{"id":728,"date":"2022-06-28T21:57:27","date_gmt":"2022-06-29T01:57:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/here-to-help\/?page_id=728"},"modified":"2025-12-12T13:05:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T18:05:25","slug":"confidential-non-confidential-support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/here-to-help\/confidential-non-confidential-support\/","title":{"rendered":"All Confidential &amp; Private Support Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"On-Campus-Confidential-Support\">On Campus Confidential Support<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/counseling-psychological-services\/\"><strong>Bates Counseling and Psychological Services<\/strong><\/a><br>31 Campus Avenue | 207-786-6199<br>Provides comprehensive mental health care, including both crisis and therapeutic counseling for students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/hr\/reference\/ombuds\/\"><strong>Bates Ombuds Program<\/strong><\/a><br>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/chaplaincy\/\"><strong>Multifaith Chaplaincy<\/strong><\/a><br>Raymond Clouthier<br>163 Wood Street, 2nd Floor | 207-786-8272 |&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:rclothier@bates.edu\">rclothier@bates.edu<\/a><br>Provides individualized emotional and spiritual support through pastoral care and conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/here-to-help\/cra\/\"><strong>Confidential Resource Advisor<\/strong><\/a><br>Andrew Shepard<br>Chase Hall 001E | 207<strong>\u2013<\/strong>753-6996&nbsp; |&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:cra@bates.edu\">cra@bates.edu<\/a><br>Provides information, advocacy, and support to anyone affected by sexual harassment, sexual violence, dating or domestic violence, or stalking.&nbsp; Can assist with navigating local medical and legal systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/here-to-help\/cra\/\"><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/health-services\/health-services-staff\/\">Health Services<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/a><br>Brenna Callahan, Director of Health Services and Student Well-Being<br>31 Campus Ave | (207) 786-6199 | <a href=\"mailto:bcallaha@bates.edu\">bcallaha@bates.edu<\/a><br>Answers any questions related to accessing medical care, resources on campus, care coordination, health insurance, and managing your medical needs as a college student.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"A-Off-Campus-Confidential\"><strong>Off Campus Confidential Support<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/hr\/benefits\/employee-assistance-program\/\"><strong>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) \u2014 Aetna Resources for Living<\/strong><\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.resourcesforliving.com\/\">www.resourcesforliving.com<\/a>&nbsp;| 888-238-6232 |&nbsp; User ID: 4bates; ID = bwell<br>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ircofmaine.org\/\"><strong>Immigrant Resource Center of Maine<\/strong><\/a><br>265 Lisbon Street, Suite 2, Lewiston&nbsp; |&nbsp; 207-753-0061&nbsp; |&nbsp; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ircofmaine.org\">www.ircofmaine.org\/<\/a><br>Provides culturally and linguistically sensitive services to the refugee and New Mainer communities, including interpreter services; domestic violence, sexual assault, and trafficking support and advocacy; and system advocacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mecasa.org\/\"><strong>Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault<\/strong><\/a><br>24-hour hotline:&nbsp; 800-871-7741&nbsp; |&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mecasa.org\/\">mecasa.org<\/a><br>Statewide coalition of sexual assault victim service providers.&nbsp; Access to advocates via hotline or online chat or text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcedv.org\/\"><strong>Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence<\/strong><\/a><br>24-hour hotline: 866-834-HELP&nbsp; |&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcedv.org\/\">www.mcedv.org<\/a><br>A confidential statewide hotline for survivors of domestic abuse and violence staffed by trained professionals and volunteers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/safevoices.org\/\"><strong>Safe Voices (Domestic Violence)<\/strong><\/a><br>24-hour helpline: 800-559-2927&nbsp; |&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/safevoices.org\/\">safevoices.org<\/a><br>A confidential domestic violence helpline staffed by trained, caring and confidential advocates. Provides individual support, legal advocacy, support groups, and shelter for survivors of domestic abuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sapars.org\/\"><strong>Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services (SAPARS)<\/strong><\/a><br>24-hour helpline: 800-871-7741&nbsp; |&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sapars.org\/\">www.sapars.org<\/a><br>A confidential sexual assault helpline staffed by trained, caring and confidential advocates. An advocate can meet with an individual at the Bates Health Services or other campus location, escort or meet an individual at the hospital, assist someone filing a police report, or help navigate the legal system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tcmhs.org\/\"><strong>Tri-County Mental Health Services<\/strong><\/a><br>24-hour crisis line: 888-568-1112&nbsp; |&nbsp; 888-344-4673&nbsp; |&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tcmhs.org\/\">www.tcmhs.org<\/a><br>Local, confidential mental health care from licensed professionals.