The College will offer supportive measures to any individual who experiences gender-based misconduct and any other prohibited discrimination. Supportive measures are non-disciplinary and non-punitive and are offered to all parties. These measures are intended to help ensure the well-being and safety of community members and to restore and/or preserve equal access to the college’s educational program or activity while not unreasonably burdening the other party.
Potential supportive measures may include: change in campus housing, change in schedule, academic accommodations, access to counseling on and off campus, No Contact Orders, and any other actions deemed appropriate by the Title IX Coordinator.
Potential supportive measures may include: change in campus housing, change in schedule, academic accommodations, access to counseling on and off campus, No Contact Orders, and any other actions deemed appropriate by the Title IX Coordinator.
How to Request Supportive Measures
Following an allegation of gender-based misconduct, the Title IX Coordinator can assist with providing supportive measures and accommodations. Supportive measures are available regardless of whether you would like to make a formal complaint or pursue and investigation. You can request supportive measures using the form below.
Supportive Measures Request Form
Supportive Measures Request Form
Campus Advocate
Bard’s Campus Advocate, Divine Perez (they/them), will host office hours this Spring in Sottery on Tuesdays from 12–2 pm.
Divine provides information to anyone seeking assistance related to gender-based misconduct. Please feel free to come by with questions you might have. If the weekly Tuesday time does not work for you, please email [email protected] to schedule another time to talk. Divine works for Family Services in Poughkeepsie and is not a Bard employee. Divine has no obligation to report to the College.
Resource Directory
This resource guide has been developed for all members of the Bard community. Many of these businesses and resources were added based on personal experience of students and staff, and we hope they will be useful to our community. This is by no means an exhaustive list of everything the area has to offer. Please note that these businesses are not endorsed by the College, and will likely change over time.
Support Resources
- Hotlines
Dutchess County Helpline: Call or Text
The Dutchess County HELPLINE offers 24/7 crisis support via phone and text, connecting people to immediate crisis intervention, counseling, information, and services.
Phone: 845-485-9700
Family Services of Poughkeepsie: Center for Victim Safety and Support
Family Services aims to bring people together to find the support they need, improving lives and communities to build a stronger, safer Hudson Valley.
Rape Crisis and Crime Victims Hotline: 845-452-7272
Domestic Violence Hotline: 845-485-5550
Chat Line: 845-583-0800 or resourceconnect/cvss/chat/
Website: https://familyservicesny.org
National Center for Victims of Crime
The National Center for Victims of Crime provides services such as attorney referrals, confidential helplines, and interactive training.
The NCVC also has a 24/7 free, confidential hotline. Call or text directly at 855-484-2846.
Website: https://victimsofcrime.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline
The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides 24/7 confidential support. You can call, text, or live chat via the website. They will connect you with a live advocate who can provide support and resources in your area.
Website: https://www.thehotline.org
Phone: 800-799-7233
NYC 24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline
This confidential hotline provide one-on-one support including: Crisis counseling; Safety planning; Assistance with finding Domestic Violence Shelters; Information about resources. They can assist in any language.
Website: https://www.safehorizon.org/hotlines
Phone: 800-621-HOPE
NYC Anti-Violence Project
AVP empowers lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, and HIV-affected communities and allies to end all forms of violence through organizing, education, and support of survivors through counseling and advocacy. AVP also offers a free bilingual crisis intervention hotline staffed 24/7. Call 212-714-1141 or report online.
Website: https://avp.org
NYS Survivors and Victims Hotline
All conversations are confidential, secure and available 24/7 in most languages.
Website: https://opdv.ny.gov/survivors-victims
Phone: 800-942-6906
RAINN
RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network) provides confidential support 24/7 through their online chat feature and their hotline.
Website: https://rainn.org/resources
Phone: 800-656-4673
Ulster County Hotline
The Ulster County Crime Victims Assistance Program offers a 24 hour confidential Rape Crisis Hotline. It is operated by staff members or trained volunteers, who can provide survivors with crisis counseling. Additionally, they can arrange to accompany survivors to hospitals, police stations, courts, and advocate with these agencies on survivors' behalf.
Mon–Fri, 9am – 5pm: 845-340-3443
Nights and Weekends: 845-340-3342
Website: https://ulstercountyny.gov/probation/crime-victim-assistance/crisis-hotline
- Legal
Hudson Valley Justice Center
The Hudson Valley Justice center provides legal counsel in civil matters "where basic human needs are at stake." The HVJC provides legal support to all individuals, whether or not they can afford an attorney.
Website: https://www.hvjc.org
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 914-308-3490
Location: 29 N. Hamilton Street, Suite 205, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU), Hudson Valley
Hudson Valley Office of the NYCLU.
