Privileged and Confidential Resources
On-campus options
Individuals who are confidential resources will not report crimes to law enforcement or college officials without your permission, except for extreme circumstances, such as a health and/or safety emergency. At the College, this includes:
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Counseling Services
Technology Center, Suite 8220
845-574-4304
845-574-4306 to schedule
www.sunyrockland.edu/go/counseling
Privileged and Confidential Counselors at the Counseling Center:
- Professor Kathy Carroll, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- Professor Janice Moore, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Professor Inez Rivera, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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The Connection Center
Technology Center, Room 8372
845-574-4414
www.sunyrockland.edu/go/connectioncenter
Privileged and Confidential Counselor at The Connection Center:
- Joe Falco, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
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Individuals serving in a pastoral role in our Religious Life Office at the College:
Off-campus options
Off-campus options to disclose sexual violence confidentially include (note that these outside options do not provide any information to the campus):
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Off-campus counselors and advocates. Crisis services offices will generally maintain confidentiality unless you request disclosure and sign a consent or waiver form. More information on an agency’s policies on confidentiality may be obtained directly from the agency.
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Center for Safety & Change
Main Walk-In Center:
9 Johnsons Lane New City, NY 10956
24-Hour Hotline: 845-634-3344
http://www.centerforsafetyandchange.org/
The Center for Safety & Change offers free and confidential services for survivors of sexual assault. The Center for Safety & Change’s Rape Crisis Counselors are trained to help. By calling the 24-hour hotline, you can be assisted by a Rape Crisis Counselor, who can meet you at the hospital or police station. At the hospital Emergency Department, the Rape Crisis Counselor and the Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) will explain your rights and your choices, including:
- Examination
- Medication to prevent sexually transmitted diseases
- Emergency contraception
- Evidence collection
- Police notification
- Pressing charges against the perpetrator
SAFE services are provided at Nyack Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital through a collaborative partnership with the Center for Safety & Change. SAFE services are provided FREE to survivors of sexual assault age 12 and above. Parental permission is not required.
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“Spirit of Rockland” Special Victims Center
Good Samaritan Hospital
845-357-0651
The “Spirit of Rockland” Special Victims Center is a collaborative partnership among the Center for Safety & Change; the Rockland District Attorney’s Office; the Rockland Department of Social Services; the Rockland Department of Health; the Rockland Police Chiefs Association; and Good Samaritan Hospital. A specially trained advocate is located at the Special Victims Center to provide the following free and confidential services to sexual assault, domestic violence and other special victims:
- Accompaniment to hospital, district attorney’s office, parole hearings, police and courts
- Accompaniment to social service and other human service agencies
- Crisis intervention, counseling in person and by phone
- Culturally sensitive and bilingual services
- Assistance with safety planning
- Information and referrals
- Advocacy with courts, social service agencies, criminal justice system, health service agencies and other systems
- Follow up contacts throughout the court process
- Assistance with Victim Impact Statements
- Information and Assistance with completion of the New York State Office of Victim Services claim application, which allows victims of crime to apply for compensation of out-of-pocket expenses not covered by insurance or other resources.
Off-campus healthcare providers
Note that medical office and insurance billing practices may reveal information to the insurance policyholder, including medication and/or examinations paid for or administered. The New York State Office of Victim Services may be able to assist in compensating victims/survivors for health care and counseling services, including emergency compensation. More information may be found here: Rights of Crime Victims in New York, or by calling 1-800-247-8035. Options are explained here: Help for Crime Victims.
Note that even individuals who can typically maintain confidentiality are subject to exceptions under the law, including when an individual is a threat to him or herself or others and the mandatory reporting of child abuse.