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BASICS

Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students—is a program designed to assist students in examining their drinking and other drug-use behavior in a judgment-free environment. This is not an abstinence-only program. Instead, the goals are selected by the student and are aimed at reducing risky behaviors and potential harmful consequences. Services provided through the BASICS program are non-judgmental, non-labeling, and private.

The program involves an initial meeting with a BASICS provider, the completion of an online assessment, and a second meeting with the same provider. Appointments can be scheduled online, and a variety of times and days are offered. During appointments, students have the opportunity to discuss any issues or concerns, including sleep, financial wellness and mental health. If further support is needed, students can transition to Health Coaching or may be referred to CAPS or other substance use resources.

CASICS

Cannabis Screening and Intervention for College Students—is a program designed to assist students in examining their cannabis other drug-use behavior in a judgment-free environment. This is not an abstinence-only program. Instead, the goals are selected by the student and are aimed at reducing risky behaviors and potential harmful consequences. Services provided through the CASICS program are non-judgmental, non-labeling, and private.

The program involves an initial meeting with a CASICS provider, the completion of an online assessment, and a second meeting with the same provider. Appointments can be scheduled online, and a variety of times and days are offered. During appointments, students have the opportunity to discuss any issues or concerns, including sleep, financial wellness and mental health.

BASICS and CASICS each require 2 sessions. Session 1 is for 1 hour and you will have a 2 week gap where you will complete items from the program and then come back for session 2. If further support is needed, students can transition to Health Coaching or may be referred to CAPS or other substance use resources.

SBIRT

Screening Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment—is a program designed to assist students in examining their drinking and other drug-use behavior in a judgment-free environment. This is not an abstinence-only program. Instead, the goals are selected by the student and are aimed at reducing risky behaviors and potential harmful consequences. Services provided through the SBIRT program are non-judgmental, non-labeling, and private.

Appointments can be scheduled online, and a variety of times and days are offered. During the appointment, students have the opportunity to discuss any issues or concerns, including sleep, financial wellness and mental health. SBIRT requires 1 session. The session lasts 30 to 50 minutes. If further support is needed, students can transition to Health Coaching or may be referred to CAPS or other substance use resources.

Register​

To register for BASICS, CASICS, or SBIRT please follow these instructions:

Log in to MyStudentChart > Click on visits > Schedule an appointment > Choose SHS Health Promotion Services

Please review the Video Visit Instructions (PDF) for further guidance.