If you or a friend need confidential support on campus and would like the communication to remain confidential, there are resources. A few of the counseling and crisis advocacy/support resources include:

• Drake Student Counseling Center, 3116 Carpenter Ave. (located just west of Drake West Village and Subway), 515-271-3864.
• Violence Intervention Partner (VIP), a peer-based hotline for support. Call or text 512-2972, available 24/7.
• Professional advocate office hours in Cowles Library, Room 209, Wednesdays 1–4 p.m.

VIP and the professional advocate office hours listed above are resources for people who have experienced sexual harassment, intimate partner violence, sexual assault or stalking. They are also a resource for concerned friends. The role of an advocate is to walk alongside you as you weigh options, make decisions, or navigate systems. Advocates can connect you with resources, listen, safety plan and provide encouragement. Additional confidential resources can be found on the Title IX webpage.

—Katie Overberg, Title IX Coordinator; and Tess Cody, Prevention Coordinator for Sexual and Interpersonal Misconduct