The First 72 Hours
Seek out confidential support. You may want to turn to a confidential advocate or counselor for support and advice. They will talk with you about your options for additional support services and reporting.
Spouse Abuse Sexual Assault (SASA) Crisis Center of Hastings (website)
220 South Burlington Avenue
Hastings, NE 68901
402.462.5810
Confidential 24-hour hotline: 402.463.4677
Hastings College Counseling Services
Charles L. Stone Health Center
843 N. Turner Ave.
Hastings, NE 68901
Taylor Kindig
402.461.1314
taylor.kindig@hastings.edu
After unwanted physical contact, get medical attention. A medical provider can check for and treat physical injury, sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy. Options available to Hastings College students:
Hastings College Health Center
Charles L. Stone Health Center
843 N. Turner Ave.
Hastings, NE 68901
Hours: 8:30 am to 1:00 pm when classes are in session
402.461.7372
A sexual assault forensic exam is also an option and is administered by specifically trained nurses at Mary Lanning Hospital. This kit will collect physical evidence that can be used at a later time in a criminal case. Even though this is a hard first step to take, it is crucial to do before showering or changing, within the first 72 hours. An advocate from SASA Crisis Center of Hastings can assist a victim/survivor with information on the process of the exam and can assist with the cost if needed. If the victim/survivor goes to the hospital emergency room be aware that by Nebraska law requires the emergency room staffs to notify the police of any wound or injury of violence. If the victim is age 19 or under, parents must also be notified.
Mary Lanning Healthcare Emergency Room
715 North St. Joseph Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
402.463.4521
Consider making a formal report to:
- Hastings College Public Safety
- Hastings College Title IX Coordinator at 402.461.7300 or hccares@hastings.edu
- Hastings Police Department at 402.461.2364 or 911 in an emergency
You can decide how much you would like to participate in any investigation process.
- Hastings College can help. Campus-based resources, like the Office of Student Life, can help you with changes to your housing, classes, work and more. You do not need to make a formal report or press charges to receive help from Hastings College.