Situations requiring an immediate response from police, fire, and/or ambulance:
| For the Portland & Gorham Campuses… | For the Lewiston-Auburn Campus… |
|---|---|
| Call USM Public Safety Campus Phone: Dial 911 or 5211 All other Phones: Dial 207-780-5211 | On the Lewiston Campus, Call Lewiston Police Campus Phone: Dial 9-911 All other Phones: Dial 207-784-6421 |
| Public Safety will contact all necessary on and off-campus Emergency Responders | Call Lewiston PD and THEN notify the Dean 207-753-6594 or x6594 from a campus phone |
Emergencies can include:
| – Campus Crime in Progress (crime against a person and/or property) | – Facilities Emergency |
| – Crime near campus (to initiate campus safety alert – USMALERT) | – Power Outage |
| – Biohazard/Hazardous Spill | – Natural Disaster |
| – Unusual Odor/Suspicious Package | – Severe Illness/Injury |
| – Hate Crime | – Unattended Death |
| – Missing Person | – Suspicious Person |
| – Active Shooter | – Bomb Threat |
| – Weapon on Campus | – Fire/Explosion |
| – Aggression/Physical Assault | – Imminent Suicidal Behavior |
| – Threat of Violence | – Abuse/Neglect of a minor (required to report by Maine law) |
Other Serious Situations
Situations that may not require immediate action to preserve life or property. These situations do require swift action by the University, a continuity of care, and may involve emergency responders at some point. If in doubt, call USM Public Safety; if on the Lewiston Campus, call Lewiston PD and the Dean’s Office.
The contact will ensure that information about resources, accommodations, and complaint procedures are provided.
| CONCERN: | CONTACT: |
|---|---|
| References to Suicide & Mental Health Try not to leave the individual alone. If risk is imminent, seek emergency help. Otherwise, consult with Counseling Services as soon as possible. | University Counseling Services 207-780-4050 After hours call Opportunity Alliance at 1-888-568-1112. |
| Health Concerns *If experiencing a medical emergency, contact 911* | University Health Services 207-780-4701 (Portland) | 207-780-5411 (Gorham) |
| Disability Accommodation(s) | Adrea Jaehnig Director of Disability Services Center 207-780-4536 |
| Discrimination & Bias Incidents | Meghan Barrett Associate Dean of Students for Engagement & Belonging 207-780-5767 |
| Campus Notification of a Death of a USM community member | Rodney Mondor Associate Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students 207-780-4035 |
| Student Conduct (including Academic Integrity) Issues | John O’Connor Associate Dean of Students for Community Standards and Mediation 207-780-5281 |
| Dating/Domestic Violence, Stalking, Sexual Assault &/or Sexual Harassment If risk is imminent and/or you are witness to a crime in progress, seek emergency help. | Sarah Holmes Associate Vice President for Student Affairs & Deputy Title IX Coordinator 207-780-5767 |
| Students and Employees Experiencing Food Insecurity | Oakhurst Campus Food Pantry For up-to-date information and hours of operation, visit https://www.instagram.com/usmcampusfoodpantry/. |
