COKER C.A.R.E.S.

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, dating or domestic violence, or stalking on campus, Coker C.A.R.E.S. is here to help. You have the right to live, learn, and work in a safe and welcoming environment. Violence is unacceptable, and University policy prohibits sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking (SADVST).
Coker C.A.R.E.S. understands that sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking are significant experiences and can be traumatizing. Each person’s experience is unique, and numerous options and resources are available for supporting you during this time as well as reporting at Coker University.
Unsure of where to start?
You may want more information or to talk to someone confidentially as you decide what you’d like to do moving forward. Because Coker University recognizes that deciding among these options can be difficult, we encourage you to first seek assistance from a Confidential Resource to discuss your options before deciding how to proceed.
*CONFIDENTIAL RESOURCE
Confidential Resources will keep your information private. They will not take any formal action, but can offer support, provide resources, and make referrals. Confidential Resources include the school nurse, mental health counsellors, pastors, and the Pee Dee Coalition.
NON-CONFIDENTIAL RESOURCE
Non-confidential campus resources can also talk with you about your experience and provide guidance on the reporting process. However, if you make a report to a non-confidential resource, the information you report will be shared with the Title IX Coordinator and/or Student Conduct. Non-confidential Resources include Professors, Staff, Coaches, Campus Safety, CSAs, and the Title IX Coordinator.
There is no one correct response.
It is IMPORTANT to note there is no one correct response – simply different options to access support and different options to report. Above all, your immediate and long-term safety is what’s most important. The resources outlined below may be helpful as you decide what next steps are a good fit for you.
ON-CAMPUS RESOURCES:
*Center for Health and Wellness
212 S 2nd St #212, Hartsville, SC 29550
(behind the DeLoach Center)
- *Coker Health & Medical Center Services:
- 843-917-4044 | healthservices@coker.edu
- *Coker Counseling Services with MUSC TelePsych:
- Schedule Appointment | 843-792-9907 and press 3 for TelePsych Services
*Confidential resources are not required to report the identity of sexual assault, intimate partner violence or stalking survivors.
Campus Safety
- 843-383-8140
- 307 E Carolina Ave, Hartsville, SC 29550
- Get Directions
24/7 LOCAL CRISIS RESOURCES:
SEXUAL ASSAULT/DATING & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/STALKING/TRAFFICKING
- 24-HR Crisis Line 843-669-4600 or 800-273-1820
- Trained advocates, caring volunteers, and professional staff join to reduce sexual assault, family violence and child abuse and to serve the needs of victims.
Hartsville Police Department
- Non-Emergency (Can be Anonymous) — 843-398-4926
- Main — 843-383-3011
*Confidential resources are not required to report the identity of sexual assault, intimate partner violence or stalking survivors.
24/7 NATIONAL CRISIS RESOURCES:
*National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) 800-656-HOPE (4673)
The Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) in partnership with 1,100 rape crisis centers across the nation, providing free, confidential advice 24/7. This page also includes helpful information for supporting friends or finding local counseling and advocacy organizations.
- National Sexual Assault HOT-line (800-656-4673) or CHAT-line
- CHAT-line: (online) https://hotline./rainn.org.online.
- Survivor Self-Care: https://rainn.org/articles/self-care-after-trauma
- Friend/Family Self-Care: https://rainn.org/articles/self-care-friends-and-family
- FIND A Sexual Assault Service Provider near you: https://centers.rainn.org/
*National Domestic Violence Hotline – 800-799-SAFE (7233)
Highly-trained advocates are available 24/7 to talk confidentially with anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship. 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)
- National Domestic Violence HOT-line — 800-799-7233
- FIND A Domestic Violence Shelter near you: https://www.domesticshelters.org/
*National Dating Abuse Helpline – 866-331-9474
This 24-hour online and telephone resource offers real-time, one-on-one support for teens and young adults who may be involved in abusive dating relationships or are concerned for friends or loved ones. Additional information and resources can be found at www.loveisrespect.org.
*National LGBTQ Crisis Assistance – The Trevor Project:
- Trevor Lifeline (Available 24/7): 1-866-488-7386
- Trevor CHAT-line (online instant messaging)
- Trevor TEXT-line: Text “START“ to 678678*
*LGBT National Help Center (Not 24/7)
- LGBT National HOT-line: 1-888-843-4564 all ages
- Peer Support CHAT-line — https://www.glbthotline.org/peer-chat.html
*National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
- National Suicide Prevention LIFE-line — 800-273-8255
- Suicide Crisis CHAT-line anytime, 24/7
- *Nation Suicide Crisis Text Line – TEXT “HOME” to 741741
- The Crisis Text Line offers help for any crisis. A counselor receives your text and responds immediately from a privately secure platform.
