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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: 

USI Alcohol & Drug Prevention website - Facts about alcohol and other drugs, as well as information about USI's policies. 

Institutional Equity Office

Report Sexual Misconduct / Harassment