Community Resource Page
Support Groups
All of the resources below offer support groups for survivors of abuse and sexual assault. Please contact them for more information about current groups.
The Crisis Resource Center of SEK, Inc.
Phone: 620-231-8692
Hotline/Crisis: 620-231-8251
Toll Free: (800)794-9148
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PSU Resources |
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| University Counseling Services 1801 S Broadway Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS 66762-7529 Phone: 620-235-4452 Fax: 620-235-6146 |
"UCS does not release private health information about a student without that student’s written permission, except in the case of imminent danger to themselves or others, child/dependent abuse, court order, or where otherwise required by law. Notations of counseling services are not part of a student’s academic record at PSU." |
| PSU Queer Straight Alliance (QSA) |
Pittsburg State University's Queer Straight Alliance is dedicated to creating alliances between the local queer population and its straight allies. The primary objective of the QSA include: educating PSU and community groups about homophobia, heterosexism, and queer experiences; raising awareness about anti-queer legislation at the state and local levels; providing a safe space for open discussions about sexuality and gender issues; and providing queer-positive outreach to local high schools and community organizations. So whether you identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersexed, Straight, Queer and Non-Queer All Are Welcome. |
| Student Health Services 1801 South Broadway Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS 66762-7527 Phone: 620-235-4452 Fax: 620-235-4455 |
"The Pittsburg State University Health Center promotes the health and well being of students in order to enhance their educational experience. The Health Center is an outpatient ambulatory care facility, directed by a physician designed to provide high quality, convenient, cost-effective health services and education." |
| Information about Date Rape Drugs | "Remember, non-consensual sex, coerced sex, sex with a partner who is under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, and is therefore not able to give consent: IS RAPE!" |
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PSU Office of Violence Response and Prevention |
"Currently, SART has 35 members, primarily women working to provide support and advocacy, to those who have been impacted by gender-based violence. Influenced by the work of Katie Koestner, they also serve as a liaison between victims and administration to ensure the safety of victims and survivors of sexual assault on our campus." |
| A Woman with "Something to Say" | An amazing Morning Sun Newspaper story about PSU student Amanda Rainey |
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Medical Resources |
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| Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas 1700 North Locust, Building A Pittsburg, KS 66762 Phone: 620-231-9873 |
Pre-natal precriptions, Ob/Gyn services including delivery, breast exams and pap smears, dental and mental services and much more. |
| Crossroads 200 East Centennial Pittsburg, KS 66762 Phone: 620-231-1068 Fax: 620-231-2792 |
"Specialized programming for most behavioral health problems including: Anxiety disorders, Panic disorders, Attention deficit disorder, Bipolar disorders, Schizophrenia, Depression, Eating disorders, Oppositional and defiant behavior, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Sexual abuse, Suicidal behaviors, and Grief. " |
| Community Mental Health Center of Crawford County 3101 N. Michigan Suite B, Pittsburg, KS 66762 Appointments Or Information Call (620) 231-5130 Emergency # 232-SAVE (232-7283) |
"Community Mental Health Center of Crawford County (CMHCCC) was established to help individuals just like you deal with the ups and downs of everyday living. Professionally trained staff at CMHCCC are available to work with you and your family to help you identify the source of problems and to work with you to develop strategies to meet life's difficulties." |
| Mt Carmel Regional Medical Center CareVan Phone: 620-232-0183 Hours: 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. |
"CareVan is a wheelchair-accessible transportation service offered by Mt. Carmel Regional Medical Center providing rides for patients to and from medical appointments at the hospital, and its staff physician offices. For routine appointments, please give at least 24 hours advance notice for scheduling. There is no fee for the service, however donations are appreciated." |
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Abuse Resources |
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| The Crisis Resource Center of SEK, Inc. Phone: 620-231-8692 Hotline/Crisis: 620-231-8251 Toll Free: (800)794-9148 |
Helping to reduce domestic and sexual violence by offering women and their children a safe place to go. Crisis Resource Center employees are trained to help protect families from abusive relationships and that includes: relocating the victims when necessary, finding new employment for the victim if necessary and Police Response Assistance (PRA), responding to domestic violence calls with the local police. |
| Children's Advocacy Center 123 West Adams Pittsburg, KS 66762 Phone: 620-235-0067 Toll-free: 866-66-CHILD (866-662-4453) |
"The mission of the Children's Advocacy Center, Inc. is to reduce the traumatic effects of abuse; protect children from maltreatment; seek justice for child victims; investigate abuse as a team and strengthen our community's ability to nurture children, while keeping the comfort and safety of the child the first priority." |
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Financial/Housing Resources |
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| Salvation Army 212 East 5th Pittsburg, KS 66762 620-231-0415 |
Assistance with rent and utilities and affordable used clothing. |
| SEK CAP 502 E. 20th Pittsburg, KS 66762 620-231-5400 SEK CAP 110 N. Ozark, Box 128 Girard, KS 66743 620-724-8204 |
"Uniting staff, individuals, families, and community partners to provide quality, comprehensive services through compassionate respectful relationships." |
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SRS Service Center |
"Our Mission: To protect children and promote adult self-sufficiency.
