Resources for Victims of Sexual Misconduct

If you have been assaulted, seek immediate medical attention at an area hospital and take a full change of clothing, including shoes, for use after a medical examination.

Hospitals in Montgomery County with a SANE nurse include:

  • Einstein Montgomery, East Norriton
  • Abington Memorial, Abington
  • Pottstown Memorial, Pottstown
  • Phoenixville, Phoenixville
  • Bryn Mawr, Bryn Mawr

Contact either of the following for immediate assistance for any crime of sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking:

  • Abington Township Police Department
    • Emergency numbers: 911 or (215) 884-2700
    • Non-emergency: (267) 536-1100
  • Manor College Department of Public Safety
    • 24-hour St. Josaphat Residence Hall post: 215-885-2360 ext. 3292 or ext. 3292 (from on-campus phone)
    • Switchboard operator: 215-885-2360 ext. 1200 or ext. 1200 (from on-campus phone)

Some individuals may prefer to work directly with Off-campus Counselors, Advocates and Health Care Providers who generally maintain confidentiality and will not share information with others unless the client requests disclosure and signs a consent or waiver form. The actual confidentiality afforded by these providers and agencies may vary, and prospective clients should verify the provider’s policy before receiving any service.

Confidential resources for an immediate or emergency response include:

  • Manor College Director of Counseling (for student Complainants, Reporters, or Witnesses) – Students may call (215) 885-6299 (or ext. 2258 via campus phone) to request to speak to a confidential counselor.
  • VICTIM SERVICES OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY
    Hotline: 1-888-521-0983
  • Montgomery County Crime Victims Center: (610) 227-5200
  • Abington Hospital, 1200 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania 19001; (215) 481-2000
  • BUCKS COUNTY NETWORK OF VICTIM ASSISTANCE (NOVA)
    Phone: 1-800-675-6900 Website: http://www.novabucks.org
  • CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
    Phone: 267-331-2490 Website: http://catholicsocialservicesphilly.org/index.php
  • CORA
    Phone: (215) 342-7660 Website: http://www.coraservices.org
  • CRIME VICTIMS CENTER OF CHESTER COUNTY
    Hotline: (610) 692-7273 Website: http://www.cvcofcc.org
  • DELAWARE COUNTY WOMEN AGAINST RAPE
    Hotline: (610) 566-4342 Website: http://delcowar.org
  • PA CRIME VICTIMS COMPENSATION BOARD
    Phone: 1-800-233-2339 Website:   http://www.pacrimevictims.org
  • WOMEN AGAINST ABUSE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE, PHILADELPHIA
    Hotline: 1-866-723-3014 Website: http://www.womenagainstabuse.org/index.php/about-us
  • WOMEN ORGANIZED AGAINST RAPE (WOAR)
    Hotline: (215) 985-3333 Website: http://woar.org
  • WOMEN’S CENTER OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY
    Hotline: 1-800-773-2424 Website: http://www.wcmontco.org/index.html