College students are in the highest risk category of any age group for developing a substance use disorder, yet they rarely seek out or receive treatment. By engaging in Recovery Ally Training, faculty and staff will learn about:
- Recovery for Redbirds, Illinois State University’s collegiate recovery community
- Symptoms that indicate a substance use disorder or the need for recovery (most students with a substance use disorder don’t even realize it)
- How to support students who need help, as well as those who are already in recovery, including making successful referrals
- Steps for building a recovery-friendly campus by understanding how language and policies perpetuate stigma, which blocks recovery, and recognizing how faculty and staff can challenge party culture
Presenter:
Jamie Laurson, alcohol and other drug interventionist and Recovery for Redbirds advisor, Health Promotion and Wellness
Upcoming Zoom trainings:
Thursday, September 7, 9-11 a.m., Sign up through Student Affairs Professional Development
Thursday, October 12, 1-3 p.m., Sign up by contacting Jamie at jllaurs@IllinoisState.edu
Tuesday, November 7, 12-2 p.m., Sign up through Human Resources
To register or to request training for your department or unit, please email Jamie at jllaurs@IllinoisState.edu.
