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Programs and Services

Academic courses (with credit) in affiliation with the Community Health Promotion Program (CHPR). See chart for contact information. Courses include:
CHPR 260 (Introduction to Peer Health Education)
CHPR 261 (Advanced Peer Health Education)
CHPR 265 (HIV/STD Prevention: A Global Challenge)
CHPR 270 (Alcohol/Other Drug Education for Athletes)
CHPR 275 ( Substance Abuse Education for Student Organization Leaders)

Chronic Sexually Transmitted Infection Information Packets of a selection of brochures containing an explanation of the condition, how to tell a partner, available support groups for students diagnosed with one of either two chronic sexually transmitted infections--HPV (human papilloma virus) and HSV (herpes simplex virus).

Consultation for individuals doing class projects.

Internship and other Volunteer opportunities for students in public relations, health promotion, communications, and other majors. The Office is continually looking for volunteers to assist in a variety of projects throughout the year. No experience is necessary.

Peer Health Education Program, a three credit course involving peers reaching peers. Offered as an introductory (CHPR 260) and advanced course (CHPR 261).

Presentations Health Education Programs are offered on a variety of health topics relevant to college students in the areas of alcohol and other drugs; sexual health; sexual assault prevention. These are provided free to classes, residence halls, student groups, and community schools and groups (based on availability). The link contains a list of available programs with an online request form for the same.

Quit Kits A folder of ideas how to stop the tobacco habit. Handouts of the effects of Nicotine.

Resource Library Non-ciriculating videos, pamphlets, books, handouts, and other educational materials on a variety of health topics: alcohol and other drugs; sexual health (contraception, HIV, sexually transmitted infections); and sexual assault are available for individuals to use.

Sexual Assault Response Coordinator offers help with information, referral, and support for survivors of sexual assault, family, and friends.

Support groups for students diagnosed with chronic sexually transmitted infections--HPV (human papilloma virus) and HSV (herpes simplex virus).

Training for residence life staff, departments, students.

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