V. Outside Support and Additional Reporting Avenues for Victims of Sexual or Gender-based Violence

A. Confidential Resources

1. Victims of sexual misconduct/sexual harassment may pursue assistance and/or support confidentially by contacting a New Hampshire Domestic and Sexual Violence Crisis Center.

Bridges Domestic & Sexual Violence Support
Services include:
24-Hour Support Line: 603-883-3044
Live Chat

Court Advocacy
Education and Outreach
Emergency Shelter
Hospital Accompaniment
Support Groups

Nashua Office
28 Concord Street
Nashua, NH 03064
Phone: 603-889-0858

Milford Office
16 Elm St., Suite 2
Milford, NH 03055
Phone: 603-672-9833

Confidential support services are available to anyone who has been impacted by sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking. Services are open and affirming to all, and an individual need not be in crisis to call.

NCC students have access to the CCSNH Student Assistance Program (SAP) provided by Kepro which includes free confidential Student Counseling Services (SCS). For access, visit NCC’s Student Assistance Program webpage: https://nashuacc.edu/student- assistance-program/

2. Immediate, confidential help is also available by calling:

  • New Hampshire 24-hour Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-866-644-3574
  • New Hampshire 24-hour Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-277-5570
  • National 24-hour Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
  • National 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233

Conversations with crisis center and crisis line volunteers and advisors (who are also confidential resources) are protected under New Hampshire’s confidentiality statute (NH RSA 173-C).

3.   Confidential resources can assist with information and referrals to medical and counseling resources and provide additional assistance as appropriate, such as referral to medical facilities where an individual may request that a medical forensic exam be administered by a trained sexual violence forensic health care provider, including information on transportation options and information on reimbursement of travel costs, if any.

4.   The above-listed confidential resources can provide emotional support and information or referrals to on-campus and off-campus resources. They can also accompany a reporting party to meetings with the Title IX Coordinator, investigation interviews, discipline meetings or hearings. Confidential resources are not employees of CCSNH.

B.   Emergency Medical Services

1.   Emergency medical services may also be access directly at:

St. Joseph Hospital
172 Kinsley Street
Nashua, NH 03062
Phone: 603-882-3000

​​​​​​​2.   Transportation to available medical services may be accessed via:

Nashua Transit System
https://www.nashuanh.gov/1307/Nashua-Transit- System

Students with a valid NCC ID ride for free

Uber
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Cost estimate from NCC to St. Joseph Hospital is approximately $13 - $20.

Lyft
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Cost estimate from NCC to St. Joseph Hospital is approximately $12 - $15.

​​​​​​​3.   Assistance with the costs of emergency medical assistance can be accessed via:

New Hampshire Victims’ Compensation Program
Department of Justice 33 Capitol Street
Concord, NH 03301-6397

Phone: 603-271-1284
Toll Free: 1-800-300-4500 (in NH only)
TDD Access Relay NH: 1-800-735-2964

Email: victimcomp@doj.nh.gov​​​​​​​

C. Other Supports

1.   Additional information concerning counseling, health, safety, academic, and other support services can be obtained by contacting the CCSNH/College Title IX Coordinator, or by contacting the following organizations:

BetterMynd
NCC students have access to the CCSNH Student Assistance Program (SAP) provided by BetterMynd which includes free confidential Student Counseling Services (SCS). For access, visit NCC’s Student Assistance Program webpage: https://nashuacc.edu/student-assistance-program/

Campus Safety Office
505 Amherst Street
Nashua, NH 03063
Phone: 603-921-1089
Email: NCCSafety@ccsnh.edu

Legal Resources
https://www.nhcadsv.org/legal-resources.html

2.   Individuals accused of sexual misconduct/sexual harassment may seek assistance from a confidential advisor, which may include an advocate or attorney, by contacting the CCSNH/College Title IX Coordinator or the following organizations:

BetterMynd
NCC students have access to the CCSNH Student Assistance Program (SAP) provided by BetterMynd which includes free confidential Student Counseling Services (SCS). For access, visit NCC’s Student Assistance Program webpage: https://www.nashuacc.edu/student-assistance- program

Legal Resources
https://www.nhcadsv.org/legal-resources.html

Individual’s Healthcare Provider

D. Reports to Law Enforcement

Victims of sexual misconduct may choose, or decline, to report incidents of sexual misconduct to the College Campus Safety Office, or local or State police at the numbers/locations below. Individuals may request assistance from the CCSNH/College Title IX Coordinator with contacting law enforcement.

Campus Safety Office
505 Amherst Street
Nashua, NH 03063
Phone: 603-921-1089

Email: NCCSafety@ccsnh.edu

Nashua Police Department
28 Officer James Roche Dr.
Nashua, NH 03062

Phone: 603-594-3500
For all emergencies dial 9-1-1

New Hampshire State Police Troop B
16 East Point Drive Bedford, NH 03110
Phone: 603-666-3334

Email: TroopB@dos.nh.gov

United States Attorney's Office [federal law enforcement] District of New Hampshire
53 Pleasant Street, 4th Floor Concord, NH 03301 Phone: 603-225-1552

E.   Protection Orders

  1. ​​​​​​​Victims of sexual misconduct/sexual harassment may obtain a protection (no contact) order, as well as other supportive measures, from the Title IX    Coordinator following a report of sexual misconduct/sexual harassment (see Section VI below).
  2. Victims of sexual misconduct involving domestic violence or stalking may pursue a court-ordered protection order by contacting or appearing at the local court:
    NH Circuit Court
    9th Circuit – District Division – Nashua 30 Spring Street, Suite 101
    Nashua, NH 03060
  3. Individuals who obtain a protection order issued by a court are asked to contact, and provide a copy of the order to, the CCSNH/ College Title IX Coordinator. Upon receipt, CCSNH/College can assist in enforcement of the order as it pertains to the alleged victim’s or respondent’s participation in CCSNH/College programs or activities, to the extent applicable.