Staff
The Well-Being at Bates program is overseen by two dedicated staff members, and supported by a multidisciplinary team including administrative and clinical staff from Bates Health Services (BHS), Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Sports Medicine (BSM), and the Office of Student Well-Being. This team works collaboratively to provide students resources, and foster dialogue and align messaging related to well-being on campus.
Brenna Callahan, MSW
Director of Health Services and Student Well-Being
About Brenna (she/her)
Brenna Callahan (she/her), a 2015 graduate of Bates, serves as the Director of Health Services and Student Well-Being. She is responsible for working collaboratively with our partners at Central Maine Medical Center to support students in navigating the healthcare system and managing their medical needs on campus and directing the Office of Student Well-Being and the Well-Being at Bates program. Brenna received her Master’s in Social Work at Smith College in 2020. She worked with adolescents and young adults in both school and outpatient settings, providing psychotherapy and supporting individuals in navigating the medical, mental health, and education systems. Prior to graduate school, Brenna received her Bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies and French and francophone studies from Bates College, and worked as the AmeriCorps VISTA at the Harward Center working with youth-focused organizations in the Lewiston/Auburn community.
Coordinator of Student Well-Being
Bates has an established relationship with Central Maine Medical Center to provide expertise and care for students. CMMC is a recognized health care leader in Western and Central Maine, giving Bates students 24/7 access to complete medical care. Students can schedule same day and future appointments by calling, emailing or walking into Health Services for visits with physicians, nurse practitioners, and nurses.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) works to support the holistic development and psychological health of Bates students. CAPS services are free and confidential for enrolled students during the academic year. We provide same day appointments to maximize accessibility and an immediacy in addressing each student’s primary concerns. CAPS offers time-limited individual, group and psychiatric services, and referrals when needed.
Student Well-Being at Bates strives to empower students to engage with their health through a values-based, intentional, and harm-reduction lens. We recognize that multidimensional, lifelong practices of health and wellness evolve around individuals, the communities they occupy, and the larger world. Our mission is to promote holistic health and wellness of students and communities to ultimately thrive at Bates and beyond.
Bates Sports Medicine is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of our student athletes. Our staff of certified athletic trainers and board certified Sports Medicine physicians offers a wide range of services. We see athletes by appointment in our clinics and provide practice, game, and event coverage on evenings and weekends to meet our athletes’ acute needs.