External Resources
A collection of tools, information, and support to promote health and safety within campus communities!
OUR GOAL
is to empower campus staff and students with the resources needed to prevent substance abuse, support mental health, and foster a healthy, safe, and inclusive environment.
Tennessee Resources
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In counties and communities across Tennessee, anti-drug coalitions are working to reduce dependence on harmful and potentially lethal substances such as prescription drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. It is important for our campuses to connect and collaborate with our local Coalitions.
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The Prevention Alliance of Tennessee (PAT) is an alliance of coalitions across Tennessee who have come together to join forces on substance abuse prevention. The mission of PAT is to inform and advocate for alcohol safety, substance abuse prevention, and public health policy concerns to Tennesseans.
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The TN Association of Alcohol, Drug & Other Addiction Substances (TAADAS)'s mission is to educate, support and engage members and the public, influence policy and advocate for prevention, treatment and recovery services.
TN Association of Alcohol, Drug & Other Addiction Substances
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You can search here for legislation introduced in the TN General Assembly.
DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS AND CAMPUSES ACT
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Diane Berty, TICUA, presented on the Drug Free Schools and Campuses Act at our November, 2017 Membership Meeting. Here is a link to her presentation. Presentation Recording
This Biennial Review Development Tool was created in partnership with the Partners in Prevention Coalition. It is a guide for pulling together the information that should be included in your Biennial Review.
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Inside Higher Ed: Colleges are Facing More Consequences for Non-Compliance
The Illinois Higher Education Center for Alcohol, Other Drug and Violence Prevention has a robust list of resources which can be found here.
The Higher Ed Center for Alcohol & Other Drug Misuse, Prevention & Recovery Hosted a Webinar on the DFSCA. Here is a link to the recording and I have included the reference materials below.
Student Wellness Resources (By Topic)
Best Practice Resources
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College Drinking-Changing the Culture: This is your one-stop resource for comprehensive research-based information on issues related to alcohol abuse and binge drinking among college students.
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The Higher Education Center for Alcohol & Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery provides colleges and universities the tools and resources to launch alcohol and drug misuse prevention and recovery programs on their campuses.
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The Gordie Center for Substance Abuse Prevention is dedicated to creating and distributing programs to reduce hazardous drinking and promote peer intervention among young adults.
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The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is pleased to provide institutions of higher education and their surrounding communities with these resources to prevent drug abuse among college students.
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The Maryland Collaborative seeks to reduce excessive college drinking and resulting social and economic costs by raising awareness of college student drinking as a statewide public health problem and by helping college communities implement effective policies and practices to reduce the problem.
Suicide Prevention / Mental Health
IT’S OKAY TO NEED HELP
Students don’t have to suffer through addiction and misuse alone—It’s okay to ask for help!Students can call or text the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 for free and confidential support.
Anyone can call or text Tennessee Redline at 800-889-9789 for confidential substance misuse treatment referrals.
Help is also available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via the TN Crisis Hotline. Call 855-CRISIS-1 (855-274-7471) or Text “TN” to 741-741
Essential partners for suicide prevention and awareness:
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The Lighthouse Project (free training on the Columbia Scale)
It's Real: College Students Mental Health (free YouTube video)
TSPN: TN Higher Education Protocol Guidelines For Suicide Intervention & Postvention
PREVENTION 101
For new CHASCo membersPrevention 101: Things to Know When Prevention Was NOT Your Training Background
by Lisa Schrader
Higher Education Center on Alcohol & Other Drugs Modules
Join Us
By uniting our efforts, we can create a safer, healthier educational environment for all students. Join CHASCo today and be part of the solution! Download our membership application and email it to our Director at matthews@ticua.org.
Member Institutions
We are proud to collaborate with 46 institutions dedicated to enhancing campus health and safety.
OUR INITIATIVES
Our initiatives address critical issues affecting all college campuses, from substance use to well-being. Explore our key initiatives below and learn how you can get involved to make a difference on your campus.
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Exploring the Intersection Between Substance Use & HIV
Assessing Risk and Resources
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Reducing Impaired Driving
Developing Leaders and Implementing Safe Practices
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Understanding and Preventing Cannabis Use and Addiction
Educating on Marijuana Risks