Local 6516, Community, and Brown University RESOURCES

In light of the events on December 13, 2025, BPLO would like to emphasize relevant resources. Our union is here to support you: we’ve got each others’ backs.

Mental Health Services

• 24/7 Emergency Support
  • Call 911 
  • 401-863-4111 (Brown Public Safety)
• AFT Trauma Counseling Service (for Local 6516 members)
  • 802-949-0034
  • Trained trauma response specialists
• Family Service of Rhode Island
  •  401-854-6678
  • Support resources at 55 Hope Street
• Office of the Chaplains and Religious Life (OCRL)
  • On-site at Sharpe Refectory
• Free Local Therapy
  • https://www.mepsychotherapy.com/ (insurance not required)
• Providence City Council Resources
  • https://www.providenceri.gov/communityresponseresources/ 
• Group Counseling Session (Coming Next Semester)
  • We are planning an in-person group session with a licensed social worker from AFT. Details to follow.

• Contact Us Anytime
  • Email: localcomms@local6516.org
  • If you are a Local 6516 member and need support, please call your department steward or any union leader. Union leaders can reach out to committee chairs for support.
• For more resources, see the union’s list here and community’s list here. These include:
  • Winter Break groups, activities, and resources 
  • Practical support to access Brown buildings or services 
  • Free/discounted rides
  • Holiday housing away from campus
  • Fundraisers for victims and their families
  • Petition(s)