What we are doing:
Wellspring: Student Wellness Program promotes good health and provides supportive counseling for students on a variety of wellness topics including: nutrition and fitness, body image and eating disorders, alcohol and other drugs, sexuality, healthy relationships, sexually transmitted infections, contraceptives, sexual assault, stalking, intimate partner violence, holistic wellness, stress management, relaxation techniques, massage, smoking cessation, and other related topics.
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Looking for Us?
We are in the white house just before Morris Library if you are heading north on South College Ave/Rt. 896, and behind the brick wall; or just past the library on the left if you are heading south on South College. If you are coming from the green with Morris Library on your right, Robinson Hall straight ahead, and New Castle/Cannon Residence Halls diagonally on the left, our building is across the parking lot to the right behind the trees. Need a map?
Questions?
If you have questions about our content topics, services or student groups, send e-mail to wellspring@udel.edu. This email address is for inquiries only. To schedule, cancel, or change an appointment with a Wellspring staff member, or to cancel a program, call the office during business hours @ 831-3457. To request a program, please use our online Program Request Form.
Allies at Wellspring
Some of the Wellspring professional staff are trained members of the University's Ally Network providing support to those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered or Questioning on our campus. Allies support individuals who have questions or concerns about such issues as sexual identity, sexual harassment, community resources, and support systems. Allies can answer questions and make referrals to relevant resources in our community.
Upcoming Events!
Natasha Alexenko of "Natasha's Project" and former NYC Police Chief Lisa Friel
104 Gore Hall
A survivor of sexual assault, Natasha Alexenko founded Natasha's Justice Project, an organization which works toward alleviating rape kit backlogs. Her story was featured in a recent HBO documentary called "Sex Crimes Unit." She will be presenting with the former chief of the NYC Sex Crimes Unit, Lisa Freil. Sponsored by Women's Studies Department, Research on Race, Ethnicity and Culture lecture series.
21st Annual Crime Victims' Tribute with Guest Speaker Kathleen Bonistall
Bus leaves from Trabant Univ Ctr at 5:30pm. Event takes place at the Dover Sheraton, 1570 North Dupont highway, Dover, DE 19901
The 21rst Annual Crime Victims’ Tribute is part of Delaware’s recognition of National Crime Victims Rights Week, April 22-28, 2012. The Tribute honors crime victims who have died and those who continue to struggle daily with the aftermath of their own or a loved one’s victimization. There are many displays such as the memorial wall filled with artwork, poems and letters written by victims, survivors and friends, and other displays in which victims are able to openly express their thoughts and feelings. Participants can bring their own letters or art pieces to add to the displays. Victims’ advocates throughout the state display resource materials to assist victims in their healing journey. This year’s speaker is Kathleen Bonistall, mother of UD student Lindsay Bonistall who was raped and murdered in her off-campus apartment in May 2005. The Bonistall family founded PEACE OUTside Campus, the Lindsay Bonistall Foundation to promote peaceful, safe living environments off-campus. Mrs. Bonistall will talk about how the crime has impacted her life and share a message of hope for all victims, survivors, advocates and law enforcement. Part of UD's Sexual Assault Awareness Month. FREE BUS provided by Student Activities & Programs will leave Trabant at 5:30pm but you must REGISTER to RIDE.
Take Back the Night Slam Poetry Session, 6:30pm, Trabant Theatre
Take Back the Night March, 8:00pm, Kicks off at Memorial Hall steps
Speak-Out! 9:00pm, Trabant Theatre
Women all over the world have been shattering the silence around sexual assault and violence against women at Take Back the Night Marches for over 30 years. Join your fellow students at the University of Delaware as we "take back the night" and speak out against rape and violence on college campuses. All are welcome to participate in our annual Take Back the Night March! Sponsored by Students Acting for Gender Equity (SAGE)
