Alcohol and Other Drug Assessment
This assessment provides an opportunity to meet one-on-one with an alcohol and drug specialist, who will evaluate the nature of any concerns you are experiencing with alcohol or drugs. During the assessment, you can expect to discuss biological, psychological, and social factors affecting alcohol and other drug use.
Personalized treatment plans
UHS does not conduct alcohol and other drug (AOD) assessments or provide AOD counseling for the judicial system. The following community providers perform AOD assessments for judicial purposes: Journey Mental Health Center, Connections Counseling, Tellurian.
Approach
UHS provides work collaboratively with you to identify your readiness to make changes in your alcohol and drug use. Together, you will work toward the goal of lowering your health risks by disengaging from harmful behaviors.
What to expect
- Recommendations for individual, group counseling, or a combination of both
- Strategies to replace the use of alcohol or drugs
- Referrals to providers in the community, if appropriate
CHOICES About Alcohol
CHOICES About Alcohol is a 2-part, alcohol harm prevention program for college students, delivered using Interactive Journaling® to present accurate information about alcohol while engaging students in a self-reflective process and group discussion. Students are given the freedom and encouragement to independently choose to change high-risk drinking behaviors by evaluating the risks associated with excessive use of alcohol using harm reduction coping strategies presented during the program.
All sections are virtual from 5 – 6:30 p.m.
| Section | Dates |
|---|---|
| Section 1 | Tuesdays, September 15 and September 29 |
| Section 2 | Wednesdays, September 23 and October 7 |
| Section 3 | Tuesdays, October 6 and October 20 |
| Section 4 | Tuesdays, Octover 13 and October 27 |
| Section 5 | Thursdays, October 22 and November 5 |
| Section 6 | Tuesdays, November 3 and November 17 |
| Section 7 | Mondays, November 9 and November 23 |
| Section 8 | Tuesdays, November 24 and December 8 |
Schedule of CHOICES About Alcohol
More Information
Students must attend both classes to successfully complete the program. Payment in full ($125) is required to reserve your spot and is non-refundable. When payment is confirmed, you will receive an email confirmation with a link to schedule your specific session dates. If you are absent from a class, you will be required to re-register for a future section. Both classes of the new section must be attended, even if you have attended a first class previously.
Questions? Email choicesandbasics@uhs.wisc.edu