NC State University

Prevention Services at NC State University provides case management, education, and outreach for student prevention efforts. Their approach emphasizes inclusive, developmental, and non-judgmental perspectives. They offer resources related to alcohol and other drugs, including screeners like BASICS, Blood Alcohol Content Calculator, Alcohol Use Self-Assessment, and Cannabis Use Self-Assessment. They also provide information for parents and required education for new students. The CARES program supports students exhibiting concerning or worrisome behaviors. Prevention Services also manages The Collegiate Recovery Community, offering recovery resources. They focus on opioid overdose prevention and education, as well as suicide prevention, including Question, Persuade, Refer Training and resources for parents. Programs and initiatives include Campus Nature Rx, a Peer Support Platform called Togetherall, Mental Health Ambassadors, and various outreach programs like Pause for Paws and Pawsitive Support Network. They offer mental health and wellness workshops led by staff or Mental Health Ambassadors. The Embedded Counseling Program expands counseling resource accessibility for students by placing dedicated counselors in academic colleges or units. They promote mindfulness as an everyday practice. Prevention Services is located at 2101 Campus Health Center, 2815 Cates Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27695-7324.