Information:
Health Education and Promotion offer a variety of programs to assist students in making healthy choices. Click on the links below to learn more about our programs and services:
Nutrition Consultations
Tobacco/Smoking Cessation
Sexual Health Consultations
BASICS
CHOICES
"Titan Up the Party" Social Host Workshops
Titan Fitness Challenge
Suicide Prevention Program
This is an individualized consultation aimed to provide accurate up-to-date nutritional information. The program provides fundamental nutrition education to assist with planning well-balanced meals and healthy snacking based on recommendations from MyPyramid.gov and the American Dietetic Association. It is an opportunity to learn about how to utilize the recommended daily caloric intake suggested for each individual and setting realistic nutritional and exercise goals. Individuals will be provided a guide for grocery shopping and healthier options while eating out on a budget. In promoting a healthy eating habit and staying physically active, students will benefit by being more energized and focused. According to the Center on Hunger, Poverty and Nutrition Policy (1995), “Good nutrition promotes not only better physical health and reduced susceptibility to disease, but has also been demonstrated to contribute to cognitive development and academic success.”
To schedule a nutrition consultation click here, or call (657)278-2800.
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1 on 1 program, divided into 5 sessions, where students discuss reasons for smoking and learn alternative techniques for dealing with those “reasons.” This program provides necessary tools to set appropriate goals to “kick the habit.”
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Consultations include an informal video about the female gynecological exam and a discussion covering various birth control methods, sexually transmitted infections and other reproductive health issues. Consultations are approximately 1 hour and are held in the Student Health and Counseling Center – West. All students, male and female, are welcome to schedule an appointment. Consultations are recommended for any student enrolling in Family PACT, any student interested in hormonal contraception, or anyone looking for general reproductive health information. To schedule a consultation, please call Mary Becerra at (657) 278-2847.
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Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS) is a 2-session program designed to assist students with high risk drinking behaviors to set goals to reduce their drinking. Not a cessation program, BASICS uses motivational interviewing to allow students to identify behaviors they can change to reduce harm related to drinking.
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CHOICES is a workshop that addresses how to make informed decisions about alcohol use. Campus and municipal alcohol-related policies are discussed, as well as options for those who choose not to drink. CHOICES workshops are offered on select Fridays from 2:00-5:00pm in the Student Health and Counseling Center. For a schedule of CHOICES workshops, please contact Mary Becerra at (657) 278-2847, or email mbecerra@fullerton.edu.
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Workshops are available to assist student clubs and organizations in planning social events that are safe and adhere to university policies about alcohol use. Topics covered include risk management strategies, event planning, and liability issues with regard to alcohol. To schedule a workshop with your student club, please contact Mary Becerra at (657) 278-2847, or email at mbecerra@fullerton.edu.
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The Titan Fitness Challenge occurs each spring semester, and is a 10 week competition that encourages contestants to get healthy and fit. As part of the program, contestants only are required to attend individualized weekly nutritional consults and weigh-in. Contestants will be provided with a comprehensive nutrition education that includes getting adequate nutrients within calorie needs, shopping and eating out tips, and meal planning and healthy snacking on a budget. Ultimately, the goal is to motivate contestants to reach and maintain their goals of eating better and staying physically active. Check your student portal and ASI website for applications and deadlines.
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Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in college students, and is preventable. Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) is a 90-minute training facilitated by a mental health professional and certified educator. Students and staff are often in excellent positions to prevent suicide by being able to refer someone who may need help. QPR is designed to empower bystanders to help someone who may be considering suicide. QPR consists of three important life-saving skills:
Question…a person about suicide,
Persuade…the person to get help,
Refer…the person to the appropriate resources
This training program is limited to 30 participants.
To schedule the QPR workshop, or learn more about suicide prevention programs on campus, please contact Darany Hoang, Health Educator, at (657) 278-7223 or dhoang@fullerton.edu.
To learn more about suicide prevention, please click here.
For more information please contact the Health Education and Promotion department at (657) 278-4334.
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