How to Get Help

Any member of the College community who has experienced sexual or physical assault is encouraged to immediately seek medical assistance, crisis counseling, contact law enforcement to make a report, and make a report to the College.

Emergency Response

Kenyon Campus Safety
740-427-5555 (24 hours) or 740-427-5000 (24 hours)

Knox County Sheriff’s Office
911 or 740-397-3333

Emergency Law Enforcement Response
911 (from anywhere)

Medical Treatment

Knox Community Hospital: 740-393-9000
1330 Coshocton Avenue Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Provides medical treatment and sexual assault forensic exams

New Directions: 740-397-4357
The Domestic Abuse and Rape Crisis Center of Knox County Hotline
Will accompany individuals to a sexual assault forensic exam

Kenyon College Cox Health Center: 740-427-5525
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Open through lunch. Provides medical treatment to students. For information about medical attention during non-business hours, call Campus Safety at 740-427-5000.

Counseling

Kenyon College Cox Counseling Center: 740-427-5643
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed during lunch (12 - 1 p.m.)
Provides counseling services to students. After hours counseling can be obtained by calling Campus Safety, 740-427-5000, and without disclosing your name, ask to be connected with a counselor.

New Directions: 740-397-4357
The Domestic Abuse and Rape Crisis Center of Knox County Hotline
Provides accompaniment, support and advocacy services

Confidential Resources

The resources designated below can provide counseling, information and support under confidentiality protections. The ombudsperson is not a confidential resource for sexual misconduct.

On Campus

Cox Health and Counseling Center, 104 W. Scott Lane
Health Center: 740-427-5525, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (first floor)
Counseling Center: 740-427-5643, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (second floor)

Offers students individual counseling, group counseling and outreach activities, crisis intervention, consultation and health services After hours counseling can be obtained by calling Campus Safety, 740-427-5000, and without disclosing your name, ask to be connected with the counselor on call.

Marc Bragin, College chaplain: 740-427-5228
Rachel Kessler, priest-in-charge of Harcourt Parish and chaplain: 740-427-5353

Off Campus

New Directions: 740-397-4357 (24 hour hotline)
The Domestic Abuse and Rape Crisis Shelter of Knox County
Knox County Victims’ Assistance: 740-397-3404
National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDV): 800-799-7233 (SAFE)
Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): 800-656-4673
Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization (BRAVO): 614-294-7867
Equitas Health: 614-299-2437
National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline: 1-866-331-9474
Ohio Sexual Violence Helpline: 1-844-644-6435
Ohio Hispanic Coalition Domestic Violence: 614-746-3534 (24 hour hotline)
College Whistleblower Hotline: 866-943-5787