Overview of the Women's Resource Center
Who we are
The Women's Resource Center is a place of advocacy, support, and safety for all members of the UNM and greater community. Through an intersectional feminist model of empowerment, we offer educational, social, and cultural programming aimed at encouraging self-determination and community engagement.
We promote awareness and the advancement of women’s rights to ensure equity regardless of gender identity, sex, race, ability status, age, sexual orientation, economic class, or religious affiliation. We seek to facilitate understanding and mutual respect among all campus and community members to achieve social justice, as well as foster a positive UNM environment.
The Women’s Resource Center provides the tools and resources necessary to enhance success within academic, personal, and professional aspects of students’ lives.
What we offer
Computer Pod & Printing
Six computers available for use and free printing up to 20 pages per day. Screen reading software is available. We are a family friendly space with toys, books, videos and games available for children to use.
Book & Video Library / Group Room
Our book and video libraries contain information and writing on media literacy, gender roles and issues, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, women in the global economy, women’s health, and much more. We also have a group room which is used for group and individual study.
Mental Health Collaborative
In partnership with El Centro de la Raza, our mental health services include free trauma-responsive counseling. We focus on providing culturally sensitive and bilingual services to address gender and racial trauma as well as other factors affecting academic success.
Confidential Advocacy
We have trauma-responsive advocates here to support all students. For those dealing with unhealthy relationships, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, harassment, or stalking, we can confidentially assist with reporting options, investigations, and safety planning.
Student-led Programming
These student-led programs offer comprehensive workshops, information, social media campaigns, resources, and more to UNM students about Women in health fields, Women in STEM fields and student parents.
IMPACT Leadership & Mentorship Program
This facilitated leadership program pairs first-year and transfer students (mentees) with upper-level students (mentors) to foster personal growth, professional development, and educational success.
Eating Disorder Support Group
The Eating Disorder Support Group meets online once a week and is open to all students. Email us for the link or for more information.
Sabrina Single Parents Scholarship
The Sabrina Single Parents Scholarship is awarded every Spring semester. The students selected will receive an award which will be credited to the students’ account during the Spring semester.
Lactation Stations / Breastfeeding Support
The Chest/Breastfeeding Support Program includes lactation rooms on campus (some of which are equipped with hospital-grade pumps), Links to lactation resources, and facilitates communication between current, past, and future chest/breastfeeding parents on campus.
Extra Resources
- Private all gender bathroom
- Free pads, tampons & hygiene products
- Free condoms and safer sex supplies
- Educational and community building workshops and events
- Community space to work and relax
- Referrals to community resources
- Free buttons
- Free tea and coffee
- Dish room
