Sexual Misconduct Resources

If you, or someone you know, has experienced sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, domestic/dating violence, gender based harassment, sexual exploitation or stalking, Mercer has made it a priority to provide resources to help.

If you feel that you or someone you care about requires immediate assistance, call Mercer Police now.

Emergency Line: (478) 301-2911
Non-Emergency Line: (478) 301-4357

For more information about getting help, please see resources listed below:
A comprehensive list of all resources can be found as an attachment by clicking here.

Title IX Office

If you would like to report an incident, obtain supportive measures or have questions about sexual harassment, you may contact:

Sharon Stellato, Title IX Coordinator
stellato_sl@mercer.edu
478-301-2788 (Macon)
678-547-6598 (Atlanta)

Confidential

You may want to talk with a counselor or a campus minister who is a confidential resource and will not share identifying information about you without your written consent.

  • Counseling and Psychological Services
    • Macon, (478) 301-2862
      • Serves Macon, Columbus and Savannah Campuses
    • Atlanta, (678) 547-6060
      • Serves Atlanta, Douglas County and Henry County Campuses
    • Douglas County Students, 877-640-4777
      • wellconnectforyou.com (use school code: MUDC-STU)
    • Henry County Students, 877-640-4777
      • wellconnectforyou.com (use school code: MUHC-STU)
  • Dr. Craig McMahan, University Minister, (478) 301-2992

Off Campus Resources

In addition to campus support and resources, individuals may also seek support from resources outside of the Mercer University Community. See below for information about community medical providers, off-campus confidential resources, and off-campus legal assistance options.

  • National Sexual Assault Hotline: (800) 656-4673
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233
  • Georgia Crisis & Access Line: (800) 715-4225
  • Homeland Security’s contact on human trafficking: (866) 347-2423
  • LGBT National Help Center: glnh.org
  • Families Advocating for Campus Equality: facecampusequality.org
  • Save our Sons: helpsaveoursons.com

All-Campus Mercer Resources

  • Mercer Financial Planning Assistance, AVP of Financial Planning: (478) 301-2226
  • Mercer Immigration and Visa Assistance, Director of International Programs: (678) 547-6196

Macon (Bibb County) Resources

  • Crisis Line and Safe House of Central Georgia, Inc.: (478) 745-9292
  • Mercer Police, non-emergency line: (478) 301-4357 or 911 for emergencies
  • Mercer Counseling and Psychological Services, Macon: (479) 301-2862
  • Mercer Student Health Center, Macon: (478) 301-2696
  • Navicent Health Emergency Room, (478) 633-1000
    • 777 Hemlock Stree, Macon, GA
  • Piedmont Macon Medical Center: (478) 765-7000
    • 350 Hospital Drive, Macon, GA
  • Bibb County Sheriff’s Office: (478) 751-7500
  • Bibb County District Attorney’s Office: (478) 621-6427
  • Macon Circuit Public Defender Office: (478) 621-5950
  • North Central Health District Health Department: (478) 745-0411,
    • 1600 Forsyth St. Macon, GA 31201

Atlanta (Dekalb County) Resources

  • Day League Crisis Center, Decatur: (404) 377-1428 (crisis line)
  • Grady Rape Crisis Center, Atlanta: (404) 616-4861 (crisis line)
  • Mercer Police, non-emergency line: (678) 547-6358 or 911 for emergencies
  • Mercer Counseling and Psychological Services, Atlanta: (678) 547-6060
  • Mercer Student Health Center, Atlanta: (678) 547-6130
  • Emory Decatur Hospital (SANE Nurse available): (404) 501-1000
    • 2701 N. Decatur Road, Decatur, GA
  • Emory Hillandale Hospital: (404) 501-8000
    • 2801 Dekalb Medical Parkway, Lithonia, GA
  • Fulton County Health Department: (404) 613-1205
    • 141 Pryor Street, Suite 1029A, Atlanta, GA 30303
  • Dekalb County Health Center; WIC (women, infant & children) services: (404) 508-7777, HIV/AIDS services: (404) 508-7866
  • Atlanta City Police: (404) 614-6544 or 911 for emergencies
  • Fulton County Police: (404) 612-4000 or 911 for emergencies
  • Dekalb County Police: (404) 294-2911 or 911 for emergencies
  • Dekalb County District Attorney’s Office: (404) 371-2561
  • Stone Mountain Circuit Public Defender Office: (404) 371-2222

