It wasn’t your fault. You didn’t do anything to deserve this.
It’s okay and normal to have complicated feelings about what happened.
You are not alone. There are lots of people who want to support you and help you.
Seek medical care as soon as possible. A medical provider can test and treat you for STIs (sexually transmitted infections) and may be able to give you medications to prevent HIV (if it’s within 72 hours), as well as giving emergency contraception if it is within less than 120 hours.
Many resources are available that you may find helpful:
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: Visit RAINN or call 800-656-HOPE (4673) to get connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.
- Center for Community Solutions (based in San Diego)
- Women’s Resource Center
- Your Safe Place
- Peace over Violence (if you’re in LA)
- San Diego Youth Services
- Visit www.loveisrespect.org/, text “LOVEIS” to 22522, or call 1-866-331-9474 to talk with a peer advocate to prevent and end abusive relationships.
- Center for Young Women’s Health
- North County Lifeline
- This video “Tea Consent” explains consent
- Information about how to discuss condom use with a partner who does not want to use a condom
- Title IX Policies (what your school is required to do) – check your school’s website. Here are some Title IX offices for schools in San Diego:
- The National Human Trafficking Hotline is accessible 24/7 at 888-373-7888 or text them at 233-73
- The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is accessible 24/7 at 988
Emergency Contraception 