Brown University Health Promotion

BWell Survivor Support Group: A support group for survivors of s*xual & relationship harm. Would you like support from others who understand? Do you want to build community and heal together? The BWell Response Team invites all interested undergraduate, graduate, and medical students to this supportive, confidential space with our SHARE Advocates, held on Tuesdays at 5:15-6:30PM beginning on February 6. Every session will center privacy, consent, and respect. Students of all genders are welcome. Email [email protected] for location and date information.

Are you a student in Brown's MPH program? Check out our Research Assistant Opportunity! Applications are being accepted through November 17th. Learn more and apply here: https://go.brown.edu/bwellras

We’re back for round 2 of the Now & Later Sexual Health Pop-Up. We will be tabling on the Main Green next week on Wednesday, October 18th, from 11:30am-1:30pm. Stop by to learn more about safer s*x, to schedule an appointment, and/or to pick up safer s*x supplies. Brown University students can pick up FREE condoms, lubricant, dental dams, and/or over-the-counter emergency contraception.

Designed to support Brown students living with chronic illness. Each week, we explore relevant themes, discuss coping strategies and build a supportive community on campus.
We meet in the BWell Family Room (ground floor of the Health & Wellness center 450 Brook St) on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm from September 20th to December 6th.

BWell, Health Services, CAPS and S**G will be tabling on the Main Green Tuesday, September 19th from 11am-2pm. Stop by to learn more about safer s*x, to schedule an appointment, and/or to pick up safer s*x supplies. Brown University undergraduate, graduate, and medical students can pick up FREE condoms, lubricant, dental dams, and/or over-the-counter emergency contraception.

BWell Survivor Support Group: A support group for survivors of s*xual & relationship harm. Would you like support from others who understand? Do you want to build community and heal together? The BWell Response Team invites all interested undergraduate, graduate, and medical students to this supportive, confidential space with our SHARE Advocates, held on Tuesdays at 5:15-6:30PM beginning on September 19. Every session will center privacy, consent, and respect. Students of all genders are welcome. Email [email protected] for location and date information.

Stop by the BWell tables on the Main Green Tuesday, September 12th between 11am and 2pm to learn more about our 5 peer education programs - what they do, how to join, and how to request a workshop or event!

Learn more about all BWell Peer Ed program at go.brown.edu/BWellPeers

Did you know? Brown University undergraduate, graduate, and medical students now have access to FREE over-the-counter emergency contraception at the Pharmacy. No prescription or health insurance is required. Whether you need it now, or want to save it for later, stop by the Pharmacy in Wellness (450 Brook St) to pick yours up today. Learn more about EC at go.brown.edu/emergencycontraception

Survivor Resource Guide: Help After Sexual Harm: This interactive online guide provides Brown University students an overview of options for support, medical care, reporting an incident and other needs. Some options are time-sensitive. To access the Survivor Resource Guide visit go.brown.edu/resourceguide.

Developing a culture of consent includes empowering everyone to speak out against harm and support one another. Check out these two powerful tools:
Pyramid of Harm: This pyramid assists us in recognizing harmful behaviors ranging from lack of respect to violence. Let's call out the lower levels to prevent escalation.
Bystander 5 D's Model: Be a proactive bystander! Distract, Direct, Delegate, Document, and Delay! Together, we can build a community based on consent and respect.

FRIES stands for Freely Given, Reversible, Informed, Engaged, and Specific – the pillars of a respectful and empowering culture of consent. We must understand consent in order to avoid harming others while also having fun and fulfilling experiences. Here are some examples of how someone could communicate about consent.