Family and Friends

Family and Friends

Being apart from those you care about can be difficult, and it can be even more difficult when you know they are going through a hard time. If you are a family member or friend to a College of Charleston student, faculty, or staff, and you are concerned about your loved one, EOP can help.

Helpful Resources

Below are some helpful resources for family members or friends of College of Charleston students, faculty, and staff.

Report

File a Statement with the College of Charleston the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs via the Contact Us page to notify the right people of your concerns.
If your concern is specifically sexual misconduct or discrimination, file a Discrimination/Sexual Misconduct Report via the Contact Us page.
Outside Help
Below is a list of resources outside of the College of Charleston that may be helpful for your loved one:
- City of Charleston Police Department
  - Call 911
  - Charleston Police Department | Charleston, SC - Official Website (charleston-sc.gov)
- Tri-County Speaks
  - Call (843) 745-0144
  - Sexual Violence Prevention & Services | Tri-County S.P.E.A.K.S. (tricountyspeaks.org)
- Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)
  - Rape Kits found in MUSC Emergency Room
  - MUSC Emergency Health Department | MUSC Health | Charleston SC
- My Sister's House
  - Call (800) 273-4673
  - Domestic Abuse Shelter | South Carolina | My Sister's House (mysistershouse.org)
- South Carolina State Office for Victim Assistance (SOVA)
  - Call (800) 220-5370
  - Crime Victim Compensation - South Carolina Attorney General (scag.gov)
- RAINN (Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network)
  - Call (800) 656-4673
  - RAINN | The nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization
If you are experiencing stress, irratiability, mood swings, or other stress-related symptoms because of your concern for your loved one please consider seeking professional help for yourself. For more information, please consider utilizing these resources.