The Women's Center of Old Dominion University

Webb Center, Suite 1000
(Near the Food Court & Student Health Center)
Need a map to guide you?
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday - Friday
Phone: (757) 683-4109
FAX: (757) 683-4119
Email: womenctr@odu.edu

The Women's Center offers programs and services designed to promote gender equity and address the unique challenges and opportunities female students encounter in the pursuit of higher education. Recognizing the critical role that both women and men play in promoting a safe environment free of gender bias, Center programs are designed to educate and inspire all students to achieve their personal, academic and professional potential.

What is the ODU Women's Center?

Why does ODU need a Women's Center?

Are men welcome at the Women's Center?
Can men be involved?

What's the difference between the Women's Center and Women's Studies?

Is the Women's Center just for students?

How can I become involved?

On Campus Support

ODU Women's Center - victim advocacy and crisis intervention, resource and referrals. 1000 Webb Center, 757-683-4109

ODU Counseling Services - referrals and short-term counseling, free to ODU students. 1526 Webb Center, 757-683-4401

Sexual Assault

Response Sexual Assault Support Services of the YWCA - Sexual assault support services of the YWCA. 5212 Colley Avenue, 757-622-4300 (24-hr hotline), 757-623-2115 (office)

RAINN National Network -Routes caller to the closest Sexual Assault Center. 1-800-656-HOPE

The Center for Sexual Assault Survivors - Sexual assault hotline for the Peninsula. 11030 Warwick Blvd - Newport News, VA 23601. 757-825-2591 (24-hr hotline), (757) 599-9844 (office) Online at www.visitthecenter.org

Navy Family Advocacy Program - Norfolk program for navy families, counseling, support, advocacy, crisis intervention. 757-433-2555

Security on Campus - Security On Campus, Inc. is a unique non-profit grass roots organization dedicated to safe campuses for college and university students. It was co-founded in 1987 by Connie & Howard Clery, following the murder of their daughter at Lehigh University. www.securityoncampus.org

Domestic Violence

YWCA Outreach Office - Women-in-Crisis program, support group, emergency shelter, hotline. 5215 Colley Avenue, 757-625-5570 (w-i-c line), 757-625-4248 (office)

HER Shelter - Hotline, counseling, emergency shelter, 757-485-3384 (hotline), 757-485-1445 (office) located in Portsmouth

Transitions Family Violence Services - Hampton hotline and shelter, support groups, advocacy. 757-723-7774 (hotline), 757-722-2261 (office)

Samaritan House - VA Beach emergency shelter, hotline, counseling and services. 757-430-2120 (hotline), 757-430-2642, 757-631-0710.

VA Family Violence and Sexual Assault Hotline - State-wide hotline, 1-800-838-8238. Online atwww.vadv.org

The Genieve Shelter - Suffolk emergency shelter, hotline, counseling, advocacy. 1-800-969 HOPE, 757-925-4365 (office)

Spousal Abuse Friend & Educator Program - Norfolk hotline for questions and help with spousal abuse. 757-664-7647.

VB Community Development Corp. - Transitional housing program for families who are homeless, soon to be homeless or battered women. 629 Wesley Dr, Suite 101, 757-463-9516.