National Human Trafficking Hotline 888-373-7888
If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, call now. We are fully operational at this time.
- National Human Trafficking HOT-line — 888-373-7888
- National Human Trafficking CHAT-line – https://humantraffickinghotline.org/chat
- National Human Trafficking TEXT-line — Text to 233733
*Confidential resources are not required to report the identity of sexual assault, intimate partner violence or stalking survivors.
LOCAL COUNSELLING SERVICES:
- 24-HR Crisis Line 843-669-4600
- 843-383-0240 FREE Counselling for Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking
- 460 W Carolina Ave, Hartsville, SC 29550
- Get Directions
* CareSouth CArolina Counselling- Hartsville
- 843-332-3422 (Ask for Counselling)
- 1268 South Fourth St
- Hartsville SC 29550
- Get Directions
*Pee Dee Mental Health – Hartsville
- 843-332-4141
- 900 South Fourth Street
- Hartsville, SC 29550
*SC HOPES
- For South Carolina Mental Health Support, Resources, and Personal Connections 1-844-724-6737
- Spanish language line-call 1-844-724-6737
- For emergencies, call the SCDMH Crisis Line 833-364-2274
*Confidential resources are not required to report the identity of sexual assault, intimate partner violence or stalking survivors.
INTERFAITH RESOURCES:
*BAPTIST
Cornerstone Baptist Church
Pastor Brad Jordan
First Baptist Church
Pastor- Dr. Gregory Boyd
843-332-6571 (church)
Jerusalem Baptist Church
Rev. Reginald Floyd
Mt. Elon Baptist Church – Lydia
Pastor Robert Brazell
843-332-7068 (church)
Second Baptist Church
Rev. J.D. Blue
West Hartsville Baptist Church
Dr. Kevin Walters
843-332-6221 (church)
*CATHOLIC
St. Mary the Virgin Mother
843-332-7773 (church)
*EPISCOPAL
St. Bartholomews Episcopal Church
Rev. Bill Oldland
*JEWISH
Beth Israel Congregation – Florence
843-669-9724 (synagogue)
*LUTHERAN
Our Shepherd Lutheran Church
843-332-3391 (church)
*METHODIST
United Methodist Church
Hartsville District Superintendent
St. James UMC – Darlington
Rev. LaTonya Dash
St. John United Methodist Church – Lamar
Rev. Zachary Dillard
Wesley United Methodist Church
Rev. Stephen Gaither
843-332-1196 (church)
MORMON
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
843-332-8981 (church)
*MUSLIM
Islamic Center of Florence
*NON-DENOMINATIONAL
One Church
Staff Contact
843-350-0400 (text only)
*PRESBYTERIAN
First Presbyterian Church
Rev. Ashley Cheek
*Confidential resource: This office is not required to disclose the survivor’s identity.
Please visit the Center for Diversity, Interfaith, & Inclusion Education for additional resources
*National LGBTQ Crisis Assistance – The Trevor Project:
- Trevor Lifeline (Available 24/7): 1-866-488-7386
- Trevor CHAT-line (online instant messaging)
- Trevor TEXT-line: Text “START“ to 678678*
* LGBT National Help Center (Not 24/7)
- LGBT National HOT-line: 1-888-843-4564 all ages
- Peer Support CHAT-line — https://www.glbthotline.org/peer-chat.html
Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community. We’re run by and for trans people.
The Harriet Hancock LGBT Center of SC
- Harriet Hancock LGBT Center Resource Guide
- Transgender Resource Guide
- Counselling Services in SC
- Community & National Organization
- Affirming Religious Congregations
- Advocacy & Legal Services
*Confidential resource: This office is not required to disclose the survivor’s identity.
GOT QUESTIONS? Coker C.A.R.E.S.
Kirsten Piatak, Asst Prof Criminology & Sociology
Jen Heusel, Assoc Professor of Communications
Brian Heslop, Assoc Professor of Communications
Dom Fowler, Dir of Student Engagement
Charlie Domahidi, Asst Prof Criminology
*Confidential resources are not required to report the identity of sexual assault, intimate partner violence or stalking survivors.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
Email Coker C.A.R.E.S. at cares@coker.edu.
This project is supported by Grant No. 2019-WA-AX-0022 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. Points of view in this document are those of those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.