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Emergency Telephone List

In the event of any emergency or disaster on campus, the first call should always be to University Police at (202) 885-3636. In some instances, contact with local resources may also be needed. This list provides information you will need to reach fire and police departments, utility companies, local and federal government offices and agencies as well as organizations including the DC Domestic Violence Center that serve as resources in the event of a emergency.

Campus Emergency Number
202-885-3636
Off-Campus Emergency Number
911
Emergency Information Number
202-885-1100
Non-Emergency Police Line
202-885-2527
Investigations & Tips
202-885-2999
Alcoholics Anonymous (DC)
202-966-9115
Narcotics Anonymous Hotline (DC)
202-399-5316
National Drug / Alcohol Treatment Referral Service
1-800-622-HELP (4357)
AU Counseling Center
202-885-3500
AU Sexual Assault Information Line
202-885-2000
AU Women's Initiative
202-885-6403
AU Dean of Students' Office
202-885-3300
National Domestic Violence
1-800-799-SAFE (7833)
DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence
202-299-1181
DC Rape Crisis Center Houtline
202-333-RAPE (7273)
DC Domestic Violence Center (Indiana Ave)
202-879-0152
DC Domestic Violence Center (Southern Ave)
202.561.3000
DC MPD Sexual Assault Unit
202.727.3700
Loudoun, VA Abused Women's Shelter Hotline
703.777.6552
Montgomery County, MD Rape Crisis Hotline
240.777.4357
My Sister's Place (DC) Domestic Violence Hotline
202.529.5991
My Sister's Place (DC) Domestic Violence Shelter
202.529.5261