Empowering students through health education, wellness initiatives, and support
Programs
The Center for Health Education and Wellness (CHEW) offers key programs that empower students through health education, wellness initiatives, and support.
Consent Is
Consent is always required to engage in sexual activity with someone. The “Consent Is” campaign helps students recognize what consent is and what it is not. It provides guidance for how to communicate clearly about one’s willingness to participate in a sexual act.
I Can Narcan
In partnership with the Metro Drug Alliance, CHEW provides periodic opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to be trained in administering naloxone. Participants learn how to identify the symptoms of substance overdose and lifesaving intervention techniques. This project is funded under a grant contract with the Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council.
Rocky Top Recovery
Rocky Top Recovery fosters a supportive community for Volunteers in substance use recovery. Students can find connection through one-on-one meetings, peer support groups, and allyship.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Each year during the month of April CHEW partners with the Office of Title IX and other campus areas to participate in Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a nationally-recognized month for prevention, education, and awareness efforts. During this month, CHEW hosts a series of educational programs and events to increase awareness on campus and support prevention efforts around sexual assault.
Vols 2 Vols
Vols 2 Vols are students who are passionate about creating a healthier Volunteer community. They are trained to educate their peers about health and wellness, hosting programs and events throughout the year.
Vols ACT
Every Volunteer has a responsibility to take care of the UT community. Vols ACT trains students, faculty, and staff to recognize potentially harmful situations and safely intervene.