Emotional

Surviving a completed or attempted sexual assault will have an impact on your emotional, mental, and physical health. It can alter how you view yourself, how you view others, and how you view the world. It is normal to feel effects during the assault, after the assault, and over a considerable amount of time after the assault.

You do not need to face this alone. More often than not, seeking support from others is helpful. In addition to the Oasis Program and other community agencies, trusted friends or family can provide emotional support. You are not alone.

Counselors are trained in assisting individuals who are experiencing effects from completed and attempted sexual assault. Start talking to someone today.

If you are a UA student, faculty, or staff member you can seek free mental health services at the Oasis Program on campus or you can contact services in the community (see below).

If you are not a UA student, faculty, or staff member you can seek mental health services at the Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault (520) 327-7273)

In addition, there are many community mental health providers including psychologists, licensed counselors, and licensed social workers that you can meet with to discuss the impact of sexual assault on your emotional/mental health. These individuals can be located either by calling your insurance carrier for recommendations for providers, or looking in the phone book under Counselors, Psychologists, Mental Health Services, or Psychologists.

To learn more about the emotional effects of sexual assault click here: Understanding Reactions to Traumatic Events

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