Prevention and Education
The Prevention and Education Coordinator and trained peer educators are dedicated to providing education and prevention opportunities for the University of Wisconsin-Platteville community to help contribute to a safe, inclusive, and healthy campus.
The Prevention and Education Coordinator, along with the PEERs team, provides programming on the topics of alcohol and other drugs, and sexual violence prevention.
Our Goals
- Develop education and prevention strategies to broaden the awareness of rape culture, and to decrease the incidence of sexual violence, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating or domestic violence, and stalking on UW-Platteville's campus
- Develop education and prevention strategies to broaden awareness of alcohol and other drugs
- Develop education and prevention strategies to broaden and create a culture of care through active and engaged bystanders
- Educate on healthy relationships, healthy sexual practices, and consent
- Create a safer campus environment through participation in policy development and advocacy
- Serve as a referral source to campus and community services for sexual assault survivors and concerned others
- Encourage active involvement in prevention efforts by UW-Platteville students, faculty, staff, and community members
To contact the Prevention and Education Coordinator for more information, email preventioned@uwplatt.edu or call 608.342.1854.
Prevention and Education Topics
- Alcohol and Other Drugs
- PEERS Education Group
- Pioneer Training Bystander Prevention
- Sexual Misconduct
- Sexual Violence
- Mandatory Prevention Course
Prevention and Education Resources
The Dean of Students Office has created brochures for students on the following topics:
For more information and resources, please see the links below.
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AODA
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Confidential Resources
Utilizing these resources is confidential and will not automatically lead to a university investigation:
On-Campus
Counseling Services
608.342.1865
Confidential counseling, support, and referrals for victims/survivors of violence. Walk-in triage appoints are available during weekday business hours.
Health Services
608.342.1891
Provides medical help including STI testing, pregnancy testing, and prevention. Appointments can be made during weekday business hours.
Sexual Violence Advocate
608.778.9802
Assists with crisis intervention, advocacy, and support for victims/survivors. Drop-in advocacy Mondays 12-4 p.m. and Thursdays 8-12 p.m.Off-Campus
Family Advocates
608.348.3838
Provides 24-hour peer counseling, by phone or in person, emergency temporary shelter, support groups, referrals and advocacy services.
Riverview Center
888.557.0310
Provides free services including a 24-hour crisis hotline, legal and medical advocacy, long and short-term counseling, and transition assistance for domestic and sexual violence survivors.
Southwest Health Center
608.342.4730
Can provide medical help including but not limited to STI testing, pregnancy testing, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE), and emergency services. -
Reporting Resources
Reporting to these resources may lead to University action.
- Dean of Students - 608.342.1854
- Title IX Coordinator - 608.342.1179
- University Police - 608.342.1584
- Residence Life - 608.342.1845
- Platteville Police - 608.348.2313
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Local Resources
You have many options to find providers in our local area. Please be mindful that you will need to check with your insurance company to verify coverage as there is a fee charged for their services.
WKM Psychology Clinics
608.342.4853
Services: Professional counseling and psychotherapy services; psychological testing.Platteville Lancaster Dodgeville
6058 S. Chestnut St. 131 S. Monroe St. 605 N. Bennett Rd.
Suite 100Family Resource Center
608.348.4060
Services: Professional counseling and psychotherapy services; psychological testing and evaluation.1155 W. Elm St.
Suite 120
Platteville, WIUplands Counseling Services
608.935.2838
Services: Professional counseling and psychotherapy services; medication management; psychological evaluation and testing; substance abuse services.1118 Professional Drive
Dodgeville, WIUnified Community Services
608.723.6357 or 800.362.5717
Services: Substance abuse evaluation and treatment; medication management; mental health counseling; community programming for Grant County.200 West Alona Lane
Lancaster, WISouthwest Behavioral Services
608.348.3656
Services: Professional counseling and psychotherapy services; medication management; comprehensive psychiatric evaluations.Southwest Health Center
1400 Eastside Road
Platteville, WI 53818Family Advocates
Services: Family Advocates is a nonprofit organization providing services for victims of sexual assault and family/partner abuse. Services include a 24-hour help line (608.348.3838 or 800.924.2624), counseling, advocacy, crisis intervention, support groups, emergency shelter and more. Family Advocates serves residents of Grant, Iowa and Lafayette Counties through offices in each county. All services are free and confidential. Speakers are available for community organizations.Riverview Center
Services: Free services include a 24-hour crisis hotline 888.707.8155, legal and medical advocacy, long and short-term counseling, transition assistance for domestic and sexual violence survivors, and violence prevention education programs.Office Numbers:
Dubuque: 888.557.0310
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National Resources
These are national crisis or hotlines available to assist you at any time, day or night.
Suicide or Crisis:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 (24/7)
Press (1) for Veterans lineTREVOR Helpline (GLBT-specific): 1.866.488.7386
Crisis Text line: Text “HOME” to 741-741
Students can access UW Mental Health Support 24/7: Call or text 888-531-2142, or chat via UW Mental Health Support 24/7 Portal.
Sexual or Domestic Violence:
Family Advocates – Platteville: 800.924.2624RAINN - Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network: 1.800.656.4673
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1.800.799.7233
loveisrespect: 1.866.331.9474
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Parent Resources
The Dean of Students Office recognizes that parents are important partners in helping to supporting students on campus. Students are faced with a lot of choices and responsibilities once they are at college. Research shows that conversations parents have with their students do have an impact on their students while they are at college. We would encourage all parents to have conversation with students on difficult topics like alcohol and drugs, sexual violence and mental health prior to their transition to campus and throughout their time earning their degree. We understand that these topics can be challenging to bring up, and have created a parent resource “Talking with Your Student about College Culture” to assist parents in these conversation. Please reach out to our office if you have further questions about campus policies, procedures, or resources.