Survivor Resources

Sexual Violence Support & Advocacy

What is an Advocate? An advocate is someone who provides a safe and confidential space for you to process a difficult experience, share resources, and information, and speak to other support services on your behalf. If you are unsure about what steps to take in reporting an incident of sexual or gender-based violence, speak with our confidential Sexual Assault Advocate or CGS Director for support.

Advocacy Services Include:

  • Sexual Violence resources and recovery information
  • Safe Space
  • Survivor resources and support for non offending friends and family members
  • Center staff available for confidential conversations to learn more about services for survivors of sexual violence please visit our Creating Safer Spaces page.

As a center, we partner with several campus and community-based services to support students. If you are interested in making a report, in need of medical coverage or care, or have questions about sexual health, please contact the resources found on Our Community Matters guide.

Peer Education Program

Peer Educators are UM-Flint students with extensive training who help educate their peers about consent, bystander intervention, gender, sexuality and sexual violence prevention.

Peer Educators are committed to teaching skills that will help students to reduce the potential for stressful life experiences (primary prevention) and to resolve stressful situations more quickly should they arise. Peer Educators develop and deliver workshops to the campus community and assist professional staff with outreach programming.

Educational Programming
CGS Professional Staff and Peer Educators facilitate information sessions, workshops, and presentations held as academic class sessions, certificate programs, or one-time events. To request a Peer Educator training please submit a program request form CGS Program Request.

Community Space

At the Center for Gender & Sexuality, everyone is welcome to connect with friends, study, hang out, or use our craft supplies such as adult coloring pages, watercolor and origami. Please feel free to stop in and join our space.

Scholarships & Community Resources

The Center for Gender & Sexuality provides resource information on the following:

Student Parent & Caregiver

The Student Parent & Caregiver Resource Guide is designed to support UM-Flint students who are balancing their academic responsibilities with parenting and caregiving duties. The guide connects students with a wide range of campus and community resources, including affordable childcare options, classroom accommodations, emergency funding, scholarships, grants, food and basic needs assistance, health care services, and family support programs. Students can also find information about lactation and doula services, parenting and counseling resources, LGBTQIA+ family support, legal assistance, summer camps, and family-friendly activities throughout the Flint community. Whether you are caring for a child, family member, or loved one, this guide can help you access the resources and support needed to succeed both academically and personally.