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.
For virtual drop-in spaces, cameras are not required but encouraged for creating community!
Fall 2022 Drop-In Spaces
When: Every other Monday* | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Starts September 12
*Full list of dates: September 12, September 26, October 3, October 17, October 31, November 14, November 28
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: Tuesdays | 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Starts September 6
Where: Wellness and Recreation Center: Room 1608 (The Lakes)
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.
When: Tuesdays | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Starts September 6
Where: Harris Field* (outside of Witherspoon Student Center)
*In the case of inclement weather, Start the Convo 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: Every other Wednesday* | 1:30-3 p.m. | Starts September 14
*Full list of dates: September 14, September 21, October 5, October 19, November 9, November 16
Where: Campus Health 1301
The purpose of the space is to increase students’ knowledge regarding alcohol and other drugs. Students will learn about the nature of substance use; including the spectrum of use and common trends on college campuses. Students will be exposed to content related to the function of specific substances in conjunction with harm reduction strategies. Students will be encouraged to participate in a discussion regarding personal values as they pertain to their decision-making process, with a particular emphasis on safety.
When: Every other Thursday | 3-4 p.m. | Starts September 8
Where: Campus Health 2301
Howl for Healing is a space for students with chronic illnesses that provides: community, support, resources, and opportunities for expression-based programming.
When: Thursdays | 3-4 p.m. | Starts August 25
Where: Multipurpose Room in Tower Hall, Wolf Ridge Apartment (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/where:
- September 22 | 3-4 p.m. | African American Cultural Center – Witherspoon 356
- October 20 | 3-4 p.m. | GLBT Center – Talley 5230
- November 17 | 3-4 p.m. | Multicultural Student Affairs – Talley 4621
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.
When: Second Thursday* | 5:30-7 p.m. | Starts September 8
*Full list of dates: September 8, October 13, November 10
Where: Women’s Center Lounge – Talley 5210
Register: go.ncsu.edu/thecollective
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 as well as campus-based professional women of color in an effort to develop an all-encompassing community of support for our students.
When: Third Friday | 12-2 p.m. | Starts September 16
Where: Zoom / Last meeting offsite (location TBA)
Register: go.ncsu.edu/thecookout
- September 16 | Creating Wellness and Community
- October 21 | The Power of Language
- November 18 | Seasonal Affective Disorder
- December 16 | Offsite (TBA)
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.
When: Fridays | 3-4 p.m. | Starts August 26
Where: Zoom | Link: go.ncsu.edu/boba
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 weekly or as often as their schedule allows.
When: Fridays* | 3:15-4:15 p.m. | Starts September 2
Where: Students should meet the facilitator outside of Campus Health, near the back entrance
A time to be embraced by nature, have mindful movement and meet others for connection. This is a mind/body centered practice space.
*In the case of inclement weather, this group will not meet. Please check the university calendar for the latest updates.