This page provides on-campus and off-campus resources. It includes important information about where to receive counseling, a forensic medical exam from a SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner), as well as transportation options and potential reimbursement for the visit.
On-Campus Resources & Support
BRCC Counseling and Accessibility Services
The counseling center is available to any student who would like to just talk through their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without reporting. If you are an employee, counseling services are available through the EAP Program.
Off-Campus Resources & Support
Survivor Services
The following organizations provide resources, advocacy, and support for individuals affected by sexual assault, domestic violence, and dating violence.
Sexual Assault Survivor Support
- Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault (LaFASA) — A statewide organization supporting survivors of sexual violence through advocacy, education, and connections to resources.
- Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response (STAR) — Provides advocacy, counseling, and support services for survivors of sexual trauma.
Domestic and Dating Violence Support
- Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (LCADV) — A statewide coalition providing information, advocacy, and connections to resources for individuals affected by domestic and dating violence.
- Iris Domestic Violence Center (IRIS) — Provides support and resources for individuals affected by domestic violence, including emergency shelter, advocacy, and assistance with safety planning.
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) & Forensic Kits
A SANE nurse is a registered nurse with advanced training to provide comprehensive medical care and forensic evidence collection for survivors of sexual assault. A forensic kit (or sexual assault kit) is used to collect and preserve biological and physical evidence.
Important: Preserve Evidence
It is recommended that victims have a forensic kit done immediately or as soon as possibleafter an assault to best preserve evidence.
If possible, do not bathe, shower, or change clothing before the exam. This also allows you to receive medications that can help prevent unwanted pregnancy and the transmission of STDs/HIV.
Who to Contact in Baton Rouge for a SANE
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LSU Student Health CenterPartners with the East Baton Rouge Coroner's Office to provide SANE services.
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CHRISTUS HealthProvides SANE services. Contact numbers are available through their Emergency Department or SANE cell phone.
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East Baton Rouge Coroner's OfficeOffers SANE services in partnership with LSU.
Transportation Options
Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana
Address:2124 Wooddale Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Call: 225-925-2372Our Lady of the Lake Mid City Clinic - Primary Care 2
Address:1401 N Foster Dr., BR, LA 70806
Call: (225) 987-9000, Option 4Reimbursement for Visit
Crime Victim Reparations (CVR) Program
To learn about reimbursement for your visit, contact the CVR program. You can reach out to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement (LCLE)or a victim services coordinator at the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office.
Learn More about CVR