B.E.A.R. is an acronym that aims to help Brown community members (students, staff and faculty) learn and remember the skills needed to support students in distress:

Be present
Engage
Ask
Refer

Our hope is that this training will empower you to respond in a compassionate and skilled manner to Brown students who may be in distress. 

Trainings in Fall 2025

Trainings for Faculty/Staff (registration required)
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 10:00am-12:00pm, at the Health & Wellness Multipurpose Room (450 Brook Street)
Friday, September 26, 2025, 3:00pm-5:00pm, at the Health & Wellness Multipurpose Room (450 Brook Street)

Trainings for Students (registration required)
Monday, September 15, 2025, 6:00pm-8:00pm, at the Health & Wellness Multipurpose Room (450 Brook Street)
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 2:00pm-4:00pm, at the Health & Wellness Multipurpose Room (450 Brook Street)

If you are interested in participating in a B.E.A.R. Project training at Brown later in the school year, please complete the outreach request form.