{"id":9,"date":"2018-06-07T17:13:18","date_gmt":"2018-06-07T17:13:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wcsu.wpengine.com\/choices\/?page_id=9"},"modified":"2024-04-02T13:38:53","modified_gmt":"2024-04-02T13:38:53","slug":"campus-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/choices\/campus-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Campus and Community Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Campus Resources<\/h2>\n

Use the table below to see where you can get help on campus for specific issues:<\/h4>\n<\/caption>\n

TOPIC:<\/strong><\/th>\nPeople to Talk to:<\/strong><\/th>\nPlaces to Learn More:<\/strong><\/th>\nServices\/Activities:<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Alcohol Abuse<\/td>\nCHOICES Office<\/td>\nCHOICES Office or website, AA website\u200b<\/td>\nAA Meetings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
STD’s\/HIV<\/td>\nHealth Services, Center for Empowerment & Education<\/td>\nNIH or CDC websites<\/td>\nFree STD testing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Drug Dependence<\/td>\nCHOICES Office\u200b<\/td>\nCHOICES office,
\nNA website<\/td>\n		AA\/NA meetings\u200b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Relationship Violence<\/td>\nCenter for Empowerment & Education, Counseling Center<\/td>\nCenter for Empowerment & Education<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sexual Assault<\/td>\nCenter for Empowerment & Education,
\nCaRRT\u200b<\/td>\n		Center for Empowerment & Education,
\nCaRRT<\/td>\n		CaRRT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eating Disorders<\/td>\nHealth Services, Counseling Services<\/td>\nNational Eating Disorders Association or National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders websites\u200b<\/td>\nAnorexics and Bulimics Anonymous meetings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LGBTQ+\/Sexual Orientation<\/td>\nCounseling Services,<\/p>\n

WCSU Pride Center<\/td>\n

<\/td>\nWCSU Pride Center, LGBTQ+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Discrimination & Racism<\/td>\nCounseling Center, Title IX, Academic Advisor<\/td>\nDiscrimination & Racism<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Family Problems<\/td>\nCounseling Services<\/td>\n<\/td>\nCampus support groups<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Community Resources<\/h2>\n

Center for Empowerment & Education at WCSU<\/h3>\n

Center for Empowerment & Education at WCSU<\/a> \u2013 Student Health & Wellness Center (Newbury Hall): The vision of the Center for Empowerment & Education is to end the violence against women, men and children, to foster equality and empowerment for all. The Center for Empowerment & Education provides prevention, crisis intervention, and support services with regard to domestic violence, sexual assault, and other major life transitions.<\/p>\n

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Counseling Services at WCSU<\/h3>\n

Counseling Services at WCSU<\/a>: \u201cThe Counseling Services\u2019 mission is to assist personal and educational development through therapy, consultation, and educational outreach.\u00a0 Our services strive to help students develop effective problem-solving and decision-making capabilities in order to make satisfying life choices and maximize their capacity for continued growth.\u201d<\/p>\n

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CaRRT<\/h3>\n

Sexual Assault and Interpersonal Violence Information and Resources and the Campus Response & Resource Team (CaRRT):<\/a> \u00a0WCSU has a Campus Resource Response Team (CaRRT) who are professional staff members trained and prepared to help. The University will be particularly sensitive to meeting the needs of each individual.<\/p>\n

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AL-Anon<\/h3>\n

AL-Anon\/Alateen\u00a0<\/a>is for families and friends of alcoholics. For weekly support meetings, call Connecticut Al-Anon & Alateen answering service at 1-888-825-2666 or visit\u00a0Al-Anon Web Site Meeting Page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)<\/h3>\n

Alcoholics Anonymous\u00a0<\/a>is for individuals who question whether or not they have a drinking problem. For weekly support meetings, call 203-825-5410 or visit\u00a0CT\u00a0AA Web Site Meeting Page\u00a0<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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MCCA<\/h3>\n

Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism <\/a>provides information on assessment, intervention, adolescent and adult treatment programs and services. 38 Old Ridgebury Road, Danbury, CT. For more information, call 203-792-4515.<\/p>\n

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Narcotics Anonymous (NA)<\/h3>\n

Narcotics Anonymous\u00a0<\/a>For more information or weekly meeting schedule, call 1-800-627-3543.<\/p>\n

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211 CT<\/h3>\n

211 Connecticut Infoline<\/a>\u00a0provides information and comprehensive listings of services available in the State of Connecticut, including substance abuse and mental health. Call 211.<\/p>\n

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Drug Collection Boxes (Usually your local Police Department)<\/h3>\n

Local Drug Collection Boxes<\/a> are located throughout the state. They are a safe place to drop off old medications and prescriptions, so they don\u2019t get into the wrong hands. No questions asked.<\/p>\n

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Regional Hospice<\/h3>\n

Healing Hearts Center for Grief and Loss<\/a> \u2013 Regional Hospice of CT: Regional Hospice and Home Care provides bereavement services to families coping with the death of a loved one through its Healing Hearts Center. Healing Hearts is a place for emotional healing\u2014where individuals and families can get support from social workers, trained volunteers, and more importantly, other grieving people.<\/p>\n

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Ben\u2019s Bells Project<\/h3>\n

Ben\u2019s Bells Art Studio<\/a> \u2013 Be Kind \u2013 Bethel, CT: \u201cBen\u2019s Bells symbolize kindness and its power in healing. We hope that they will touch others\u2019 lives and help to make our community a gentler place to live.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Danbury Hospital\/Emergency Services (911)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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