CENTER FOR STUDENT ADVOCACY AND WELLNESS

CSAW services are completely free for ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ students.

At CSAW, advocacy services are completely confidential. No one will be notified that you’ve made or been to an appointment with an advocate. The only exception is if CSAW staff believe you or another person in immediate danger. 

CSAW also provides various other services, such as BASICS, which is usually a response to sanctions. These meetings are not confidential.  

You can learn more about the confidentiality of each of our services HERE (link to confidentiality page) 

If you have experienced sexual violence, you have options about how to move forward. You might choose to tell no one, tell a friend or loved one, report to the university or to the police, or seek support or counseling services.

See more on your options here or make an appointment with CSAW staff member to talk through your options and experience.   

Leaving a violent or abusive relationship is difficult and scary. You might not have the support or financial resources you need to feel safe leaving the relationship. CARE staff members can help get you connected to resources to leave safely and help you make a short- and long-term safety plan for leaving. For more detailed information, visit our pages on relationship violence.

It’s great that you are looking for additional resources to support someone through this experience.

You might choose to make an appointment with a CARE member to talk through how to support this person and yourself throughout this process or see additional resources (Crisis Services) for more on how to be a supportive friend, parent, partner, or community member.    

Advocacy can provide a safe and survivor-centered space to process, ask questions, safety plan, and learn more about the impact of trauma. An advocate can help you explore all the options available to you and help you make informed decisions about reporting options, resources, and support.    

To learn more, please visit our page on Advocacy for those impacted by sexual violence.

• As defined by the , wellness is the active pursuit of activities, choices, and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic health. 
• The holistic nature of health and wellness refers to the Eight Dimensions of Wellness framework we use to illustrate all the areas that make up a person’s overall well-being and the vast array of resources and support services available to foster your wellness. 

Begin by narrowing down what you want to focus on by exploring the Eight Dimensions of Wellness and the corresponding resources available to you. If you aren't sure, or truly want to explore all areas more broadly, contact CSAW to set up an appointment for an individual wellness coaching session. 

7-9 hours is what most healthy adults need to be adequately rested and avoid negative health outcomes associated with sleep deprivation. For additional information on sleep, visit the . 

Detailed information about building your financial wellness can be found on ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½’s Financial Wellness website. 

How you want to explore and address your substance use is your decision. Multiple resources exist on campus to support you. To help get you started, begin by looking over the Support for Students section of the Alcohol and Other Drug Resources website. 

If your concern is because of an emergency situation, call 911. If you are looking for more information, visit the Alcohol and Other Drugs Resources website and review the warning signs and how to help sections. 

Nobody can use or possess cannabis while on campus or at University-sponsored events and activities. Answers to other common questions around cannabis use can be found on the Cannabis Policy FAQ page. 

It’s important to know that ~20% of college students don’t drink, and many more do not use alcohol as a primary social component, so you are far from alone. There are also numerous organized events that do not involve alcohol hosted through NU Nights. 

While vaping has been viewed by some as a less harmful form of ingesting substances like nicotine or THC, vaping products come with their own list of harmful substances that get inhaled into the lungs. Vaping can also increase your likelihood to become addicted to nicotine and begin using regular cigarettes. More information can be found at and . We have also created a vaping awareness campaign to help educate our campus about the risks associated with vaping. 

More information on the risks associated with vaping and electronic cigarettes can be found on the . 

offers a variety of group fitness programs as well as personal training and has multiple facilities providing a variety of spaces and equipment to suit your fitness needs. 

offers a variety of and programs as a way to provide athletic opportunities for all skill levels. 

• This certainly depends on your personal healthcare needs and should always be discussed and planned with your doctor. 
• Generally, for those in good health seeking preventative care, here are some guidelines for common health check-ups: 
• Primary Care Doctor (for physical exams) should be scheduled every 1-3 years 
• Optometrist (eye doctor) every 1-2 years 
• Dentist every 6-12 months 
• Gynecologist every year 

Safer sex supplies, including condoms and lube, can be picked up for free on the 3rd floor of Searle (Health Service building) in the waiting area for CSAW More information on sexual health can be found on CSAW's Sexual Health page. 

NMSHS offers a number of STD tests, including HIV, Chlamydia, and Gonorrhea. You will need to make an appointment to be seen by a Health Service practitioner who can order a test. For complete information on testing available at NMSHS, visit their webpage. 

Begin by asking yourself, “Why am I engaging in a certain activity?” If your answer isn’t one that is supporting your overall well-being or is dominating certain dimensions and hindering others, that may be the first indication it is time to rethink engaging in that activity.

Accepting that we cannot participate in everything that is offered to us during college is healthy. Finding a balance between academics, social life, and personal time during college is a part of the growth that will benefit you throughout life. Presented

The general guidance for most healthy adults suggests 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per week (~30 minutes, 5 days per week), 75 minutes of vigorous cardio per week, or a combination of the two, with strength training 2 days a week spaced at least 48 hours between for recovery. Start low (lighter weights) and slow (fast walking) until you build up to more and incorporate stretching to avoid injuries.  

Examples of workout routines and what types of exercises fall into each category can be found on the .  

• General nutrition guidelines can be found on the USDA’s  
• If you are looking for something more personalized, is offered through Dining Services. 

• Having concerns about a friend and wanting to help them is normal. However, it is important to know when something is at a point beyond your ability to help or at a level of concern that warrants immediate professional help. 
• CAPS staff are available to students who are in non-life-threatening crisis on a same-day basis. Either call us at 847-491-2151 to arrange a crisis appointment or walk over and tell the receptionist that you need to see the Crisis Counselor. 
• If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to your local emergency room. 
• Less urgent support options exist as well including Let’s Talk or calling a peer through Wildchat.