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.
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:
- External condoms (vegan and latex-free condoms may be available upon request)
- Internal condoms
- Dental dams
- Personal lubricant (water or silicone)
- Emergency contraception kits
- Pads
- Tampons
- Menstrual cups
- Toothbrushes
- Deodorant
- Hair ties
- Pamphlets and information
- Peer-to-peer counseling
… And much more!
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 whiteboard when we are open!
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!