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    Hochberg Women's Center

    Hours

    Mon - Thu
    9 am - 9 pm

    Fri
    9 am - 5 pm

    Summer Hours
    Mon - Thu
    8:30 am - 4:30 pm

    Fri
    8:30 am - 12 pm

    Sat - Sun
    Closed

    Contact the Women's Center

    Fisher Student Center, 2nd floor
    Women's Center (401) 232-6854
    Advocacy Helpline (401) 232-4209

    The Gertrude Meth Hochberg Women's Center at Bryant offers education for the entire Bryant community about issues that affect women, both on and off-campus. Annual events celebrate the diversity and contributions of women at Bryant, and around the world, and provide a forum for discussing issues facing women in business and society.

    Staff

    Emily Hagett

    Assistant Director of the Women’s and Pride Center

    About the Women's Center

    The Hochberg Women's Center is committed to enhancing the quality of life for the community of women at Bryant University. It is a resource for students, faculty, and staff to gather and celebrate diversity, engage in intellectual discussion, and work toward the full participation of women in the life of the University.

    The Women's Center supports the mission of Bryant University by

    • Providing resources and support to the increasing number of women students on campus
    • Organizing programs geared toward increasing women's awareness like Women's HERstory Month
    • Participating in International Education Week
    • Collaborating with faculty and student organizations to strengthen co-curricular education and foster a student-centered learning environment.
    Women's Center History Women's Center FAQ

    Advocacy Helpline Program

    Advocacy Helpline, previously known as Women on Call, is a team of faculty and staff members who have received training as First Responders in violence crisis intervention and support and who are familiar with resources for those affected by sexual assault, stalking, domestic violence, or dating violence. Advocacy Helpline members are prepared to help students understand the varied on and off-campus resources available to them as well as to support students in choosing the course of action the student feels is best for them. 

    How to Contact the Advocacy Helpline

    24/7 Advocacy Helpline 401-258-4209

    You may call the Advocacy Helpline directly. You may also ask your RA, CD, DPS, or a friend to contact the Advocacy Helpline for you. For contact information on these and other resources take a look below.

    Interested in finding out more about the Advocacy Helpline program or talking to someone about it?  Contact Kelly Boutin at kboutin1@bryant.edu

     What happens when I contact the Advocacy Helpline?

    • Your call will be anonymous.
    • You will be able to speak with a faculty or staff member who has received training as First Responders in violence crisis intervention and support and who is familiar with resources for those affected by violence.
    • Advocacy Helpline First Responders are prepared to help students understand the varied on and off-campus resources available to them as well as to support students in choosing the course of action the student feels is best for them.
    • First Responders will come to campus to meet with you if you wish.
    • First Responders will be willing to go with you to the hospital or to meet with local law enforcement.

    Emergency Contraception

    Emergency contraception (EC) can prevent pregnancy after unprotected vaginal intercourse as a result of sexual assault, a contraceptive method failure, or non use of a contraceptive method. It is also called "morning-after" contraception, emergency birth control, or backup birth control. Emergency contraception does not protect against sexually transmitted infections.

    For more information on EC please look to the document below.

    Emergency Contraception Info

    Resources

    On-Campus

    Advocacy Helpline Program (24/7 Service) (401) 258-4209

    Hochberg Women's Center (401) 232-6854

    Department of Public Safety (401) 232-6911

    Office of Residence Life (401) 232-6140

    Office of the Dean of Students (401) 232-6046

    Counseling Services (401) 232-6045

    Health Services (401) 232-6220

    Student Conduct (401) 232-6137

    International Student Services (401) 232-6955

    Local Resources

    Smithfield Police
    Sgt. Gregg Catlow or Lt. Douglas Cerce
    215 Pleasant View Avenue • Smithfield, RI 02917 (401) 231-2500

    Women and Infants Hospital
    100 Dudley Street #2 • Providence, RI 02905 (401) 264-1100

    Rhode Island Hospital
    593 Eddy Street • Providence, RI 02903 (401) 444-4000

    Day One
    100 Medway Street • Providence, RI 02906 (401) 421-4100