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| Wesley House 411 E. 12th Pittsburg, KS 66762 620-232-3760 Ext. 10 |
Free medical clinic every Tuesday |
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Daycare/Child Education Resources |
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| The Center 1700 N. Locust Pittsburg, KS 66762 (620) 235-3150 |
High quality, affordable child care and preschool services for children from birth to 12 regardless of age, sex, race, color, creed, national origin, disability or economic status. |
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Statewide Resources |
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| Kansas Statewide Crisis Hotline Phone: 888-END-ABUSE (888-363-2287) TDD: 800-787-3224 |
An excellent source of infomation for victims of domestic violence in Kansas, such as legal definitions, legal statutes, and links to legal forms and courthouse locations. |
| Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence 220 SE 33rd St., Ste. 100 Topeka, KS 66611 Phone: 785-232-9784 |
" The Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence (KCSDV) is a network of programs reaching across the state, helping us unify on a state level and to end battering and sexual assault wherever it occurs. Our primary focus is on providing support and safety to the victims of these crimes through the direct services of our member programs. The major work of the Coalition is to support this network of services by increasing public awareness through education and advocacy, exploring new options for services and funding, and by working for social change." |
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Other Resources |
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| Kansas Women's Business Center | "The Kansas Women's Business Center provides services to advance the success of women business owners, resulting in a stronger entrepreneurial economy. Serving clients statewide, the KWBC provides access to capital, education, and resources to women entrepreneurs at ever stage of business development through business counseling, seminars, classes, & workshops, networking and mentoring. " |
| Wichita State University Center for Women’s Studies | "The Center for Women's Studies at Wichita State University serves a dual purpose: it offers the major and minor in women's studies through an abundance of courses and acts as a campus and community resource / research center for scholarship concerning women. Unique in Kansas, the Center for Women's Studies at Wichita State is one of the longest-standing, degree-granting, and autonomous women's studies centers in the country." |
| Registered Sex Offenders in Crawford County | Pictures and other information from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation registered offenders list |
| Kansas Bar Association | Helpful information for victims of domestic violence |
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International Resources |
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| Africa Bridge |
"Out of the hearts and minds of a small group of Africans and westerners, Africa Bridge was launched in the summer of 2000. The HIV/AIDS crisis in Africa serves as the foundation upon which a bridge can be built linking the western and African worlds - a bridge over which diverse cultures can share complementary gifts and lessons, and create possibilities for those in need." |
| Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan | "RAWA is the oldest political/social organization of Afghan women struggling for peace, freedom, democracy and women's rights in fundamentalism-blighted Afghanistan since 1977. " |
| Women for Afghan Women | "Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is an organization of Afghan and non-Afghan women from the New York area who are committed to ensuring the human rights of Afghan women. " |
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Other Links |
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| The Dating Bill of Rights | Rights every woman should know and follow |
| Breast Cancer Scare Story | A short story written by a PSU student |
Kansas Rape Statistics Reported in 2003
The following statistics were collected by law enforcement agencies through the Kansas Incident Based Reporting System and compiled by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation for 2006.
There were 1,238 rapes reported to law enforcement.
The offender knew the victim in approximately 79.4% of the reported cases.
A rape was reported to law enforcement every 7 hours, 4 minutes.
Nearly 98% victims of rape were female and 94% of offenders were male.
The majority of rapes - nearly 80% of reported rapes - occurred in homes.
"Personal" weapons such as hands, feet, and fists were used in 66.7% of the rapes reported.
Kansas Domestic Violence Statistics Reported in 2006
The following statistics were collected by law enforcement agencies through the Kansas Incident Based Reporting System and compiled by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation for 2006.
One domestic violence incident occurred every 22 minutes, 48 seconds.
Law enforcement made one domestic violence arrest every 41 minutes, 36 seconds.
The majority of domestic violence incidents - 83% of reported cases - occurred in homes.
"Personal" weapons such as hands, feet, and fists were used in 68.89% of domestic violence incidents reported.
In Kansas, there were 7,942 Protection from Abuse Orders filed. There were at least 123 adults murdered in Kansas in domestic violence homicides 2006.
Kansas Stalking Statistics Reported in 2006
The following statistics were collected by law enforcement agencies through the Kansas Incident Based Reporting System and compiled by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation for 2006. In Kansas, there were 4,093 Protection from Stalking Orders filed.
Source: http://www.kcsdv.org/ksstats.html