You do not have to file a formal report to get support. AACC offers confidential resources where you can speak freely about your situation without triggering a mandatory report to the Title IX coordinator.
Confidential employees and resources will:
If you are in immediate danger or need immediate medical care, call Public Safety and Police at 410-777-1818 or dial 911.
If you need support, there are trained professionals on and off campus who provide counseling, information and help filing a report. These confidential resources will not share your information with the Title IX coordinator without your express permission, unless there is a continuing threat of serious harm or a legal obligation (such as the suspected abuse or neglect of a minor). If you are unsure whether a specific employee is a confidential resource, ask them directly before sharing details. When seeking support, if you're concerned about confidentiality, you should share your concerns with your counselor.
The following AACC offices are designated as confidential resources. They are not required to report information to the Title IX coordinator without your consent.
Health & Wellness Center
120 SUN Building
410-777-2480
MD Relay: 711
hwcnurses@aacc.edu
Personal Counseling Services
210 Student Services Center
410-777-7111
MD Relay: 711
counseling@aacc.edu
The following community organizations provide free, confidential support 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You do not need to be an AACC student or employee to use these services.
A.A. County Police Department
911 or 410-222-7000
A.A. County Domestic Violence Hotline
410-222-6800
A.A. County Sexual Assault Crisis Center
410-222-7273
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA)
301-328-7023
National Domestic Violence Hotline
800-799-7233
RAINN National Rape Crisis Hotline
800-656-4673
Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center (SARC)
410-222-6800
Confidentiality and privacy are not the same thing.
Confidential resources are specifically designated employees or services that generally are not required to share identifying information with the Title IX Coordinator unless there is an immediate safety concern or another legal obligation. At AACC, confidential resources include designated counseling, health and off-campus crisis support services.
Most AACC employees are mandatory reporters, which means they are required to share information about possible Title IX violations with the Title IX Coordinator. Mandatory reporters and the Title IX Coordinator will protect your privacy to the greatest extent possible, but they are not confidential resources. Information may need to be shared with the Title IX Coordinator so the college can offer support, explain options and respond appropriately.
If you want to speak with someone privately without triggering a report to the Title IX Coordinator, contact a designated confidential resource or an off-campus crisis service first. If you are unsure whether someone is a confidential resource, ask them before sharing details.
Reports may be made in person, by telephone, in writing, by email, online or anonymously. If you have questions or concerns, contact the Title IX coordinator at 410-777-1239 or complianceofficer@aacc.edu. Please note that making a report alone does not constitute filing a formal complaint with AACC.
Reports may be made in person, by phone, in writing, by email, online or anonymously. Making a report lets AACC know that something may have occurred and allows the Title IX Coordinator to offer supportive measures, resources and information about available options.
Making a report does not automatically start a formal grievance process. The Title IX Coordinator can explain available options before you decide how you want to proceed.
Learn more about reports, formal complaints and investigations.