Sonoma State University

Safety Resources

SSU is committed to providing a safe campus to ensure our students can focus on their academic and cocurricular endeavors without fear of being a victim of crime.  The safety of our students is a collective effort of many departments and community partners.  The following resources are available to students, faculty, and staff.

On-Campus

Off-Campus

Medical

Victim Services

  • YWCA 24-hour Domestic Violence hotline — (707) 546-1234
  • Verity (Sexual Assault Advocasy) — (707) 545-7270
  • The Victim Witness Project — (707) 527-2002
  • District Attorney Domestic Violence Counselor — (707) 527-2311
  • District Attorney Victim Assistance Program — (707) 565-8250

Victim Compensation Services

  • State of California Victim/Witness Assistance Program — 1-800-824-8467 (1-800-VICTIMS)
  • The Victim Witness Project — (707) 527-2002

Legal Services

  • YWCA TRO Clinic — (707) 546-1234 or (707) 546-7115
  • Petaluma People Services — (707) 795-6629 / (707) 765-8488
  • Sonoma County Legal Services — (707) 546-2924
  • Lawyer Referral Service — (707) 546-5297
  • Modest Means Program / Legal Services Foundation at (707) 546-2924

Emergency Shelters

  • YWCA Women's Emergency Shelter — (707) 546-1234
  • People for Economic Opportunity Emergency Housing — (707) 544-6911

Crisis Counseling Hotlines

  • YWCA — (707) 546-1234
  • Verity (Sexual Assault)— (707) 545-7273
  • Sonoma County Mental Health — (707) 576-8181
  • Social Advocates for Youth — (707) 546-3432
  • Protective Services for Children — (707) 565-4304
  • Orenda Center (Substance Abuse) — (707) 528-4141
  • Sonoma Valley Crises Line — (707) 938-4357 (HELP)
  • Sonoma County MEN (Offender Hotline) — (707) 528-2636

Other Resources

  • AIDS Information/Testing — (707) 524-7373
  • Planned Parenthood — (707) 584-3404
  • Sonoma County Probation Department — (707) 565-2149
  • Sonoma County Rental & Mediation Department — (707) 575-8787
  • Sonoma County Municipal Court (Civil) — (707) 527-1100

Drug & Alcohol Resources