Introduce myself and background.

The mission of the Wellness Resource Center is to empower students and staff by providing them with the knowledge and tools necessary to lead a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

History of Peer Health Educators:
-Started with 5 and now have 11. One assigned per hall.

Their role:
-Peer health educators are responsible for the design, presentation, and evaluation of health education programs for UW-La Crosse students; and research, write and edit written health education materials appropriate for college students.

Benefits of peer education:
-Peers play the most significant role in an undergraduates growth and development during college (Astin, 1993)
-Peer educators can communicate with other students in ways that faculty and administrators cannot.
-College-age students often feel more comfortable talking with peers when it comes to sensitive issues such as sexuality and drug use
-Economical and provide leadership opportunities for students

Examples of what we do: alcohol program in Sanford, fitness assessment in Drake, tobacco-free campus initiative, stress and anxiety, Stall Seat Journal

La Crosse Collegiate Recovery Program

The La Crosse Collegiate Recovery Program aims to bring college students together who are currently in recovery from all types of substance abuse to support one another through their recovery. We hope to gain the support of other students and community members as allies to this community.

Started last year by Jason Bertrand and Kristen Marin through a $10,000 grant from "Transforming Youth Recovery"

Two Recovery Interns working with Kristen and I

Rise Together event on next slide.

The Rise Together crew will be here Friday, September 19th to share their journey and potentially jump start our recovery movement.

Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students/ CAnnabis Screening and Intervention for College Students.
-Typically occurs after second offense with a drinking or marijuana violation.
-Two one-hour sessions with facilitator
-Motivation interviewing used
-Laid back, open conversation
-Google Doc with names
-Want to be a facilitator? Contact Jason

Explain history of policy.
Look over policy together.
Answer any questions.

Wellness Committee

Would love a representative from Residence Life on each committee.

We have a great relationship with Residence Life and would love to consult with you and your staff team for programs, events, and education.