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The Center for Prevention and Outreach (CPO) aims to educate, empower and connect through outreach and education on topics such as mental health, physical health, sexual violence and substance abuse.

10/02/2026

Spooky season is here, but keeping your wellness on track doesn’t have to be scary! 🎃 Swipe through to see all the events we have in store of you, and start mapping out your month! 💜💪

💜 Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2026 💜
Our full October calendar is officially here! We have a packed month of Green Dot trainings, support spaces, advocacy workshops, and fun awareness events.

Make sure to flag Purple Thursday on October 15th and get your purple gear ready!

Heading into Family Weekend? 🧑‍🧑‍🧒 CPO has you covered! Unwind at Mario Kart & Mocktails tonight from 7–9 PM in the Club Hub, or catch one of our Mindful Moments meditation sessions throughout the weekend. Parents, don’t miss “Laundry 101” on Saturday morning to learn how to best support your student from home! 🎮🧘‍♀️

💉 Don’t let the flu catch you off guard this season! Catch the CPO x CVS Pharmacy Flu Vaccine Clinic on Monday, October 19th from 11 AM – 3 PM in SAC Ballroom B. Registration is required, so grab your spot early by scanning the QR code or visiting the link in our bio! 🎒🍂

🚌 Commuters, this one is for you! Celebrate Commuter Appreciation Month with CPO on Wednesday, October 7th. Stop by Wolfie’s Hut @ Lot 40 between 9:00 – 10:30 AM to grab free health products and breakfast bars to jumpstart your day. See you there! 🍏🍫

Did you know one organ donor can save up to 8 lives? ❤️ Join CPO and LiveOnNY for Organ Donor Enrollment Day on Thursday, October 8th from 1–4 PM at the SAC Plaza. Stop by to ask questions, learn about the impacts of donation, sign up, and grab some snacks and prizes! 🎁✨

Take a trip through the Peppermint Forest! 🍬 Join us for Candy Land & Condoms on Tuesday, October 13th from 7–8 PM in the CPO Office (Union 108). Learn about safer s*x, healthy relationships, and pregnancy prevention while collecting candy and prizes! 👻🎃

Kick off Homecoming weekend the safe way! 🏈 CPO presents Soberfest on Friday, October 16th from 4–6 PM on the Union Patio. We’re serving up FREE hot chocolate, apple c***r, and sweet treats alongside “drunk” co****le, DIY swag, and rapid Narcan training. Come hang out! ☕️🍁

Need a study break? 🐶 PALS is back this month to help you

09/28/2026

We are in this together, Seawolves. 🐺💜 Join us this Wednesday, September 30th at 12:30 PM at the SAC Plaza for Stony Brook University’s annual Walk of Hope. We want to make it loud and clear to our Seawolf Community that reaching out is a sign of strength, and no one in our community has to walk alone. Let’s come together to raise awareness, break the stigma, and show our support for su***de prevention and mental health. Bring your friends, your teammates, and we’ll see you there!

09/12/2026

Mark your calendars: BE WELL FEST is happening this Tuesday, Sept 15 from 11AM - 3PM out on the Student Health Center Lawn! ☀️

Come out for:
🍧 Free Ralph’s Italian Ice
👕 DIY Tie-Dye & Free T-shirts
🎨 Crafts (sand art, journal station, water bottle decorating)
🎮 Lawn games
💉 On-site Flu Shots
🎁 Exciting Raffle prizes
🔥 Plus, the first 200 students to tour our facilities walk away with a free Starbucks or Dunkin’ voucher!

Don’t miss out, bring your friends!

09/04/2026

👋 The whole SHWPS team is waving you over! 🌊✨
The Fall 2026 Health & Wellness Fair is officially here, and all of your favorite Student Health, Wellness, and Prevention Services offices are ready to welcome you!
Whether you want to grab some free wellness products, learn about campus health resources, or just meet the amazing teams dedicated to keeping you healthy and happy this semester—this is the place to be. 🎒❤️
📍 Where: SAC Plaza
🗓️ When: Wednesday, September 9th from 12-2PM

09/03/2026

Welcome back, Seawolves! 🐺❤️ As we kick off a new academic year, CPO has a lot in store for you this September.
September is Su***de Prevention Month, so we have a variety of health and wellness initiatives planned to let you know about all of the resources available here to support you, break the stigma surrounding mental health, foster deep connections, and ensure everyone knows that you are not alone, and there is always hope. 💜🩵
➡️ Swipe through to explore our upcoming events, programs, and resources.

