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Campus Resources – The Place to Go for Those In the Know

Your college recognizes the many issues relative to student sexuality, reproductive health, and safety. Check the college website for information about services and visiting hours for the Health Center, which may offer a variety of services to address students’ needs. Some of the services may include medical assistance and health care, awareness campaigns and outreach programs, workshops, as well as group and individual counseling related to a number of issues:

24/7 Crisis Assistance
Communication skills
Contraception and pregnancy
Sexual assault, emotional abuse, interpersonal violence, date rape, and stalking
GLBTQ issues
Hate crimes and homophobia
Protection against sexual risks, including STIs and HPV Vaccines

Knowledge is Power – Here are Resources You’ll Really Appreciate

In addition to the links in this article, check out these informative links.

Avert Website – Avoiding HIV & AIDS
Center for Young Women’s Health – Going to college and staying healthy: sexual health for teens
Come Out Against Homophobia – Statistics provided by the National Organization for Women (NOW)
Emergency Contraception FAQs – From WomensHealth.gov, the Department of Health and Human Services
Genital Herpes Fact Sheet – From the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) of the Department of Health and Human Services
Go Ask Alice – Columbia University’s comprehensive health services forum
HIV Fact Sheets – Also from CDC
“A Straight Guide to GLBT Americans” – Download this free booklet from the Human Rights Campaign. It’s essential reading, especially if a friend or relative has recently come out.
Planned Parenthood – Visit their page on relationships and sexual wellness topics