Website: https://www.nyclu.org/en/chapters/hudson-valley
E-mail: [email protected]
Ulster Immigrant Defense Network
The UIDN provides a network of safety and support to immigrants. They provide support in the areas of household needs, driver's licenses, legal support, healthcare, transportation, and education information.
For more information or to reach their helpline, call 888-726-7276.
Website: https://ulsterimmigrantdefensenetwork.org
Phone: 888-727-7276
- Medical
Bard Health Services
Bard Health Services is staffed by a family physician, 3 nurse practitioners, and a part-time sports medicine physician. Care at Health Services is based on a holistic approach to treating students. The staff promotes optimum physical, emotional, intellectual, and social well being through education, preventative and primary care.
Website: https://hcw.bard.edu/health/
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 845-758-7433
Gender Wellness Services at the Kingston Family Health Center
The Kingston Family Health Center provides coordinated, affirming care with a respectful team of providers. Services include general primary care, mental health services, and dental care. No one is turned away.
Website: https://institute.org/health-care/services/personalized-medical-care-for-youth-and-adults/
Phone: 844-434-2778
Location: 1 Family Practice Drive
Kingston, NY 12401
Northern Dutchess Hospital
Website: https://www.nuvancehealth.org/locations/northern-dutchess-hospital
Phone: 845-876-3001
Location: 6511 Springbrook Avenue, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood, Hudson:
Planned Parenthood, Poughkeepsie
Planned Parenthood, Upper Hudson
SAFE Exams
Individuals who have experienced a recent sexual assault are encouraged to seek medical care and should consider seeking a Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (“SAFE Exam”) at a local hospital. This exam assesses injury, collects forensic evidence, and provides medical care (including concerns of pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases). SAFE Exams are free. Transportation can be arranged through the Office of Title IX and Nondiscrimination, Safety and Security, BRAVE counselors (845-758-7777; ask for BRAVE), and the Rape/Sexual Assault Hotline (845-452-7272). Individuals may undergo a SAFE Exam without making a report to law enforcement or to the College. Prior to the exam do not bathe, wash, douche, smoke, change clothing, or brush one’s teeth. For purposes of evidence collection, the SAFE Exam should be conducted within 96 hours of an incident. It is best not to take fluids or use the bathroom before the examination. Even in instances when individuals do not want forensic evidence collected, health care providers can still treat injuries and take steps to address concerns of pregnancy and/or sexually transmitted infections.
The following are hospitals in the Hudson Valley that provide SAFE exams:
Midhudson Regional
Northern Dutchess
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Columbia Memorial Hospital, Hudson
HealthAlliance Hospital in Kingson, SANE Unit
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Website: https://www.nuvancehealth.org/locations/vassar-brothers-medical-center
Phone: 845-454-8500
Location: 45 Reade Place, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
- Off-Campus Confidential Resource
Family of Woodstock
Family of Woodstock, Inc. (Family) is a multi-program human service agency providing services throughout Ulster County. Founded in 1970, Family’s principle focuses are crisis intervention services.
Website: https://www.familyofwoodstockinc.org/
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 845-802-5558
Location: FAMILY of Woodstock, Inc.
31 Albany Avenue
Kingston, NY 12401
Grace Smith House
Grace Smith House is a private nonprofit that provides services to victims of domestic violence and their families. They offer shelter, housing, advocacy, counseling, transportation, and preventive education to Dutchess County.
Their hotline is available 24/7 at 845-471-3033.
Website: https://www.gracesmithhouse.org
Phone: 845-452-7155
- On-Campus Community Resource
Bard Clubs
Bard College has over 100 student clubs, groups, and organizations on campus; there is a place for everyone to connect with others.
For a list of Bard's clubs, visit the Student Clubs website.
Website: https://studentactivities.bard.edu/clubs/
Bard Student Resource Group
The Bard Student Resource Group has a number of services free to Bard Students:
CATS (Community Appointment Transportation Service): Bard Student Resource Group provides free transportation for students with off-campus health needs. We recently expanded so that we can provide transportation for all types of health appointments.
Emergency Driving: Emergency Driving is our 24/7 department that provides transportation for students in case of emergencies. Emergencies can constitute anything from spraining your ankle, to having a high fever – as long as there’s no need for an ambulance, but still an urgency. Emergency Driving can only be used if determined by Bard EMS, Health Services, or Athletics. Those services/departments will call Security in times of medical emergency.
Night Rides: “Night Rides is exactly what it sounds like. Well, not exactly. Have to lug a camera across campus? Twisted your ankle playing Rugby? Call Night Rides! We’ll come and pick you up and take you where you need to go on campus, free of charge.” Night Rides runs 7 days a week, between 9 PM and 1 AM and transports students across campus, free of charge. Call security to request a Night Ride.
