Student Health and Wellness Center and University Counseling Services
2025 E. Newport Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53211
On-Campus Resources
UW-Milwaukee
Student Health and Wellness Center
2025 E. Newport Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53211
Phone: (414) 229-7429
- Student Health and Wellness Center
- Medical Services
- UWM Victim/Survivor Advocate
- Mental Health Resources
Provides STI testing and pregnancy testing on-campus.
The Student Health and Wellness Center cannot provide Medical Forensic Exams.
University Counseling Services
2025 E. Newport Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53211
Phone: (414) 229-7429
UWM-Waukesha
Campus Counseling Center
Student Development, Room A115
1500 N. University Dr.
Waukesha, WI 53188
Phone: (262) 521-5480
Email: wak-counseling@uwm.edu
Provides short-term mental health counseling for currently enrolled students.
After an assault, you may want to seek medical care.
This may include STI testing, pregnancy testing, or a Medical Forensic Exam.
Medical Forensic Exam
A Medical Forensic Exam is a process in which a trained nurse gathers physical evidence from a victim/survivor following an assault. This can include collecting DNA, documenting injuries, recording the victim/survivor account of the assault, and providing any needed testing or medications.
Evidence can be collected up to 120 hours following an assault. Victims/survivors that choose to receive a medical forensic exam are not required to report to police. Evidence can be recorded and stored anonymously. The victim/survivor can choose which parts of the exam they would like performed and can stop the exam at any time.
Medical Forensics Program
You can obtain a Medical Forensic Exam from the licensed medical facilities throughout Southeastern Wisconsin that are listed on the website below.
Preserving Medical Evidence
- All medical forensic exams are performed by a trained Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner.
- If possible, bring the clothes (including underwear) that were worn during the assault as well as clean clothes to change into.
- Try not to bathe, brush teeth, or use mouthwash before the exam.
- If possible, wait to urinate until the nurse can collect a sample (especially if it is the first urination after the assault) or bring a sample to the exam.
- Bring any feminine products (tampon or maxi pad) worn during the assault.
- The examination may include DNA collection, photos of any bodily injury, STI assessment/prevention, and pregnancy testing.
Off-Campus Resources
UW-Milwaukee
Off-Campus Resources
Aurora Health Care
Healing & Advocacy Services
Aurora Sinai Medical Center
945 N. 12th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233
24-Hour Phone: (414) 219-5555
Text: (414) 219-1551
Aurora West Medical Center
8901 W. Lincoln Avenue
West Allis, WI 53227
Provides STI testing, pregnancy testing, and Medical Forensic Exams. You can request an advocate to accompany you during the exam process.
If you do not live in Milwaukee, Aurora can also provide referrals and information about services in your area.
UWM-Waukesha
Off-Campus Resources
UWM Victim/Survivor Advocate
Phone: (414) 229-4582
Provides confidential services, which may include emotional support, information on making a formal report to law enforcement or the UWM administration, and having someone accompany you to any medical or investigative interviews.
Waukesha Memorial Hospital
725 American Avenue
Waukesha, WI 53188
Phone: (262) 928-2000
Provides STI testing, pregnancy testing, and Medical Forensic Exams.
Waukesha Free Clinic
237 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Waukesha, WI 53186
Phone: (262) 544-6777
Provides non-emergency free and low-cost medical services for Waukesha County residents.