Table of Contents
For more information on the following resources, see below:
- Birth Control
- Dating/Domestic Violence
- Empowerment
- Feminism
- Gender
- LGBTQIA+
- Masculinity
- Relationships
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Health
- Stalking
- Fitness
- Nutrition
- Alcohol
- Drugs
- Mental Health
- Sleep
- General Health
- Gambling
Resources for Survivors & Co-Survivors
UNIVERSITY POLICE
(585) 395-2222, Morgan Hall
RESIDENTIAL LIFE/LEARNING COMMUNITIES
Provides resources including Student Conduct, and offers on campus support and reporting options through our Code of Student Conduct.
HAZEN CENTER FOR INTEGRATED CARE
The Hazen Center for Integration Care offers both health and counseling services for Brockport students
Health Center: (585) 395-2414, Hazen Hall
Counseling center: (585) 395-2207, Hazen Hall
Prevention and Outreach Services: (585) 395-5240, Hazen Hall
Center for Select Respect: (585) 395-5584, Union B124
See Hours or Make an Appointment
TITLE IX
If you have a complaint against a Brockport student for sexual harassment, sex discrimination, or sexual assault, you should contact Karen Logsdon PhD, Title IX Deputy Coordinator for Students, State University of New York; (585) 395-5042, 707 Allen Administration Building,
If you are a student and have a complaint against a Brockport student, faculty, or staff member for sexual harassment, sex-based discrimination, and/or sexual harassment, please contact Denine Carr, JD, Title IX Coordinator for Students (595-395-5066, 620 Allen Administration Building.
RESTORE SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES
Free and confidential 24-hour hotline: 1-800-527-1757RESTORE Counseling Services are available on campus for students in the Center for Select Respect on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-5 pm by appointment. RESTORE provides crisis intervention and support services to women children, and men who are survivors of sexual assault and to their families. Counselors also offer short-term counseling sessions and legal and medical accompaniment. Services are free and confidential.
Brockport Counselor: Sarah Link | (585) 210-3005
Interested in getting more involved? Each year, Brockport and RESTORE partner to host a volunteer training for Volunteer Advocates. Please contact Sarah for details.
WILLOW DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTER
Willow Domestic Violence Center (585) 232-7353 or (585) 232-1741/TTY
Willow is located in Rochester and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are being abused - or suspect someone you know is (a neighbor, friend, co-worker) - call the hotline and talk to someone, today. It’s easy, free, and completely confidential. Willow will answer your questions, offer you options, and even help develop a safety plan. Willow is here to help you, when you’re ready, with as much assistance as you need. Willow is the only licensed provider in Monroe County of shelter and services for women and children who are affected by domestic violence.
Birth Control
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
Planned Parenthood is a national organization dedicated to health care, education, and advocacy and partnering with similar organizations. Planned Parenthood focuses on reproductive health care and sex education.
TEENSOURCE.ORG
TeenSource.org is a California based project aimed at providing teen-friendly sexual and reproductive health information and resources. Their topics include STDs, birth control, healthy relationships, and teen rights to accessing sensitive services (in California, but also includes the ability to find resources in other states).
Dating/Domestic Violence
CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION
Violence is a serious public health problem. From infants to the elderly, it affects people in all stages of life. Many more survive violence and suffer physical, mental, and or emotional health problems throughout the rest of their lives. CDC is committed to stopping violence before it begins.
LOVE IS RESPECT
Loveisrespect’s purpose is to engage, educate and empower young people to prevent and end abusive relationships. It provides teens with trained advocates to offer support, information and advocacy when they have questions or concerns about their dating relationships. Loveisrespect is also a resource for family members, teachers, counselors, service providers, and members of law enforcements. The organization provides comprehensive education on healthy, unhealthy and abusive dating relationships and behaviors. Loveisrespect has partnered with Break the Cycle, Mary Kay Inc. and the National Domestic Violence Hotline to provide phone, live chat, and 24-hour text service hotlines for people to use when they have questions or need help.
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is a component of the Violence Against Women Act that provides 24/7 hotline services to victims and survivors looking for safety and living a life free of abuse. The hotline’s website also serves to provide visitors with information about domestic violence, safety planning, and location resources, as well as, ways to support the organization. The site provides various information, education, and lists of resources.