As part of Su***de Prevention Month (SPM), CPO has a full month of interactive events, expert panels, and community gatherings planned.
Whether you want to learn life-saving skills at a QPR Training, de-stress with therapy dogs at our SPM Kick-Off Event, or write a note of encouragement at Post-Its of Hope, there is a place for you here. Everything leads up to our annual Walk of Hope on Wednesday, September 30th! 💜🩵

🌟 Key Events to Mark on Your Calendar:
- Sept 3 🐾 SPM Kick-Off Event with PALS Pups! (2pm–4pm, Union Lobby)
- Sept 9 🎪 Health & Wellness Fair (12pm–2pm, SAC Ballroom A)
- Sept 10 🌍 World Su***de Prevention Day (Multiple QPR training sessions)
- Sept 15 ☀️ BE WELL FEST (11am–3pm, Student Health & Counseling Center Lawn)
- Sept 30 🚶‍♂️ The Annual Walk of Hope (Remarks & Walk at 1pm, SAC Plaza)

Kick off Su***de Prevention Month with us! 🐾💜
Tomorrow is the day, Seawolves! Join CPO and CAPS for our official Su***de Prevention Month Kick Off Event. We are bringing together some of your favorite campus partners and activities to help you destress, connect, and learn about essential wellness resources.
Come pet away your stress with the PALS therapy dogs, make a meaningful honor bracelet, add an encouraging note to our Post-Its of Hope wall, or get creative with poster art! 🎨✨

📍 Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, September 3rd
- Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Location: Union Lobby

Protect your health this season! 🩺
An essential part of staying well and looking out for our community is protecting yourself from the flu. CPO, Student Health Services, and CVS Pharmacy are teaming up to host convenient on-campus flu vaccine clinics right here at S

08/28/2026

Kickstarting the new year strong! 💪✨ We are so grateful for our amazing group of 94 students, including our new CPO Peer Education Interns and Student Assistants, who helped us welcome over 3300 new Seawolves!

And a special thank you to our incredible campus partners across the Student Health, Wellness, and Prevention Services offices—including CAPS, SHS, SST, SASC, CARE, and Recreation & Wellness —for making Welcome Week so memorable. We are incredibly grateful to have such a wonderful team and can’t wait for the year ahead! 🌟🎓

08/19/2026

🍭🍬 JOIN US FOR CANDY LAND & CONDOMS! 💗
Travel through the Frosted Palace and hike through the Peppermint Forest while learning about safer s*x, healthy relationships, and pregnancy prevention!
🎲 Move your way through the board
🧠 Answer s*xual health trivia
🍭 Collect candy & prizes
💗 Win condoms & grab helpful resources
✨ Learn tips to make informed, healthy choices
Come play, learn, and sweeten up your s*xual health knowledge! 🍬🍭

📅 Date: Friday, 8/31
⏰ Time: 11:30am-3:30pm
📍 Location: Outside The Walter J. Hawrys Campus Recreation Center

🌿✨ MINDFULNESS MAKING STATION ✨🌿
Take a moment to slow down, get creative, and find your calm. 💜
Join us to create your own DIY Zen Garden while taking a mindful break from your day. 🪨🌱
🌿 Create your own mini Zen Garden
🧘 Practice mindfulness & relaxation
✨ Get creative and unwind

Take a mindful moment!💜

📅 Date: Wednesday, 8/19
⏰ Time: 11:30am-3:30pm
📍 Location: East Side Dining Patio

🚦🏎️🏁💨 DON’T SPIN OUT, STAY ON TRACK!

Have fun with friends while enjoying alcohol-free mocktails 🍹✨, racing through Mario Kart 🏁🎮, and putting your skills to the test with Fatal Vision goggles 👓!
🚨 Learn about the dangers of drinking and driving
🧠 Challenge yourself with impaired-vision activities
🍹 Sip on delicious alcohol-free mocktails
🏎️ Race your friends in Mario Kart

📅 Date: Wednesday, 8/19
⏰ Time: 2:00pm-6:00pm
📍 Location: CPO Training Room, Unio 108

🌿 PREVENTION ON THE PATIO 🌿
Your health, your resources, your community! 🧡
Join us on the patio to meet campus & community health providers, grab FREE health products, and learn more about staying healthy and well throughout college. 🎓✨
🧡 Meet health & wellness providers
🎁 Get FREE health products
💡 Discover helpful resources
🌱 Learn simple ways to stay well in college
Stop by, say hello, and take a step toward your health! 🫶

📅 Date: Thursday, 8/20
⏰ Time: 4:30pm-6:30pm
📍 Location: Union Patio and Lobby

🌮 NACHOS & NARCAN 💜
Learn how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose!
Join us for a quick, hands-on Narcan® training where you’ll learn what naloxone is, how to use it, and how you can feel confident responding in an emergency.
✨ F

07/03/2026

Get ready to couple up with safety this summer! ☀️🌴Wear strong SPF, grab a water bottle, and avoid getting "burned." Remember: Your number one connection should always be your own health!

Check out these top villa-approved tips to stay safe out there!💌

07/01/2026

Wolfie’s got the moves and the Stony Brook Seawolves have the pride! 🌈✨ We’re packing up June but keeping the spirit of love, authenticity, and celebration going all year long. 🐺💃👑

04/29/2026

Wear denim today to stand in solidarity with survivors and raise awareness about s*xual violence. What we wear is never an excuse 🩵👖

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