What is the Women’s Resource Center?

Truman State University’s Women’s Resource Center is a student-founded and run organization operating underneath Truman’s Office of Community Enrichment, focused on educating students on physical, mental, and sexual health topics. The WRC also puts on several events for the student body, often connected to women and gender-related issues. In addition, we are capable of providing students with a variety of free resources as well as peer-to-peer counseling.

Where is the center? When is it open?

– Baldwin Hall BH 110
– Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

When we are not tabling on campus, we are found in Baldwin Hall (BH 110), across from the Office of Community Engagement, next to the Pride Clothing X-Change. Look for our resources cart when we are open!

What does the Women’s Resource Center provide?

The WRC provides a safe space for all students at Truman State University. There are a plethora of brochures and informational pamphlets on multiple topics such as contraception, disability awareness, sexual assault, substance abuse, LGBTQ+ resources, and physical, mental, or sexual health. The WRC houses a functional library with feminist literature and movies for students to check out for free. Free emergency contraception kits are available to the public just outside of the office. We also stock bathrooms with free tampons and pads across campus. Some of the resources we provide in our center (for free!) include:

Physical Barriers

AKA: Condoms. We provide internal and external condoms (vegan and latex-free condoms may be available upon request), as well as flavored dental dams.

Personal Lubricant

Water and silicone-based

Emergency Contraception Kits

Each kit contains two Julie Pills (1.5mg levonorgestrel), 2 water-based lubes, 2 latex condoms, 1 latex-free condom, 1 dental dam, and a booklet on sexual health information & resources.

Feminine Hygiene Products

Tampon Tribe pads and tampons. Occasionally, we also stock menstrual cups!

General Hygiene Products

Toothbrushes & toothpaste, travel-size deodorant, and hair ties are available.

Pamphlets & Information

Everything from how to tuck to how to perform a self-breast examination.

Accessories

Show your pride with our collection of identity flags and pronoun pins.

Feminist Literature Library

A collection of fiction and non-fiction texts can be checked out from our little library!

Peer-to-Peer Counseling

The WRC is a certified safe zone, and all members are trained. If you ever need to talk or a supportive space to hang out, study, or just chill, we’ve got you!

… And much more!

Want to get involved?

• Contact us or apply on TruPositions if you are interested in becoming a member of our staff! Volunteer, scholarship, and work-study options are available. All prospective staff members must be Truman students and go through an interview and training.
• We accept donations of numerous hygiene products (pads, tampons, etc.). Donations must be in original packaging and given directly to a staff member.
• We would love to collaborate with other organizations! Feel free to reach out if your organization would like to work on a project or event together!