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.