Resources are available for all members of the 51ÊÓƵ community who have been subjected to sexual harassment or sexual violence, and who have been involved in complaints of this nature.
51ÊÓƵ is committed to the safety, security, and well-being of the campus community, and is dedicated to providing accessible resources for community members who have experienced any type of sexual harassment,Ìýsexual assault, domestic violence,Ìýdating violence, andÌýstalking; as well as for any person about whom a complaint of this nature has been filed. All services listed here are free. Please remember,Ìýfiling a police report is not necessaryÌýin order to get access to the university's resources.

All employees, full and part time, may use

,Ìýthe university’s Employee Assistance Program. There are two ways to access your GuidanceResources benefits:

  1. Call 844-393-4983. You'll speak to a counseling professional who will listen to your concerns and can guide you to the appropriate services you require.
  2. Visit the . You will need to Register and create a User Name and Password. Your organizational web ID is UMASS.

The EAP includes:

  • 24/7 short counseling by phoneÌý
  • Referral to counseling services - the first three are free, per issue

Ìý(formerly Greater Lowell Rape Crisis Ctr.)Ìý ÌýÌý

144 Merrimack St., Ste 304ÌýÌýÌý
Lowell, MA 01852ÌýÌý
Hotline (24 hrs): 800-542-5212

  • Lowell Police DepartmentÌý
    50 Arcand Drive, Lowell, MA 01852Ìý
    978-937-3200
  • Lowell General Hospital (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Certified)ÌýÌýÌý
    295 Varnum Ave., Lowell, MA 01854ÌýÌýÌý
    978-937-6000
  • University Police Rape Line
    978-934-4213
  • Ìý
    41 Hurd St., Lowell, MA 01852Ìý
    *Assistance with protective orders
  • Victim/Witness Advocacy - Ìý
    151 Warren St., Lowell MA 01852Ìý
    781-887-8900Ìý