Resources

• Disability Access Office

  The Disability Access Office helps to ensure Harvard's campus and buildings are fully accessible for students, staff, and faculty members with disabilities.

• The Harvard Foundation for Intercultural and Race Relations

  The Harvard Foundation seeks to increase opportunities for individuals of all races and cultures to participate fully in the life of the College. Through events, activities, and other programming, the Foundation promotes interracial and intercultural awareness and understanding.

• BGLTQ Student Life

  The Harvard College Office of BGLTQ Student Life provides support, resources, and leadership development for bisexual, gay, lesbian, transgender, queer, and questioning students. We seek to create a safe and inclusive space for individuals of all gender and sexual identities.

• Diversity Peer Educators

  Diversity Peer Educators are trained student facilitators who use their passion for inclusion, intersectionality, and social justice to help create a better Harvard community for everyone.

• Harvard College Women's Center

  The Harvard College Women's Center facilitates community-building, sponsors events, and hosts workshops that contribute to the advancement of women. 

   

• Low-Income and First Generation Students

  The Harvard Foundation for Intercultural and Race Relations, the Next Gen Initiative, and several other organizations provide support and connections to resources for first-generation low-income students. In addition, your Yard, House, or Community has Proctors or Tutors who support first-generation low-income students and focus on issues of diversity, inclusion, and belonging. The Harvard Foundation also provides support for undocumented students. Here are a few additional resources to explore:

  • Mignone Center for Career Success
  • First-Generation Low-Income Task Force
  • Harvard First Generation Program

   

• College Title IX

  The College Title IX Office contributes to a more inclusive Harvard by ensuring that no one experiences discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex or gender identity.

• SHARE (Sexual Harassment/Assault Resources & Education)

  As a part of the Office for Gender Equity (OGE), SHARE (Sexual Harassment/Assault Resources & Education) provides confidential support and counseling to Harvard community members, including students, staff, faculty, and post-doc fellows who have been impacted by sexual harassment, sexual assault, stalking, and abusive relationships. This includes:

  • Trauma-informed advocacy-based counseling
  • Psychoeducational and support groups
  • 24/7 confidential hotline (617-495-9100)
  • Support navigating resources on and off campus, including help understanding processes (i.e. Title IX, reporting to the police, applying for a restraining order, etc.)

  In addition, SHARE works as a part of OGE in designing and implementing violence prevention and education initiatives related to dynamics of power, bystander intervention, shifting community cultural norms, and trauma-informed support. Visit SHARE's website to explore their education, training, outreach, and support options.

  SHARE
  Smith Campus Center, Suite 624
  Office Phone Number: 617-496-5636
  Confidential Hotline Number: 617-495-9100
  Oge_SHARE@harvard.edu