Events & Programs

The events highlighted during Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month may share stories of those who have been impacted by violence or details of traumatic experiences. Take the time to process how these images may impact or trigger you.

Gender Violence Prevention and Education Services seeks to foster a culture that prioritizes consent and respect and actively responds to survivors by supporting them and their allies. Additional resources and reporting options are listed below.

  • BGSU Counseling Center 419.372.2081 (Confidential)
  • BGSU Psychological Services Center: 419.372.2540 (Confidential)
  • Wood County Hospital: 419.534.8900 (Confidential)
  • Wood County Crisis Line – 419.502.4673 (Confidential)
  • RAINN – National Hotline – 800.656.4673 (Confidential)
  • Gender Violence Prevention and Education Services: 419.372.7227 (Non-Confidential)
  • The Cocoon – 419.373.1730 (Confidential)
    • A confidential advocate is located in 260 Hayes Hall (listed Office Assistants) 
    • Please note, these are current hours and are subject to change based on advocate availability
    • Monday, Thursday and Friday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Wednesday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
  • Office of Title IX: 419.372.8476 (Non-Confidential)
  • National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 (Confidential)
  • The National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) (Confidential)

Please email gvpes@bgsu.edu if you have any questions about our Domestic Violence Awareness Month programming or other future events. 

Updated: 08/31/2023 11:25AM