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Find Help On Campus

Law Enforcement

Certain forms of prohibited conduct covered by the Policy would also be a violation of criminal law. An individual has the option of filing a criminal complaint, and may do so with the Campus Police Department, which is located in Admin Annex #115 and can be reached by telephone at (724) 830-4999 or extension x4999 from a campus phone. Campus Police are obligated to report incidents of prohibited conduct to the Title IX and Civil Rights Coordinator. 

The Campus Police Department is staffed seven days per week, 24 hours per day. After business hours (5:00 pm - 8:00 am), the Resident Director on duty can be contacted at (724) 433-3942 and may be able to accompany you for support in reporting to law enforcement, or in seeking medical attention, after business hours, even if you are not a resident in University housing. A criminal complaint may also be lodged with the Greensburg City Police Department, who can be reached at (724) 834-3800. You can also contact the PA State Police at (724) 832-3288. Always call 911 in the case of an emergency.

Reporting to the Title IX and Civil Rights Coordinator does not obligate the individual to report to the police, nor does reporting to the police obligate someone to file a complaint under the Policy – these are separate processes. University and criminal processes can occur simultaneously or independently. If an individual would like to notify law enforcement, the Title IX and Civil Rights Coordinator (or designee) can assist with that notification. The University encourages those who have experienced discrimination or harassment, including but not limited to sexual misconduct (including sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking) to report those matters to the police.

On-Campus Confidential Resources

Confidential communications are those exchanged with individuals belonging to certain professions (such as healthcare providers, professional counselors, or pastoral counselors) which require maintaining the confidentiality of communications disclosed to the individual in the context of providing professional services. Such individuals cannot disclose the content of those communications, or records of same, to any third party without the disclosing individual’s prior written consent, or if permitted or required by law or relevant professional ethical obligations (such as “duty to warn”). These communications are privileged under Federal or State law.

Employees of ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ who serve in such roles (“Confidential Employees”) include the following:

• Counseling Center professional counselors, and doctoral trainees
• Health Services providers, and doctoral student trainees
• Director of Campus Ministry, other priests and pastoral counselors

Also included in the category of Confidential Employees are:

• the Administrative Assistant for Counseling, Disability and Health Services; and
• individuals who conduct human subjects-research studies that have been approved by the Institutional Review Board (“IRB”) and which are designed to gather information about Discrimination, including Sexual Misconduct, with respect to information disclosed in the course of conducting the approved study.

Confidential Employees are not required to notify the Title IX and Civil Rights Coordinator when a person informs them of conduct that may constitute prohibited conduct if that information is provided while the Confidential Employee is functioning within the scope of their duties to which confidentiality applies.

Please see below for how to access these Confidential Employees. 

University Counseling Center
Administration 511.02
(724) 838-4295

University Health Services
Administration 510
(724) 838-4234

University Campus Ministry
Maura Hall 230 C
(724) 830-1075

Additional On-Campus Resources

Residence Life Staff (Have an obligation to report the incident.)
Staff is available 24/7 for emergency help in any situation, and students can ask a member of the staff for help reporting incidents of sexual misconduct and securing any needed assistance.
(724) 433-3942

University Human Resources (Have an obligation to report the incident.)
Staff is available during business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F) to assist employees in navigating their concerns. In addition, ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ employees can visit the for information about LifeSolutions and/or EmployeeConnect Employee Assistance Programs (for benefits-eligible employees). 
(724) 838-4210 or (724) 830-1139

Off-Campus Resources 

If you would like assistance in reaching out to any of these off-campus resources, please let the Title IX Coordinator know.

Independence Health Westmoreland Hospital
532 West Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg
(724) 832-4355

Medical professionals at hospitals have their own rules for reporting and confidentiality. Usually, law enforcement is called when a rape is reported but you do not have to speak to the police. Victims of sexual violence are encouraged to seek medical attention as soon as possible to treat physical injuries, preserve evidence for a criminal complaint, and have a rape kit performed. A medical advocate from the Blackburn Center (see below) is available to be with you throughout the entire process. If the hospital has not called an advocate, please request that they do so.

Blackburn Center
(888) 832-2272 (24/7)
The Blackburn Center, located in Greensburg, Pa., advocates for the rights of all individuals to live free from domestic and sexual violence by eliminating the root causes of this violence and providing for the well being and safety of survivors/victims.

All services are available to and Blackburn Center welcomes all persons, embracing differences of sexual orientation, gender and its expression, religious background, age, mental and physical health and ability, racial and cultural identity or background, and educational and socioeconomic status. NO FEES. NO JUDGMENT. CONFIDENTIAL and can be ANONYMOUS.

Services include:

24-hour hotline (888-832-2272)
The counselors are trained in the dynamics of domestic and sexual violence and understand the complexity of the issues.

Emergency Shelter
Available to victims of domestic violence (and their children). The shelter provides a safe, comfortable home where a victim can reside as they receive support and plan for their future.

Counseling and Therapy
In-person crisis counseling to survivors of domestic and sexual violence is available. In addition, therapy services are available by appointment for women, children and men.

Support Groups
Staff facilitates weekly support groups for victims of domestic and sexual assault to explore strengths, resources and options.

Medical Advocacy
Advocates will meet survivors of abuse at medical facilities in Westmoreland County in order to provide support during examinations. They can also provide information about options and resources. Services are available 24/7.

Legal Advocacy
Advocates can accompany survivors and their significant others during Protection from Abuse (PFA) hearings, Magisterial District Justice hearings and trials, and provide support, encouragement and information on available options and resources.

RAINN Hotline
800-656-HOPE (24-hrs.)

Greensburg City Police Department
(724) 834-3800

PA State Police
(724) 832-3288

Summit Legal Services, Inc.
(Protection from Abuse Orders )
306 S. Pennsylvania Ave
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 836-2211