Resources and Advocates for Community Members

Harvard University Police Department & Behavioral Consultation Team (BACT)
(617) 495-1212
Anytime there is a concern about safety. The BACT encourages calls for even minor concerns and will work with managers, staff, faculty, and students on safety plans as needed.

Harvard Compliance Hotline
1 (877) 694-2275
When you want to raise concerns but you don't feel comfortable speaking with your manager, this is a confidential, independent, 24/7 resource.

University Disabilities Resources(UDR)
(617) 495-1859
When you have a concern about a physical or psychiatric condition or disability.

Title IX Coordinator
(617) 496-0200
Addresses concerns of gender-based and sexual harassment within the Harvard community, as well as broader concerns regarding professional conduct.

Harvard Urgent Care
(617) 495-5711
Confidential and privileged
Provides advice and treatment for urgent health problems, both physical and emotional, that require prompt attention but are not life threatening.

Harvard Chaplains
(617) 495-5529
Confidential and privileged.
A professional community of more than 30 chaplains who share a collective commitment to serving the spiritual needs of the Harvard community.

Office Of Sexual Assault Prevention & Response (OSAPR)
(617) 496-5636
Confidential and privileged when providing services as rape crisis counselors. Provides advice and treatment for urgent health problems, both physical and emotional, that require prompt attention but are not life threatening.

Office of General Counsel (OGC)
(617) 495-1280
Confirms that a planned strategy or suggested language is consistent with general employment law, as well as Harvard policies and practices.

Office for Dispute Resolution (ODR)
(617) 495-3786
For investigations regarding the University's Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment policy.

Securitas
(617) 496-9370
Keeps buildings secure, or to increase building security as may be needed. Available 24/7 in the Science Center.

University Ombudsman Office
(617) 495-7748 
Confidential
An independent, neutral and confidential place for visitors to discuss their academic and workplace issues and concerns. It is informal, assures confidentiality, and is independent of University administration.

Harvard Anonymous Reporting Hotline
1-877-694-2275 or Submit a report
This hotline may be used to report a variety of ethical, integrity, safety, security, and compliance concerns and may be used by anyone including, but not limited to, students, faculty, postdocs, staff, patients, vendors, contractors and visitors, anywhere in the world. The Anonymous Reporting Hotline operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is run by an independent, third-party provider

Note: this is not an exhaustive list; please feel free to reach out to whomever you feel most comfortable confiding in.