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 |
Example of Emergencies:
- Campus Crime in Progress (crime against a person and/or property)
- Crime near campus (to initiate campus safety alert – USMALERT)
- Biohazard/Hazardous Spill
- Unusual Odor/Suspicious Package
- Hate Crime
- Missing Person
- Active Shooter
- Weapon on Campus
- Aggression/Physical Assault
- Threat of Violence
- Facilities Emergency
- Power Outage
- Natural Disaster
- Severe Illness/Injury
- Unattended Death
- Suspicious Person
- Bomb Threat
- Fire/Explosion
- Imminent Suicidal Behavior
- 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 Health & Counseling Services 207-780-4050 (Portland) | 207-780-5411 (Gorham) After hours call USM Public Safety at 207-780-5211, or Cumberland County Crisis at 207-774-4357 |
| COVID & Other Physical Health Concerns | University Health & Counseling Services 207-780-4050 (Portland) | 207-780-5411 (Gorham) |
| Disability Accommodation(s) | Joanne Benica Director of Disabilities Services Center 207-780-4706 |
| Discrimination & Bias Incidents | Meghan Barrett Director of Intercultural Student Affairs 207-780-5767 Erika Lamarre Director of Community Standards & Mediation 207-780-5923 |
| Campus Notification of a Death of a USM community member | Rodney Mondor Dean of Students 207-780-4035 |
| Student Conduct (including Academic Integrity) Issues | Erika Lamarre Director of Community Standards & Mediation 207-780-5923 |
| 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 Assistant Provost for Student Affairs & Deputy Title IX Coordinator 207-780-5767 |