Confidential Support: LGBTQ+
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
Raymond Clouthier
163 Wood Street, 2nd Floor | 207-786-8272 | rclothier@bates.edu
Provides individualized emotional and spiritual support through pastoral care and conversation.
Confidential Resource Advisor (CRA)
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.
Off Campus Confidential Support
State and Local Services
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.
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.
National Helplines
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.