No matter what help you need, Viterbo University and the La Crosse Community has a number of resources to assist you in addressing your substance use issue or provide support following sexual violence. Whether this is an assessment, referral to treatment, or a confidential place to process through your experiences. Please see the list of resources available to you to turn your life around and gain support.
Confidential Reporting Services
On Campus Resources
- Viterbo University Counseling Services, 608-796-3808, Murphy Center 3rd Floor, counselingservices@viterbo.edu
- University Chaplain, Father Conrad Targonski, 608-796-3904, Sister Thea Bowman Center 3, catargonski@viterbo.edu
Community Resources
- Mayo Clinic Safe Path: 608-392-7804 or 800-362-5454 ext. 27804
- Free, confidential services which provides emotional support, information and referral, safety planning, individual counseling, crisis intervention (with 24 hour crisis support phone line and other support services).
- Gundersen Health System:
- Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Program, 608-775-3454 or 800-362-9567 ext. 53454
- 24-Hour Crisis Line: 608-775-5950 or 800-362-9567 ext. 55950
- Free, confidential services which provides ongoing support, crisis intervention, referrals to community resources, and multilingual and multicultural availability.
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE), 608-775-3128
- Experienced nurses are available 24/7 to provide objective forensic examinations, education, and support for victims of sexual assault or domestic violence.
- Sexual Abuse Counseling and Support (SACS) Program, 608-775-2287
- Free services to victims of childhood sexual abuse, adults who are survivors of childhood sexual abuse, and adult victims of sexual assault.
- Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Program, 608-775-3454 or 800-362-9567 ext. 53454
- New Horizons: Crisis Line: 1-888-231-0066, Text Only Service: 608-667-9944, Office Phone: 608-791-2610
- Provides support for those who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault and/or stalking.
Non-Confidential Reporting Options
Non-confidential reports may be shared with any University employee other than those listed as confidential reporting parties, who will then share the report with the University's Title IX Coordinator.
- Viterbo University Campus Safety and Security, 608-796-3911, Hawk's Nest 101, security@viterbo.edu
- Viterbo University Health Services, 608-796-3806, Murphy Center 3rd Floor, healthservices@viterbo.edu
- Viterbo University Title IX Office, 608-796-3930, Murphy Center 200, titleix@viterbo.edu
- La Crosse Police Department, non-emergency dispatch: 608-782-7575
Additional Specialized Services
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs
- 24/7 Crisis Line, www.greatrivers211.org/home, Text "Hello" 741-741, 211 or 800-362-8255
- Coulee Council on Addiction, www.couleecouncil.org, 933 Ferry St., La Crosse, 608-784-4177
- Driftless Recovery Services, www.driftlessrecovery.com, 441 Main St., Suite 301, La Crosse, 608-519-5906
- Mayo Franciscan Behavioral Health, www.majoclinichealthysystem.org/medical-services/behavioral-health, 212 S. 11th St., La Crosse, 608-791-9555
- Gundersen Behavioral Health, www.gundersenhealth.org/behavioral-health, 1900 South Ave., La Crosse, 608-775-2287
- JED Foundation, www.jedfoundation.org, 800-273-8255
- Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line, ctri.wisc.edu/quit-line/, 800-784-8669
- http://www.alcoholscreening.org/
- www.zeroinwisconsin.gov
- www.smokefree.gov
- www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/alcohol-use.htm
Sexual Violence
- Individual Counseling
- Mary Riedel Counseling Services: 608-799-1208
- Peace of Mind Counseling: 608-796-5679
- The Therapy Place: 608-519-5546
- Gundersen Behavioral Health: 608-775-2287
- Mayo Behavioral Health: 608-392-9555
- Garrison Counseling: 608-796-1114
- La Crosse County Health and Human Services Department: 608-784-4357
- Other Resources
- Great Rivers 2-1-1
- Open 24/7
- Dial 2-1-1
- Provides free, confidential information and referrals
- Great Rivers 2-1-1
- National Support Services: Support Services after a Sexual Assault
- National Domestic Abuse Hotline: 800-799-SAFE (7233)
- Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network: 800-656-4673
- National Center for Victims of Crime: 202-467-4673