Women's Center

The Women’s Center would like to welcome students back and is here to support you in your journey at Bristol! More than ever it is important to engage in conversations and experiences regarding anti-racist, intersectional feminism that can create a more equitable and resilient college community and world.

What is the Women’s Center?

The mission of the Women’s Center at Bristol Community College is to provide a safe and supportive space of empowerment through advocacy and education. The Women’s center promotes the concept of intersectionality—that gender intersects with all other markers of identity—and thus works to help students understand the complexity of their lives and the lives of others.

This work is done by making the connections between the classroom and the outside world by organizing and facilitating student center programs, workshops, lectures, and seminars aimed at improving self-esteem, developing leadership skills, promoting diversity and raising awareness about women’s and gender issues. The center commits itself to the support and progress of all students in their personal, academic, and career needs.

Student Support Services

• Parenting Advancement Pathways
• Speakers and discussion panels on topics that relate to women
• Support and referrals to community organizations for survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence
• Safe space
• Peer support groups

Peer Support Group Schedules

Disability Empowerment Group

A virtual support group for Bristol Community College students with disabilities to share experiences, build community, and foster empowerment.

Sundays, 7 - 8 p.m.
Dates: 
10/26: Your Experience
11/2: Internalized Ableism
11/9: Self Advocacy
11/16: Disability & Identity
11/23: Support Systems
12/7: Navigating Change

Zoom Meeting: 
Meeting ID: 936 7062 2912, Passcode: 669471
Join Disability Empowerment Group Zoom Meeting.

Women’s Group

This virtual support group is a safe and welcoming space for women-identifying people to connect, heal, and grow together. Through open discussions, shared experiences, and mutual support, members find strength, inspiration, and the tools to build a healthy, joyful, fulfilling life. This group offers a supportive environment to talk about tough topics and discover new paths toward healing.

Mondays, 8 - 9 p.m.
Dates: 
10/27: Self Expression
11/3:  Importance of Sleep 
11/10: The Body Is Not An Apology Pt. 1 
11/17: The Body Is Not An Apology Pt. 2 
11/24: Support Systems
12/8: Self Care

Zoom Meeting: 
Meeting ID: 988 2635 1418, Passcode: 518467
Join Women's Group Zoom Meeting.

Community Group

This welcoming virtual community space is a support group for all Bristol students seeking connection, healing, and hope. We offer a safe space to grow together through honest conversations and shared experiences. This is not a therapy group, but a supportive groups of peers coming together.

Tuesdays, 8 - 9 p.m.
Dates: 
10/28: Self Love
11/4: Support Systems 
11/11: Open Discussion
11/18:  Importance of Sleep
11/25: Boundaries 
12/2: Self Care
12/13: Open Discussion

Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID: 998 4112 1748, Passcode: 133089
Join Community Group Zoom Meeting.

LGBTQ+ Group

This in-person support group is a community where members can discuss their experiences, challenges, and triumphs in a judgment-free environment. Members empower each other, embrace diversity, and lay the groundwork to live a healthy, joyful, authentic life. This is a safe, inclusive space to connect, share, and heal together.

Wednesdays, 2 - 3 p.m.

Location: In-Person, Fall River Campus, Women’s Center E-104A 

Strength in Recovery

This is a virtual support group for all Bristol students seeking connection, healing, and hope. We offer a safe space to grow together through honest conversations and shared experiences. Open to anyone on a journey of recovery—whether from addiction, loss, trauma, or any personal hardship—we embrace all pathways to healing.

Wednesdays, 8 - 9 p.m.
Dates:
10/29: Self-Compassion in Recovery
11/5: Rediscovering Joy
11/12: Handling Holiday Stress
11/19:  Gratitude in Recovery
12/3: Setting Boundaries for the New Year
12/10: Reflecting on Growth

Zoom Meeting: 
Meeting ID 954 7680 4520 Passcode: 619962
Join the Strength in Recovery Group Zoom Meeting.

Who can be involved in the Women’s Center?

EVERYONE

The Bristol Women's Center is a place of inclusion, open to ALL genders and identities.

With that said, we focus on creating programs and experiences for women. We are inclusive of LGBTQIA+ Students, Students of Color, First-Generation College Students, International Students, Students with Disabilities, and Athletes.

How do I learn more about the Center?

More about the Women’s Center can be found on our Facebook Page.

Click here for the "We Bristol" Artifact Project 

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