Health Resources

• College Drinking Prevention - a comprehensive research-based website addressing issues related to alcohol abuse and binge drinking among college students; myths are debunked and information provided on how to calculate blood alcohol content
• Alcohol Screening – site designed to help decide if you or someone you care about is at risk from alcohol use/abuse
• Alcohol & Other Drugs: Go Ask Alice - a question and answer service for college students about just about everything in your life (provided by Columbia University)

• Above the Influence – a very interactive website with lots of information for teens, college students and parents regarding commonly used/abused drugs; links for help
• Partnership to End Addiction – lots of information, feature stories, personal testimonies, links for help
• NCAA Substance Abuse Prevention Toolkit -  providing information about NCAA banned substances and dietary supplements.
• Alcohol & Other Drugs: Go Ask Alice - a question and answer service for college students about just about everything in your life (provided by Columbia University)

UWG Resources

• Confidential Victim Services 
• 24/7 Victim Services Crisis Line: (470) 215-9946
• University Police: (678) 839-6000
• Counseling Center: (678) 839-6428

External Resources

• RAINN - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network- the nations' largest anti-sexual violence organization.
• Prevention Advocacy Resource Center - The West Georgia Prevention & Advocacy Resource Center strives to end sexual violence in our community through prevention and awareness.

• Tobacco Free Earth - Motivating youth to stay vape & tobacco free. Empowering nicotine users to quit smoking.
• Smokefree - The National Cancer Institute (NCI) created Smokefree.gov to help you or someone you care about quit smoking.

• MindWise Innovations - Screening for Mental Health programs include both in-person and online programs for depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, alcohol problems, and suicide prevention.
• Mental Health America - Online screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible.
• NCAA: Health and Safety - The NCAA’s official health and safety website. The NCAA provides resources and programs for its membership to develop policy and practices that help student-athletes make the proper choices for healthy lifestyles; including resources specific to the areas of sports, medicine, exercise, and safety.

UWG Resources

• Prevent@UWG - We are a group of student, faculty and staff volunteers working to increase mental health awareness and promote suicide prevention through education at the University of West Georgia.
• UWG Cares - If you or someone you know is in a distressing situation, support is available for you on this website. 

External Resources

• Depression Screen - Take a free confidential depression screening test if you or one of your teammates might be dealing with depression.
• Suicide Prevention Lifeline - We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
• Jed Foundation - Transitioning into adulthood can bring big changes and intense challenges. The Jed Foundation (JED) empowers teens and young adults with the skills and support to grow into healthy, thriving adults.
• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance - The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is a comprehensive resource for more than 21 million people in the U.S. who live with mood disorders. We provide education, tools, peer support, and a wealth of inspiring stories to help you pursue your own path to wellness.

• Nutrition Data - On Nutrition Data, you'll find detailed nutrition information, plus unique analysis tools that tell you more about how foods affect your health and make it easier to choose healthy foods.
• Nutrition & Physical Activity: Go Ask Alice - Go Ask Alice! is the health question and answer Internet resource produced by the Alice!, Health Promotion Program at Columbia University— a division of Health Services at Columbia.
• National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) - The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest not-for-profit organization in the United States working to prevent eating disorders and provide treatment referrals to those suffering from anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder and those concerned with body image and weight issues.

• Smarter Sex – Bacchus sponsored website geared for college students

• Sexual Health: CDC – from the Centers for Disease Control, information on sexually transmitted diseases

• Campus Sexual Health Program (RXCOM) - UWG committee whose purpose is to educate students about sexuality and sexual issues and to promote healthy decision-making regarding sexual behavior.