Be Safe
Being safe is all about protecting our health and wellbeing! Some examples include:
- Be safe with sexual health: proactively communicating with sexual partners and healthcare providers, engaging in responsible practices to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections and seeking routine preventative care and testing.
- Be safe with alcohol and other substances: understanding how alcohol and other drugs affect your personal health and learning the steps you can take to reduce your risk.
Resources
Sexual Health Resources
Did you know?
- Free and confidential HIV testing is offered on campus. No appointments - just drop in! Visit USI.edu/rfw/wellness for current testing dates.
General:
USI Deaconess Clinic - The USI Deaconess Clinic offers health and wellness services, including women's health exams, STI/STD testing, and contraception.
Matthew 25 - Provides comprehensive health care, education, and support for the prevention and management of HIV.
AIDS Resource Group Evansville - ARG provides supportive and preventive services to those affected and infected by HIV, Hep C.
Alcohol and Drugs Resources
Online Resources:
Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Prevention and Recovery - Information for students, families, and campus professionals about alcohol and other drug prevention. This website includes links to latest research, and resources to support students in recovery.
Alcohol:
What students should know about alcohol on campus - a USI publication with important information about alcohol on campus, including the code of conduct, safety tips, and resources.
Rethinking Drinking - What do you know about your drinking habits and how they may affect your health? Check your drinking pattern and get tools to make a change.
Blood Alcohol Levels - Blood alcohol level (BAC), is the amount of alcohol in your blood that develops from drinking beverages that contain alcohol. Levels can range from 0% (no alcohol) to over 0.4% (a potentially fatal level).
Cannabis:
Cannabis Fact Sheet - Information from the National Institute on Drug Abuse about the effects of cannabis products.
Prescription Drug Misuse:
Generation Rx - This website provides educational resources to help prevent the misuse of prescription medications. Explore this site to learn about the scope, causes and consequences of prescription drug misuse.
Tobacco:
Smoke Free Quitting Resources - Learn about different tools to help you quit tobacco products.
E-Cigarettes and vaping - Information from the CDC about the health effects of e-cigarettes, including vaping products like JUUL.
There are many resources available on campus should you need assistance:
- You may speak confidentially with a professional at Counseling and Psychological Services (812-464-1867) or University Health Center (812-465-1250).
- In the event of a medical emergency, call Public Safety (812-492-7777) or 911.
- To learn more about USI's alcohol and other drug policies, you may contact the Dean of Students Office (812-464-1862).
USI Alcohol & Drug Prevention website - Facts about alcohol and other drugs, as well as information about USI's policies.