Columbus (Muscogee County) Resources

  • Sexual Assault Support Center, Inc., Columbus, (706) 571-6010 (crisis line)
  • Mercer Counseling and Psychological Services, Macon: (478) 301-2862
  • Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Medical Center (SANE Nurse available): (706) 571-1000
    • 710 Center Stree, Columbus, GA
  • Columbus Health Department: (833) 337-1749
  • Columbus Police Department: (706) 653-3205 OR 911 for emergencies
  • Columbus District Attorney’s Office: (706) 653-4336
  • Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office: (706) 653-4301 or 911 for emergencies
  • Chattahoochee Circuit Public Defender Office: (706) 653-4301

Douglasville (Douglas County) Resources

  • Douglas County Task Force (SANE Program): (678) 715-1196 (crisis line)
  • Mercer Counseling and Psychological Services, Atlanta: (678) 547-6060
  • WellConnect, a services provided by Mercer CAPS: (866) 640-4777
  • Douglas Public Health Center: (770) 949-1970
  • Wellstar Douglas Hospital (SANE Nurse available if call ahead): (770) 949-1500
    • 8954 Hospital Drive, Douglasville, GA
  • Douglasville City Police: (770) 920-3010 or 911 for emergencies
  • Douglas County Sheriff’s Office: (770) 942-2121 or 911 for emergencies
  • Douglas County District Attorney’s Office: (770) 920-7292
  • Douglas County Public Defender Office: (770) 949-1096

McDonough (Henry County) Resources

  • Southern Crescent Sexual Assault Center, Jonesboro: (770) 477-2177 (crisis line)
    • All Sexual Assault examinations are conducted by a SANE Nurse at this Center instead of a hospital
    • Sexual Assault Center Website: scsac.org
    • Email: support@scsac.org
  • Mercer Counseling and Psychological Services, Atlanta: (678) 547-6060
  • WellConnect, a services provided by Mercer CAPS: (866) 640-4777
  • Henry County Health Department: (470) 661-0005
  • Henry County Police Department: (770) 288-8200 or 911 for emergencies
  • Henry County Sheriff’s Office: (770) 288-7100 or 911 for emergencies
  • Henry County District Attorney’s Office: (770) 288-6400
  • Flint Circuit Public Defender Office: (770) 288-7460

Savannah (Chatham County) Resources

  • Mary’s Place (Crisis Center) Savannah: (912) 233-7273 or Toll-Free (888) 241-7273
  • Mercer Counseling and Psychological Services, Macon: (478) 301-2862
  • WellConnect, a services provided by Mercer CAPS: (866) 640-4777
  • Candler Hospital (SANE Nurse available): (912) 819-6000
    • 5353 Reynolds Stree, Savannah, GA
  • Chatham County Health Department
    • Website: coastalhealthdistrict.org
    • Eisenhower Clinic:
      • (912) 356-2441
      • 1395 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah, GA 31406
    • Midtown Clinic:
      • (912) 651-2587
      • 1602 Drayton St. Savannah, GA 31401
  • Savannah Police Department: (912) 651-6675 or 911 for emergencies
  • Chatham County Police Department: (912) 652-6920 or 911 for emergencies
  • Chatham County Sheriff’s Office: (912) 652-7634 or 911 for emergencies
  • Chatham County District Attorney’s Office: (912) 652-7308
  • Eastern Circuit Public Defender Office: (912) 447-4901

M.E.R.C. (Mercer Engineering Research Center) and Warner Robins (Houston County) Resources

  • Crisis Line and Safe House of Central Georgia, Inc.: (478) 745-9292
  • Houston County Health Department: (478) 218-2000
  • Houston County Sheriff’s Office: (478) 542-2125 or 911 for emergencies
  • Warner Robins Police Department: (478) 302-5378 or 911 for emergencies
  • Houston County District Attorney’s Office: (478) 218-4810

A comprehensive list of all resources can be found as an attachment by clicking here.