Being safe and taking care of one鈥檚 sexual health means proactively communicating with sexual partners and healthcare providers, engaging in responsible practices to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and seeking routine preventative care and testing.听Sexual health is also about understanding the importance of听肠辞苍蝉别苍迟听and respecting your partner鈥檚 boundaries.听
Being safe also means taking precautions regarding alcohol and other drug use. Whether its missing class due to a hangover, getting in legal trouble, or increasing risk of personal injury, the use of alcohol and/or other drugs has the potential to interfere with short and long-term goals and academic success. It's important to understand how alcohol and other drugs affect your personal health, and learn the steps you can take to reduce your risk.听
Resources
Sexual Health Resources
Did you know?
- Free and confidential HIV testing is offered on campus each month. No appointments - just drop in! Visit 91社区.edu/rfw/wellness for current testing dates.听
- Condoms are available for FREE at the following campus locations:
- 91社区 Deaconess Clinic (RFWC 260)
- Counseling & Psychological Services (RFWC 202)
- RFW Student Wellness Office (RFWC 127)
- Housing & Residence Life (HRL Office & C-Store Desk)
- Archie's Food Closet (RFWC - ask for Archie at the Fitness Center Front Desk)
- Dean of Students Office (UC East Room 1256)
- CNHP Advising Center (Health Professions 2023)
General:
91社区 Deaconess Clinic - The 91社区 Deaconess Clinic offers basic sexual and reproductive health services, including women's health exams, STD testing, and birth control.听
听- Developed by the听National Coalition for Sexual Health,听this听guide includes action steps for achieving good sexual health, information on recommended sexual health services, and tips on how to talk with a health care provider.
听- Practical tips, advice, conversation starters, real-life examples and resources.听
Safer sex practices:
听- Information from the CDC about the different forms of birth control and levels of effectiveness.听
听- Information from the CDC about the importance of using condoms. Learn how to properly use specific kinds of condoms below:听
LGBTQ+ Specific Resources:
Health information and resources from the CDC for LGBTQ+ individuals.听
STDs and Testing:
听- Information from the CDC about the basics of HIV, risk factors, and strategies to minimize risk.听
- Learn more about specific STDs including chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, and more.听
-听ARG provides supportive and preventive services to those affected and infected by HIV, Hep C, and those who live an at-risk lifestyle of becoming infected.
Alcohol and Drugs Resources
Online Resources:听
听- Information for students, families, and campus professionals about alcohol and other drug prevention. This website includes links to latest research, and resources to support students in recovery.听
Alcohol:听
What students should know about alcohol on campus听- a 91社区 publication with important information about alcohol on campus, including the code of conduct, safety tips, and resources.听
听-听What do you know about your drinking habits and how they may affect your health?听Check your drinking pattern and get tools to make a change.听
- Blood alcohol level (BAC), is the amount of alcohol in your blood that develops from drinking beverages that contain alcohol. Levels can range from 0% (no alcohol) to over 0.4% (a potentially fatal level).
Marijuana:
- Information from the National Institute on Drug Abuse about the effects of marijuana.听
Prescription Drug Misuse:
-听This website provides educational resources to help prevent the misuse of prescription medications.听Explore this site to learn听about the scope, causes and consequences of听prescription drug misuse.听
Tobacco:
听-听Learn about different tools to help you quit tobacco products.听
听- Information from the CDC about the health effects of e-cigarettes, including vaping products like JUUL.
There are many resources available on campus should you need assistance:听
- You may speak confidentially听with a professional at听Counseling and Psychological Services听(812-464-1867) or听University Health Center听(812-465-1250).听
- In the event of a medical emergency,听call听Public Safety听(812-492-7777) or 911.听
- To learn more about 91社区's alcohol and other drug policies,听you may contact the听Dean of Students Office听(812-464-1862).听
91社区 Alcohol & Drug Prevention website听- Facts about alcohol and other drugs, as well as information about 91社区's policies.听