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Emergency Help

For a critical or life-threatening medical emergency, call 911.

For an emergency on campus, contact ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Police at 318-455-5497. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Police provides emergency response on campus 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Medical Emergency Resources

Emergency Care

If you are experiencing a serious or life-threatening medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Local Emergency Rooms Open 24/7

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport
1541 Kings Highway
Shreveport, LA 71103
318-626-0000

CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center – Emergency Room
1453 E. Bert Kouns Industrial Loop
Shreveport, LA 71105
318-681-5543
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Willis Knighton Pierremont Emergency Room
8001 Youree Drive
Shreveport, LA 71115
318-212-3500
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Willis Knighton North Emergency Room
2727 Hearne Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71103
318-212-4500
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Willis Knighton South Emergency Room
2510 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop
Shreveport, LA 71118
318-212-5500
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Willis Knighton Bossier Emergency Room
2400 Hospital Drive
Bossier City, LA 71111
318-212-7500
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

CHRISTUS Bossier Emergency Hospital
2531 Viking Drive
Bossier City, LA 71111
318-681-7000
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Sexual Assault Forensic Exams

An evidence collection kit can be collected up to 120 hours, or 5 days, after an assault. Survivors are often hesitant to have an evidence collection kit because they are unsure about what will happen, especially regarding making a report to police and pressing charges. However, without evidence collection in the first 120 hours, crucial evidence could be lost and the survivor's legal case may be significantly weakened.  

In Louisiana, survivors cannot be directly or indirectly billed for the forensic medical examination (rape kit). The cost of the forensic examination is submitted through the Louisiana Crime Victim Reparations Program, so students should not be charged for the forensic services associated with evidence collection. Medical care received off campus, including ambulance services and treatment beyond the forensic examination, may result in costs to the student.

Additional medical treatment that is not part of the forensic examination may be billed separately depending on the services provided and insurance coverage. A SAVE advocate can help students understand their medical options and connect them with medical advocacy and other resources.

Mental Health Emergency Resources

During Office Hours

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Counseling Services provides counseling and mental health support for students. Counseling Services can be reached at 318-797-5365 from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday.

After Hours

• Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
• Use TimelyCare for 24/7 virtual mental health support available to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ students.
• Connect with local victim services 24/7 hotlines.
• Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room for an immediate or life-threatening emergency.
• For an emergency on campus, call ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Police at 318-455-5497.

You do not have to navigate a crisis alone. Help is available, and reaching out is a step toward support.