Gannett Health Services
Ho Plaza
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853-3101
Tel: 607 255-5155
Email: gannett@cornell.edu
Emergency contraception
If you were sexually assaulted
Emergency contraceptive (EC) pills or "morning-after pills", can be used if you have had unprotected vaginal sex in the last 5 days (120 hours) and don't want to get pregnant. You may need emergency contraception if:
Emergency contraceptive pills consist of either 1 or 2 dose* hormone pills which are started within 5 days of unprotected vaginal intercourse. The sooner emergency contraception is started, the more effective it will be.
* In July 2009, the FDA approved Plan B One Step, a new one dose medication that is available to those 17 years old or over without a prescription.
* Plan B (two dose; the second pill taken 12 hrs. after the first) has been on the market and is still available to those over 18 years of age without a prescription.
Both are available at the Gannett Pharmacy (federal law requires proof of age for purchase). Individuals under 17 can obtain a prescription for EC with a nurse visit.
There is a cost difference (Plan B One Step is currently more expensive than Plan B), so we recomend you consult the Pharmacist about prices when requesting EC.
Gannett Health Services - 255-5155
Planned Parenthood of Tompkins County - 273-1513
For men
If you are concerned about someone you know or care about, call Gannett to discuss
emergency contraception options. If you yourself are concerned about an unprotected
sexual experience, consider talking to the clinical counselor or other care provider
at Gannett.
Emergency contraception websites:
NOT-2-LATE.com
Plan B (Levonorgestrel)
If your need for emergency contraception is the result of an unwanted or forced sexual experience, help is available.
Take care of yourself.
Remember that what has happened to you is not your fault. You are not to blame
for what took place before or during the incident-no matter what you did or how
you behaved, you did not deserve to have your rights or body violated. The assailant
is completely responsible for what happened. And you have a right to get the care
and attention you need to heal from the experience.
Tell someone what happened.
Talk to a friend or trusted confidante, or call Cornell's Victim Advocate (255-1212).
The Victim Advocate can provide support and help you decide what you need. The
Advocacy Center has a 24 hr. hotline (277-5000) and can also provide support and
resources.
Get medical care as soon as you can from Gannett (255-5155), Cayuga Medical Center (274-4411) or a private physician. You will benefit from being examined for physical injury or disease. Gannett staff members are available 24 hours a day to provide information to survivors of sexual assault at Cornell. If you are considering criminal action, or want to leave that option open for the future, seek medical care at Cayuga Medical Center as soon as possible after the incident. Do not bathe, shower, or douche or change clothes before you go to the hospital.
Talking to the Victim Advocate, staff at the Advocacy Center, Gannett or hospital staff does not constitute filing a report. It is your decision whether to report the attack to the authorities.
You can notify the Cornell Police (255-1111) about what happened. Filing an informational report does not obligate you to press charges. Should you choose to press charges later, a report will significantly increase the possibility of successful prosecution. You may want to talk to the Victim Advocate(255-1212) a or law enforcement officer about reporting procedures and options.
The Judicial Administrator (255-4680) is available to consult with you about violations that occur at Cornell. If the perpetrator is a member of the Cornell community, you may want to talk to the J.A. to find out what options are available and what campus judicial actions can be taken.
CARE (Cornell Advocates for Rape Education): offers campus, community and internet resources on the topic of sexual assault.
Cornell University Sexual Assault Policy
Print our Fact Sheet (pdf) on this topic.
On campus, call the police:
• 911 from a campus phone
• 255-1111 from a cell phone or non-campus phone
• Blue Light Phone or campus emergency phone: lift the receiver or press the button
Off campus, call 911
Gannett 24/7 phone consult: 255-5155
Cayuga Medical Center
Emergency Department:
274-4411
Convenient Care Center:
274-4150
Emergency transportation options
More information about what to do in an emergency
Emergencies
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