Confidential Advisors

Individuals wishing to obtain confidential assistance without making a report to the University may do so by speaking with a confidential advisor. The following persons are designated Confidential Advisors:

 

Ms. Karen Foster - Office of Self Development, Counseling, & Special Accommodations Center
(318) 342-5220 or via email at kfoster@ulm.edu

Ms. Kim Storm- Office of Self Development, Counseling, & Special Accommodations Center
(318) 342-5220 or via email at storm@ulm.edu

Ms. Deandrea Carter - Office of Self Development, Counseling, & Special Accommodations Center
(318) 342-5220 or via email at decarter@ulm.edu

Ms. Crystal Ward - Office of Self Development, Counseling, & Special Accommodations Center
(318) 342-5220 or via email at cward@ulm.edu

 

Confidential Advisors are trained and available to discuss incidents of sexual misconduct or interpersonal power-based violence in confidence, and generally only report to the University that an incident occurred without revealing any personally identifying information. Disclosures to these trained confidential advisors will nottrigger the University’s investigation into an incident. In addition to providing confidential counseling, confidential advisors also provide emergency and ongoing support to individuals who have experienced sexual misconduct or power-based violence, including:

• The provision of information regarding the individual’s reporting options and possible outcomes, including without limitation, reporting to the University pursuant to this Policy and notifying local law enforcement;
   
• The provision of resources and services, including, but not limited to, services available on campus and through community-based resources, such as, sexual assault crisis centers, medical treatment facilities, counseling services, legal resources, medical forensic services and mental health services;
   
• The provision of information regarding orders of protection, no contact orders or similar lawful orders issued by the University or a criminal or civil court;
   
• An explanation of the individual’s right to have privileged, confidential communications with the confidential advisor consistent with state and federal law;
   
• Assistance in contacting campus officials, community-based sexual assault crisis centers and/or local law enforcement upon requested; and/or
   
• Assistance with securing supportive measures and accommodations upon request.

These resources are available whether or not a reporting party chooses to make an official report or participate in the University’s Investigation and Resolution Procedures or in the criminal process, and can assist parties with obtaining needed resources, explain reporting options, navigating the reporting process, and providing ongoing support as needed.

 

Confidential Resources

In addition, employees and students have on-campus access to medical services, guidance, and support at the ULM Counseling Center (318)342-5220 and the ULM Health Clinic (318) 342- 1651. Both facilities are located at 1140 University Avenue, Monroe, Louisiana, 71209.

Talking to a counselor or a nurse does not constitute reporting the incident. However, the counselor or nurse can help you report the incident if you choose to do so. Talking to a counselor or nurse or reporting the incident can be initiated at any time.

Office of Self Development, Counseling, & Special Accommodations Center

ULM Counseling Center 
Across from Madison Hall
1140 University Avenue
318-342-5220

ULM Student Health Center
Across from Madison Hall
1140 University Avenue
318-342-1651

Talking to a counselor or a nurse does not constitute reporting the incident. However, the counselor or nurse can help you report the incident if you choose to do so.

Talking to a counselor or nurse or reporting the incident can be initiated at any time. Faculty and staff outside of these two areas are not confidential resources.

If a student discusses the incident with faculty or staff, with the exception of the Counseling Center or Health Services, the faculty or staff member is obligated to report the incident.

In the immediate aftermath of sexual misconduct such as sexual assault or rape, medical care and the collection of physical evidence are very important.

The individual should not shower, bathe, or change clothes and may be taken to the hospital emergency room or Student Health Services.

See Community Resources for local hospital information.