Support Groups

Grinnell Advocates

Grinnell Advocates is a staff-supervised, student organization that aims to create greater awareness about issues surrounding sexual assault and dating violence on campus during the academic year. This group provides sensitive, educational programming about issues related to dating violence, sexual harassment, and sexual assault.

Advocates are individuals trained to provide supportive services for students who have found themselves in the midst of incidents of dating or sexual violence. Advocates do not provide counseling services; rather they offer a non-judgmental listening ear and information for relevant resources. They will maintain confidentiality to the fullest extent possible and ensure that no survivor or student-at-risk has to navigate the medical, legal, mental health, or campus system alone.

  • Peer advocates are available for 24/7 emergency support via call/text to our hotline, 641-260-1615, or instant messaging through our LiveChat.
  • Our email is available for non-urgent questions.
  • The advocates' Instagram account @GrinnellAdvocates is also a resource to follow; we post regularly about various topics related to consent/healthy relationships/sexual respect, etc.

Resources

Student Health and Wellness

Please contact SHAW as a confidential and medical resource at 641-269-3230. SHAW professional staff are not mandatory reporters of sexual assault and have confidential counseling available.

Campus Safety

Grinnell Campus Safety acts as a resource for sexual assault response at 641-269-4600.

Dean of Religious Life and Chaplain

The chaplain and associate chaplain are confidential resources at 641-269-4981 and are not mandatory reporters of sexual assault. They offer counseling services and are located in the Center for Religion, Spirituality, and Social Justice, open 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday–Friday.

Student Affairs

Student Affairs can assist with academic difficulties as a result of sexual assault or violence, as well as contacting faculty on behalf of the student. The Office of Residence Life can also assist students who have concerns related to their living situations. Academic Advising Office may be contacted at 641-269-3713, the Office of Residence Life at 641-269-3700, and the residence life coordinator on call at 641-269-4600 for urgent assistance.

Grinnell Police Department

Call 911 for immediate help, or call 641-236-2670 for the Police Department.

Crisis Intervention Services

Crisis Intervention Services operates a 24 hour crisis line at 1-800-270-1620.

Grinnell College Policy

For Grinnell College policy, please see the Sexual Misconduct Policy and Dating and Domestic Partner Violence Policy (PDF).

Please email Rabbi Sarah Brammer-Shlay or advocates for more information.

Title IX | Sexual Respect

Talk with the Title IX Coordinator about your options.

Grinnell College’s Title IX coordinator will help review your options for next steps, link you to support resources, and discuss supportive measures with you. You have the agency at each step in the process to set the pace and make your own decisions about how best to proceed, except when there is an immediate threat to the community or a minor is involved. Meeting with the Title IX coordinator does not require you to pursue disciplinary action.

General and Identity-Specific Confidential Resources

Amani Community Services(African American victim support) (24 hours) Phone: 888-983-2533

L.U.N.A. Latino Resources(24 hours) Phone: 800-942-0333

Monsoon United Asian Women of Iowa: (24 hours) Phone: 866-881-4641

OneIowa Improving the lives of LGBTQIA plus Iowans. Phone: 515-288-4019

Thrive TogetherServices for the deaf, hard of hearing, and individuals with hearing loss. Phone: 319-531-7719; Text only: 515-661-4015

Alcoholics Anonymous

Schedule of Grinnell Area Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Meetings

Open meetings welcome anyone who thinks they may be dealing with a problem with alcohol (AA) 1026 State St. 641-990-5505 Mark.

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings are at the Club House at the corner of 3rd Ave. and Pearl St. (please enter at 3rd Ave.), 7:30 p.m., 641-821-9565 Lenny.

Newcomers and interested students are welcome to attend.

Tuesday

St Paul’s Church, 1026 State St. (West entrance under awning.)
7:30 p.m.
641-990-5505
Open, No Smoking, Accessible

Thursday

St Paul’s Church, 1026 State St. (West entrance under awning.)
7:30 p.m.
641-990-5505
Open, No Smoking, Accessible

Sunday

St Paul’s Church, 1026 State St. (West entrance under awning.)
7:30 p.m.
641-990-5505
Open, No Smoking, Accessible

Hotlines and Support

Alcoholics Anonymous 24-Hour Hotline: 800-207-2172

Meeting Information and/or Help Staying Sober:

Des Moines: 515-282-8550
Cedar Falls: 319-232-4117
Cedar Rapids: 319-365-5955

Additional Support Numbers:

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 on your phone

Substance Abuse Helpline: 800-662-4357

Methamphetamine Hotline: 888-664-4673

Iowa’s Drug and Alcohol Helpline: 800-242-4111

Al-Anon: 800-344-2666

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