Colby College resources
IfYoureReadingThis.org is one of many great resources available to Colby College Students. Below we’ve provided a brief description of a few of these resources, as well as how to access them. While this list is not exhaustive, we hope it is helpful.
COLBY COUNSELING SERVICES
The mission of Colby Counseling Services is to foster the well-being of all students within a respectful and confidential environment through a range of psychological counseling, consultation, and outreach services. Schedule an appointment by phone or in-person from Monday – Friday, 8:30-12pm & 1pm-5pm.
Location: Garrison-Foster Building, Room 205
Daytime Phone: Monday – Friday, (207)-859-4490
After Hours and Weekend Crisis Assistance: (207)-859-4490 & press “0”
Email: counseling@colby.edu
TALKSPACE
Colby is partnering with Talkspace to bring you convenient, personal, and professional online messaging therapy. Talkspace's mission is to provide more people with convenient access to licensed providers who can help those in need to live a happier and healthier life. With Talkspace, you can regularly send text, audio, and video messages to a dedicated licensed therapist anytime, anywhere.
Talkspace is confidential and secure.
Location: Online, click here to register with your Colby email.
SEXUAL VIOLENCE & TITLE IX SUPPORT
One of Colby’s focuses is primary prevention when addressing sexual violence. This means that they offer educational programs and support services that challenge the beliefs, biases, and behaviors that perpetuate sexual violence. On-campus, faculty, staff, and students are working together to create a climate in which sexual violence is impermissible and speaking out against sexual violence is the norm.
Location: Pugh 238 (Interactive Campus Map)
For confidential support: Title IX Advocate, Emily Schusterbauer, (207)-859-4093 or by calling security (207-859-5911) and asking to be put in contact
To make a report: Title IX Coordinator, Meg Hatch, (207-859-4266).
OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS & SPIRITUAL LIFE
The Office of Religious and Spiritual Life (ORSL) supports students, faculty, and staff as we connect to something greater than ourselves and live out our values. Here you will explore the complexities of the human experience, find compassionate support, and experience the diversity of religious and spiritual expression in our community.
Location: Lorimer 034 (Interactive Campus Map)
Phone: Kate Smanik, Dean of Religious & Spiritual Life, (207)-859-4272
Email: kate.smanik@colby.edu
MAINEGENERAL MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE (INCLUDING MEDICATION)
Right down the road from Colby College, Colby College works with MaineGeneral where they provide compassionate, skilled services to you or a loved one suffering from mental health or substance use disorder issues. They know that enjoying a satisfying life in the community can be a constant challenge, and they’re here to help.
Location: 35 Medical Center Parkway 3 South, Augusta, ME, 4330
Phone: (877)-777-9393
MAINE CRISIS HOTLINE
The Maine Crisis Hotline helps to stabilize individuals and families while assisting in crisis resolution and action planning. If you are concerned about yourself or about somebody else, call the 24-hour crisis hotline and speak with a trained crisis clinician who can connect you to the closest crisis center.
Phone: 1-888-568-1112 (Voice) or 711 (Maine Relay) - call, text, or chat