Alcohol Impact Circle
Alcohol Impact Circles are designed to help participants learn through dialogue with each other by sharing personal stories and experiences. During this session, participants will engage in storytelling and community-building, practice active listening and reflect on the impact of their alcohol use within their community.
Level 1 (The CheckUp)
The Level 1 class is a one-time 50-minute group focused on alcohol. It is designed for participants to share and learn ways to reduce unwanted experiences related to alcohol.
This class meets required criteria for those referred to The CheckUp.
Level 2 (SBIRT)
This one-on-one conversation lasts 30-50 minutes and helps students explore their relationships with substance use and its impact on their lives. This program helps motivate students toward positive change and to think differently about their use. Individualized resources are provided to students to explore if they are interested after the session.
This class meets required criteria for those referred to SBIRT.
Level 3 (BASICS 1, BASICS 2)
Level 3 consists of two sessions that help students examine their substance use, identify changes that could work for them, and reduce the risk of negative impacts in the future. Students participate in one 50-minute group session followed by a 50-minute individual session two weeks later.
This class meets required criteria for those referred to BASICS 1 and BASICS 2.
Level 4 (BASICS 3)
Level 4 is the most intensive early intervention meeting. It consists of four 50-minute sessions, 1 week apart, with a trained facilitator. Sessions are designed to help students examine their substance use, explore changes that could work for them, and reduce the risk of future unwanted experiences. The student will receive an individualized feedback report.
This class meets required criteria for those referred to BASICS 3.
Substance Use Evaluation
During a substance use evaluation, an evaluator will gather and review bio-psycho-social history to gain a broad perspective of the student’s life, including factors that can help protect them from harm and those that increase risk. The evaluator utilizes assessment tools and may identify diagnoses if present. The evaluator writes a report outlining bio-psycho-social history, diagnosis and recommendations.