In addition to reporting options, MIT has designated confidential resources at MIT. You can speak with these resources regardless of your decision to report.
Offices designated “confidential” will not report any information to the IDHR Office. These conversations are kept strictly confidential and, except in rare, extreme circumstances (including imminent risk of harm to self or others), nothing will be shared without your permission. For more information about confidential, private, and community-based resources, see Supportive Measures.
Student Resources
Employee Resources
Sexual Misconduct Confidential Resource Provider Designated confidential resource providers for Sexual Misconduct* incidents.
MIT’s Violence Prevention and Response (VPR) assists with sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking, and unhealthy relationships. Advocacy services are available to students and partners of students. VPR is also available to answer questions, discuss concerns, and provide referrals to anyone in the MIT community. VPR is a Sexual Misconduct Confidential Resource Provider for Student Complainants.
VPR Helpline: (617) 253-2300
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https://studentlife.mit.edu/vpr
MIT Health serves the healthcare needs of the MIT community.
24-hour line: 617-253-4481
Urgent Care: 617-253-1311
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https://health.mit.edu/contact
The Office of Religious, Ethical, and Spiritual Life (ORSEL) affiliates at MIT representing many of the world’s religions, serve both their own religious communities, as well as the MIT community at large. MIT ORSEL affiliates are available for counseling, private talks, and consultation.
617-253-7707
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https://studentlife.mit.edu/orsel
The MIT Ombuds Office helps people express concerns, resolve disputes, manage conflicts, and learn more productive ways of communicating. The Ombuds Office serves as an independent, confidential, neutral and informal resource to the diverse MIT community. Ombuds may breach confidentiality if the Ombuds determines that there is imminent risk of serious harm.
617-253-5921
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https://ombudsoffice.mit.edu/
MyLife Services provides MIT faculty, staff, postdocs – and families – 24/7 access to a network of experts who are available to help with life concerns. You’ll consult with Master’s and Ph.D.-level professionals who offer guidance, share resources, and provide referrals. All consultations are confidential and provided at no cost.
844-405-LIFE (844-405-5433)
(TTY) 866-892-7162
info@mitmylifeservices.com
The Sexual Misconduct* Confidential Resource Provider is only confidential for sexual misconduct concerns or experiences. If you’re looking for a confidential resource to discuss other issues, please consider one of the other confidential resources above.
Materials for Sexual Misconduct Confidential Resource Providers
Jennifer Lawrence jlaw1@mit.edu
The Sexual Misconduct* Confidential Resource Provider is only confidential for sexual misconduct concerns or experiences. If you’re looking for a confidential resource to discuss other issues, please consider one of the other confidential resources above.
Materials for Sexual Misconduct Confidential Resource Providers
MIT Central HR has designated staff to serve as Sexual Conduct Confidential Resource Providers for employees. Lianne Shields serves as the liaison.
Lianne Shields lshields@mit.edu
*Sexual Misconduct Resource Providers assist with matters of sexual misconduct involving faculty, staff, and students, specifically including P&P, Section 9.4.1 Sexual Harassment, Section 9.4.1.2 Sexual Misconduct, Section 9.4.1.3 Gender-Based Harassment, Section 9.4.1.4 Title IX Sexual Harassment, and Section 9.4.2 Stalking; and Mind & Hand Book, Section II(11): Harassment (based on gender, sex, sex-stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender identity, or pregnancy); Section II(17): Intimate Partner Violence; Section II(23): Sexual Misconduct; Section II(24): Stalking; and Section II(28): Title IX Sexual Harassment.