The Prevention and Campus Health Initiatives unit provides population-based prevention and health promotion strategy to the UW–Madison community. UHS prevention professionals work to address important campus health issues such as sexual and relationship violence, alcohol and other drug misuse, suicide, and wellness through a health equity and social justice lens.
Meet our Prevention Specialists
Live (in-person or virtual) prevention trainings are available by request using the form above. Our online trainings may serve as a prerequisite for customized, more advanced prevention trainings.
Please note: Some users have experienced issues accessing the presentation request form. If you are having difficulty with the form, please contact Mairin Hesselbein (mairin.hesselbein@wisc.edu).
Population-Level Student Health Data
Our Services
Alcohol and Other Drug Misuse Prevention
UHS strives to cultivate an environment where high-risk drinking and drug misuse does not prevent a student from reaching their highest potential.
Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Promotion
UHS works to support and advance mental health promotion and suicide prevention strategies at a population-level to create an equitable, safe, and health-supporting campus.
Violence Prevention
UHS provides programs and initiatives to prevent violence against members of our community, support survivors, and shift the culture around sexual and relationship violence.