All Confidential & Private Support Resources
On Campus Confidential Support
Bates Counseling and Psychological Services
31 Campus Avenue | 207-786-6199
Provides comprehensive mental health care, including both crisis and therapeutic counseling for students.
Bates Ombuds Program
Provides assistance to staff and faculty seeking appropriate paths to resolving workplace concerns, including a review of options for informal resolutions. *Please note while the ombuds are confidential under college policies, they do not have legal privilege and, therefore, may be required to disclose information shared with they in civil or criminal legal proceedings.
Multifaith Chaplaincy
Brittany Longsdorf and Raymond Clouthier
163 Wood Street, 2nd Floor | 207-786-8272 | blongsdo@bates.edu and rclothier@bates.edu
Provides individualized emotional and spiritual support through pastoral care and conversation.
Confidential Resource Advisor
Andrew Shepard
Chase Hall 001E | 207–753-6996 | cra@bates.edu
Provides information, advocacy, and support to anyone affected by sexual harassment, sexual violence, dating or domestic violence, or stalking. Can assist with navigating local medical and legal systems.
Student Center for Belonging and Community
Dri Huber, Assistant Dean, Student Center for Belonging and Community
Chase Hall 142 | 207-755-5981 | ahuber@bates.edu
Provides individualized support and assistance to students who have experienced discrimination and/or harassment and are seeking information regarding resources and resolution options. *Please note while Dean Huber is confidential under college policies, they do not have legal privilege and, therefore, may be required to disclose information shared with they in civil or criminal legal proceedings.
Brenna Callahan, Associate Director of Health Services for Student Support
31 Campus Ave | (207) 786-6199 | bcallaha@bates.edu
Answers any questions related to accessing medical care, resources on campus, care coordination, health insurance, and managing your medical needs as a college student.
Off Campus Confidential Support
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) — Aetna Resources for Living
www.resourcesforliving.com | 888-238-6232 | User ID: 4bates; ID = bwell
Provides free, confidential counseling services to Bates employees to help address a variety of personal issues. Staffed 24/7 by qualified mental health professionals available to listen to concerns and make referrals to a local provider for in person counseling or to resources in your community.
Immigrant Resource Center of Maine
265 Lisbon Street, Suite 2, Lewiston | 207-753-0061 | www.ircofmaine.org/
Provides culturally and linguistically sensitive services to the refugee and New Mainer communities, including interpreter services; domestic violence, sexual assault, and trafficking support and advocacy; and system advocacy.
Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault
24-hour hotline: 800-871-7741 | mecasa.org
Statewide coalition of sexual assault victim service providers. Access to advocates via hotline or online chat or text.
Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence
24-hour hotline: 866-834-HELP | www.mcedv.org
A confidential statewide hotline for survivors of domestic abuse and violence staffed by trained professionals and volunteers.
Safe Voices (Domestic Violence)
24-hour helpline: 800-559-2927 | safevoices.org
A confidential domestic violence helpline staffed by trained, caring and confidential advocates. Provides individual support, legal advocacy, support groups, and shelter for survivors of domestic abuse.
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services (SAPARS)
24-hour helpline: 800-871-7741 | www.sapars.org
A confidential sexual assault helpline staffed by trained, caring and confidential advocates. An advocate can meet with an individual at the Bates Health Services or other campus location, escort or meet an individual at the hospital, assist someone filing a police report, or help navigate the legal system.
Tri-County Mental Health Services
24-hour crisis line: 888-568-1112 | 888-344-4673 | www.tcmhs.org
Local, confidential mental health care from licensed professionals. Providing trauma-informed, integrated services that promote whole health and wellness.
Wabanaki Women’s Coalition
www.wabanakiwomenscoalition.org
Provides contact and services information for domestic violence, sexual assault and sex trafficking advocacy organizations for all five Wabanaki tribes.
National Helplines
1in6
1in6.org/men/get-help
A free and anonymous 24-hour online helpline for male-identified people who’ve experienced sexual abuse or assault and for those who care about them.
FORGE
forge-forward.org
Online resources for transgender and gender non-conforming survivors of violence and their allies, including assistance with referrals to local therapists who specialize in working with transgender individuals.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
24-hour helpline: 800-799-7233 | www.thehotline.org
A confidential domestic violence hotline staffed by highly-trained advocates available to talk confidentially with anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.
Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network (RAINN)
24-hour helpline: 800-656-4673 | www.rainn.org
The nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. Free, confidential support via its national sexual assault hotline. Advocates are available via hotline or the chat function on their website.
The Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center (SPARC)
www.stalkingawareness.org
Provides online resources to victims of stalking, including information about how to connect to victim services and safety planning.
On Campus Private Reporting and Support
Title IX Team
Vice President for Title IX & Civil Rights Compliance/Title IX Coordinator, Gwen Lexow
Lane Hall 202-A | 207-786-6445 | glexow@bates.edu
Interim Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Athletics, Alison Montgomery
Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Alumni Gym | 207-786-6362 | amontgom@bates.edu
Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Faculty, Don Dearborn
Associate Dean of Faculty and Professor of Biology
Lane Hall 120 | 207-786-6107 | ddearbor@bates.edu
Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Staff and Visitors, Patty Rooney
Associate Vice President for Human Resources & Environmental Health & Safety
220 College Street | 207-753-6935 | prooney@bates.edu
Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Staff and Visitors, Lauren Danie-Briggs
Director of Employee Experience
220 College Street | 207-786-6433 | ldaiebriggs@bates.edu
Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students, Andee Bucciarelli
Associate Director of Residence Life for Health Education
96 Campus 202 | 207-755-5947 | abucciar@bates.edu
BIAS RESPONSE TEAM
Associate Vice President for Title IX & Civil Rights Compliance/Title IX Coordinator, Gwen Lexow
Lane Hall 202-A | 207-786-6445 | glexow@bates.edu
Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Leana Amáez
Lane Hall 201 | 207-786-6031 |
Interim Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students, Erin Foster Zsiga
Chase Hall 007A | 207-786-6220 | efoster@bates.edu
Additional On Campus Reporting Options
Bates Campus Safety
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
245 College Street | 207-786-6254
Emergency: 207-786-6111
Junior Advisors/Residence Coordinators/Residence Coordinator Team Leaders
In houses and residence halls