&nbsp; Providing trauma-informed, integrated services that promote whole health and wellness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wabanakiwomenscoalition.org\/\"><strong>Wabanaki Women\u2019s Coalition<\/strong><\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wabanakiwomenscoalition.org\/\">www.wabanakiwomenscoalition.org<\/a><br>Provides contact and services information for domestic violence, sexual assault and sex trafficking advocacy organizations for all five Wabanaki tribes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"SA-national-helpline\">National Helplines<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/1in6.org\/\"><strong>1in6<\/strong><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/1in6.org\/\">1in6.org\/men\/get-help<\/a><br>A free and anonymous 24-hour online helpline for male-identified people who\u2019ve experienced sexual abuse or assault and for those who care about them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forge-forward.org\/resources\/trans-communities-2\/\"><strong>FORGE<\/strong><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/forge-forward.org\/resources\/trans-communities-2\/\">forge-forward.org<\/a><br>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehotline.org\/\"><strong>National Domestic Violence Hotline<\/strong><\/a><br>24-hour helpline: 800-799-7233&nbsp; |&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thehotline.org\/\">www.thehotline.org<\/a><br>A confidential domestic violence hotline staffed by highly-trained advocates available to talk confidentially with anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rainn.org\/\"><strong>Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network (RAINN)<\/strong><\/a><br>24-hour helpline: 800-656-4673&nbsp; |&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.rainn.org\/\">www.rainn.org<\/a><br>The nation\u2019s largest anti-sexual violence organization.&nbsp; Free, confidential support via its national sexual assault hotline.&nbsp; Advocates are available via hotline or the chat function on their website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stalkingawareness.org\/what-to-do-if-you-are-being-stalked\/\"><strong>The Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center (SPARC)<\/strong><\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stalkingawareness.org\/what-to-do-if-you-are-being-stalked\/\">www.stalkingawareness.org<\/a><br>Provides online resources to victims of stalking, including information about how to connect to victim services and safety planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"On-Campus-Non-Confidential-Reporting-and-Support\">On Campus Private Reporting and Support<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-93768807f783da5d77af4d77a83947da\"><em>Non-Discrimination Team<\/em><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Associate Vice President for Title IX &amp; Civil Rights Compliance\/Title IX Coordinator, Gwen Lexow<\/strong><br>Lane Hall 202-A | 207-786-6445 |\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:glexow@bates.edu\">glexow@bates.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Athletics, Will Rothermel<\/strong><br>Deputy Director of Athletics<br>Alumni Gym | 207-786-6342\u00a0 |\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:wrothermel@bates.edu\">wrothermel@bates.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Faculty, Don Dearborn<\/strong><br>Associate Dean of Faculty and Professor of Biology<br>Lane Hall 120 | 207-786-6107&nbsp; |&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:ddearbor@bates.edu\">ddearbor@bates.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Staff and Visitors, Patty Rooney<\/strong><br>Associate Vice President for Human Resources &amp; Environmental Health &amp; Safety<br>220 College Street | 207-753-6935&nbsp; |&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:prooney@bates.edu\">prooney@bates.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Staff and Visitors, Jess Fournier<\/strong><br>Employee Relations Manager<br>220 College Street | 207-786-8270\u00a0 |\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:jfournier@bates.edu\">jfournier@bates.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students, Andee Bucciarelli<\/strong><br>Assistant Dean of Community Standards<br>Chase Hall G05 | 207-755-5947&nbsp; 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