SOS-UK run a growing number of programmes and initiatives that create positive change across the board on issues related to student alcohol and drug use.
Our work in this area focuses on reducing harm and improving student health and wellbeing. Our work supports action at many levels, from influencing the behaviour of individuals and upskilling staff who support students, to supporting universities and SUs to change policies, fostering a better environment for those with alcohol or drug issues to seek support.
We also work to support universities and SUs to make their campuses more inclusive and improve student experience for those who choose not to drink.
Why SOS-UK?
This work builds upon 15 years of experience in mobilising students and staff to work together to create positive change around environmental and social issues across campus and the wider community. Improving student health and wellbeing is a core part of our vision for a more just and sustainable society
Programmes and pricing
Download the Alcohol, Drugs and Student Wellbeing Offer 2023-24 to find out more about our new offering and our see our pricing structure
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Building upon the success of Alcohol Impact, Drug and Alcohol Impact supports institutions in taking a holistic approach to creating healthy, inclusive cultures around drugs and alcohol. The accreditation programme not only supports institutes to embed social norms of responsible drinking on their campuses but also refocuses the conversation on drugs towards reducing harm, and priortising the health and wellbeing of their students.
Alcohol Impact is a harm-reduction behaviour change programme, to support students' unions and universities in fostering productive, healthy and inclusive student cultures surrounding drinking.
Since its launch in 2015, Alcohol Impact has supported 31 universities and SUs across the UK to create positive change across campuses. From sober raves to alcohol awareness training for sports clubs, Alcohol Impact helps institutions to innovate their approach to tackling issues related to student alcohol use.
Drink Rethink is a preventative approach helping students to reflect on their drinking, considering the risks associated and the benefits of cutting down. The intervention is delivered by trained students ambassadors who use a nationally recognised evidence-based behaviour change tool.
For more information download the Alcohol, Drugs and Student Wellbeing offer 2023-24 or email tracy.lumb@sos-uk.org
View the programme on our website
We regularly run training around alcohol, drugs and student wellbeing through our learning academy
We also develop bespoke training and workshop packages. Email tracy.lumb@sos-uk.org to discuss further
