Drop-In Spaces
Engage in a variety of experiences that allow you to find connection and support.
Fall 2024 Drop-In Spaces
Prevention Services Drop-In Spaces
Colorful Connections
Colorful Connections will operate as a brave space that centers LGBTQ+ students of color and allies. We will acknowledge and explore difficulties one may have when discussing difficult and sensitive topics such as race and sexuality. Participants will be encouraged to abide by the six pillars of a brave space to foster increased self-awareness, stress reduction and personal growth and development.
- Time and Location
- Fridays, 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Weekly, begins September 20
- LGBTQ Pride Center – 5230 Talley Student Union
Crafting Resilience
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.
Flourish
Flourish is a collaboration between Prevention Services, the Women’s Center, 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
- Time and Location
- Mondays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Biweekly, begins September 9
- Campus Health Center – Room 2301
Grief and Loss Support Space
Grief and Loss Support space is a community support space for students who have lost a loved one. Students can share their experiences in an effort to create community and connection, but sharing is not required.
- Time and Location
- Thursdays, 3-4 p.m. | Weekly, begins October 3
- Campus Health Center – Room 1301
Mindful Crafts with the Pack
Mindful Crafts with the Pack is a collaborative space between Prevention Services and the Crafts Center. Students are encouraged to expand their knowledge of the arts through the creation of fun and unique crafts while also fostering connections on campus and learning about valuable campus mental health resources.
- Time and Location
- Fridays, 12-2 p.m. | Monthly, begins September 6
- Crafts Center – Room 131
- Requires registration: Register for Mindful Crafts
SMART Recovery
SMART Recovery is an international community of peer support groups that help people recover from addictive and problematic behaviors, using a self-empowering and evidence-informed program. SMART stands for Self-Management and Recovery Training.
- Time and Location
- Thursdays, 4-5 p.m. | Biweekly, begins September 12
- Campus Health Center – Room 2301
The Nature Experience
The Nature Experience is an opportunity to be embraced by nature and engage in a mind/body-centered practice space. Each session will have a different theme.
- Time and Location
- Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Monthly, begins September 24
- Meet at the rear entrance of Campus Health Center
The Retreat: Drop-In Mindfulness
The Retreat is a fun and informative space that is open for all to learn creative ways to practice mindfulness in our daily lives. Incorporating these fun and creative ways to practice mindfulness into our lives will assist us in stress reduction while simultaneously increasing attention and focus.
Counseling Center Drop-In Spaces
Adjusting to Campus Life
Information coming soon!
Biofeedback
Information coming soon!
Boba Chat and Craft
Information coming soon!
Crafting and Conencting
Information coming soon!
Engineering Connections
Information coming soon!
Expressive Arts
Information coming soon!
International Tea Time
Information coming soon!
Upcoming Events
Frequently Asked Questions
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 and the Counseling Center in collaboration with campus partners.
All NC State Students are welcome at drop-in spaces.
What do you mean by drop-in?
This means that the content from one session 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.