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This page contains health, counseling, and wellness resources and services that can be found on the Bard college campus.

On-Campus Resources

Emergency and Crisis Services

  • Counseling Emergencies
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  • BRAVE
    BRAVE is available 24/7 to the Bard College campus community in Annandale, including to students who are enrolled on the Annandale campus but live off campus. To contact a BRAVE counselor, call Security at 845-758-7777 and ask to speak to a BRAVE counselor.

Recovery and Substance Abuse

On-Campus Resources

Please contact the Wellness Department ([email protected]) for more information on the most up-to-date recovery and substance abuse programs available. Past program offerings have included:

  • Bard's Harm Reduction and Recovery Committee
  • Peer-to-Peer Harm Reduction Group
  • Peer-to-Peer Recovery Group
  • Narcan Training
  • A Safe Space: peer-to-peer support for students who are affected by someone else's drinking or drug use
Visit the Off-Campus Resources page for remote resources, recovery websites, as well as local and regional inpatient and outpatient treatment programs.
Off-Campus Resources

Academic Support

  • Bard Learning Commons

    Learning Commons



    The Bard Learning Commons provides tutoring and other forms of academic support to all Bard students in all subject areas taught at the College.

    Contact: Jim Keller, Director, 845-758-7051, 845-758-7812, [email protected]
     
    Bard Learning Commons
  • Student Accessibility Services

    Student Disability Services



    Bard College is committed to providing otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities equal access to the College's academic courses, programs, and activities.

    Contact: Amy Shein, Coordinator, 845-758-7532, [email protected]
     
    Student Accessibility Services

Gender Equity and Sexual Assault/Misconduct

  • Office of Gender Equity

    Office of Gender Equity


    The Office of Gender Equity offers support, community resources, reporting options, and information about legal rights to individuals who have been impacted by gender-based misconduct (nonconsensual sexual contact, intimate partner violence, stalking, or harassment) either directly or indirectly as a third party with concerns. The Office of Gender Equity is located in Gahagan House 201.
    Contact:
    Title IX Coordinator
    845-758-7542
    [email protected]
  • Title IX and Nondiscrimination Reporting

    Title IX and Nondiscrimination Reporting


    Any member of the Bard community, guest, or visitor, who believes they have been subjected to gender-based misconduct is encouraged to seek support and assistance.

    Reporting Options   Reporting Form
  • BRAVE

    BRAVE


    BRAVE is a professionally directed student-service organization whose members provide anonymous and confidential crisis intervention, supportive counseling, advocacy, and ongoing education to the Bard community. Although BRAVE staff members receive particular training in issues relating to sexual assault, sexual harassment, relationship violence, and sexuality, BRAVE counselors also receive training in eating disorders, depression and suicide, sexual orientation, loneliness, isolation, anxiety, and social and academic issues.

    BRAVE Website

General Wellness

  • Animal Therapy

    Animal Therapy


    Every Friday at Robbins, room 190, students have the opportunity to spend time with a therapy dog, a lovely Corgi-mix rescue named Sparki Robbins. He works in the office with the director of health and wellness education and is available on Fridays for guided walks, playtime, and visits—all students have to do is stop by the office. Additionally, Bard has partnered with Hudson Valley Paws for Cause and Little Brays of Sunshine for pet therapy events during midterms and/or finals.
  • Peer Health Educators

    Peer Health Educators


    Peer health educators are a group of 12–15 students—trained by a nurse practicer and lead by Anastasia Sielski—that facilitates conversations and events about body positivity, sexual health, contraception, safe sex, navigating relationships, and sex positivity. Invite an educator to your dorm or home to discuss relationship health and sexual health over dinner or tea.
  • The Dimestore

    The Dimestore


    The Dimestore offers free contraception (condoms, dental dams, and lube) to any and all students delivered discreetly in a brown paper bag to your campus mailbox. Graduate students can make other arrangements. Order forms are available at the Campus Post Office, or fill and submit the form online.

    DETAILS AND ORDER FORM

Nutrition and Eating Disorders

  • Nutrition Resources

    Nutrition Counseling


    Ilyse Simon RD, CDN, Bard's consulting nutritionist, is available to meet with students. To schedule an appointment simply call Health and Counseling Services at 845-758-7433.
    Contact: Ilyse Simon RD, CDN, 845-758-7433
    Nutrition Resources
  • Bard EATS Website

    Bard EATS


    Bard EATS (Education, Advocacy, Transparency, and Sustainability) is a collaborative partnership among Bard students, dining services, faculty, and staff committed to increasing food purchasing transparency, reducing waste, decreasing the College’s carbon footprint, promoting food access, and supporting local farms and sustainable products.
    Bard EATS Website

Student Clubs

  • Queer Straight Association (QSA)

    Queer Straight Association (QSA)


    Queer Straight Association
    This Bard College club is safe space for queer, questioning, or allied students. We are involved in both political and networking activities. Straight but not narrow allies are always welcome! 
    QSA Website
  • Trans Life Collective

    Trans Life Collective



    The Trans Life Collective is a student and faculty organization working to create an environment that is accepting and comfortable for individuals of all gender identities. In the past, we have advocated gender neutral spaces in bathrooms and housing, we were instrumental in adding gender identity and expression to Bard's Anti-Discrimination Policy, we held film screenings, hosted trivia events, panels, and performances/workshops, supported grassroots education via teach-ins, organized a library of books and films for the Bard community, and developed educational materials for students and staff. All are welcome to attend our weekly meetings.

    Trans Life Website
  • Wellness Club

    Wellness Club


    The Bard Wellness Club is a group of student wellness warriors striving to improve campus life. Wellness Club hosts a variety of events at Bard designed to improve physical and emotional health, such as animal therapy, smoothie making, and care packages. Follow them on Instagram @bardwellnessclub.

Transportation

  • Campus Shuttle

    Campus Shuttle


    The Bard College Shuttle is intended to offer safe and reliable transportation to/from campus for students residing off campus in the neighboring villages of Tivoli and Red Hook so that they may attend class and engage in the academic life of the college.

    Shuttle Schedules
  • Medical Transportation

    Medical Transportation


    Please remember that Bard is located in a rural setting. The shuttle goes into Red Hook and Tivoli daily. However, most medical providers, especially specialists, are located in Rhinebeck (10-25 mins away), Kingston (20-40 mins), Poughkeepsie (45-60 mins) and Albany (90+mins). Bard College does not routinely provide transportation to scheduled off-campus medical or psychiatric appointments, and students will need to make their own arrangements.

    Options:
    • Call 911
    • Private car or Friends with cars
    • The shuttle and local bus schedules can be found on the Bard Transportation Blog.
    • Uber or Lyft
    • Taxis :
      • Horseless Carriage: 800-836-5466 (takes credit cards)
      • Red Hook Taxi Service: 845-758-1478 (takes credit cards)
      • Rhinebeck Taxi: 845-876-TAXI (cash only)

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