Gilson Place, formerly Grey Stone Cottage, is a space dedicated to the advancement of students of color. Bard faculty and student leaders collaborated on its renovation and redesign. Gilson Place supports the academic, personal, and social success of members of the Bard community historically underrepresented in liberal arts and sciences education and fosters dialogue about race and culture on campus. The space is named for Alexander Gilson (c. 1824–89), an African American who labored for 50 years at Montgomery Place, now part of the Bard College campus. Gilson became head gardener at Montgomery Place and eventually opened up his own nursery business. Gilson Place is open to all members of the Bard Community. Follow Gilson Place on Instagram here.
Website: https://blogs.bard.edu/srg/
La Voz Magazine
Are you interested in journalism, activism, or Latino immigrant issues? La Voz Magazine is a publication based at Bard with an estimated readership of 35,000 that can give you an outlet for these interests. At La Voz we strive to empower the Spanish speaking communities of the Mid-Hudson Valley and Catskill regions with actionable information, ranging from topics such as health and education to environmental concerns and political issues. Find La Voz online, on Facebook, and on Instagram.
Website: https://lavoz.bard.edu
Wellness at Bard
Wellness Education at Bard provides students with opportunities to look after their well-being and achieve balance while they are in college and beyond. Wellness strives to offer students ways to reflect and grow from life’s challenges; they offers resources, peer support, and information to help students be resilient and create their best life as they pursue their education.
Website: https://hcw.bard.edu/wellness/
- On-Campus Confidential Resource
Bard Chaplaincy
The Chaplaincy offers spiritual support for all students and members of the Bard community. We provide ways to explore faith academically, often with a focus on social issues, and always with an emphasis on diversity and openness. We are available for pastoral counseling and conversation. We value the varied ways students can explore faith academically and spiritually. Each chaplain also offers religious services and/or opportunities to deepen students’ faith and build community. All are invited to learn more about the diverse perspectives of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and other traditions. We work closely with the Student Counseling Service, Student Health Service, Office of the Dean of Students, and others in the Bard community who focus on the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of students, faculty, and staff. The Chaplaincy employs a diverse staff of chaplains to meet the varied spiritual needs of the College. All chaplains are available to provide pastoral care and support for the entire Bard community.
Website: https://www.bard.edu/chaplaincy/
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 203-858-8800
BRAVE
BRAVE is a professionally directed student-service organization whose members provide anonymous crisis intervention, supportive counseling, advocacy, and ongoing education to the Bard community. Although BRAVE staff members receive particular training in issues relating to sexual assault, sexual harassment, relationship violence, and sexuality, BRAVE counselors also receive training in eating disorders, depression and suicide, sexual orientation, loneliness, isolation, anxiety, and social and academic issues. BRAVE has no obligation to report to The Office of Title IX and Nondiscrimination.
Call Safety and Security and ask to be connected to a BRAVE counselor.
Website: https://www.bard.edu/brave/
Phone: 845-758-7777
Campus Advocate: Family Services of Poughkeepsie
Bard’s Campus Advocate, Divine Perez (they/them), will host office hours Spring 2025 in Sottery on Tuesdays from 12–2 pm.
Divine provides information to anyone seeking assistance related to gender-based misconduct. Please feel free to come by with questions you might have. If the weekly Tuesday time does not work for you, please email [email protected] to schedule another time to talk. Walk-ins welcome.
Please note that Divine is an employee of Family Services of Poughkeepsie: Center for Victim Safety and Support; they are not an employee of Bard College. Divine is a confidential resource and has no obligation to report to the College.
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 845-452-1110 x3443
Counseling and Health Services
The Health Services staff abides by professional, ethical and mandated standards of confidentiality regarding protected health information for those who seek care. When you come to the Health Services for an appointment, providers and staff will not share protected health information with your family members, faculty or staff. Health Services welcomes and works closely with students who identify as BIPOC and LGBTQ, as well as all members of the Bard community.
Website: https://hcw.bard.edu
Phone: 845-758-7433
Employee Assistance Program
Provides confidential counseling, support, and resources to employees.
Phone: 800-272-7255
- Safety
*Notice*
Individuals have the right to decide whether or not to file a report with the New York State Police or local law enforcement agency where the misconduct occurred. Individuals may participate in a criminal process, college process, both, or neither. The Title IX Coordinator and other campus resources are available to assist individuals in reporting to law enforcement.
Bard Safety and Security
Please note that Bard Safety and Security is a private, non-confidential resource.
Website: https://www.bard.edu/security/
Phone: 845-758-7777
Crime Victim Specialist
Rochelle McDonough, NY State Police Crime Victims Specialist
Website: https://troopers.ny.gov/location/troop-k-ms-rochelle-mcdonough
E-mail: [email protected]
New York State Police
Dutchess County is served by Troop K of the New York State Police.
