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 RespondersCall 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 ConcernsUniversity Health & Counseling Services
207-780-4050 (Portland) | 207-780-5411 (Gorham)
Disability Accommodation(s)Adrea Jaehnig
Director of Disabilities Services Center
207-780-4536
Discrimination & Bias IncidentsMeghan Barrett
Director of Intercultural Student Affairs
207-780-5767
Campus Notification of a Death of a USM community memberRodney Mondor
Dean of Students
207-780-4035
Student Conduct (including Academic Integrity) IssuesJohn O’Connor
Interim Director of Community Standards & 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
Assistant Provost for Student Affairs & Deputy Title IX Coordinator
207-780-5767

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