Drop-In Spaces
What is a drop-in space?
A drop-in space is a casual, no-commitment-required way to engage in a variety of experiences that allow you to find connection and support. Drop-in spaces are offered by Prevention Services in collaboration with campus partners.
What do you mean by drop-in?
This means that the content from one week does not necessarily build on another. This allows you to try out different spaces and not worry about missing something if you have a conflict. Most drop-in spaces do not require registration but will note if they do.
Spring 2023 Drop-In Spaces
When: Every other Monday | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Starts January 23
Where: Campus Health 2301
Register: go.ncsu.edu/flourish_registration
Flourish is a collaboration between Prevention Services and the Horticulture department that:
- Facilitates student wellness connections
- Developed from evidence-based research surrounding the benefits of horticulture therapy
- Promotes physical and mental wellness, social skills, and emotional growth
- Provides experiential and educational opportunities.
When: Every other Tuesday* | 2-3:30 p.m. | Starts January 17
*Full list of dates: January 17, January 31, February 14, February 28, March 21, March 28, April 11, April 25
Where: D. H. Hill Jr. Library – Fishbowl
Crafting Resilience is a collaboration between Prevention Services and University Libraries that provides experiential opportunities to engage in self-care through crafting. This space was developed from evidence-based research surrounding the benefits of expressive arts.
When: Tuesdays | 3:45-4:45 p.m. | Starts January 17
Where: Harris Field*
*In the case of inclement weather, this space will meet in Campus Health 2301.
Start the Convo is a relaxed space that is designed to help you build connections with other students. Join Mental Health Ambassadors in this peer-led drop-in space to focus on activities and discussions designed to foster a sense of community.
When: Thursdays | 3-4 p.m. | Starts January 12
Where: Multipurpose Room in Tower Hall, Wolf Ridge Apartments (Centennial Campus)
Join us with your own tea or snacks! This is a time to just show up, meet peers, learn about other cultures, relax, and support each other. Open to all international and domestic students.
When: Thursdays | 3-4 p.m. | Starts February 2
Where: Campus Health 2301 and James B. Hunt Jr. Library – Game Lab (alternating)
Campus Health Dates: February 2, February 16, March 2, March 23, April 6, April 20
Hunt Game Lab Dates: February 9, February 23, March 9, March 30, April 13, April 27
Register: Coming soon!
Join in for an opportunity to engage in stress management skills. Each session will focus on a different activity or concept to allow you to try out a new strategy in a safe, supportive environment.
When: Second Thursday* | 5:30-7 p.m. | Starts January 26
*Full list of dates: January 26, February 9, March 9, April 13
Where: Location varies – see below
Register: go.ncsu.edu/thecollective
January 26 | African American Cultural Center – Witherspoon 356
February 9 | Women’s Center – Talley 5210
March 9 | Women’s Center – Talley 5210
April 13 | African American Cultural Center – Witherspoon 356
In partnership with the Women’s Center, Prevention Services presents The Collective, a space for Women of Color Community Connection. The purpose is to create a space for existing and entering women of color at NC State to form a community, break silos, and deepen relationships through facilitated dialogue centered on truth-telling and testimonios. The Collective welcomes cis and trans women as well as femmes and GNC folx. Open for undergraduate and graduate students.
When: Every other Friday* | 3-4 p.m. | Starts January 13
*Full list of dates: January 13, January 27, February 10, February 24, March 10, March 24, April 7, April 21, April 28
Where: Piano Tent (between Hunt Library and On the Oval)
This drop-in space is intended to offer a safe space for students who identify as Asian, Pacific Islander, and/or South Asian American (APISAA) to connect and support others. Join us as we work on maintaining well-being and talking with others to create community and a path to healing. Students can attend as often as their schedule allows.
When: Fridays | 3:15 p.m. | Starts January 20
Where: Meet the facilitator at the back entrance of the Campus Health Center
*In the case of inclement weather, this group will not meet. The university calendar will be updated if canceled.
A time to be embraced by nature, have mindful movement and meet others for connection. This is a mind/body centered practice space.
Check back soon for details on when and where this drop-in space will be!
SMART (Self-Management And Recovery Training) Recovery is an evidenced-based program that was created to help people manage and overcome problematic behaviors. SMART Recovery’s goal is to help participants enhance motivation to change, and offers a set of proven tools and techniques to support recovery. SMART Recovery encourages individuals to determine a recovery path that is right for their needs and beliefs. SMART is not intended to be a substitute for professional help or treatment and is often used in conjunction with professional treatment.
Check back soon for details on when and where this drop-in space will be!
The Cookout is open to all faculty and staff. It is intended to be an event for conversation about issues impacting Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC). Recognizing the power in community and collective healing, its purpose is to provide fellowship for BIPOC staff and faculty to speak more intently about their own experiences, strategies, and resources for navigating them.
Check back soon for details on when and where this drop-in space will be!
Register: go.ncsu.edu/blackandboundaried
In this space, students will explore racial and ethnic trauma and discuss its varying impact on students of color. Through guided dialogue and discussion, students will be empowered to speak openly about their experiences and offer support to one another. This space values connection, community and establishing healthy coping strategies to manage symptoms of racial and ethnic trauma.