S.A.R.A.H. is confidential, anonymous, and our counselors are trained to provide 24/7 support.
We are confidential:
- We never record the names or numbers of our callers.
- The details of the call are kept between the caller and the counselor.
- We do not reveal how many calls we receive or when.
- We do not share caller information with the university.
We are anonymous:
- Most S.A.R.A.H. counselors are anonymous in order to maintain the integrity and privacy of our services. However, there are times in which some S.A.R.A.H. counselors will reveal their identities.
- This is so that we can co-sponsor events, recruit new members, conduct S.A.R.A.H. Safe educational programs, and freely communicate with the larger campus community.
- If you have attended any of the aforementioned events or are aware of S.A.R.A.H. counselors’ identities, we ask that you please keep that information private to maintain the anonymity of the S.A.R.A.H. counselors.
We are students:
- S.A.R.A.H. counselors are all students (both undergraduate and graduate students) of various identities.
We are trained to help the WashU community:
- All S.A.R.A.H. counselors complete over 100 hours of intensive training before answering calls.
- Training topics include:
- Sexual assault and rape
- Rape culture and myths
- Intimate partner violence
- Stalking
- Supporting survivors of all genders and sexual orientations
- Religious and cultural resources
- Police procedures (WashU & St. Louis)
- WashU judicial process (Title IX & Student Gender Equity Grievance Process)
- Sexual harassment
- STIs/health risks
- High-risk coping mechanisms (self-harm)
- Pregnancy and options counseling (abortion and emergency contraception)
- Resources (WashU & St. Louis)
- General counseling
- And more!
Note: although the above topics are listed, we are here to talk about whatever is on your mind.
Additional questions?
- Please feel free to visit Frequently Asked Questions
- Please feel free to email sarahatwashu@gmail.com about non-urgent questions or concerns.