counseling by mental health professionals. In certain circumstances, students may also arrange mediation within the Counseling Center. The Counseling Center provides:
- After-hours emergency consultations by referral from the Health Center 509-527-5295.
- Scheduled appointments or a daily open hour to meet with students in crisis.
- Consultation service for faculty or staff about an urgent situation.
- Referrals to outside agencies.
117 Memorial Building, 509-527-5777
Required to report to the Title IX Coordinator.
Whitman Security is committed to providing a safe campus environment and offers the following services:
- Information about filing a criminal and/or college complaint.
- Contacting the local law enforcement agencies, if requested.
- Referring students to campus and community resources.
- Providing safety escorts from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. during the academic year.
303 Memorial Building, 509-527-4997
Required to report to the Title IX Coordinator.
In order to provide a safe learning environment for all students, the Diversity & Inclusion Office will initiate an investigation of alleged sexual misconduct if enough identifiable information about an incident is reported. The Diversity & Inclusion Office:
- Provides referrals for physical and/or psychological injuries.
- Provides referrals to outside agencies and resources upon request.
- Initiates no-contact agreements, requests for safe housing, including alternate campus housing, and academic adjustments.
- Provides information about filing a criminal and/or college complaint.
- Provides help contacting the local law enforcement agencies, if requested.
Confidential; not required to report to Title IX Coordinator.
Callisto is a national nonprofit organization that uses technology to empower survivors of sexual violence. Callisto offers an encrypted platform, Callisto Vault, that enables campus survivors to safely document an assault and/or match with others harmed by the same perpetrator. Survivors can use the platform regardless of who the offender is, when and where the assault took place, and whether or not they choose to report. Callisto’s cutting-edge technology protects and empowers survivors, while increasing the likelihood that repeat perpetrators will be detected and held accountable.
Everyone with an active .edu email address - faculty, staff, and students - has FREE access to Callisto Vault. To create your account, visit www.callistovault.org.
Off-Campus Resources
911 (emergency), 509-527-1960 (non-emergency)
The college will inform students of their right to report an incident to the police. The Sexual Misconduct Prevention Coordinator and/or the Dean of Students Office will assist students who choose to report an incident of sexual misconduct to the Walla Walla Police Department. Reporting an incident to the police and preserving evidence does not obligate a person to file a criminal complaint, but a prompt accounting of the event allows the victim to keep the option of filing a criminal complaint later.
213 First St., 509-525-2570, 509-529-9922 (24-hour)
Confidential; not required to report to the Title IX Coordinator.
The YWCA is a community agency that provides comprehensive advocacy services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The YWCA makes the services below available free of charge to students:
- 24-hour hotline, 509-529-9922
- 24-hour rape/sexual assault medical, legal and court advocacy
- Individual counseling and support groups
- Safe temporary shelter
Confidential; not required to report to the Title IX Coordinator.
All local hospitals provide 24-hour emergency medical services and examinations for evidence using a Sexual Assault Forensic kit. The Sexual Assault Forensic Kit is most effective within 72 hours of an incident. In order to preserve evidence, it is important not to bathe or shower prior to seeking medical attention. Students should place any articles that could be used as evidence, such as items of clothing, sheets, cushions, etc., in separate bags. The early medical intervention also allows for the detection of hidden injuries, the presence of STDs, and, in the case of women, the detection of pregnancy.
Providence St. Mary Medical Center
401 W. Poplar St.
509-525-3320
Planned Parenthood - Walla Walla Health Center
Phone Number: 509-529-3570
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday–Thursday
Address: 828 S. First Street
About: provides numerous medical services as well as references to various hotlines for counseling.
Commitment to Protecting Privacy
The college is committed to protecting the privacy of all students involved in allegations of sexual misconduct. College staff and faculty, other than the Counseling and Health Center staff, have an obligation to report incidents of sexual misconduct to the Dean of Students so that the college can fulfill its duty to investigate the incident and prevent it from recurring. The name of an individual bringing charges of sexual misconduct will not be disclosed to anyone who is not directly involved in the incident or investigation, or who does not have a legitimate need to know.