Title IX: On & Off Campus Resources


IF YOU ARE IN IMMEDIATE CRISIS CALL 911

The College recognizes that some individuals, for a variety of reasons, may be reluctant to cooperate or participate in the investigation or file a complaint without the advice or counsel of a sympathetic party. The following resources are available to provide assistance and information to anyone who has experienced or witnessed incident(s) of sexual harassment, including sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking:

On Campus/Internal Resources:

Counseling CenterBrown Residence Hall Suite 100, 401-456-8094

Health ServicesBrown Residence Hall, 401-456-8055

Office of Student LifeStudent Union #408, 401-456-8061

Residential Life and Housing: Penfield Residence Hall, 401-456-8240

Human Resources: Building #6, East Campus, 401-456-8218

Campus Police: Welcome Center, 401-456-8888 or 401-456-8201

HOT LINES AVAILABLE 24/7:

RIC H.O.P.E. line: 401-456-HOPE (4673)

DAY ONE/RICADV HELPLINE: 1-800-494-8100

OFF-CAMPUS RESOURCES

DAY ONE
The Sexual Assault and Trauma Resource Center will provide an advocate to accompany a survivor to the hospital and/or the police if you decide to go.  401-421-4100. http://www.dayoneri.org/

RHODE ISLAND COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
A network of member agencies to provide comprehensive services to victims, including emergency shelter, support groups, counseling and assistance with the legal system.  401-467-9940. https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=ricadv

THE SOJOURNER HOUSE
Sojourner House is a domestic and sexual violence agency that provides a variety of direct services, including emergency housing, advocacy, immigration assistance, HIV testing, support groups, LGBTQ+ culturally competent services, and a program for victims of human trafficking.
401-861-6191 (office). 401-765-3232 (residential services)

LOCAL HOSPITALS

WOMEN AND INFANTS HOSPITAL
101 Dudley St., Providence Emergency Department
401-274-1750

MIRIAM HOSPITAL
164 Summit Ave, Providence
401-793-2500

RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL
593 Eddy St., Providence Emergency Department 401-444-422

TITLE IX COORDINATOR CONTACT INFORMATION

Margaret (Peggy) Lynch-Gadaleta
Title IX Coordinator
Director of Institutional Equity
301 Roberts Hall Providence, Rhode Island 02908
Phone: 401-456-8387
mlynchgadaleta@ric.edu

REPORTING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT

CAMPUS POLICE
401-456-8888
PROVIDENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT
401-272-1111
NORTH PROVIDENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT
401-233-1433
RHODE ISLAND STATE POLICE
401-444-1112

External Resources:

U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, Boston Office
5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor
Boston, MA 02109-3921
1-617-289-0111
https://www.ed.gov/category/location/massachusetts

Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights
180 Westminster Street, 3rd Floor
3rd Floor Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-222-2661
Fax: 401-222-2616
TTY (Relay RI): 401-222-2664
http://www.richr.ri.gov/

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Boston Area Office
J.F.K. Federal Building, Room 475
475 Government Center
Boston, MA 02203
Toll Free 1-866-408-8075
617-565-3200
https://www.eeoc.gov/field-office/boston/location