23 2024 ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT 10-item screening tool developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to assess alcohol consumption, drinking behaviors, and alcohol-related problems. Students with positive screening results receive referral information. HPAOD provides ongoing services throughout the academic year including alcohol and other drug workshops, training, and interactive activities for students at Kutztown University. Printed material, educational tools, and information are available at HPAOD Services. Clinical Services, a part of Health & Wellness Services, provides Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) to students. It is an evidence-based approach to identifying patients who use alcohol and other drugs at dangerous levels. The goal of SBIRT is to reduce and prevent health consequences, diseases, accidents, and injuries related to substance misuse. Students receive referrals to campus resources such as CASICS/BASICS, smoking cessation, sober curious information and Counseling and Psychological Services. Student Conduct issues disciplinary and educational sanctions for violations of alcohol and drug policies of the Student Code of Conduct. Educational sanctions may include mandatory participation in one or more of the following programs: Under the Influence, an online alcohol intervention program that examines alcohol use and the associated behavioral health issues; THC 101, an online intervention course addressing the effects of cannabis including mental health, dependence and legal issues; and motivational interviewing programs such CASICS or BASICS. Additionally, online and motivational interviewing programs also feature the use of the eCHECKUP TO GO, a personalized, evidence-based online prevention intervention tool. Abuse of alcohol and drugs can have a dramatic impact on professional, academic, and family life. Therefore, Kutztown University encourages members of the community who may be experiencing difficulty with drugs or alcohol to attend programs or to contact one of the following: • KU Clinical Services (Beck Hall, health@kutztown.edu, (610) 683-4082, option 1, www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/ administrativeoffices/health-and-wellness-services.html): provides high quality, affordable care and resources to students. It offers a range of confidential health services to support medical and mental health needs. • Health Promotion and Alcohol and Other Drug Services (Beck Hall, cortez@kutztown.edu, (610) 683-4240, www.kutztown.edu/aboutku/administrative-offices/health-and-wellnessservices/ health-promotion-services.html). The department strives to enhance student success by fostering a healthy collegiate environment through the provision of interactive and cultivating experiences where students can raise their awareness of health and wellness through programs, services, and events that promote wellness, reduce harm, and support responsible decision-making practices. • Counseling and Psychological Services (122 Beck Hall, cps@kutztown.edu, 610-683-4072, www.kutztown.edu/ about-ku/administrativeoffices/counseling-and-psychologicalservices.html): provides initial consultation, community referrals, and crisis intervention to all students. Students are offered short-term individual counseling (5-7 sessions) and group counseling if deemed clinically appropriate. They provide solution-focused services for students experiencing difficulties with anxiety, depression, family and relationship troubles, substance use, and other concerns. • State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP) (800692-7459): free help for employees and their family members available 24/7 to help them deal with emotional or family concerns, alcohol or drug abuse, depression and other behavioral health matters, or financial and legal issues. DRUG-FREE LEGISLATION In addition to this publication and in accordance with the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Act and the Drug-Free Workplace Act, the University makes available and distributes, on an annual basis, KU Choices, which contains specific information concerning the use and abuse of alcohol and illegal
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