Private vs. Confidential Resources
The university is committed to protecting the privacy of all individuals involved in a report of Sexual Misconduct or Relationship Violence. In any report made under these Standards and Protocols, the privacy interests of those involved will be protected in a manner consistent with the need to respond to and to conduct a thorough review of the incident reported. Information will be shared only with those individuals who have a legitimate need to know the information in order to assist in the response to, investigation and/or resolution of the complaint.
Confidentiality, on the other hand, is not the same as privacy. Confidentiality means that the information shared with a certain university employee or outside professional cannot be disclosed to others without the express permission of the individual who shared the information. Both private and confidential reporting options can be found below.
For additional information about the differences between privacy and confidentiality, please refer to section IV of the University's Sexual Misconduct and Relationship Violence Reporting and Response Standards and Protocols.
- Confidential Campus Resources
- Private Campus Resources
If you wish to obtain confidential assistance without making a report to USD may do so by speaking
confidentially with professionals who are obligated by law to maintain confidentiality, subject to the
stated terms of confidentiality by that office. At USD, students may speak confidentially with any of the professionals listed below.
Information shared with the Confidential CARE Advocate, USD Counseling Center, Center for Health and Wellness Promotion and University Ministry will not be shared without consent, unless the disclosure is specifically permitted or required by law, such as when the circumstances pose an imminent risk of harm to self or others or where the report involves the suspected abuse of a minor under the age of 18.
Campus Assault Resources and Education (C.A.R.E.)
Campus Assault Resources and Education (C.A.R.E.) is University of San Diego's primary resource to provide support, resources and education to the student community pertaining to sexual assault and sexual exploitation. The University of San Diego does not tolerate sexual assault and has implemented a comprehensive effort that reinforces a culture of prevention, response and accountability that ensures the safety, dignity and well-being of all members of our community. Sexual misconduct and relationship violence in any form are antithetical to the university's mission and core values, violate university policy, and may also violate federal and state law.
Campus Assault Resources and Education (CARE) Advocate (Confidential): The CARE Advocate
(Confidential) provides confidential, trauma-informed support to USD students who are impacted by
Title IX concerns, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, stalking or relationship 1 violence. The CARE Advocate’s Office is located in University Center (UC) 161 and can be reached at (619) 260-4655.
(619) 260-4655
Counseling Center
The Counseling Center provides free, confidential, counseling services to enrolled students. Most students' counseling needs can be readily addressed by the center's professional staff, which includes psychologists, carefully selected and supervised trainees from doctoral programs in clinical and counseling psychology, and a contract psychiatrist.
The easiest way to secure services is by coming to the center (located in Serra 300) during walk-in hours, but initial appointments can also be arranged by telephone (call 619-260-4655). Walk-in hours are available whenever undergraduate classes are in session (when classes are not in session, call the center to confirm our walk-in schedule).
Walk-in Hours
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
11:00 a. m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesdays
Serra Hall 300
(619) 260-4655
Center for Health and Wellness Promotion
The Center for Health and Wellness Promotion strives to increase students' knowledge, facilitate their motivation to change unhealthy behaviors related to alcohol and other drug (AOD) use, and to reduce the risk of personal and community harm secondary to AOD use. The Center for Health and Wellness Promotion provides individual clinical consultations, assessments, education, 12-step facilitation and support, and referrals to students. Please review the various student services available on their website for more detailed information or contact their office at (619) 260-4618 if you have any questions.
Hahn University Center 161
(619) 260-4618
University Ministry
University Ministry is committed to promoting the integration of personal and informed faith, the principles and practice of Catholic Social Thought, and the knowledge and experience of Christian living for the entire USD community. Communication with pastoral counselors or members of the clergy who work for USD, provided that the communication occurs with the counselor or clergy member in his/her pastoral role, are confidential. This does not apply to resident ministers.
Hahn University Center 238
(619) 260-4735