In the wake of the Dec. 13 shooting incident at Brown University, community members may still be processing these events and their impact. Support resources are available and will continue to be available, and we encourage members of our community to reach out whenever support feels helpful. This page includes resources available at Brown; some of the most immediate ways to access support are listed below.
- Brown Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). To make an appointment with Laurice Girouard, the medical school's CAPS therapist, call (401) 863-3476.
- TimelyCare Teletherapy Service
Students anywhere in the US can access TimelyCare - Zencare
Therapists are offering free or reduced-rate sessions to those affected by events at Brown. Find a Therapist; Article: When Violence Hits Campus - BWell Health Promotion
- Office of the Chaplains and Religious Life
- Psychology Today Therapists in the Providence area.
- Inclusive Therapists
- The Administrator on Call (AOC) is always available 24/7/365 to assist students with urgent concerns and to talk about and identify what resources may be most useful for a situation. To reach the AOC, which is staffed by members of the Division of Campus Life, call 401-863-3322 and ask to speak to the Administrator On Call.
- Medical Student Health Council
- Medical School E-Gap Funds
Brown-Employed Faculty and Staff
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider, Spring Health: EAP mental health crisis counselors are on standby to support faculty and staff as needed 24/7.
- To speak with a mental health crisis support counselor immediately:
- Call: 1-855-629-0554
- Select Option 2 for “Employees in Distress.” - Spring Health Employee Assistance Program