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| Mosaic Center for Students of Color | The Mosaic Center for Students of Color (MCSC) fully supports the holistic development of African, Latino(a), Asian, Native American, Multiracial and New American students so that as confident students of color they attain their goals for academic achievement, personal growth, identity formation, and cultural development. You will find information on our many programs and activities. If you would like to know more information, please feel free to contact us at 802-656-3819 or mcsc@uvm.edu. | |
| UVM Prism Center | The Prism Center@UVM helps build respectful, friendly, inclusive community and learning environments for LGBTQA people at UVM. The Center can provide support for LGBTQA students, staff, and faculty at UVM. | |
| UVM Interfaith Center | The Interfaith Center is open to all UVM students, staff, faculty, and affiliates for reflection, spiritual practice, conversation, education, and community building. We are located on Redstone Campus at 400 South Prospect Street (look for the blue watertower). |
https://www.uvm.edu/interfaithcenter/
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| UVM Women's Center | If you're looking to get involved or are struggling with a personal issue, the Women's Center is able to help. The Women’s Center provides advocacy services, empowers women and their allies to use their voices, raises awareness about the critical issues facing women, and highlights women’s many accomplishments. |
802-656-7892 |
| Men's Outreach Coordinator | UVM’s Men’s Outreach Coordinator, Keith Smith, is a mental health counselor who provides general counseling, crisis counseling, assessment, and case management and referral for male students. He also offers advocacy, support and resources for men who may be involved in campus judicial hearings, and conducts, participates in and organizes events that are related to the physical, psychological and emotional needs of male students. |
802-656-3340 |
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| Vermont Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7) | This hotline will connect you to the closest support agency that can provide free & confidential support to survivors of domestic violence. This website has information about what to expect when you call. | 800-228-7395 |
| Vermont Statewide Sexual Violence Hotline (24/7) | This hotline will connect you to the closest support agency that can provide free & confidential support to survivors of sexual violence. | 800-489-7273 |
| Safe Space at the Pride Center of Vermont (Mon.–Thurs. 9am–6pm, Fri. 9am–2pm) | SafeSpace offers free & confidential services to LGBTQ survivors of all forms of abuse or violence. | 802-863-0003 or toll free 866-869-7341 |
| RAINN (24/7) | RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network) provides a national free & confidential hotline for survivors of sexual assault. | 1-800-656-HOPE(4673) |
| Howard Center Adult Crisis Hotline (24/7) | Mobile Crisis Team is a 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week program. It provides immediate response to requests from Chittenden County residents, 18 and older, and their support systems. If you are concerned and need immediate support for a mental health issue, call the Crisis Hotline for a consultation with a mental health professional. | 802-488-6400 |
| National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7) | No matter what you are dealing with, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline wants to help you find a reason to keep living. Call and you’ll be connected to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area. The call is free and confidential anytime, 24/7. | 1-800-273-TALK(8255) |
| The Trevor Project (24/7) | The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing free crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24. LGBTQA people in crisis can call or chat online at their website for help. | 866-488-7386 |
| Trans Lifeline | Trans Lifeline is a free hotline for trans and gender nonconforming people experiencing a crisis. This includes people who may be struggling with their gender identity and are not sure if they are transgender. The hotline is staffed by trans and gender nonconforming people, and their volunteer operators are ready to respond to whatever support needs you may have. Operators are available at most times; for a full schedule and listing of on-call operators visit: http://hotline.translifeline.org/ | 877-565-8860 |
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| Student Legal Services | Student Legal Services can provide guidance in some cases but their services are not the same as those provided by a paid attorney. Student Legal Services can provide you with a referral to a local attorney who can provide legal representation, counsel, or other services. | 802-656-4379 or legal@uvm.edu |
| Vermont Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service | The Vermont Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service can provide you a referral to a qualified attorney for your case at no cost for you, and can provide an initial 30-minute legal consultation for no more than $25. | 1-800-639-7036 |
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In a medical or mental health emergency, dial 911. |
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| Student Health Services | Medical Care - confidential. If you are unsure if you need an appointment, ask to speak with a Triage Nurse. | 802-656-3350 |
| Counseling and Psychiatry Services | Counseling and other Mental Health Care – confidential. If your need is urgent, let CAPS know that you have an urgent need and request a same-day appointment. | 802-656-3340 |
