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LSC-Tomball HealthyU

The HealthyU is an educational outreach program dedicated to developing prevention activities that empower students to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. The HealthyU program sponsors the 21st Birthday Campaign, campus safety activities, the Mental Health & Wellness Fair, various drug & alcohol prevention activities, and the Red Flag Campaign.

This webpage provides the college community an opportunity to learn about educational activities on the following topics:

  1. Drug & Alcohol Abuse,
  2. Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence Prevention,
  3. Emotional Health & Wellness, and
  4. Suicide Prevention.

We encourage individuals to use this webpage as a self-help resource to support their decision in cultivating a healthy lifestyle.

The HealthyU program sponsors the 21st Birthday Campaign, Campus Safety activities, Mental Health & Wellness Fair, various Drug & Alcohol Prevention activities, and the Red Flag Campaign.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention

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Alcohol and drug use are a serious public health concern on many college campuses. The most used substances among college students include alcohol, marijuana, and prescription drug misuse. Research tells us that students who choose to drink or use drugs are more likely to experience negative consequences such as legal issues, accidents/injuries, risk for sexual assault, academic problems, and even death.

Below are tips and resources to help you make good decisions related to alcohol and drug use.

  • Alcohol Facts and Statistics
  • College Drinking
  • Alcohol and Your Health

Tips for Responsible Drinking:

Marijuana

Prescription Drugs

If you are someone you know is struggling with drugs or alcohol use, please contact the LSC-Tomball Counseling Office at 281-351-3380.

Drug and Alcohol Prevention Activities

The HealthyU program provides a variety of outreach activities designed to educate the campus community about the dangers of drugs and alcohol use, associated risk and consequences of drug and alcohol use, and access to resources and treatment.

21st Birthday Campaign

The 21st Birthday campaign is designed to encourage students to think about the choices they make regarding alcohol consumption on their 21st Birthday. We encourage students who choose to drink to take time to learn how alcohol affects their bodies (Know Your Limit) and to plan ahead (Party Smart) so they can be safe. 

National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week
During the third full week in October, HealthyU will host educational activities designed to raise awareness of alcohol related issues on college campuses.

National Alcohol Awareness Month
HealthyU sponsors educational activities designed to raise awareness of alcohol abuse, alcoholism, and recovery during the month of April.

Educational and Awareness Tables 
Throughout the year, HealthyU will have staffed and unstaffed informational tables around campus with self-help resources.

Sexual Assault & Relationship Violence Prevention

Lone Star College-Tomball is committed to creating a safe and positive learning environment for all community members. In support of this commitment, the HealthyU program provides a variety of educational activities throughout the year to increase awareness of sexual assault and relationship violence.

Below are resources to enhance your knowledge on the subject and help you make good decisions.

Safety Planning

Additional Resources

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Sexual Assault & Relationship Violence Prevention activities 

During Domestic Violence Prevention month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, HealthyU collaborates with campus and community resources to promote a safe and positive learning environment for all community members. HealthyU offers a variety of prevention activities on topics such as consent, sexual assault and relationship violence, stalking and sexual harassment. 

  • Red Flag Campaign

The Red Flag Campaign is a national public awareness campaign that raises awareness about dating violence. Every October and April, the HealthyU program will sponsor a one week campaign that includes informational posters across the campus that educates the college community on how to recognize the “red flags” of dating violence in their lives as well as the lives of their family and friends. 

  • Empty Chair Campaign

This event is designed to raise awareness about the prevalence of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking on college campuses.

  • Educational and Awareness Tables  

Throughout the year, HealthyU will have staffed and unstaffed informational tables around campus with self-help resources. 
 

Mental Health & Emotional Wellness

Many college students experience a mental health episode during their college career. Some commonly reported mental health conditions of college students include anxiety, depression, substance use, eating disorders, and suicidal ideation.
Below are a few self-help resources to support students and their mental health. If you, or someone you know struggles with mental health challenges, please contact the Lone Star College-Tomball Counseling Office at 281-351-3380 for assistance.
If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis, please call 911.

Resources:

 

Suicide Prevention 

Did you know that suicide is preventable? In fact, many people that attempt suicide generally give warning signs that they are struggling. Below are the warning signs of suicide. If you or experiencing these warning signs or someone you know is experiencing these warning signs, get help now by contacting the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK.

Warning Signs of Suicide

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