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 in progress – more links to be added.
See here for help finding a community provider.
Other On-Campus Sources of Support
Free Apps
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) has evaluated a number of mental-health related apps and online services. Please click here to see their evaluations.
+Relaxation / Mindfulness
+Time Management / Executive Functioning
+Anxiety
+Sleep
+Depression / Mood
+For BIPOC students
Various Online Resources
Anxiety
How to start overcoming anxiety with exposure | 7 step guide
How to cope with anxiety | Olivia Remes | TEDxUHasselt
10 quick anxiety relief techniques
Social Anxiety Disorder vs Shyness – How to Fix It
Stop having panic attacks now: exposure, coping, and grounding
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
+Virtual Programs and Services
Mindfulness
Perfectionism / Imposter Syndrome
Impostor syndrome: Website of Dr. Valarie Young, a leading expert on the impostor syndrome. Contains interviews and articles
Perfectionism Worksheet Steps to Help You Overcome Perfectionism
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.