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

Summer Semester Peer Support Groups

Women’s Group

This 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.

Time: 2 - 3 p.m.
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19
Location: Fall River Campus Women’s Center E-104A

Virtual 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.

Time: 4 - 5 p.m.
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19
Register: Registration for Virtual Support Group for Bristol Community College Students.

Strength in Recovery

This is an in-person 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.

Time: 2 - 3 p.m.
Day: Thursdays
Dates: 6/12, 6/26. 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21
Location: Fall River Campus Women’s Center E-104A

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.

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