Checkpoint:
Alcohol
and Other Drug Education Program
What
is Checkpoint?
The
Checkpoint Program is an educational program at University Health
Services that addresses participants' knowledge, attitudes, and
behavior concerning alcohol and other drugs; encourages responsible
decision making; and provides appropriate referral for those in
need of further assistance.
The
program is facilitated in an interactive manner and is not preachy
or prohibitionist. Participants are encouraged to examine
their own attitudes and behaviors regarding alcohol and other
drugs and to make positive lifestyle changes.
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What
are the goals
of Checkpoint?
The
goals of the program are to assist participants in becoming aware
of the psychological and physiological effects of alcohol and
other drugs and to decrease the negative consequences associated
with their use. These goals are accomplished by facilitating
the development of skills that contribute to low-risk decision
making, increasing knowledge of the risks and consequences related
to alcohol and other drug use (including impaired driving, violence,
sexually transmitted infections, academic concerns, addiction,
etc.)
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Who
attends the
Checkpoint Program?
Individuals
between the ages of 17 and 25 who have an interest in or a need
for education concerning alcohol and other drug use are eligible
to attend the Checkpoint Program. This includes individuals
who:
- Want
information for academic or personal reasons
- Have
been referred as a result of a policy or legal violation
- Want
to increase their ability to make low-risk decisions concerning
alcohol or other drug use
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What
are the completion requirements?
In
order to complete the Checkpoint Program participants must accomplish
the following:
- Attend
a series of three, two-hour sessions
- Obtain
a score of 70 percent or higher on a written knowledge evaluation
administered at the end of the program
- Complete
an evaluation of the program
- Participate
in an individual exit-interview with the facilitator of the
series that addresses knowledge evaluation scores, attitude
and behavior responses, and personal usage patterns
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When are Checkpoint sessions offered?
The
Checkpoint Program is currently offered on the following series of dates (you must chose a series to attend, not individual dates). The sessions are on a first come first serve basis and must be paid for up front to ensure enrollment.
Session #24: Mondays from 1-3pm: July 14, 21, 28
Session #25: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1 - 3pm: August 25, 27, 29
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Who
refers participants
to Checkpoint?
The
Checkpoint Program is used as an educational resource by a variety
of referral sources, which includes:
- Intercollegiate
Athletics
- The
Dean of Students Office
- The
Department of Public Safety
- Student
Judicial Services
- Students,
Faculty and Staff
- Washtenaw
County Courts
Referrals
to the program should be made if it is believed that an individual
between the ages of 17 and 25 may benefit from education concerning
alcohol or other drugs and the decision-making process surrounding
use. This is best determined after the referral source has
investigated the incident and interviewed the prospective candidate.
The coordinator of the Checkpoint Program is available for consultation
in determining the appropriateness of the referral. For
consultations please call the Health Education Program at 734.487.2226
or contact us at health.educator@emich.edu.
After
determining that a referral to the Checkpoint Program is an
appropriate course of action:
- Complete
the Checkpoint Referral Form. These forms are
provided by the Health Education Program. If forms are
needed contact our office.
- Upon
completion of the referral form please send to:
The
Health Education Program
Snow
Health Center, Top Floor
Eastern
Michigan University
Ypsilanti,
Michigan 48197
- Inform
individuals that they have been referred to the Checkpoint
Program. Briefly explain to them purpose of the program
and provide them with a copy of the referral form and a Checkpoint
brochure. This brochure is available by clicking the
brochure's cover located in the upper right-hand portion of
your screen.
- Remind
referrals that registration at the above address must be completed
in-person, Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
or by appointment only. A registration fee will be
charged at the time of registration.
- You
will be notified, with the permission of the participant,
of the person's registration and completion status.
Whenever possible, you will also be given an estimate of when
the individual will complete the program.
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How
do participants
respond?
The
Checkpoint Program is evaluated by a variety of means including
qualitatively by the actual participants. The following
quotes are provided by past participants of the program.
"It
simply made me more aware of choices and consequences."
"It's
a good way to learn about alcohol and drugs and at the same
time evaluate your use of them and how they are affecting your
life."
"The
information is valuable. I think that they present excellent
information. It makes me think twice about what I'm doing
to myself."
"...information
is presented in a way that really makes you think about your
decisions."
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How
do I register for Checkpoint?
Registration
for the Checkpoint Program must be completed in person.
There is a registration fee associated with the program.
The registration fee must be paid before the participant in considered
registered. For further information, or to register, contact:
The
Checkpoint Program
322
Snow Health Center, Top Floor
Eastern
Michigan University
Ypsilanti,Michigan
48197
Telephone:734.487.2226
Fax:734.481.0050
Email:
health.educator@emich.edu
Office
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or by appt.