Empowerment
GIRL UP
Girl Up is a United Nations Foundation that has partnered with the White House and Peace Corps to provide education and empowerment to people globally.
TEEN EMPOWERMENT
The Center for Teen Empowerment aims to engage youth in taking on powerful positions of leadership. The organization uses the Teen Empowerment Model to achieve these goals. Teen Empowerment is a national organization with three centers, one of which is located in Rochester, NY.
Feminism
BITCH MEDIA
Bitch Media is a nonprofit, independent, feminist media organization dedicated to providing and encouraging an engaged, thoughtful feminist response to mainstream media and popular culture.
FEMINISM: TED TALKS
A compilation of TED Talks put together to help understand the intricacies of feminism and examining everyday realities in the pursuit of equality.
Gender
GENDER SPECTRUM
Gender Spectrum offers resources to empower your relationship, work, and interactions with youth and children. From how-to guides, to respected research, to sample training materials, they provide tools necessary to create gender inclusive environments in homes, offices, and communities.
NO BIG DEAL
No Big Deal is a campaign started in Canada geared at educating people on various pronouns and providing helpful options for how to approach the conversations people may have regarding pronouns. The campaign and website help people to understand the language used and why it is important.
UNDERSTANDING GENDER PRONOUNS
Washington University in St. Louis has compiled a lot of great resources forLGBTQIA+ resources, including a section of their site dedicated to understanding gender pronouns.
LGBTQIA+
LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER HEALTH: LGBT YOUTH RESOURCES
The CDC has compiled various resources for LGBTQIA+ information. The resources are separated out by topic and include a wide variety of content.
TRANS STUDENTS EDUCATION RESOURCES
Trans Student Educational Resources is a youth-led organization dedicated to transforming the educational environment for trans and gender nonconforming students through advocacy and empowerment.TSER strives to create more trans-friendly education systems, as well as, educate the public, and teach trans activists how to be effective organizers. The site has a series ofinfographics to use for education, including being the creators of the gender unicorn graphic.
Masculinity
HOW MASCULINITY IS EVOLVING
TED has compiled a playlist of speakers to analyze the evolution of masculinity. Society’s understanding of masculinity is changing, redefining culture and challenging long-held beliefs. These compelling talks put “manliness” under the microscope.
THE REPRESENTATION PROJECT
The Representation Project is an organization aimed at inspiring individuals and communities to create a world free from gender stereotypes and social injustices. Two films produced with this organization are “The Mask You Live In” and “Miss Representation”. The Representation Project uses film and media as a catalyst for cultural transformation.
Relationships
LOVEISRESPECT
LoveIsRespect is the ultimate resource to empower youth to prevent and end dating abuse. It is a project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline. The site includes easy to use resources and information for people either in relationships that they are trying to determine are healthy or not, as well as, resources for friends looking in or people trying to educate themselves on the topic.
ONELOVE
The One Love Foundation was created in 2010 after Yeardley Love, a senior at UVA, was killed by her ex-boyfriend. Her family started One Love to raise awareness and educate students about the warning signs of relationship abuse. The foundation is also home to the #ThatsNotLove campaign.
Sexual Assault
FUTURES WITHOUT VIOLENCE
A US-based 501 non-profit organization focused on ending domestic and sexual violence. Futures Without Violence is involved in community-based programs, developing educational material, and public policy work.
IT’S ON US
It’s On Us is a cultural movement aimed to fundamentally shift the way society thinks and talks about sexual assault. It’s On Us is a campaign founded by the White House during the Obama Administration to bring awareness to sexual assaults, especially on college campuses. Many college campuses and companies have partnered with It’s On Us to provide education, resources, and support to victims, survivors, and advocates.
NATIONAL SEXUAL VIOLENCE RESOURCE CENTER
The NSVRC identifies, develops and disseminates resources regarding all aspects of sexual violence prevention and intervention. Working in collaboration with state and territory sexual assault coalitions, representatives from underserved populations, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women, and a host of community-based and national allied projects, the NSVRC provides national leadership to address and prevent sexual violence.
RAINN
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline. This organization works in collaboration with local and national sexual assault services, including the Department of Defense. RAINN promotes programs to prevent sexual violence, helps victims, and ensures that perpetrators are brought to justice. Their website provides education about sexual assault, prevention and resources available after a sexual assault.
