Support and Resources
Support is available if you have experienced sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking. You may seek help even if you do not file a formal complaint or police report.
In an emergency, call 911.
For campus safety assistance, contact Public Safety at 618-537-6911.
On this page:
- Campus Confidential Support
- University Supportive Measures
- Community Support and Advocacy
- Medical Care
- Support for Intimate Images Shared Without Consent
- Additional Community Resources
- Reporting Options
Campus Confidential Support
These resources can help you discuss your concerns and explore your options confidentially. Confidentiality has legal exceptions; you may ask about those limits before sharing information. Non-identifying information may be shared for required reporting.
Counseling Services
Melissa McHenry
Director of Counseling Services
618-537-6416
msmchenry@mckendree.edu
Charles Gregory
Assistant Director of Counseling Services
618-537-6975
cgregory@mckendree.edu
Visit Counseling Services for appointment information. TimelyCare offers an additional virtual support option; contact Counseling Services for help accessing it.
Health Services
Beth Allan
Director of Health Services
618-537-6503
baallan@mckendree.edu
Campus Ministry
Rev. Dr. Beverly Wilkes-Null
University Chaplain
618-537-6962
blwilkes-null@mckendree.edu
University Supportive Measures
You may request reasonably available supportive measures at no cost, even without a formal complaint. Options may include academic, housing, dining, work, or transportation changes and University no-contact orders.
Contact one of the University's Title IX Officers to discuss your needs. Title IX Officers cannot promise confidentiality, but information is shared as necessary to respond or as required by law.
Community Support and Advocacy
Metro East Every Survivor Counts
Free, confidential sexual assault support, counseling, and medical and legal advocacy,
including hospital accompaniment.
24-hour crisis line: 618-397-0975
Visit Metro East Every Survivor Counts
Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois
Domestic violence support, emergency shelter, counseling, and legal advocacy serving
St. Clair and surrounding counties.
24-hour crisis line: 618-235-0892
Visit the Violence Prevention Center
Safe Connections
Support for people affected by sexual assault and relationship violence, including
crisis support and therapy.
24-hour crisis helpline: 314-531-2003
Visit Safe Connections
ALIVE (Alternatives to Living in Violent Environments)
Regional support for adults and children affected by intimate partner violence.
24-hour St. Louis crisis line: 314-993-2777
Visit ALIVE
National Sexual Assault Hotline
Confidential support and connections to sexual assault resources through RAINN.
Call: 800-656-HOPE (4673)
Access online support
Medical Care
After an assault, consider prompt medical care for injuries and information about a sexual assault medical forensic examination. You can still seek care if you have washed, changed clothes, or are unsure about reporting.
For help identifying medical forensic examination services or requesting a hospital advocate, call Metro East Every Survivor Counts at 618-397-0975.
HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital
1 St. Elizabeth's Boulevard
O'Fallon, Illinois 62269
Hospital information and directions
Memorial Hospital Shiloh
1404 Cross Street
Shiloh, Illinois 62269
618-607-1000
Hospital information and directions
Contact the hospital or a sexual assault advocate for current medical forensic examination services and availability. In an emergency, call 911.
Support for Intimate Images Shared Without Consent
Take It Down
A free service from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children that can help limit the online sharing of nude, partially nude, or sexually explicit images or videos taken when you were under 18, even if you are now an adult.
The service creates a digital fingerprint of an image already on your device without uploading the image. Participating platforms can use that fingerprint to identify matching content. Do not download or share an image to use this service.
Additional Community Resources
St. Louis Area Violence Prevention resources
Reporting Options
You may report to the University, law enforcement, both, or neither. University staff can help you contact law enforcement if you choose.
Lebanon Police Department
Non-emergency: 618-537-4955
403 West St. Louis Street, Lebanon, Illinois
