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Personal Safety Education

Nourishing the Mind, Body, and Spirit
Crisis Hotlines

If you or someone you know needs help, call one of these hotlines or find more community resources

  • National Human Trafficking Hotlinenew window: 1-888-373-7888 (TTY: 711)National Human Trafficking Hotline, 1-888-373-7888 (TTY: 711)
  • BeFree Textlinenew window: Text HELP to 233733 (BEFREE), Confidential, 24/7
  • Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence: 1-800-MD-HELPS or 301-429-3601
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233); 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)
  • National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673), available 24 hours a day
  • National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: 1-866-331-9474; 1-866-331-8453 (TTY)
  • National Victims of Crime Hotline: 1-855-4-VICTIM (855-484-2846)
  • Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network (RAINN): 800-656-4673
  • Stalking Resources Center: 202-467-8700

The Health and Safety Education programs and activities teach students how sensible risk management can prevent harm.  It is through a sensible approach to health and safety that the Wellness Center focuses on how risks are managed.  Through awareness campaigns and educational programming, students receive guidance that help them to manage health and safety in their lives to strike the right balance. The Health and Safety Education component of the Wellness Center:

  • Identifies resources and programs that educate students on timely safety issues that ensure students make adequate decisions that lead to healthy relationships and overall safer experiences;
  • Provides education and awareness programs that equip students to be prosocial bystanders and guidance to manage risks to individual and community health and safety;
  • Connects students to campus and community resources that provide support and education related to health and safety.
Events
Safety Planning
BITB Training (Bringing in the Bystander)
Campus Resources
Community Resources
Know Your Rights and the Laws in Your State
What is VAWA?
VAWA-Related Activities at MC
Guide for Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence During the Pandemic
College Safety Guide, Stay Safe on Campus