Mar
20
Wed
Destress Fest (Free snacks and therapy dogs) @ Ring Road
Mar 20 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Join us during finals week for our quarterly Destress Fest!

Enjoy FREE snacks, beverages, and calming Therapy Dogs to support you during finals.

Find us on Ring Road near the Student Center from 11:00am-2:00pm on Tuesday (the 19th) and Wednesday (the 20th). We hope to see you there!

Apr
1
Mon
Mindful Mondays @ Cross Cultural Center, Ring Room
Apr 1 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Join us every Monday for Mindful Mondays!

Every Monday will be a different mindfulness practice such as meditation, mindful movement, loving-kindness meditation, and many more. Mindfulness has been scientifically proven to help us cope with life’s stressors. Some of the benefits include anxiety reduction, enhanced sleep, improved mood, and increased ability to focus.

No previous experience necessary and great for beginners. Participants will receive an essential oil roller to carry their mindfulness practice with them wherever they are.

Apr
5
Fri
Anteaters for Recovery (Support Group) @ Student Center G319 (at the Center for Student Wellness & Health Promotion)
Apr 5 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Anteaters for Recovery is a new program at UCI and is intended for students who identify themselves as being in recovery. This could be recovery from alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, growing up in an alcoholic family, or any other life altering situation that someone could be in recovery from. Join this safe and confidential space to share or listen and support. All meetings led by a pro staff member also in recovery. Anteaters for Recovery is a safe space for students to gather and support each other in their recovery journey, but is not intended for group counseling or therapy.

Alcohol Awareness Class @ Student Center G319 (at the Center for Student Wellness & Health Promotion)
Apr 5 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join our Alcohol Awareness Class to help you better understand alcohol consumption and its place in your life as a college student. Learn to navigate campus drinking culture responsibly, understand BAC management, and identify lower-risk drinking practices. Gain vital skills in ensuring the safety of your peers, recognizing signs of alcohol poisoning, and responding to emergencies effectively. Our class, bound by the principle of confidentiality and communal learning, aims to not just inform but transform, making you a proactive part of a safer campus community. Join us to make informed decisions that protect both your academic journey and social life.

Special DUI Goggle Party on Tuesday, April 30th from 4:00-6:00pm!

Apr
8
Mon
Narcan 101 (Opioid Overdose Training)
Apr 8 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Learn the signs and symptoms of opioid overdose, what actions to take, and how to administer Narcan nasal spray to save a life.

Participants will receive one free box of Narcan (which includes two individual doses)!

Must register by emailing our Alcohol & Other Drugs Programs Manager Cassie Finazzo at cfinazzo@uci.edu