Recent Updates:
CREC Renovation
CHOICES
ADJUSTED HOURS NOTICE
All Campus Recreation facilities will have adjusted hours and closures for commencement, maintenance week, and Memorial Day weekend (May 17-27). The Campus Recreation Center (CREC) will be CLOSED from May 18-27. Regular summer hours will return on Tuesday, May 28. View the full hours calendar.
CHOICES is an empowering alcohol abuse prevention and harm reduction program designed specifically for college students. Through an interactive journaling process, CHOICES guides students on a journey of self-reflection, encouraging them to make informed decisions about their alcohol.
Program Goals:
- Empower students with accurate information about alcohol.
- Increase students' awareness of the risks associated with excessive consumption.
- Equip students with a range of coping strategies to manage their alcohol safely.
- Encourage students who chose to drink to make conscious choices about their alcohol use.
Key Features:
- Interactive journaling format – Students actively engage with the program by journaling their thoughts, experiences, and decisions related to alcohol use.
- Peer-lead and personalized – With the help student peer facilitator student progress through the program, tailoring it to their individual needs and experiences.
- Emphasis on harm reduction – CHOICES recognizes that not all students will abstain from alcohol use, and instead focuses on minimizing the potential harms associated with their choices.
Target Audience:
CHOICES is designed for college students of all ages and backgrounds, regardless of their current alcohol patterns.
Program Benefits:
- Reduced alcohol consumption – Studies have shown that CHOICES participants significantly reduce their alcohol intake.
- Increased awareness of risks – CHOICES participants gain a deeper understanding of the physical, emotional, and social risks associated with excessive alcohol.
- Improved coping skills – CHOICES participants develop a variety of coping strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and other emotions without resorting to alcohol.
- Greater self-awareness – CHOICES participants gain a deeper understanding of their own motivations and decision-making processes related to alcohol.
Program Implementation:
CHOICES can be implemented in a variety of settings, including individual counseling sessions, group workshops, and online platforms. The program is typically delivered over an hour and a half.
For more information, contact Jon Gayer at jon@unl.edu or (402) 472-2583.