Confidential TXST Resources
The Atello Project
The Atello Project's mission is to combat sexual violence at Texas State. The Atello Project empowers students and student survivors to not only speak up but to step up. Members of The Atello Project are passionate advocates who fight for the safety of the entire bobcat community, and primarily focus on young women.
Texas State Student Health Center
Student Health Center provides confidential medical care and referrals to hospitals for a sexual assault forensic exam (sometimes referred to as a “rape kit”). The Student Health Center also offers STI testing
Texas State Counseling Center
Provides free individual and group counseling specific to sexual violence and interpersonal violence for all Texas State students. The Counseling Center is located on the 5th floor at LBJ Student Center, call to make an appointment 512-245-2208. The primary focus of the Counseling Center is to provide short-term counseling to help students deal with personal and adjustment issues that may interfere with the ability to progress academically to their fullest potential. Students meet with clinicians to discuss a variety of concerns. The Texas State Counseling Center offers counseling services in both English and Spanish.
Additionally, Therapy Assistance Online is an interactive, dynamic, easy-to-access online program that provides support for anxiety, depression, and other common concerns that can be accessed on smartphones 24/7.
View the Counseling Center's Confidentiality Policy.
Texas State Attorney for Students
The Attorney for Students is free to all Texas State students and can help guide you in legal matters. From the moment a student contacts the Office of the Attorney for Students, both the Attorney, office staff, and prospective client enter into a relationship that is ruled by certain expectations. The client can be assured that all of their information is protected by Attorney/Client privilege. This begins the moment the initial contact is made and continues throughout the entire process. They are located in the LBJ Student Center 5-1.5, 601 University Drive San Marcos, TX 78666. 512.245.2370
HCWC (Hays-Caldwell Women's Center)
The Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center (HCWC) serves men, women and children who have experienced or, believe to be victims of, dating violence, sexual violence, sexual assault and child abuse in Caldwell County and Hays County in central Texas. HCWC offers free counseling services to acquaintances, friends, family, partners of survivors, and anyone else who has been adversely affected by sexual violence. HCWC offers counseling services in both English and Spanish. For questions or to make an appointment call 512.396.3404.
Hope Alliance
Hope Alliance in Round Rock provides a variety of free services to those who have experienced domestic and sexual violence. These services are also available to victims' families, too. Call the 24-hour hotline at 1-800-460-7233.
TXST Monarch Center for Immigrant Students
The Monarch Center mission is to provide a network of university leaders offering evidenced-based research, resources, and support in the form of guidance, strategic initiatives for the academic success and inclusion of DACA and Immigrant students. They are committed to promoting the safety, well-being, and success of these students while maintaining their confidentiality and identity.
TXST Minds Matter
Minds Matter is a mental health resource for students, faculty, and staff. This resource seeks to raise awareness and enhance support for the mental health needs of the Texas State community.
Legal Aid for Survivors of Sexual Assault (LASSA)
LASSA provides survivors of sexual assault with a wide range of free, trauma-informed, client-centered legal services from a network of attorneys.
Reporting to Police - Criminal Investigation
University Police Department: 512.245.2890
San Marcos Police Department: 512.753.2108
