WellCat Prevention
Our Office

530-898-6450
prevention@csuchico.edu

Summer Hours
Monday-Thursday
7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Academic Hours
Monday–Friday
8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Mailing Address
WellCat Prevention
400 W. First St.
Chico, CA 95929–0108

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Programs

WellCat Prevention is committed to providing educational programs and services to the students, staff, and faculty of CSU Chico.  Interested program participants can schedule an appointment to meet with a program representative.

Need help or can’t find a time that works? Call us at 530-898-6450 or email prevention@csuchico.edu.

Healthy Choices: BASICS/CASICS

These programs offer personalized, harm-reduction conversations to support students in making healthier decisions around substance use. Connect to resources,learn strategies, and set goals that align with your wellness journey.

  • Brief Alcohol Screening & Intervention for College Students (BASICS)
  • Cannabis Screening & Intervention for College Students (CASICS)

Meet one-on-one with a trained specialist to explore your habits, set goals, and get connected to campus resources that align with your values.

Peer Support & SMART Recovery

PAWS Peer-Led, Advocacy, Wellness, and Support Groups

Join student-led conversations around healthy relationships, stress, identity, and well-being.

SMART Recovery

A science-based, self-empowering recovery program that supports students navigating addictive behaviors. Weekly meetings are open to all Chico State students.

Internship Opportunities

Graduate Master’s Social Work Interns play a vital role in advancing campus wellness through direct student engagement and peer support programming. Interns work 16-24 hours weekly, gaining hands-on experience in health promotion and harm reduction.

Key roles include:

  • Facilitating PAWS Groups (Peer-led Advocacy & Wellness Support): Weekly student groups focused on topics like healthy relationships, stress, substance use, identity, and campus belonging.
  • Co-Facilitating SMART Recovery: A science-based, self-empowering support group for students navigating addictive behaviors.
  • Supporting the RISE Up Program at The Well: Empowering students through mentorship, community-building, and resilience-based wellness practices.
  • Outreach & Education: Supporting campus events, workshops, and wellness campaigns focused on trauma-informed prevention strategies.
  • Individual Support: Providing student-centered, strengths-based conversations for peers navigating challenges or seeking wellness resources.
Interns will receive supervision, training, and the opportunity to contribute to a caring, prevention-focused campus community.