Health Education and Promotion

Cowell Student Health Center, Cowell Annex
(530) 752-9652; http://healthcenter.ucdavis.edu/hep

Health Education and Promotion (HEP) helps enhance your wellness to meet your academic goals through student-centered education and creating health-promoting environments. HEP covers topics such as nutrition, exercise, sexual health, contraception, alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, wellness, sleep, and stress management. Call or drop by to talk with HEP staff to get your questions answered. HEP also offers educational programs on various college health topics. All services are confidential and provided free of charge to registered students and organizations.

Anonymous HIV Counseling and Antibody Testing Program (530) 754-7000. HEP offers anonymous HIV counseling and antibody testing to registered UC Davis students. Free, oral, rapid testing is available weekly during the academic year.

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment (530) 752-6334. Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment (ADAPT) provides assessments, education and referrals for students with identified needs related to alcohol or other drug (AOD) issues. ADAPT conducts educational programs and one-on-one educational treatment. ADAPT offers Education Groups where students discuss AOD issues, alcohol poisoning, how to help a friend and decision-making skills. This group provides a confidential, safe and nonjudgmental environment. ADAPT also provides trainings on safe party management, how to be a good renter and how to help students with addiction issues. For more information on safer partying, see http://safeparty.ucdavis.edu.

East Quad Farmers Market (530) 752-9652. HEP cosponsors a campus farmers market during fall and spring quarters. Fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and flowers are available on Wednesdays, from 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. on the UC Davis East Quad.

Outreach Presentations (530) 752-9652. Peer Health Educators and professional staff are available to facilitate small and large group presentations and workshops for residence halls, fraternities, sororities and other student organizations. Call for a complete list of programs offered or to schedule a program.