Faculty and staff at Brown recognize that physical, mental and emotional health and well-being are essential to the ability of every student — undergraduate, graduate and medical — to take full advantage of the academic opportunities on campus. The University offers a wide range of dedicated services in support of health and wellness.
Health & Well-Being
Brown embraces an integrated, innovative approach to fostering the health and well-being of every student.
Health & Well-Being
Brown embraces an integrated, innovative approach to fostering the health and well-being of every student.
Health Services provides holistic care that is respectful of students' personal, cultural and social identities. Health professionals offer visits for urgent and routine care, 24/7 nursing advice, and on-site lab, pharmacy and X-ray services.
CAPS provides a range of mental health services, including individual counseling, referral services, crisis stabilization, after-hours care, outreach programming and support groups.
Through health campaigns, workshops, peer education and individual appointments, BWell provides health promotion services to support individual and community well-being and a healthy learning environment.
Launched as a student club in 1978, the student-staffed Brown EMS offers 24/7 emergency care to the campus community.
SAS facilitates accessibility services for students, faculty, staff and visitors with physical, psychological and learning disabilities.
Deans and staff members assist with a wide range of issues that can arise, both by appointment and through 24-hour crisis support, enabling students to thrive in their academic pursuits.
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