The NMSU Police Department can put students in touch with the La Pi on Rape Crisis Center, La Casa Shelter, Do a Ana Victims' Assistance, the Southwest Counseling Center, and numerous other public and private counseling services. Many of these are free of charge or are offered on a sliding fee scale. For education about sexual assault and misconduct, policy development, and victims' assistance issues, NMSU has given responsibilities to several departments and offices. NMSU works specifically toward the goal of reducing the incidence of sexual crimes and providing better services for those victimized. Special assistance for victims in changing academic and living arrangements is available through the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.
Additional services exist throughout the community to deal with special problems.
Students may contact the NMSU Police Department with their needs for referral to the appropriate people or organizations. The NMSU Board of Regents, the NMSU administration, and the NMSU Police Department strongly discourage any conduct that is illegal or that violates the rights of another individual. This specifically includes laws concerning alcohol and drugs. The NMSU Police Department will make every effort to assist victims of crimes and to prosecute those responsible. The NMSU policies on alcohol use, drug use, and crime are found in the Student Handbook.