Resources for Support
If you have an urgent concern and need to speak to a counselor after normal business hours, call 207-786-6200 and press “0” to reach ProtoCall.
We have a 24/7 mental health hotline called ProtoCall available to Bates students during the academic year. This service is staffed by mental health professionals who have been trained to work with Bates students. Bates CAPS clinicians provide back-up support to ProtoCall Services.
This page is updated on an ongoing basis, please let us know if you find resources you think we should include by emailing us.
See here for help finding a community provider.
On-Campus Sources of Support
- Bates Care Collaborative
- Bates Health Services
- Bates Here to Help
- Campus Safety
- Confidential Resource Advisor (Confidential Resource)
- Multifaith Chaplaincy (Confidential Resource)
- Office of Accessible Education
- Residence Life Coordinators
- Student Center for Belonging and Community
- Student Support Advisors
- Study Space (reservable) in the Library
- Study Space on Campus: Group or Individual
- Title IX
- Well-Being at Bates
Various Online Resources
General Resources
Anxiety
Depression
Disordered Eating
+Services Designed for College Students
The Renfrew Center – program specifically for college students
Hynes Recovery – assistance with finding treatment and returning to school
Project HEAL – financial assistance for eating disorder treatment
+Support Groups
Walden Eating Disorders online support groups
Eating Recovery Center – College Student / Early Adult Support Group
Eating Recovery Center / Pathlight – Mental Health Support Group College Student / Early Adult
The Renfrew Center – Alumni Events
The Emily Program – Virtual Support Groups and Recovery Nights
+Virtual Programs and Services
The Renfrew Center – Virtual College Outpatient Programming During Winter Break
The Renfrew Center – Outpatient Group for College Students
The Renfrew Center – Virtual Treatment
Alliance for Eating Disorders – Eating Disorder Support Groups and Programs
+Eating Disorder Recovery Coaching
+Websites
Mindfulness
Neurodiversity
Perfectionism / Imposter Syndrome
Thinking your way out of imposter syndrome
Perfectionism: The mentor I’ve outgrown
Our dangerous obsession with perfectionism is getting worse
Perfectionism Worksheet Steps to Help You Overcome Perfectionism
Impostor syndrome: Website of Dr. Valarie Young, a leading expert on the impostor syndrome. Contains interviews and articles
Substance Abuse and Addiction
Rehab Spot: A free web guide for treating addiction (outpatient services)
Rehab Spot: A free web guide for treating addiction (inpatient services)
St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center Community Clinical Services (inpatient)
See here for finding a community provider and searching for Substance Abuse specialties.
For Parents / Guardians
A parent / guardian guide to college student mental health from McClean Hospital.