Sexual Health
BEDSIDER
Bedsider is a site geared toward educating its audience about all forms of sexual health. It provides information on birth control methods, tips and tricks for keeping yourself safe (sexually, in relationships, online, etc.), women’s health and men’s health, testimonials and blogs for people to share this personal insight, resources and much more.
IT’S YOUR SEX LIFE
The Kaiser Family Foundation and MTV worked to create It’s Your Sex Life to support young people in making responsible decisions about sexual health. It’s Your Sex Life has been lead partners on educational campaigns, like “GYT: Get Yourself Tested” and public service ads, special programming and promotions.
Stalking
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE: STALKING
The United States Department of Justice has compiled information regarding stalking and helpful resources for people to use. The DOJ site also includes helpful information about Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Dating Violence.
STALKING RESOURCE CENTER
In 2000, the National Center for Victims of Crime partnered with the U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women to create the Stalking Resource Center. The Stalking Resource Center envisions a future in which the criminal justice system and its many allied community partners will have the best tools to effectively collaborate and respond to stalking, improve victim safety and well-being, and hold offenders accountable. Includes information about federal, state, tribal, and military stalking statutes, compilations of state and federal legislation and protection order statues, a guide to online resources and more.
General
KIDSHEALTH
KidsHealth is a website dedicated to helping provide parents, kids, teens and educators with the information they need regarding various health topics, behaviors and development. The site is separated into four different sites for parents, kids, teens, and educators. The Nemours Foundation, the founders of KidsHealth, works with physicians and educators to provide information in age appropriate and common language specific for the target audience.
NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO
National Public Radio (NPR) is a public broadcasting new station that provides news stories, video clips, and interviews related to trending topics across the globe, including topics related to health. NPR has articles that follow current topics within politics and up to date research. NPR shares views that span a wide variety of perspectives.
How to Help a Friend
REPORTING A SEXUAL ASSAULT INCIDENT
If you or someone you know has been affected by relationship violence, domestic violence or sexual assault, you have many options.
Listen with respect and empathy. You are someone this person trusts. You may be the first person the student decided to tell. Active listening may be the most important thing you can do. No one deserves to be the victim of violence of any kind.
Refer your friend to additional resources and support their decisions. You are no expected to be an expert or know all the answers to relationship violence, sexual assault or stalking questions. Refer your friend to our campus experts or community partners, who provide support throughout the entire healing process. Do not blame the person for what happened.
Fitness
NIRSA Leaders in College Recreation
NIRSA is a leader in higher education and the advocate for the advancement of recreation, sport, and wellness by providing educational and developmental opportunities, generating and sharing knowledge, and promoting networking and growth for our members.
ACSM- American College of Sports Medicine
ACSM is the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world. The American College of Sports Medicine advances and integrates scientific research to provide educational and practical applications of exercise science and sports medicine. This site specifically gives access to other resources that are applicable to fitness in general. The direct link above gives access to infographics related to fitness.
Center for Young Women’s Health
Although this website is described as “Women’s Health,” this link in particular talks about different strategies for healthy eating, as well as methods that one could implement into their life for a healthier lifestyle. These are not tailored to any specific gender and can be utilized across the board of nutrition.
Nutrition
National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA)
NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care. This site also offers programing information related to eating disorders, as well as toolkits to have a better understanding of the different types of eating disorders, as well as how they affect your mind and body.
National Youth Transitions Center
This website discusses a multitude of nutritional things related to college students. This site is set up like a module and provides loads of information for readers to understand the importance of healthy eating on a college campus/ while students are in college.
American College Health Association (ACHA): Nutrition
This page is an index of ACHA and other resources on this topic. Resources include association projects, programs, publications, guidelines, and more. Additional information may be available under “External Resources.” This site also provides programming information related to nutrition.
Alcohol
This site includes research related to college alcohol consumption. It also offers statistics and materials to better your own education of alcohol consumption in college. This site also provides information about CollegeAIM- CollegeAIM—the College Alcohol Intervention Matrix—is a new resource to help schools address harmful and underage student drinking. Developed with leading college alcohol researchers and staff, it is an easy-to-use and comprehensive tool to identify effective alcohol interventions.
