Other Resources for Support

FOR SAFETY CONCERNS

Emergency Disptach: 911

Bates Campus Security: 207-786-6111 | 245 College Street

Lewiston Police Department: 207-784-6421 | 171 Park Street, Lewiston

FOR MEDICAL CONCERNS

Bates Health Services: 207-786-6199 | 31 Campus Ave. | Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm

Central Maine Medical Center: 207-795-2200 | 300 Main Street, Lewiston | 24-hour Emergency Department (forensic exams available)

FOR MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS

Bates Counseling and Psychological Services: 207-786-6199 | 31 Campus Avenue | Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm

Multifaith Chaplains: 207-786-8272 | 163 Wood Street, 2^nd floor | Regular business hours and by appointment

Tri-County Mental Health Services Crisis Center: 888-568-1112

FOR SEXUAL VIOLENCE or HARASSMENT

Confidential Resource Advisor: 207-753-6996 | Chase 001| Regular business hours and by appointment

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services (SAPARS): 24-hour helpline: 800-871-7741

Safe Voices (domestic violence): 24-hour helpline: 800-559-2927

1in6 (24-hour Online Support Line for men)

Office of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance: Gwen Lexow, Assoc. Vice President for Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance207-786-6445 | Lane Hall 202A | Regular business hours and by appointment

To download the Bates Resources App: click here on mobile, and follow the instructions.

TO REPORT AN INCIDENT OF BIAS, HARASSMENT, or SEXUAL MISCONDUCT

Gwen Lexow, Assoc. Vice President for Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance: 207-786-6445 | Lane Hall 202A | Regular business hours and by appointment

Anonymously online: bates.ethicspoint.com

TO REPORT A CONCERN TO THE BATES CARE COLLABORATIVE

If someone you know is demonstrating concerning behaviors, especially when more than one are present, it may be a sign that a student, faculty member or staff member is in distress.

If you have an immediate concern or an emergency, please contact Security at 207-786-6254, or their emergency line at 207-786-6111. Otherwise please click here to Report A Concern. Please note this report may not be reviewed and/or immediate action taken on the same day it is submitted. If you have any questions, please contact a BCC member

News & Updates

October 22, 2026

Bates plays Wilco: The beloved tradition returns with a new g…

Bates Plays, an annual outdoor musical performance organized by the Bates Musicians' Union, made its return to the top of Mount David with an evening of student musicians playing the music of Wilco.

October 22, 2026

Launching the Legacy: A celebration of Marsden Hartley Schola…

For more than 10 years, for five days a week — “at least” — art historian Gail R. Scott worked on the Marsden Hartley Legacy Project: The Complete Paintings and Works on Paper. The Legacy Project, now live and available to anyone with access to the internet, is a comprehensive, annotated online catalogue of all known paintings and works on paper created by the Lewiston-born Hartley (1877-1943).

October 22, 2026

Bates joins National Student Success Project

A major project geared at addressing practical concerns from students and families about the value of a college degree launched today in Washington, D.C. The National Student Success Project, in development since early 2026, is led by five higher education associations and the presidents and chancellors of 19 colleges and universities.