Confidential Resource Advisors (CRAs) can provide support in person and virtually. To connect with a CRA, students and employees of the University of Maine at Augusta should contact the CRA for their campus:

Sydney Brown

Email: sydney.a.brown@maine.edu
Phone: 207-778-7840
Office: The Farm House 115D

About Your CRA

As a Confidential Resource Advisor, Sydney (she/her) provides confidential support to students, faculty, and staff survivors of sexual assault, domestic/dating violence, harassment, stalking, and other sexual misconduct. She also has the capacity to facilitate educational and preventative training and events regarding sexual violence prevention.

Sydney earned her Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Services and Political Science from the University of Maine at Farmington. After graduating, she began working in the field of student support and academic advising for various TRIO programs in Maine. Her expertise lies in working with students who are first-generation and/or from historically underrepresented populations. Sydney is passionate about working to ensure higher education is available and attainable to all who wish to pursue it.

Sydney is also the CRA for the University of Maine at Farmington.

Campus and Community Support

Title IX Services – Students

For sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and sexual misconduct at UMA

Tasia Lima, Deputy Title IX Coordinator
207-621-3226 | anastasia.lima@maine.edu

Title IX Services – Employees

For sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and sexual misconduct at UMA

Amie Parker, Chief Human Resources Officer
207-592-3618 | amie.parker@maine.edu

Sexual Assault Crisis &
Support Center

For sexual assault and violence in Kennebec and Somerset Counties

24/7 Helpline: 1-800-871-7741

Family Violence Project


For domestic abuse and violence in Kennebec and Somerset Counties

24/7 Helpline: 1-877-890-7788

Rape Response Services

For sexual assault and stalking in Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties

24/7 Helpline: 1-800-871-7741

Partners for Peace

For domestic abuse and violence in Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties

24/7 Helpline: 1-800-863-9909

For additional support, visit the crisis and support helplines page.