Educating ourselves with accurate and current information can enable us to make healthier choices. But our health is also concerned with caring about ourselves and learning to be our own best friend.

Check out the following services provided by the Health Center:

Grief Support Group-a student run grief group is available for students who have experienced the loss of a parent or a sibling. Meetings are Thursdays at 9:00p.m. in the Health Center conference room.

Adult Children of Alcoholics-a therapy group for adult children and grandchildren of alcoholics will be offered to students this semester. Preregistration is required. Please call the Health Center for a pre-screening appointment. Meetings will begin Thursday September 25 from 4-5:30.

My Body My Life-a support group addressing the needs of students who feel obsessed with their body shape and weight, and overwhelmed by the media's presentation of the "attractive woman". Please call the health center for a prescreening appointment. Meetings will begin Monday, October 6 from 4-5:30.

S.A.R.L.-the sexual assault response line is a group of specially trained student volunteers who run a response hotline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They are available to listen and give support to victims of sexual assault, to answer questions, and to provide information and reference. If you or someone you know is confused about a sexual situation, you are not alone. Call 7275. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer contact Chris Tisdale at 6199.

The Student Health Link-a club comprised of Bates students interested in contemporary health issues. Through campus wide social and educational programs, SHL seeks to promote good health and healthy lifestyles. The meetings are every Tuesday at 6:00p.m. in the Rowe Room in Commons. Any questions? Please contact Cindy Visbaras, Health Educator, at x6199.