National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependency
This website talks about alcohol and drug use. There are many different perspectives that are given; whether it be for the person who is dependent on drugs, a family or friend of someone who uses, or just someone who wants to help and make a difference. This site has a lot of information regarding both alcohol and drug use and dependency.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
This website provides information regarding people who use and/.or abuse alcohol. There is a lot of research provided, as well as programing information and statistics. The main focus of NIAAA is to help people understand the impact of alcohol on human health and well-being.
Drugs
Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse
The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse is a national nonprofit research and policy organization focused on improving the understanding, prevention and treatment of substance use and addiction. This website breaks down the science behind addiction and the effects that addiction has on one’s mind and body. This site also provides educational/ prevention resources to use when discussing addition related to drugs and substance abuse.
National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependency
This website talks about alcohol and drug use. There are many different perspectives that are given; whether it be for the person who is dependent on drugs, a family or friend of someone who uses, or just someone who wants to help and make a difference. This site has a lot of information regarding both alcohol and drug use and dependency.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities.
Mental Health
Mental Health Association (MHA)
MHA is the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and to promoting the overall mental health of all Americans. This site provides programing information related to mental health, as well as mental health screening tools. This site also provides up to date news and events related to mental health.
Active Minds is a program run on college campuses that aims to combat the stigma of mental illness and encourage students who needed help to seek it. Active Minds aims to prevent future tragedies related to suicide and allow students to have a safe place to combat their illness. Active Minds site includes programming ideas as well as other issues and resources related to mental health.
The Campus Mind Works website was created to support University of Michigan students who have been diagnosed with a mental health disorder, as well as students who are looking for strategies to maintain positive mental health – to help all students to stay healthy and get the most out of their college experience. On this site you will find: Information about mental health disorders, treatments, medications, insurance, and academic procedures, An extensive, easy-to-search mental health resource database with U-M and community support services, Useful tools and strategies to help you stay healthy while facing the unique challenges of college life.
Sleep
University of Georgia Health Center
This website provides information and statistics around sleep necessity, importance, and deprivation among college students. This site also provides information and programs around different topics related to sleep that this university has done. This website also provides resources for students to utilize if they are struggling with their sleeping habits.
This website provides a medical perspective on the importance of sleep. There is a section dedicated to college students which includes grants that students can apply for! This site also talks about how different medical conditions can affect your ability to sleep. This site is full of information related to sleep and the importance that it has on our bodies, as well as the different connections that sleep has to our actions as a person.
This mission of the better sleep council focuses on the relationship between sleep, good health, and the quality of life. This site talks about all things related to sleep-whether that be about different types of mattresses, the positions that we sleep in, the stages of sleep, or the consequences of not getting enough sleep.
General Health
American College Health Association (ACHA)
ACHA covers a variety of health topics including drug use, eating disorders, general health, nutrition, substance use and many more that we cover. This link takes you to the selection screen where you are able to look at all of the topics that they provide information for. This site also includes publications as well as results from past National College Health Association surveys.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The CDC covers many health topics, specifically focusing on diseases and conditions as well as healthy living. They also provide tips for college students to live a healthy lifestyle. The CDC also provides health information related to relevant topics around the world. They explain current outbreaks, symptoms, and precautionary steps one should take to avoid the current outbreaks.
The National Institute of Health works to improve health and prevent diseases. NIH’s mission is to seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability. This website also provides access to apply for health related grants and funding.
The BACCHUS Initiatives of NASPA supports collegiate peer educators and advisors by empowering students and student affairs administrators to create campus environments which are healthy and safe. Peer education programs focusing on alcohol abuse, tobacco, violence prevention, sexual health, safety, physical and mental health issues all find a home in the BACCHUS Initiatives of NASPA.
The Monday Campaigns is a non-profit public health initiative associated with Johns Hopkins, Columbia and Syracuse universities that dedicates the first day of every week to health. Every Monday, individuals and organizations join together to commit to the healthy behaviors that can help end chronic preventable diseases.
Gambling
New York Problem Gambling Help
The Finger Lakes Problem Gambling Resource Center (FL-PGRC) is a program of the NY Council on Problem Gambling and has been working to increase awareness of problem gambling and connect those adversely affected by problem gambling to the care they need. The FL-PGRC provides education, training, referral and treatment options to individuals and families in need, as well as groups and organizations who want to learn more about this disorder. The FL-PGRC works with a network of qualified clinicians trained in problem gambling to provide treatment to anyone seeking assistance.