BASICS and CASICS Programs

BASICS/CASICS

The Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS) and the Cannabis Screening and Intervention for College Students (CASICS) are evidence-based programs which allow students to explore their own behavior related to alcohol or cannabis use. Students may be referred to the program by a recovery coach, conduct sanction, or by a self-referral.

General Information

1.  What is BASICS/CASICS? 

BASICS/CASICS is a harm reduction program and is designed to assist students in examining their own drinking/cannabis use behavior in a judgment free environment. BASICS/CASICS is not an abstinence-only program. Instead, goals of the program are selected by the student and aimed at reducing risky behaviors and potential harmful consequences.

2.  How long will it take to complete BASICS/CASICS?

BASICS/CASICS is generally a two part program:

• The first part of BASICS/CASICS is an educational session that lasts about 1.5 hour. This may be done individually or in a group setting.

• The second session will be scheduled approximately two weeks later, after completing a self-report survey.  This is an individual session where your facilitator will review and discuss the results of the survey with you, provide feedback, and if needed, assist you with goal-setting.  These sessions typically last about 30 minutes.

3.  Do I need to bring anything? 

It can be helpful for you to bring your laptop/iPad to Session 1, but it is not required. All other materials are supplied by the program.

Conduct Referrals: 

1. 1. Scheduling Appointments:   
      • If you are being referred through Conduct, they will add you to the on-line Student Portal (Impact Feedback).  Once you are added, you will receive an email in your Patriots account from “BASICS Feedback Notification”. This will provide an introduction to the program and instructions on how to log in and schedule your first class.  At that time, you will choose any date that works best for you. 
      • *Note: You MUST schedule your appointment within 2 weeks of receiving your first email, and you must complete session 1 within 4 weeks.
   2. Cancelling Appointments
      • Log into the BASICS Student Portal and access the class schedule calendar. Remove yourself from that selected class time.
      • Remember to reschedule your appointment for another time.
   3. Difficulty Scheduling:
      
      • In the event that you are unable to set up an appointment with the available time slots, please call 903.565.5746.  
      • If you have a scheduling conflict after you have made your appointment, you have the opportunity to change your appointment online using the BASICS portal (2 hours before the scheduled appointment).
   4.  Running Late 
      • If you are running late, please call 903.565.5746.
      • Unfortunately, if you are more than 10 minutes late, you will be unable to attend the first session.

Confidentiality

1.  Will my parent(s) be notified that I am completing BASICS/CASICS? 

Your parents will not be contacted or notified by UT Tyler staff about your participation in the BASICS/CASICS program.

2.  Will the answers I provide in this BASICS/CASICS Feedback assessment be kept confidential? 

BASICS/CASICS staff will not share your personalized feedback report with anyone without your written consent.

3. I am required to complete BASICS/CASICS. What will you tell the person/entity that requires me to complete BASICS/CASICS? 

We will only tell the referring party whether or not you have completed BASICS/CASICS. No additional information, including your assessment, personalized feedback, or the conversation you have with your BASICSCASICS Facilitator will be shared with the referring party. Your attendance at BASICS/CASICS will be available to college officials should there be another alcohol or other drug related violation. Failure to comply with the requirement to complete BASICS/CASICS may be reflected in your disciplinary record.

4.  Will this be a part of my medical record? 

Record of your participation in the BASICS/CASICS program is not a part of your medical record. Additionally, the information you provide in your feedback report is NOT part of your medical, academic, or judicial record.

5.  Where are my BASICS records kept? 

BASICS records are kept on a secure off-site server, which is password protected. The information you provide is NOT part of your medical, academic, or judicial record.