WellCat Prevention

WellCat Prevention is here for you. We are open and offering services in-person and via Zoom by request. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call (530)898-6450, email prevention@csuchico.edu with your name, contact information, and the best time to reach you. Come visit us in our new office in the Sutter Residence Hall (SUTR) 150P next to the HUB. We are open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Welcome

Mission Statement

WellCat Prevention is committed to providing evidence-based educational programs and services that raise campus awareness about alcohol and drug misuse. WellCat Prevention strives to engage, enable, and empower students to make responsible and healthy choices, especially in areas where substance misuse is a concern.

Goals and Objectives

Our goal is to create a campus-wide, pro-active approach to alcohol prevention, which will result in a healthier and safer campus for our students.

To counteract the belief that consuming alcohol is an essential part of the college student tradition
To create an environment where alcohol is not the center of student life
To encourage a spirit of mutual cooperation and concern between students and the community on responsible use of alcohol
To educate students about the potential hazards and dangers of excessive alcohol use
To help students achieve their full academic, personal and career potential via healthy lifestyle choices
To reduce the incidence of alcohol related absenteeism, vandalism, acquaintance/ date rape, violence and death among our student population
To reduce the amount of binge drinking on our campus
To train students on the importance of being a positive empowered bystander