Due to COVID-19 families are staying at home more often and there has been an increase in stress and tensions. Unfortunately, some of this has led to instances of domestic violence.
Domestic violence can be physical, emotional or psychological. It can be manipulative or threatening to family members (children, parents, siblings, others), friends and pets. If you are facing a domestic violence situation, there is help:
For Students: Counseling Center: 724-938-4056 (Carter Hall)
• Emergency Contacts: Public Safety, 724-938-4357 (HELP) or 9-1-1
• Non-Violence Center: 724-938-1594 (Natali Student Union)
For Employees:
· State Employees Assistance Programs (SEAP): If you want to ask a question or request a service, simply call SEAP's toll-free number at 1-800-692-7459.
· Contact your local police or 9-1-1
Other Resources: regarding Child Abuse/Violent Crime/Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault and Abuse
• Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape: 888-772-7227; 888-480-7283
• The Blackburn Center Against Domestic and Sexual Violence: 724-837-9540 (for appointments); 888-832-2272;
• Rape Crisis Hotline: 724-836-1122 (24 hours)
• Washington County Women's Shelter: 724-223-9190
• Greene County Women's Shelter: 800-791-4000
• Fayette County Domestic Violence Hotline: Free; 724-437-2530 (for appointments); 724- 439-9500 (hotline)
• Fayette County Crime Victim's Hotline: Free; 724-437-3737
• The CARE Center Victims Hotline (STTAR) Sexual Abuse Hotline: Free; 888-480-7283 or 724-228-7208
• Child Abuse Hotline: Free; 800-932-0313