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Support & Resources<\/h1><\/header>\n\n\n

The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) provides a welcoming and secure environment for students to relax, study, and connect with others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It offers various free resources, including safer sex supplies like condoms, dental dams, and lubricants, as well as menstrual hygiene products such as pads, liners, and tampons. The WRC features a Lending Library with over 1,000 books, DVDs, and materials from campus and community partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In collaboration with the UWM Food Center and Pantry, the WRC helps students access the Food Pantry during its operating hours. Additionally, the center has access to a Lactation Room for those who are nursing or lactating. The WRC serves as a link to on-campus and community resources and provides support for students who have experienced sexual violence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Connect with our staff for more resources<\/div>
Women\u2019s Resource Center Professional Staff are available to meet with students to help navigate campus and community resources for students. Email\u00a0wmncntr@uwm.edu\u00a0to set up a time to check in with our professional staff.<\/div>Email wmncntr@uwm.edu for help<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Women’s Health Support Available at SHAW<\/div>
Student Health and Wellness Center (SHAW) provides gynecological wellness support, birth control, and more. <\/div>Visit SHAW Medical Services<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Survivor Support & Victim Advocacy <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Student Health and Wellness Center (SHAW) Survivor Support & Victim Advocacy provides free, confidential advocacy and support to UWM student survivors of sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, human trafficking, and\/or stalking. Also providing emotional support, as well as legal, medical, and academic advocacy to survivors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connect with a Victim Advocate in the Women’s Resource Center on Wednesdays from 12-3 during the academic year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nVisit Survivor Support & Victim Advocacy <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Student Parents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Balancing the demands of student life with the responsibilities of parenthood can be challenging. Fortunately, UWM provides a range of resources specifically designed to support student parents. These resources aim to help students manage their academic commitments while ensuring the well-being of their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lactation Program & Rooms<\/a><\/div>
Intended to provide lactating, nursing mothers with educational and environmental support of their breastfeeding goals.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Children\u2019s Learning Center<\/a><\/div>
Committed to the growth of each child in all aspects of their life. Providing education and a supportive and safe place for your family to grow socially and emotionally.
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Student Parent Success Program<\/a><\/div>
UWM students with children can seek advice, develop leadership skills, learn parenting best practices, and build connects with other student parents.
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