Sexual Assault Resources

Confidential support, medical care, reporting information, and local resources for Cornell students.

Start with confidential support

Talk through your options without automatically making a report to Cornell or police.

Cornell Health

Confidential medical and mental-health support for students. Urgent consultation is available 24/7 at (607) 255-5155.

Visit Cornell Health

Advocacy Center of Tompkins County

Independent, confidential local support for sexual and relationship violence. Its 24/7 hotline is (607) 277-5000.

Visit the Advocacy Center

Cornell’s full confidential-resource list

Find Cornell Health, victim advocacy, the LGBT Resource Center, Gender Equity Resource Center, Ombuds, spiritual support, and more.

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Medical care and evidence collection

You can receive medical care or a forensic exam without reporting to law enforcement or Cornell.

Cornell medical-assistance guidance

Official information on medical care after sexual assault, including forensic exams and follow-up care.

Medical-assistance guidance

Cayuga Medical Center

The nearest hospital to campus with Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) services. Emergency department: 101 Dates Drive; (607) 274-4011.

Visit Cayuga Medical Center

Reporting options

Reporting is optional. A confidential advocate can help you understand these options.

Report to Cornell

Submit an online report to the Office of Civil Rights for sexual misconduct, harassment, discrimination, or bias. Anonymous reports are available in many cases.

File a report with COCR

Title IX & Sexual Misconduct

Find Cornell policy, support resources, procedures, and contact information.

Visit titleix.cornell.edu

Report to law enforcement

Cornell Public Safety: (607) 255-1111. Ithaca Police Department non-emergency: (607) 272-3245.

Public Safety information

Additional resources

SHARE: Sexual Harassment and Assault – Response and Education

Cornell’s central hub for care, reporting options, advocacy, and education.

Visit share.cornell.edu

New York State and national hotlines

New York State Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline: (800) 942-6906. RAINN: (800) 656-4673.

RAINN resources

This page is an independent guide, not a substitute for professional, medical, legal, or emergency services. Resource details can change; links go to the official providers for the most current information. Last reviewed September 22, 2026.