PREVENTION, EARLY INTERVENTION, AND ADVOCACY FOR YOUR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

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WELCOME TO HEALTH PROMOTION

The UHC Health Promotion Department is home to many student support services designed to advance the well-being of our students and the UGA Community.

THE FONTAINE CENTER

We provide a comprehensive menu of prevention, early intervention, counseling, and recovery support services for alcohol and other substance misuse and any student impacted by interpersonal violence.

WELL-BEING & PREVENTION PROGRAMS

Including healthy relationships, mental well-being, stress, sleep, wellness coaching, substance misuse prevention, and interpersonal violence prevention.

Fall 2024 Cooking Classes

Call 706-542-8690

Baked Chicken Al Pastor Tacos, Elote en Vaso & Guacamole

Thursday, September 5th

4:30 - 6:00PM

Ginger Lime Garlic Chicken Wraps & Spring Rolls

Tuesday, September 10th

4:30 - 6:00PM

Homemade Whole Wheat Pasta with Pesto & Shrimp Scampi

Tuesday, September 17th

4:30 - 6:00PM

Tempeh Chickpea Peanut Curry + Tabbouleh (Vegan)

Wednesday, October 2nd

12:45 - 2:00PM

Spaghetti & Meatballs, Cheddar Bey Biscuits & Cowboy Carter Caviar

Tuesday, October 22nd

4:30 - 6:30PM

Sautéed Wild Greens, Chicken Skewers & Chocolate Monster Cake

Tuesday, October 29th

4:30 - 6:30PM

Buffalo Chickpea Wrap (Vegetarian)

Tuesday, November 5th

2:30 - 3:30PM

Fall Apple and Sweet Potato Kale Salad with Lentil Soup

Tuesday, November 12th

4:30 - 6:30PM

  • Cannabis Roundtable

    Wednesday, November 20th 2024
    5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

    Event Location: MLC 153

    What is the difference between CBD and THC? Between Delta-8 and Delta-9? Learn this and more through a discussion-based roundtable that will give you a glimpse into what cannabis is, its effects, and relevant online and campus resources.

    **FYOS-approved event!**

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  • Cinema Signals: Barbie

    Wednesday, November 20th 2024
    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

    Event Location: MLC Rm. 213
    48 Baxter St

    Lights, camera, communication! Step into the work of cinema with “Cinema Signals”, an interactive program that explores the world of communication through the magic of movies and TV.  We’ll dive into captivating clips, decode dynamics, and unravel the complexities of relationships in order to gain skills to apply to our own relationships.

    Free Themed Snacks!

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  • Crafty Coping Club

    Wednesday, November 20th 2024
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    Event Location: University Health Center - Health Promotion Office

    A safe space designed for students who need community or support!

     

    Crafts, chats and learning new skills - Crafts provided or bring your own - Crafting also not required, just come chat!

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  • Dawgs Dealing with It

    Thursday, November 21st 2024
    1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

    Event Location: OnlineJoin Event

    This workshop is designed to discuss coping skills and how students can use them in everyday life to handle stress. Whether you are struggling with school, adjustment or another area of life, this is a space for you to discover ways to cope and make the most of your time at UGA. This workshop is led by two UGA students/interns at CAPS.

    Dates and topics:

    • 9/5 Distress Tolerance
    • 9/12 Mindfulness
    • 9/19 Emotion regulation
    • 9/26 Interpersonal Effectiveness 
    • 10/3      Distress Tolerance
    • 10/10    Mindfulness
    • 10/17    Emotion Regulation
    • 10/24    Interpersonal Effectiveness 
    • 10/31 Distress Tolerance
    • 11/7 Mindfulness
    • 11/14    Emotion Regulation
    • 11/21 Interpersonal Effectiveness

    URL:     https://caps.uga.edu/well-being-prevention-programs-mental-health/

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  • "Let's Talk"

    Thursday, November 21st 2024
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    Event Location: Science Learning Center, Room 136

    Drop-In Consultations with CAPS Clinicians

     

    Free and Confidential (for UGA students)

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  • UMatter

    Thursday, November 21st 2024
    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    Event Location: MLC Rm. 213

    Step into our 60-90 minute interactive upstander intervention program, where college students will be given the knowledge and skills to take action when they see someone in need. Change the narrative and become an upstander. All participants will receive a free Fontaine T-Shirt!

    For more information on UMatter and upstander intervention go to: https://healthpromotion.uga.edu/umatter/

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  • UMatter

    Monday, December 2nd 2024
    4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

    Event Location: MLC Rm. 213

    Step into our 60-90 minute interactive upstander intervention program, where college students will be given the knowledge and skills to take action when they see someone in need. Change the narrative and become an upstander. All participants will receive a free Fontaine T-Shirt!

    For more information on UMatter and upstander intervention go to: https://healthpromotion.uga.edu/umatter/

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  • Crafty Coping Club

    Wednesday, December 4th 2024
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    Event Location: University Health Center - Health Promotion Office

    A safe space designed for students who need community or support!

     

    Crafts, chats and learning new skills - Crafts provided or bring your own - Crafting also not required, just come chat!

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  • "Let's Talk"

    Thursday, December 5th 2024
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    Event Location: Science Learning Center, Room 136

    Drop-In Consultations with CAPS Clinicians

     

    Free and Confidential (for UGA students)

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  • Crafty Coping Club

    Wednesday, December 11th 2024 6:30 PM - Wednesday, December 18th 2024 7:30 PM

    Event Location: University Health Center - Health Promotion Office

    A safe space designed for students who need community or support!

     

    Crafts, chats and learning new skills - Crafts provided or bring your own - Crafting also not required, just come chat!

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CONNECT WITH US!

Please reach out to us with any questions:

55 Carlton St · Athens, GA 30602

contact@uhs.uga.edu · 706-542-8690

UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTER, FIRST FLOOR · 55 Carlton ST · ATHENS, GA 30602