Witness Resources

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.

Find Support and Resources

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
1526 Webb University Center | 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 
Non-Emergency:
757-683-4003 
SAFE Ride: 757-683-3477 

Student Conduct and Academic Integrity
2124 Monarch Hall | 757-683-3431

Student Health Services
1007 Webb University Center | 757-683-3132

Women and Gender Equity Center
1000 Webb Center | 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
1526 Webb University Center | 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 
Non-Emergency:
757-683-4003 
SAFE Ride: 757-683-3477 

Student Conduct and Academic Integrity
2124 Monarch Hall | 757-683-3431

Student Health Services
1007 Webb University Center | 757-683-3132

Women and Gender Equity Center
1000 Webb Center | 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