Student Health Services

 The Think About It online alcohol and sexual assault prevention module is required for all new students under the age of 21. STUDENTS ENTERING FALL 2018: YOU WILL GET AN EMAIL ABOUT THIS IN EARLY AUGUST. THE MODULE IS NOT YET ACTIVE.

• The link to the Think About It program is here.   OR copy and paste: www.campusclarity.com
• Use your WCU login and password.
• If you have technical problems with the online program, call the program administrator (Campus Clarity) at 800-652-9546. Firefox and Google Chrome seem to be the best web-browsers to use.
• If you completed a similar program at another school, it is your responsibility to get the verification and email it to: Alcohol Education

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eCHECKUP Alcohol

Do you drink alcohol? How many calories do you typically drink in a week? How much money do you spend in a month? How does your alcohol use compare to other WCU students and students in the US?

Take 8 minutes to get personal, confidential feedback about alcohol use with the eCHECKUP Alcohol. Want to talk about the results? Call a member of our Alcohol Education Staff and set up a time to talk

Alcohol: The Survey

Start the alcohol survey below. Read the questions carefully and remember:

• Accurate responses in = Accurate feedback out
• Garbage in = Garbage out

IF YOU ARE COMPLETING THIS AS PART OF THE BASICS PROGRAM, BE SURE TO EMAIL THE SURVEY CODE TO YOURSELF ON PAGE 2 OF THE SURVEY.

eCHECKUP Marijuana

Do you smoke marijuana? How much money do you spend in a month? How does your use compare to other WCU students and students in the US?

Take 5 minutes to do the eCHECKUP TO GO: Marijuana and get personal, confidential feedback about marijuana use. Want to talk about the results? Call a member of our Alcohol Education Staff and set up a time to talk.

Alcohol Education Workshops Spring 2018

The spring workshop schedule has ended.  If you need to complete a workshop, you may substitute a 1:1 appointment for BASICS. See below and call Health Services at 610-436-2509 to schedule. There are BASICS appointments available in the summer months.

Balancing Alcohol and Substances to Improve College Success (BASICS)

✔ Confidential
✔ No judgment

• BASICS is an individual, confidential conversation (usually 2 sessions) with a member of the Alcohol and Drug Education staff.
• The conversation includes: typical alcohol/cannabis/drug use, information about alcohol/other drugs, self-evaluation of use, how your use compares to other students.
• BASICS will help you evaluate alcohol/cannabis/drug use in relation to life goals, health, and safety.
• BASICS is open to any student who wants to discuss alcohol or drug use, as well as students referred due to a WCU Conduct sanction*

*BASICS does not fulfill requirements for a DUI evaluation or class.

 

Comments from Students who have Attended BASICS 

• "My Basics instructor helped me out a lot and I think everyone should go through this training freshman year."
• "The BASICS program was very informative and extremely well structured. I would recommend it to students even if they received no citation."
• "Helpful to be able to talk about issues in a closed environment. Thanks."

Most people who are successful in quitting tobacco use do these things:

1. Decide to Quit
2. Set a Date
3. Make a Plan to learn new skills and behaviors (why do you smoke, and what will you do instead?)
4. Get Medication and use it correctly (especially if you smoke >10 cigarettes a day and/or smoke within 30 minutes of waking up in the AM)

We are here to help!

Resources

• Call Student Health Services (610-436-2509) to schedule an appointment with the Tobacco/Vaping Cessation Coordinator.

Free Apps for QUITTERS

• QuitGuide: Prepare to quit smoking and get support for the days and weeks ahead as well as solutions to handle cravings. Share via Facebook or Twitter.
• Craving to Quit: a 21 day mindfulness-based program with 2X the quit-rate as other programs!
• Since iQuit: Track how long since you stopped smoking, and money saved.
• Quit Smoking: Cessation Nation: Count the days you have quit, money saved, cigarettes not smoked, and get distracted if you have an urge.
• Get Rich or Die Smoking: How much money do you spend on tobacco? What could you buy instead?

Web Resources

• Become An Ex: Re-learn life without cigarettes/tobacco
• Call the PA Department of Health 24-hour Quitline at 1-800-QUIT-NOW. Ask about FREE medication for quitting tobacco use for PA residents.
  • The TTY number for the PA Quitline is 877-777-6534.
• For more information about a personal plan, visit Smokefree.gov
• I QUIT! : What To Do When You're Sick of Smoking, Chewing, or Dipping.

On Campus

• Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug (ATOD) Programs
  Student Health Services
  610-430-4194
• WCU Counseling & Psychological Services
  610-436-2301
• RAM Recovery Student Organization: Check back fall 2018 for meeting times.
  
  

12-Step Meetings

There are many local meeting places and times. Times do change, so please call to confirm. Click the Find a Meeting link on the left and select a location and time.

If you would like to meet another student to attend with, please contact the ATOD staff through the Student Health Center.

Alcoholics Anonymous:

• 307 Club

  700 S. Bradford Ave.
  West Chester, PA
  610-696-9557
  Website

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  Every day, multiple times
  Find a meeting
• Calvary Luthern Church

  730 S. New St. (intersection of S. New St. and W. Rosedale Ave.)
  Women's Steps for Change: Open Meeting
  Park in lot behind church
  Handicap accessible
  

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  Thursdays at 5:30 PM
• Fenn's Coffee Shop

  111 N. Church St.
  (side entrance, upstairs)
  West Chester, PA
  

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  Tuesday 8:30 PM
• West Chester Young People

  307 Club 
  700 S. Bradford Avenue
  West Chester, PA
  
  

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  Thursdays at 8:30pm
  
  
• 12 Step Meetings at Philadelphia Area Colleges and Universities

Narcotics Anonymous:

• Fenn's Coffee Shop

  111 N. Church St.
  (side entrance, upstairs)
  West Chester, PA

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   Tuesdays from 7:00-8:00pm
• Chester County Narcotics Anonymous Meetings

Evaluation and Treatment

• Rehab After Work

  Exton, PA
  610-644-6464
• Gaudenzia Inc

  West Chester, PA
  610-429-1414
  

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  Assists Chester County residents without insurance

If you would like assistance with your insurance or setting up an appointment, please contact the ATOD staff through the Student Health Center.

Al-Anon meetings

Meet others who live, or have lived, with the problem of alcohol abuse or alcoholism.

• West Chester

  Calvary Lutheran Church
  Rosedale Ave. & New St.
  West Chester, PA

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  Thursday mornings at 10:00am

For a complete list of locations, visit Sobriety Online and use the Find A Meeting search.

Drug Free Schools Act

Students receive an email in fall and spring semesters with information required by the Drug Free Schools Act. All resources are listed below.

• Alcohol and Drugs Policy
• WCU Sanctions for alcohol and drug violations

• Health Risks associated with alcohol use
• Drugs of Abuse Uses and Effects

• Legal Sanctions for alcohol law violation and DUI violations under state law.
• Legal Sanctions for marijuana law violations under state law.
• Legal Sanctions for drug violations under federal law.

A guide for parents and family members looking for guidance about how to help a child who is using substances (or engaging in other risky behaviors).