Who is a Witness?
A Witness has firsthand knowledge of an event or circumstance. This guide provides a list of resources and information for Witnesses. You may also download a printable PDF version for your reference.
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ODU-Affiliated Support Services & Programs
Student Outreach & Support (SOS)
767-683-3442 | ODUCares@odu.edu
Academic Success Center
757-683-3699, advisor@odu.edu
COVA Care and COVA HDHP
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Members: 1-855-223-9277
COVA HealthAware
Aetna 1-888-238-6232
Counseling Services
4700 Powhatan Ave, Suite 4300 | 757-683-4401 press OPTION 2 for urgent/crisis support
Educational Accessibility
757-683-4655 | oea@odu.edu | EA offers a wide variety of accommodations and supports to students based on their individual needs as related to a documented disability.
Employee Assistance Program
A counseling and referral service for employees and their families who are enrolled in a Commonwealth of Virginia health care plan. Contact Human Resources, 757-683-3042.
Housing and Residence Life
1208 Virginia House | 757-683-4283 | housing@odu.edu
ODU Police Emergency: 911, then 757-683-4000
SAFE Ride: 757-683-3477
Student Accountability and Academic Integrity
2124 Monarch Hall | 757-683-3431
Student Health Services
4700 Powhatan Ave, Suite 1402 | 757-683-3132
Women's and Gender Equity Center
1101 Monarch Hall | 757-683-4109
Community Helplines & Crisis Support
If you are in immediate danger, call 911
Army Sexual Harassment Assistance
1-800-267-9964
The Center for Sexual Assault Survivors (Peninsula)
757-236-5260
LGBT Life Center
757-200-9198
Navy Family Advocacy Program
877-995-5247 | Victim Advocate: 757-438-3504
Norfolk—Crisis Link- a 24/7 Crisis Hotline
757-622-1126
Norfolk Family Justice Center
757-330-0376
National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-HOPE
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-950-6264
Samaritan House
757-430-2120
United Way 211
Dial 211
Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center
757-627-5433
Virginia Family Violence and Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-838-8238
YWCA
757-251-0144
For safety planning for yourself or a friend, visit www.myplanapp.org/home
ODU-Affiliated Support Services & Programs
Student Outreach & Support (SOS)
767-683-3442 | ODUCares@odu.edu
Academic Success Center
757-683-3699, advisor@odu.edu
COVA Care and COVA HDHP
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Members: 1-855-223-9277
COVA HealthAware
Aetna 1-888-238-6232
Counseling Services
4700 Powhatan Ave, Suite 4300 | 757-683-4401 press OPTION 2 for urgent/crisis support
Educational Accessibility
757-683-4655 | oea@odu.edu | EA offers a wide variety of accommodations and supports to students based on their individual needs as related to a documented disability.
Employee Assistance Program
A counseling and referral service for employees and their families who are enrolled in a Commonwealth of Virginia health care plan. Contact Human Resources, 757-683-3042.
Housing and Residence Life
1208 Virginia House | 757-683-4283 | housing@odu.edu
ODU Police Emergency: 911, then 757-683-4000
SAFE Ride: 757-683-3477
Student Accountability and Academic Integrity
2124 Monarch Hall | 757-683-3431
Student Health Services
4700 Powhatan Ave, Suite 1402 | 757-683-3132
Women's and Gender Equity Center
1101 Monarch Hall | 757-683-4109
Community Helplines & Crisis Support
If you are in immediate danger, call 911
Army Sexual Harassment Assistance
1-800-267-9964
The Center for Sexual Assault Survivors (Peninsula)
757-236-5260
LGBT Life Center
757-200-9198
Navy Family Advocacy Program
877-995-5247 | Victim Advocate: 757-438-3504
Norfolk—Crisis Link- a 24/7 Crisis Hotline
757-622-1126
Norfolk Family Justice Center
757-330-0376
National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-HOPE
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-950-6264
Samaritan House
757-430-2120
United Way 211
Dial 211
Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center
757-627-5433
Virginia Family Violence and Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-838-8238
YWCA
757-251-0144
For safety planning for yourself or a friend, visit www.myplanapp.org/home