UMSAFE Resources
Find our complainant and respondent resources below.
University Resources
All University of Mississippi resources are free with the exception of Psychological Services.
This page provides resources for:
An important note about privilege and your privacy
The Counseling Center, Student Health Center and Psychological Services are granted privilege by Mississippi law.
- Privilege means that in most circumstances employees in those offices are prohibited by law from sharing your information without your permission.
- Privilege applies to all individuals over the age of 18, but does not cover minors.
In addition to employees with privilege, University of Mississippi policy allows workers in the UMatter: Student Support and Advocacy Office and Office of Confidential Advocacy, Support, and Education (CASE) to keep information private in most circumstances.
- Most other employees on campus are required to report all information about sexual discrimination, sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking to the Title IX coordinator.
Want to Make a Formal Complaint?
Marissa Watson, the Interim Title IX Coordinator, is the appropriate University official to contact to make a report or formal complaint of sex-based discrimination, sexual harassment, relationship violence, or other sexual misconduct. EORC oversees the investigation and adjudication and violations of the University’s Title IX Policy and its Interpersonal Violence and Sexual Misconduct Policy. For more information, please review these policies and visit the University’s Title IX page. The EORC/Title IX Office is located at 120 Lester Hall.
Marissa Watson
Interim Title IX Coordinator
The Family Crisis Services of Northwest Mississippi assists complainants with advocacy and resources in the local community, and will not report to anyone on campus.
- You can reach them at (662) 234-9929
Communicare provides community mental health services to full time Mississippi residents.
- You can reach them at (662) 234-7521
The Baptist Memorial Hospital is our local hospital and ER in Oxford, Ms.
- You can reach them at (662) 232-8100
The address to the Baptist Memorial Hospital is:
- 1100 Belk Boulevard, Oxford, Ms, 38655
The Oxford Police Department oversees the safety of all individuals in Oxford, Mississippi.
- You can reach them at (662) 232-2400
The address to the Oxford Police Station is:
- 9 Industrial Park Drive, Oxford, MS 38655
The Lafayette County Sheriff's Office oversees the safety of all individual within the limits of Lafayette county, Mississippi.
- You can reach them at (662) 234-6421
The address to the Lafayette County Sheriff's Office is:
- 711 Jackson Ave. East, Oxford, Ms, 38655
You may find yourself in need of additional resources. If that's the case here are a few regional and national resources that may help.
Regional resources
- Religious Community Resources: Clergy at individual churches
- Tupelo Crisis Line
- Mississippi Statutes
- Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- Give them a call at (800) 898-3234
- Mississippi Coalition Against Sexual Assault
- Give them a call at (888) 987-9011
- Mississippi Attorney General's Crime Victim Assistance Program
- Give them a call at (800) 829-6766
- Mississippi Crime Victims Compensation Fund
- Mississippi Public Universities Information
- University of Mississippi Libraries – Federal Government Agency Information
National resources
- RAINN : Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network
- Love Is Respect (Dating Violence) Hotline
- Give them a call at (866) 331-9474
- Text "loveis" to 22522 (standard rates apply)
- National Domestic Violence Hotline
- Give them a call at (800) 799-7233
- National Sexual Violence Resource Center
- Clery Center for Security on Campus
U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
- 400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202-1100
202-245-6800
1-800-421-3481
Fax: 202-245-8392
TDD: 800-877-8339 - Email: ocr@ed.gov
Looking for confidential advocacy for complainants?
CASE provides support and advocacy for survivors; educates the campus on awareness and prevention; serves as a liaison between University departments and local resources. CASE also offers assistance to complainants and individuals who are alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex-based discrimination or sexual harassment. For more information, please visit the CASE website. The CASE office is located at 309 Longstreet.
Shelli Poole
Director VIP Survivor Support
The Oxford Police Department oversees the safety of all individuals in Oxford, Mississippi.
- You can reach them at (662) 232-2400
The address to the Oxford Police Station is:
- 9 Industrial Park Drive, Oxford, MS 38655
The Lafayette County Sheriff's Office oversees the safety of all individual within the limits of Lafayette county, Mississippi.
- You can reach them at (662) 234-6421
The address to the Lafayette County Sheriff's Office is:
- 711 Jackson Ave. East, Oxford, Ms, 38655
U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
- 400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202-1100
202-245-6800
1-800-421-3481
Fax: 202-245-8392
TDD: 800-877-8339 - Email: ocr@ed.gov
Looking for confidential advocacy for respondents?
UMatter: Student Support & Advocacy offers assistance to individuals who have been reported to be the perpetrator of conduct that could constitute sexual harassment. The UMatter Office operates under the presumption that the respondent is not responsible for the alleged conduct until a determination regarding responsibility has been made at the conclusion of the University’s grievance process. For more information, please visit the UMatter: Student Support & Advocacy website.
Mandi Bloodworth
Case Manager II Respondent Services
Additional Campus Resources
University Police and Campus Safety
We create a safe and supportive campus environment that assists the university in fulfilling its broader mission, while aiding in the personal and professional development of the members of the campus community.
Equal Opportunity and Regulatory Compliance
The University of Mississippi’s Office of Equal Opportunity & Regulatory Compliance (EORC) is responsible for compliance with federal laws and regulations pertaining to the fair treatment of faculty, staff, and students, which includes the application of Title IX and Title VII, and upholds equal employment opportunity to ensure equal access to the University.
University Counseling Center
At the University Counseling Center (UCC), you will find a team of dedicated professionals who strive to offer the best care possible in an atmosphere of acceptance and respect.
Office of Confidential Advocacy, Support and Education
We provide confidential advocacy to assist victim-survivors of interpersonal violence and serve as a liaison between the University and local resource groups. Our certified campus advocates provide confidential, non-judgmental support and options to empower students to create an individualized plan for healing. Staff and peer educators also promote awareness through programming and provide education for students, faculty and staff concerning these topics.
UMatter: Support for Every Student
UMatter serves the University of Mississippi community by coordinating support efforts both on and off campus to assist students facing challenges in order to promote personal and academic success.
Psychological Services Center
Psychological services provides affordable and accessible services to the Mississippi community. We also engage in research that improves treatment across the nation, and provide in-depth training to our skilled staff of clinical graduate students.
University Health Services
Created to serve students, faculty, and staff at the University of Mississippi, University Health Services is dedicated to meeting the health care needs of our community.
Office of Conflict Resolution and Student Conduct
Our office provides a comprehensive array of approaches to support The University of Mississippi’s values of civility, respect for human dignity, and the honoring of community standards.