Phone: 845-876-4194
Location: 5696 Route 9 South, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
New York State Police Campus Sexual Assault Victims Unit
Call 1-844-845-7269 to report a sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence or stalking within a NYS college campus.
Phone: 844-845-7269
Red Hook Police
Call 911 for any emergency.
Website: https://www.redhookvillage.org/173/Police-Department
Phone: 845-758-0060
Location: 7467 South Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571
Community Resources
- Dutchess County Places of Worship
Bard Chaplaincy and Spiritual Life
All are invited to learn more about the diverse perspectives of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and other traditions. The Chaplaincy employs a diverse staff of chaplains to meet the varied spiritual needs of the College.
The Chaplaincy Offices are located in Albee Basement.
Website: https://www.bard.edu/chaplaincy/
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 203-858-8800
Local Faith Communities
The Chaplaincy and Center for Spiritual Life has put together a resource guide of Dutchess County Faith Communities.
Website: https://www.bard.edu/chaplaincy/index.php?action=getfile&id=8576322
- Grocery Stores and Farms
Calcutta Kitchens
Restaurant and Market
Website: https://www.calcuttakitchens.com
Phone: 845-873-3893
Location: 448 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401
Enoki Catskill
Grocery Store and Clothing
Website: https://enokicatskill.com
Phone: 917-698-2041
Location: 190 Main St., Saugerties, NY 12477
Mi Lindo Oaxaca
Grocery Store
Phone: 845-516-4827
Location: 6565 Spring Brook Park #6, Rhinebeck NY 12572
Migliorelli Farm Stand
Local Farm Stand
Phone: 845-758-3273
Location: 7357 S Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571
Rock Steady Farm
Cooperative farm and non-profit
Website: https://www.rocksteadyfarm.com
Phone: 518-592-1220
Location: 41 Kaye Road, Millerton NY 12546
Soul Fire Farm
Community Farm
Website: https://www.soulfirefarm.org
Phone: 518-880-2034
Location: 1972 NY-2, Petersburgh, NY 12138
Sweet Freedom Farms
Farm
Website: https://www.sweetfreedomfarm.org
Phone: 917-704-3354
Location: 4872 NY-9G, Germantown, NY 12526
Wildseed Farm
Farm and community space.
Website: https://www.wildseedcommunity.org
E-mail: [email protected]
Location: 636 Rudd Pond Rd, Millerton, NY 12546
- Hair, Beauty, and Clothing
Blue Byrd's Haberdashery and Music
Specialty shop featuring a large selection of hats, plus CDs, records, and other items.
Website: http://bluebyrds.com/
Phone: 845-339-3174
Location: 320 Wall St, Kingston, NY 12401
Ellagance 2.0
Hair Salon
Website: https://www.instagram.com/ellagance_2.0/
Phone: 845-338-6595
Location: 131 Boices Lane, Kingston, NY 12401
Love Hair Salon
Hair Salon
Website: http://www.lovehairny.com
Phone: 845-340-4544
Location: 167 Main St, Lake Katrine, NY 12449
Maria's Hair Salon
Hair Salon
Website: https://kingstonhairstylist.com
Phone: 845-681-2862
Location: 640 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401
Master Cuts Barber Shop
Barber Shop
Phone: 845-394-9116
Location: 702 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401
Perrys' House of Style
Barber shop
Website: https://perryshouseofstylez.as.me/schedule/50dcf3cd
Phone: 845-334-0934
Location: 71 Albany Avenue, Kingtson, NY 12401
Thrift 2 Fight
Thrift Store and community space
Website: https://www.thrift2fight.com
Phone: 845-757-1019
Location: 48 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583
Trans Closet of the Hudson Valley
Community Center
Website: https://www.transclosethv.org
E-mail: [email protected]
Location: 710 South Dr Suite 200, East Fishkill, NY 12533
Confidential Resources
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On-Campus
- Counseling Services: 845-758-7433
- Health Services: 845-758-7433
- Chaplaincy: 203-858-7335
- Employee Assistance Program: 800-272-7255
- BRAVE (Ask for a BRAVE Counselor): 845-758-7777
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Off-Campus
- Rape Crisis Center: 845-452-7272
- Domestic Violence: 845-485-5550
- Grace Smith House: 845-471-3033
- Ulster County Crisis Hotline:
- Mon–Fri, 9am – 5pm: 845-340-3443
- Nights and Weekends: 845-340-3342
- LGBTQ Antiviolence Project: 212-714-1141
- RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network): 800-656-4673
Quick Contacts
Use these links below on your mobile phone to content these services.
Security 845-758-7777 Misconduct Reporting Line 888-323-4198 Title IX and Nondiscrimination 845-758-7542