SOS Grant
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In late fall 2022, SE partnered with the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to administer a federal grant on our campus to improve prevention effort within the university community. As a result of this, a coalition has been formed to strategically address how we support our faculty, staff and students in maintaining a prevention lifestyle. If you wish to be directly involved in our efforts, please reach out at sewellness@se.edu, come by the office on the Durant campus in Student Union 229, or call 580-745-2988. We would love to have you!
Offered by the SOS Grant for FREE:
- Medication Lockbox – Safely store your medication
- Medication Pouch – Safely store your medication and take it on the go
- Medication Disposal Pouch – Safely dispose of unused and expired medication
- Narcan – Reverse an opioid overdose and save a life
- Fentanyl Test Strips – Test substances for the presence of fentanyl
In Case of Emergency
- Medical Emergency: call 911
- National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call/text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org
- Oklahoma’s One-Stop for Treatment, Prevention, Education, and Support Click Here
Our campus Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act documents may be found by clicking here.
Prevention
In late fall 2022, SE partnered with the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to administer a federal grant on our campus to improve prevention effort within the university community. As a result of this, a coalition has been formed to strategically address how we support our faculty, staff and students in maintaining a prevention lifestyle. If you wish to be directly involved in our efforts, please reach out at sewellness@se.edu, come by the office on the Durant campus in Student Union 229, or call 580-745-2988. We would love to have you!
Multiple programming opportunities throughout the semester have been created to support healthy coping and medication safety. Check out the calendar below!
Current Events
We frequently host pop up events in the Student Union with free resources and goodies, information, and games. All our events are added to SE’s calendar so you can always check there and be sure to stop by for a chat!
Other than our pop up tables, we host routine events every semester:
Each semester we partner with Campus Police to provide a Drug Take Back event. These events aim to reduce substance misuse and accidental overdoses by collecting unused and expired medication. These events take place in April and October, but you can always use the 24/7 anonymous drop-off box located at Campus Police. Additionally, you can stop by the Student Wellness Office and request a medication disposal pouch free of charge. To learn more about the importance of DEA’s Take Back Day, click here.
We provide free Narcan training throughout each semester to equip our campus community with the knowledge and resources to reverse an opioid overdose and save a life. These 30-minute trainings include a brief pre/post-test and a presentation on the prevalence of opioid overdose rates and how Narcan works. Participants are provided with free Narcan and fentanyl test strips. You can also check out the available resources for how to administer Narcan in our Education section.
Every month we host Colorful Connections in the Student Union to provide a judgement-free, creative outlet for students to make friends and talk about hard things. Every month has a different topic and a different craft. Mark your calendars for fun!
Education
Addressing the Stigma that Surrounds Addiction
Compassion and Kinship: Fr Gregory Boyle at TEDxConejo 2012
Five Steps of Bystander Intervention
National Survey on Drug Use and Health 2020
ODMHSAS Oklahoma Substance Abuse Dashboard
OK I’m Ready- Oklahoma Harm Reduction and Treatment Resources
Podcast Recommendations from SAFEProject
Prevention Technology Transfer Center Network
Undoing Drugs by Maia Szalavitz
Your Brain & Body Educational Webpage
Recovery
Yoga every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday through May from 12-1:00pm in the Student Union Wellness Center.
Peer Education
Mission Statement
Our mission is to empower students to promote healthy choices, increase awareness of available resources, and create positive connections among their peers.
What is Peer Education? *
Peer education is a student-led approach supported by professional advisors, leveraging peer connections to enhance wellness, reduce risks, and shape campus culture.
A Peer Educator is a student leader who uses their equal standing, accessibility, and influence to support peers, promote well-being, and inspire positive change.
Why Peer Education Matters
Students often turn to people they know and trust when navigating the challenges of college life. Peer Educators help bridge the gap between students and available resources by creating meaningful connections and encouraging open conversations about health and well-being.
Become a Peer Educator!
Our Peer Educator program empowers students to make healthy choices, connect with valuable resources, and support one another in creating a healthier campus community. Our Peer Educators are trained in peer education and substance misuse prevention. These students play a vital role in the SOS Grant’s outreach and events.
If this sounds like something you’d like to be a part of, join our team and support your peers! Available Peer Educator positions are posted on Handshake.
*Definitions provided by NASPA. (2025). Peer education initiatives. https://www.naspa.org/project/peer-education-initiatives