I Need to Talk to Someone

Everyone processes trauma differently. You may want to talk with someone immediately, or you might not feel ready until later in your healing journey. No matter when you choose to reach out, you're not alone. Whether you need a safe place to share your experience, are feeling overwhelmed or anxious, or are unsure of what to do next, Walsh University offers supportive and compassionate resources to help you process what you're going through.

Quick Access: Victim and Survivor Resources

Walsh University Counseling Services provides trauma-informed, confidential mental health care to support your healing. Counselors are available to help you manage anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and other emotional concerns.

  • Open Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Call 330.490.7348 to schedule.
  • Campus Safety & Security is available 24/7 at 330.490.7474 if you need immediate assistance on campus.
  • For 24/7 national crisis support, call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or text “HELLO” to 741741 for free, confidential help from the Crisis Text Line.

The Director for Student Outreach and Support is a helpful first step if you're looking to better understand your options or if you're unsure where to begin. This professional can help you explore your choices, connect with services, and navigate your next steps.

The Director can assist with:

  • Referrals to confidential counseling and wellness services
  • Guidance on academic or housing concerns
  • Help coordinating care
  • Survivor-centered support

Please note: The Director for Student Outreach and Support is a mandatory reporter, meaning they are required to share disclosures of sexual misconduct with the Title IX Coordinator. However, you will be met with compassion, respect, and support every step of the way.

Email the Director for Student Outreach and Support (mtimco@walsh.edu)
Office: 330.490.7307 | Student Affairs, David Center

You may feel most comfortable confiding in a professor, coach, or campus staff member. While they care deeply about your well-being, it's important to know that most Walsh employees are considered mandatory reporters. This means they are required to report any disclosures of sexual or gender-based violence to the Title IX Coordinator or Deputy.

If you are not ready to move forward with an investigation, consider reaching out first to Counseling Services or our Victim Advocate where conversations can remain confidential. If you choose to speak with a faculty or staff member, schedule a time in a private setting to ensure your comfort and safety.

Walsh University Title IX Information

If you prefer to speak with someone outside the university, Compass Rape Crisis Center and Domestic Violence Project, Inc. (DVPI) offer free, 24/7, confidential services to survivors of sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking.

  • Compass Rape Crisis Center
    24/7 Hotline: 330.452.1111
    Offers trauma counseling, crisis response, hospital and court accompaniment, and legal support.
  • Domestic Violence Project, Inc.
    24/7 Hotline: 330.453.SAFE (7233)
    Provides emergency shelter, advocacy, support groups, and safety planning for individuals experiencing domestic or intimate partner violence.

Walsh University partners with COMPASS Rape Crisis Center to provide on-campus support to students who have experienced sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, stalking, or harassment.

Moira Hill, our COMPASS Victim Advocate, is available to provide trauma-informed, survivor-centered care and connection to confidential resources. She can assist with:

  • Crisis support and emotional care
  • Referrals for counseling, legal support, or medical care
  • Information about your rights and available services
  • Help navigating Title IX or law enforcement reporting
  • Safety planning and advocacy

24/7 Confidential Hotline: 330.452.1111

Request Assistance from Victim Advocate

You do not have to make a formal report to speak with Moira. Conversations are confidential and focused on your needs.