Classes, trainings, workshops and presentations
CU offers a variety of classes, workshops and presentations to support students as they reflect on their relationship with alcohol and other substance use.
For more information on classes, training programs and presentations, please email Health and Wellness Services at wellness@colorado.edu.
Our classes help students build skills and reflect on their relationship with alcohol and other drugs.
*Some early intervention classes may be required by municipal courts or Student Conduct.
Our workshops provide an opportunity for individuals or small groups to gain a better understanding of their relationship with substances and gain the skills and support for behavior change.
Our training programs help prepare students, staff and faculty to prepare for and respond to different scenarios related to alcohol and other drugs. These programs are intended to help Buffs support each other and respond to emergencies.
Alcohol and other drugs early intervention exists along a continuum between prevention and treatment. Early intervention is more directed than prevention and less intensive than treatment. AOD early intervention is grounded in evidence-based practices such as motivational interviewing and evidence-based processes such as screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment. This process allows individuals to explore and reflect on their knowledge and experiences related to alcohol and other drugs, which may lead to behavior change.
Classes
Our classes help students build skills and reflect on their relationship with alcohol and other drugs. Classes may be required by municipal courts or Student Conduct.
Alcohol Impact Circle
Alcohol Impact Circles are designed to help participants learn through dialogue with each other by sharing personal stories and experiences. During this session, participants will engage in storytelling and community-building, practice active listening and reflect on the impact of their alcohol use within their community.
Audience: Students
Cost: $40
Time: 2 hours
Register: Register and pay online
Level 1 (The CheckUp)
The Level 1 class is a one-time 50-minute group focused on alcohol. It is designed for participants to share and learn ways to reduce unwanted experiences related to alcohol.
This class meets required criteria for those referred to The CheckUp.
Audience: Students
Cost: $25
Time: 50 minutes
Register: Register and pay online
Level 2 (SBIRT)
This one-on-one conversation lasts 30-50 minutes and helps students explore their relationships with substance use and its impact on their lives. This program helps motivate students toward positive change and to think differently about their use. Individualized resources are provided to students to explore if they are interested after the session.
This class meets required criteria for those referred to SBIRT.
Audience: Students
Cost: $80
Time: 50 minutes
Register: Register and pay online
Level 3 (BASICS 1, BASICS 2)
Level 3 consists of two sessions that help students examine their substance use, identify changes that could work for them, and reduce the risk of negative impacts in the future. Students participate in one 50-minute group session followed by a 50-minute individual session two weeks later.
This class meets required criteria for those referred to BASICS 1 and BASICS 2.
Audience: Students
Cost: $140
Time: 100 minutes (total)
Register: Register and pay online
Level 4 (BASICS 3)
Level 4 is the most intensive early intervention meeting. It consists of four 50-minute sessions, 1 week apart, with a trained facilitator. Sessions are designed to help students examine their substance use, explore changes that could work for them, and reduce the risk of future unwanted experiences. The student will receive an individualized feedback report.
This class meets required criteria for those referred to BASICS 3.
Audience: Students
Cost: $300
Time: 200 minutes (total)
Register: Register and pay online
Substance Use Evaluation
During a substance use evaluation, an evaluator will gather and review bio-psycho-social history to gain a broad perspective of the student’s life, including factors that can help protect them from harm and those that increase risk. The evaluator utilizes assessment tools and may identify diagnoses if present. The evaluator writes a report outlining bio-psycho-social history, diagnosis and recommendations.
Audience: Students
Cost: $300
Time: 4 hours, over two sessions
Register: Call 303-492-2277 or register online through MyCUHealth
Appointment cancellations
If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, please contact us at or health.promotion@colorado.edu or through the online portal at least 24 hours prior to your appointment.
If you have missed your appointment or did not cancel 24 hours in advance, you can pay the $20 fee online.
Early intervention workshops
Our workshops provide an opportunity for individuals or small groups to gain a better understanding of their relationship with substances and gain the skills and support for behavior change.
