Campus and Community Resources
Confidential Resources
Confidential Resources are those campus and community professionals who can maintain legally-protected confidentiality within the University for the individual who shared the information. Confidentiality means that information shared by an individual with a Confidential Resource cannot be revealed to any other person without the express permission of the individual, or as otherwise permitted or required by law. Confidential Resources are prohibited from disclosing confidential information unless (1) given permission by the person who disclosed the information; (2) there is an imminent threat of harm to self or others; (3) the conduct involves suspected abuse of a minor under the age of 18; or (4) as otherwise required or permitted by law or court order.
SARC at the University of Montana provides free and confidential peer counseling and crisis intervention to student survivors of sexual and relationship violence as well as support and information for family and friends. Services are available to survivors at all stages of recovery, from initial crisis intervention to healing, through support groups and peer counseling. SARC is located at UM’s Curry Health Center. It is in Missoula, but they are happy to work with you in the Bitterroot and of course, you can always call.
Location: University of Montana, Curry Health Center Building, 634 Eddy Ave.
Phone: 406.243.4429 or 243.6559 (24-hours)
SARC website
Email: bystandertraining@umontana.edu
Counseling assists students by addressing their counseling and psychotherapy needs helping them gain the most from their time on campus. When a student's mental health care needs are beyond the scope of our services, we will assist with referrals to community-based providers for specialized or longer-term care. Counseling Services is located in the garden level of the Curry Health Center and is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: University of Montana, Curry Health Center Building, 634 Eddy Ave.
Phone: 406.243.4712
Crisis, after-hours:
National Suicide Lifeline: 1.800.273.8255
Crisis Text line: text MT to 741-741 or call 9-1-1
Curry Health Center website
Curry Health Services offers acute, chronic, and urgent care on-site and refers to the local Emergency Department for emergency care. Follow-up care is provided after discharge to facilitate recovery.
Location: University of Montana, Curry Health Center Building, 634 Eddy Ave.
Phone: 406.243.2122
Curry Health Center website
Campus Resources
We encourage faculty and staff to document incidents using the BIT Student of Concern Form and submit the form online using the BIT reporting form (located here). A student will have a right to see the Student of Concern Form. BIT will determine potential interventions on a case-by-case basis.
The Office for Disability Equity (ODE) is the campus resource for disability-related information. We provide consultation, training, and academic services to advance accessibility and inclusion by taking an intersectional approach to disability. We commit to reducing the need for separate accommodations by embracing more inclusive strategies and by providing training and support for campus offices on all things disability.
Location: University of Montana, Aber Hall, 1st Floor
Phone: 406.243.2243
Email: ode@umontana.edu
Office for Disability Equity website
The Human Resource Services Team partners with the University of Montana (UM) community and affiliated campuses by providing solutions and services to support the success of the UM mission.
Location: University of Montana, Lommasson Center 252
Phone: 406.243.6766
Email: ASKHR@mso.umt.edu
Human Resources website
The Student Conduct program within the Office for Community Standards is committed to an educational and developmental process that balances the interest of individual students in consideration of the University community.
Location: University of Montana, Turner Hall 101
Phone: 406.243.2611
Community Standards webpage
The purpose of the UM Food Pantry is to support University of Montana students facing food insecurity.
Law enforcement officers are always available 24 hours a day to respond to emergency and non-emergency calls about sexual misconduct. In cases of sexual assault, officers can explain the options for medical exams, counseling, advocacy, and the processes for reporting assaults as crimes. Officers will ask if survivors want advocates present to help them through the proceedings.
Location: University of Montana, Physical Plant, Bldg. 032
Phone: 406.243.4000 (emergency) | 406.243.6131 (non-emergency)
UM Police website
GrizWalk is a program provided by UMPD so that you do not have to walk across campus alone after dark. If GrizWalk is not available a UM Police Officer will escort you across campus if you do not feel safe.
Location: University of Montana, Physical Plant, Bldg. 032
Phone: 406.243.2777
Grizwalk webpage
Community Resources
The YWCA Missoula's Pathways program offers safe shelter, crisis counseling, and support for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. They can provide emergency shelter, walk-in peer counseling, support groups, and legal, personal, and medical advocacy.
Location: 1130 W. Broadway, Missoula
Phone: (406) 542.1944 or (800) 483.7858 (24-hours)
Email: ywca@ywcaofmissoula.org
YWCA services website
First STEP Resource Center offers specially trained nurses or nurse practitioners who will meet clients/assault victims at a private, safe clinic. First STEP provides a comprehensive medical assessment, evidence collection, lab tests, and medication as needed, and education and information. First STEP provides on-site access to community advocates and law enforcement as requested.
Location: Providence St. Patrick Hospital, Missoula
Phone: 406.329.5776 (24-hours)
Providence First STEP Resource Center website
The Missoula Crime Victim Advocate Program provides free and confidential assistance to victims of sexual assault by offering advocacy and resource information in civil and criminal matters such as civil no-contact orders. They do so outside of Missoula as well. They can provide you with crisis counseling, emotional support, and guidance, and can explain the court process and help you with your case.
Phone: 406.258.3830 or 866.921.6995
Email: cva@missoulacounty.us
Missoula County Crime Victim Advocate website
In the Bitterroot, SAFE's outreach and advocacy program include a 24-hour crisis hotline, available for survivors and other community members who wish to get more information about domestic violence and community resources.
Location: Hamilton, MT
Phone: 406.363.2793 or 406.363.4600 (24-hours)
Email: safe@safeinthebitterroot.org
SAFE in the Bitterroot website