| Employee Assistance Program | Support and Counseling for employees & members of their households - confidential. Invest EAP can provide short-term counseling, referrals, and resources for employees and their household members for a wide range of life challenges, from personal and family matters to workplace issues to legal and financial challenges. | 802-864-EAP0 (3270) or toll free at 1-800-660-9533 |
| UVM Medical Center | The Emergency Department at the UVM Medical Center has specially trained Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, or SANE Nurses, who are specially trained to provide care to those who have been sexually assaulted. If you have been sexually assaulted and wish to see a SANE Nurse, visit the UVM Medical Center Emergency Room, located at 111 Colchester Avenue in Burlington, VT. The UVM Campus Victim’s Advocate can assist you with this process upon request. | 802-847-0000 |
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| Campus Victim’s Advocate | Victim’s Advocacy Services – Free & Confidential | advocate@uvm.edu or 802-656-7892 |
| HOPE Works | HOPE Works has a Legal Advocate who can answer your questions and help you with the process of reporting to the police. They also provide a 24 Hour hotline for victims and survivors of sexual violence at 802-863-1236. | 802-864-0555 or call the 24-hour support hotline at 802-863-1236 |
| Steps to End Domestic Violence | We address the needs of those affected by domestic violence in Chittenden County, Vermont. Our mission is to assist in the transition to a safe, independent life for all those who have been affected physically, sexually, emotionally, or economically by domestic abuse and to promote a culture that fosters justice, equity and safety. | 802-658-3131 or call the 24-hour support hotline at 802-658-1996 |
| Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services | The Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services offers services and relief for victims of crime. | 802-241-1250 |
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| Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity / Title IX Coordinator | You can also use this web form. | 802-656-3368 |
| Campus Victim's Advocate | Victim’s Advocacy Services – Free and Confidential | email advocate@uvm.edu or call 802-656-7892 |
| Vermont Attorney General’s Office, Public Protection Division | Employees may contact the Vermont Attorney General’s Office to request an independent investigation of sexual harassment or retaliation. | 802-828-3657 or toll free at 888-745-9195 |
| Vermont Human Rights Commission | Students may contact the Vermont Human Rights Commission to request an independent investigation of sexual harassment or retaliation. | 800-416-2010 |
| US Department of Education | Individuals seeking further information or guidance on the application of Title IX to the University and the behaviors outlined in the University’s Sexual Harassment and Misconduct Policy may also contact the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education (OCR). | |
| Individuals who believe their rights under Title IX have been violated may file a complaint with: |
OCR’s Boston Office (serving Vermont) at: OR OCR National Headquarters at: |
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| U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission | Employees seeking further information or guidance on the application of Title VII to the University and the behaviors outlined in this Policy may also contact the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. | 1-800-669-4000 or info@eeoc.gov |
| Employees who believe their rights under Title VII have been violated may file a complaint with: |
EEOC’s Boston Office (serving Vermont) at: OR |
| University Police Services | UVM Police Services is a fully sworn police agency with statewide authority. | In an emergency, always dial 911. For non-emergencies call 802-656-3743 |
| Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity / Title IX Coordinator | You can also use this web form. | 802-656-3368 |
| Campus Victim's Advocate | Victim’s Advocacy Services – Free and Confidential | email advocate@uvm.edu or call 802-656-7892 |
| Burlington Police Department | We are committed to policing with the citizens of Burlington to achieve a safe, healthy and self-reliant community. | In an emergency, always dial 911. For non-emergencies call 802-658-2704 |
| US Department of Education | Individuals seeking further information or guidance on the application of Title IX to the University and the behaviors outlined in the University’s Sexual Harassment and Misconduct Policy may also contact the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education (OCR). | |
| Individuals who believe their rights under Title IX have been violated may file a complaint with: | OCR’s Boston Office (serving Vermont) at: US Department of Education Office for Civil Rights Boston Office 8th Floor 5 Post Office Square Boston, MA 02109-3921 Telephone: (617) 289-0111 Email: OCR.Boston@ed.gov OR OCR National Headquarters at:U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights Lyndon Baines Johnson Dept. of Ed. Bldg. 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202-1100 Telephone: 800-421-3481 Email: OCR@ed.gov |
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| U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission | Employees seeking further information or guidance on the application of Title VII to the University and the behaviors outlined in this Policy may also contact the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. | 1-800-669-4000 or info@eeoc.gov |
| Employees who believe their rights under Title VII have been violated may file a complaint with: | EEOC’s Boston Office (serving Vermont) at: US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Boston Office Boston Office John F. Kennedy Federal Building 475 Government Center Boston, MA 02203 Telephone: 1-800-669-4000 TTY: 1-800-669-6820 Fax: 617-565-3196 OR |