Programs

The Student Wellness Office in the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness department offers educational programs for any student interested in learning more about alcohol and other drug use. These programs include:

Choices:

Choices is an alcohol education program held in a group setting. This interactive program gives students the opportunity to reflect upon and identify alcohol related risks, brainstorm strategies for lower-risk drinking, and learn ways to keep themselves and friends safe if they choose to drink. 

Directions:

Directions is a cannabis education program held in a one-on-one or group setting. The goal of Directions is to help students weigh the pros and cons of cannabis use, identify risks and academic impacts, and discuss lower risk strategies. The program also focuses on helping students clarify their own personal values and goals to empower them to get the most out of their USI experience. 

BASICS: 

The purpose of the BASICS program is to provide participants with personalized feedback regarding their alcohol use and education about risk reducing strategies. BASICS is a one-on-one program that takes place in two sessions: 

• Session 1 (30 minutes): Discuss goals of the program and complete questionnaires.
• Session 2 (30 minutes): Review personalized feedback and discuss risk reducing strategies. 

Note: The questionnaires and feedback used in this program are used to generate conversation and are for educational purposes only. This program is not a clinical substance use assessment. Students seeking clinical guidance should connect with Counseling & Psychological Service of USI Deaconess Clinic. 

Presentations:

Student groups and/or classes can request any of the following presentations: 

• Choices: This interactive program gives students the opportunity to reflect upon and identify alcohol related risks, brainstorm strategies for lower-risk drinking, and learn ways to keep themselves and friends safe if they choose to drink.  
• Moments that Matter: Intervening in alcohol related situations: In social situations, alcohol has the potential to either enhance or detract. This presentation focuses on the importance of being proactive in situations where alcohol is involved and how to recognize red flags and prevent problems.

Educational Outreach:

Join us throughout the semester for various outreach events on safer substance use! These include "Prevent a Health Scare" before Halloween, the Spring into Wellness Resource Fair, and National Drug and Alcohol Facts week. See the Student Wellness Program Calendar for information on upcoming events. Plus, learn more about substance use topics by the reading the Toilet Talks located in many campus restrooms.