Welcome Parents! What can Wellspring do for you?
Whether your student's wellness concern are newly developed or has been identified for some time, the professionals at Wellspring can help. We can help parents understand the challenges students face and how to offer support and input in the decisions that affect the health of students.
If you are PARENT of a University of Delaware Student, Wellspring can provide:
- Information: "Reality Check" Session at New Student Orientation
- Wellness Resources On & Off Campus
- AlcoholEdu for Parents
Information from "Reality Check" Session at New Student Orientation
If you are a parent of a new UD student, you probably attended our parent session at New Student Orientation. As promised, below is a pdf file of the power point information shared with you. This version is longer and more comprehensive than the one you saw at NSO.
Reality Check: Alcohol, Sex and the Campus Environment (New Student Orientation Session)
Additional Reources:
Parent information from S.O.S. (Sexual Offense Support) at UD
Tips for starting a conversation with your student: Higher Education Center
Parents' influence on students' decisions about alcohol use: Turrisi et al, 2001
Parents' influence on students' decisions about sex: The Parent Gap
Parent Information from creators of Alcohol Edu
Study of the Red Zone: Kimble, et. al
UD Center for Drug and Alcohol Studies, College Risk Behaviors Study 2010: http://www.udel.edu/cdas/Files/CRBS2010Report.pdf
Higher Education Center: http://www.higheredcenter.org/services/audiences/parents
College Drinking Prevention: http://www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov/CollegeParents/Default.aspx
Step-by-step support for parents whose son or daughter has or may have a substance abuse problem: http://timetogethelp.drugfree.org/
For more information, please contact Wellspring at 831-3457.
Wellness Resources On and Off Campus
| What do you need? | Where can you find it? Who can help? |
| My student has addictions and recovery concerns. Where can I find help? | On Campus: Wellspring: Student Wellness Program Center for Counseling & Student Development Off Campus: Connections CSP Inc. Open Door Inc. Pace Online: |
| I'd like information about the Alcohol Policy and the rules at University of Delaware. Where can I find it? | Office of Student Conduct |
| If my student has general health questions, who can they ask? | Student Health Services,
Laurel Hall |
| I have a question about safety and security on campus. | Public Safety |
| My student is having difficulty dealing with his/her roommate. | Office of Residence Life 5 Courtney Street Newark, DE 19716 302-831-1201 |
| My student is seeking support for relationship issues, sexual assault, an abusive relationship, or concerns related to sexual wellness. | Wellspring: Student Wellness Program Sexual Offense Support |
| My student struggles with body image, and/or has concerns about maintaining a healthy weight. | Wellspring: Student Wellness Program Student Health Services,
Laurel Hall Center for Counseling & Student Development |
How to Take the Course – Directions for Parents Only
Please note: The Login ID provided below is for PARENTS ONLY. We have provided your son or daughter with a separate, student Login ID. If you choose to review the course, it is essential that you only use the Login ID below so as not to interfere with your child’s account.
To take AlcoholEdu for College, you will need a computer with access to the Internet and audio capabilities. The minimum technical requirements are available on the AlcoholEdu for College Login page—we recommend you review this document before logging in to the course.
You may begin AlcoholEdu for College in September 2011. As we get closer to September, the login information will be posted here.
Directions for taking AlcoholEdu for College:
- Go to: http://college.alcoholedu.com/login.asp
- Under New User enter the following Login ID: [to be posted August 2011].
- Click “Sign Up” and follow the on-screen prompts.
- You may log in and out of the course at the end of each section. Section ends are marked with a “Next” button. DO NOT log out until you click the “Next” button or you will have to repeat the section you have just gone through.
- When you return, log in as a Returning User and enter the same email address and password you created when you first logged into the course.
Should you experience any difficulties or require support, the AlcoholEdu Online Technical Support Center is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Simply click on the “Help” button located in the upper right-hand corner of every AlcoholEdu for College screen. You do not need to be logged into the course to access the Help Site.