Emotional Wellbeing

Wellness on Campus

There are lots of resources to keep you emotionally and physically well here at Brown. 

Feeling anxious?

Yoga and meditation practice can be very beneficial for relieving anxiety. There are multiple resources for yoga and meditation practice on campus:

Contemplative Studies Initiative at Brown
Brown’s Contemplative Studies Initiative sponsors lectures and events, and affiliated faculty can provide advice on students’ academic and personal study of mindfulness and other contemplative practices.  This site includes upcoming events, class listings and videos of recent guest lecturers.

Meditation at Brown 
The Contemplative Studies Initiative lists some of the meditation opportunities on campus.

Physical education classes at Brown
The Athletics Department offers yoga and meditation classes throughout the year.

Brown Meditation Community
This site was developed by Brown students and includes information on how to meditate, links and resources.

Wellness at Alpert Medical 
Medical students can take advantage of yoga and meditation programs just for them as part of the Warren Alpert Medical School's wellness offerings.

Feeling exhausted?

Getting a better night's sleep will help you in all aspects of your life. 

BWell Sleep Page
Get tips for a better night's sleep!

BWell Sleep Assessment
Take the BWell Sleep Hygiene Assessment Quiz to learn tips and strategies for a better night's sleep -- tailored to you!

 

Having trouble sleeping?

Getting a better night's sleep will help you in all aspects of your life. 

BWell Sleep Page
Get tips for a better night's sleep!

BWell Sleep Assessment
Take the BWell Sleep Hygiene Assessment Quiz to learn tips and strategies for a better night's sleep -- tailored to you!

Unable to do work?

Feeling stressed and overwhelmed can leave us without the ability to focus and get work done when we need to. Here are campus resources to help you get back on track:

Student Support Deans

CAPS

Academic Support Services

Experiencing a loss of confidence?

Many times feeling stressed and overwhelmed can also cause us to feel less confident or sure of ourselves. You are not along in this feeling and there are resources on campus that can help.

CAPS

Academic Support Services

 

 

Seeking community and personal connection?

Finding groups and people to connect with helps us to feel more at home and comfortable in our environment. Here are some of the many possible places to find these connections on campus.

Black Student Wellness Collective

Brown Center for Students of Color (BCSC)

LGBTQ Center

Office of the Chaplains and Religious Life

Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISSS)

Sarah Doyle Women's Center

Student Groups at Brown 

Need to access support resources on campus?

We all need help to be and stay well. If things get rough or you feel like you are struggling or just not thriving, don't hesitate to reach out for support from these resources.

General Support

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) (401-863-3476)
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides crisis intervention, short-term individual therapy, group therapy, community outreach, and referral services.  Appointments are free of charge, contacts with students are confidential, and CAPS is available to all currently registered students.

Student Support Services, Office of Student Life (401-863-3145)
Student Support Services staff assist students with a wide-range of issues and concerns that might arise during their time at Brown. The Student Support Services office supports the Administrator-On-Call system, which provides 24-hour crisis services for undergraduate, graduate, and medical students with personal or family emergencies. Deans are also available by appointment to consult with individual students about their personal questions/concerns during the university’s working hours.

Office of the Chaplains and Religious Life (401-863-2344)
The chaplains offer pastoral care and advisement for any member of the Brown community—students, staff, faculty, and alumni. Chaplains help to solve problems; ease discomfort; and function as advocates.

Support Specific to Sexual and Gender-based Violence and Harassment

Title IX (401-863-2386)

SHARE Advocates (401-863-2794)

Support Specific to Substance Use Issues

Early Recovery Group

BWell Health Promotion Appointments (401-863-2794)

Dean for Recovery and Substance-Free Student Initiatives 

 

 

PHONE NUMBERS
  • 401.863-2794
    Health Promotion
  • 401.863-3953
    Health Services
  • 401.863-6000
    Sexual Assault Response Line
  • 401.863-4111
    EMS
  • 401.863-3476
    Counseling & Psychological Services
  • 401.863-4111
    DPS