Exploring Substance Use Workshop
This workshop provides students with a safe, judgement-free space where they can explore their relationship with substance use. Students of all levels of use or non-use are welcome.
Audience: Students
Cost: Free
Time: 50 minutes
Register: Call 303-492-2937 or email health.promotion@colorado.edu
Buffs Discuss Substance Use
This one-on-one conversation with a trained CU undergraduate student interns empowers students to gain deeper understanding and intention in their relationships with substances. This program encourages students to talk with and support each other in their relationships with alcohol and other drugs.
Audience: Students
Cost: Free
Time: 5–15 minutes
Register: Email health.promotion@colorado.edu
CU Cares: Recovery Ally Training
Social connection plays an important role in the recovery process, which can include recovery from substance use and other unwanted behaviors. This workshop will teach you about the process of recovery, principles and concrete strategies to be an effective support ally. It will also provide an overview of relevant university and community resources.
Audience: Students, staff, faculty
Cost: Free
Time: 60 minutes
Register: Sign up online
Nicotine Cessation Coaching
This one-on-one conversation with a trained CU facilitator provides participants with a safe, judgement-free space to explore their nicotine use and make a plan for change if desired.
Audience: Students, staff, faculty
Cost: Free
Time: 50 minutes
Register: Call 303-492-2937 or email health.promotion@colorado.edu
Trainings
Our training programs help prepare students, staff and faculty to prepare for and respond to different scenarios related to alcohol and other drugs. These programs are intended to help Buffs support each other and respond to emergencies.
Overdose Prevention and Response
Learn how to recognize and respond to an alcohol or other drug-related emergency.
Audience: Students, staff, faculty
Cost: Free
Time: 60 minutes
Register: Request online
Responding to Student Substance Use
Party culture affects students’ experiences, their health, and their academic success. Learn how to recognize signs of substance use, develop effective communication skills and conversation starters for talking to a student about alcohol or other drugs, and what resources are available on campus.
Audience: Staff, faculty
Cost: Free
Time: 60–90 minutes
Register: Register online
WellCU: Party Smart
Explore what party culture means at CU while learning skills to have a better time and look out for one another.
Audience: Students
Cost: Free
Time: 50 minutes
Register: Register online
Presentations
Our presentations are available to individual students as well as student groups and academic settings. Presentations and workshops are intended to provide personal skill-building opportunities.
Exploring Substance Use Workshop
This workshop provides students with a safe, judgement-free space where they can explore their relationship with substance use. Students of all levels of use or non-use are welcome.
Audience: Students
Cost: Free
Time: 50 minutes
Register: Call 303-492-2937 or email health.promotion@colorado.edu
Buffs Discuss Substance Use
This one-on-one conversation with a trained CU undergraduate student interns empowers students to gain deeper understanding and intention in their relationships with substances. This program encourages students to talk with and support each other in their relationships with alcohol and other drugs.
Audience: Students
Cost: Free
Time: 5–15 minutes
Register: Email health.promotion@colorado.edu
Recovery Panel
This personal experience panel allows for a deeper understanding of the process and impact of recovery through the sharing of first hand experiences with students in recovery.
Audience: Students
Cost: Free
Time: 60 minutes
Register: Request online
The Opposite of Addiction is Connection
Gain a better understanding of how and why connecting to others removes barriers to recovery.
Audience: Staff, faculty
Cost: Free
Time: 75 minutes
Register: Request online
Vaping
Learn about the history of vaping, prevalence at CU, impacts of vaping, harm reduction and abstinence strategies, and available resources.
Audience: Students, staff, faculty
Cost: Free
Time: 50 minutes
Register: Request online
Nicotine Cessation Coaching
This one-on-one conversation with a trained CU facilitator provides participants with a safe, judgement-free space to explore their nicotine use and make a plan for change if desired.
Audience: Students, staff, faculty
Cost: Free
Time: 50 minutes
Register: Call 303-492-2937 or email health.promotion@colorado.edu