Check out the new INYS website for the annual survey of alcohol, tobacco and other drug (ATOD) use by children and adolescents in the state of Indiana.
A total of 8,059 students 18-25 years
of age from 23 Indiana colleges participated in the Indiana College Substance Use Survey conducted in Spring 2021.
Download the report on survey results and Summary Findings.
The County Epidemiological Data presents statewide and county-level data from a variety of sources to aid in planning substance misuse prevention programming.
Here you will find information on upcoming in-person events as well as free online training resources.
Once you complete a training, you can earn CEUs and print your own certificate.
Corkboard is Indiana’s electronic system used to collect evaluation and individual programmatic data including but not limited to the National outcome Measures (NOMS), the Institute of Medicine (IOM) classification, demographic information on populations served, and other items as designated by the Division of Mental Health and Addiction. This system was developed by Indiana University and requires an authorized login for access.
Search the IPRC Home Library Database for electronic resources.
For Indiana residents: borrow a DVD or VHS from our loan library.
For a dozen years now, the third week of March has been named National Inhalants and Poison Awareness Week. Known also as NIPAW, this event highlights the need for inhalant abuse prevention and ways to avoid accidental poisonings. ...
In December, a student at the Indiana University Purdue University campus reported being incapacitated and sexually assaulted after smoking an e-cigarette. ...
November 8, 2019 - Mental Health First Aid for Higher Education teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This 8-hour training — which focuses on the unique experiences and needs of college students — gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.
Mental Health First Aid for Higher Education teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This 8-hour training — which focuses on the unique experiences and needs of college students — gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.
WHO SHOULD TAKE IT
• Students (at least 18 years of age)
• Faculty members
• Resident advisors
• Campus law enforcement
• Academic advisors
• Counselors
• Campus clergy
• Financial aid employees
• Coaches and athletic personnel
• Administrators
• Librarians
WHAT IT COVERS
• A discussion of campus culture and its relevance to the topic of mental health.
• A discussion of the specific stress and risk factors faced by those in higher education.
• Applying the action plan in a number of scenarios designed specifically for faculty, administration and students.
• A review of the mental health resources available on campus and through partnerships in the community.
The course will teach you how to apply the ALGEE action plan:
• Assess for risk of suicide or harm
• Listen nonjudgmentally
• Give reassurance and information
• Encourage appropriate professional help
• Encourage self-help and other support strategies
Date of Training: Nov 8, 2019
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