Safe Zone Resources
Gwen Hale Resource Center
Gwen Hale Resource Center – a food resource for any UMW community member who needs it. This volunteer-run closet (stocked by donations; NO tuition funds are used in this effort) has basic foods & toiletries.
If you or someone you know could use help meeting needs – please head to: https://www.eagleresourcecloset.com/. We will operate through online ordering & contactless pick-up during the COVID pandemic.
If you would like to volunteer to support the effort – or if you have questions – please email eagleresourcecloset@gmail.com.
This Closet is the result of a collaborative effort by staff, faculty and students across many units of the University. Thanks to all for helping bring this to fruition.
Health & Wellness
Free At-Home Anonymous HIV Tests, Condoms, and Educational Materials:
Please contact the Mary Washington Healthcare Wellness Program for a free at-home anonymous HIV test or condoms. You can also contact them with questions or for educational materials. https://www.marywashingtonhealthcare.com/Our-Services/The-Wellness-Program-HIV-and-AIDS.aspx
Additional On Campus Resources
Talley Center for Counseling Services: Provides both individual and group therapy, including a GLBQ therapy group.
You Are Not Alone: Provides resources and assistance for UMW survivors of sexual and gender-based violence.
LGBTQ Community and National Organizations
PFLAG (Parents, Families, Friends, and Allies United with LGBT People to move equality forward): Fredericksburg advocacy group that supports and educates people about the LGBT community.
Equality Virginia: A statewide, non-partisan education, outreach and advocacy organization seeking equality for LGBTQ Virginians.
Human Rights Campaign: The largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender American.
Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network: A national organization that advocates for LGBTQ students.
Coalition for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Awareness: A national coalition of educators and administrators that advocate for LGBTQ inclusion on college campuses across America.
Trans Student Education Resources: Webpage managed entirely by trans students and is dedicated to raising awareness of transgender issues.
Additional National Resources
Trevor Lifeline
A crisis intervention and suicide prevention services available 24/7.
Phone: 1.866.488.7386
Chat: thetrevorproject.org/chat
Text: 1-202-304-1200
Website: http://www.thetrevorproject.org/