We are Here to Support You
If you are a survivor of sexual violence, relationship violence, stalking, and/or human trafficking, know that what happened to you was not your fault. You may be feeling overwhelmed, confused, or angry. The confidential advocates at CARE are here to help you consider your next steps.
Your safety is the number one priority. If you are in immediate danger or require medical attention, please call 911 to contact the police or emergency medical services.
If you are a friend, partner, staff, faculty, or colleague looking to support a survivor, the advocates are here for you as well. You can discuss ways to help the survivor in your life while also learning the resources available to you.
The Campus Advocate provides free and knowledgeable support services, including:
- Information about reporting rights and options
- accompaniment and transportation to medical exams, including sexual assault forensic exams, law enforcement interviews, Title IX, or student conduct meetings
- accompaniment and transportation to court appearances
- referrals to campus departments for employment, academic, and housing accommodations
- crisis intervention and emotional support
- safety planning
- case management
- emergency transportation
- assistance with restraining orders
- referrals to community resources
- and more dependent on the needs of the survivor
Contact the Campus Advocates:
Guadalupe Naranjo (she, her, Ella)
Call or text: 209.386.2051
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Kolligian Library (KL) 107, CARE, UC Merced
Book an appointment with me: for the best booking experience, when prompted, log in with your UC Merced email credentials or use Gmail
Campus resources after hours and on weekends:
Valley Crisis Center
24hr Hotline: 209.722.4357
All UC Merced survivors who receive Valley Crisis Center services after hours and on weekends will receive follow-up services with the Campus Advocate.
National Resources:
Equal Rights Advocates, https://www.equalrights.org/issue/student-survivor-toolkit/
