Health Education and Prevention

Dean of Students

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We are committed to creating an environment that supports the health, safety and well-being of all students. We embrace the tenets of our mission to impart and expand knowledge, develop skills and cultivate enduring values. Through evidence-based and theory-driven strategies, initiatives and programs, we promote individual growth, cultivate a community of advocates, and create an environment that embraces wellness.

CCAPS-Screen

The CCAPS-Screen is an anonymous, brief online screening that considers common areas of distress you may experience. It is a user-friendly tool that can help you decide when further evaluation and/or support may be desired or recommended.

The CCAPS-Screen takes approximately 3–5 minutes to complete, with a profile report automatically generated for you to review immediately following completion. You can decide the next steps you may want to take in caring for your well-being.

If you’re interested in gaining further insight into your results, please contact Counseling Services to schedule an appointment with a licensed clinical counselor. Feel free to bring the results of your CCAPS-Screen to the appointment.

What should the CCAPS-Screen not be used for?

The CCAPS-Screen is not to be used for:

  • Confirmation of a diagnosis
  • A substitute for mental health evaluation
  • Any emergency situations

If you are experiencing a life-threatening or medical emergency:

  • Call 911 (available if you are on or off campus)
  • Call Public Safety at (401) 341-2325 (available if you are on campus)

If you are seeking 24/7 crisis helpline support for mental health concerns:

  • 988 Suicide and Crisis Helpline: Call, text or chat 988
  • Call Newport Mental Health: (401) 846-1213, option 1
  • For additional emergency resources, referrals and self-help support, visit the Counseling Services website.

Wellness Peer Educators

Wellness peer educators are student leaders dedicated to fostering health, safety and wellness in our campus community. Through dialogue and peer connection, they provide a unique form of support by sharing their personal experiences, challenges and strategies for well-being.

This peer-to-peer support fosters a sense of empowerment, as students can see that their peers have overcome similar obstacles and have thrived. It creates a supportive community where students feel understood, validated and motivated to take charge of their own wellness.

Wellness peer educators support various initiatives for health education and prevention. They also support advocacy events, trainings, health coaching and alternative events.

Join the Program

Are you interested in joining the team? You can find us in the student leadership application, which opens at the end of the fall semester. For more information, email wellness@salve.edu or talk to a wellness peer educator.

Qualifications:

  • Rising sophomore, junior or senior in good academic standing.
  • Interest in health and wellness, including but not limited to mental health, emotional wellness, nutrition, physical activity, alcohol and other drug prevention, sexual assault prevention, healthy relationships, consent and sexual health.
  • Ability to foster dialogue and/or lead workshops around health and wellness topics.

Certified peer educator training develops leadership skills to support student leaders in successfully creating and implementing campus programming. The training includes eight modules covering the role of peer education, helping peers make a behavior change, listening skills, response and referral skills, how to take action and intervene, recognizing the role of diversity and inclusivity, programming and presentation skills, self-care, and group dynamics.