Peer-Led Support for Substance Use
Empowering each other to improve health and wellbeing.
Wildcat Anonymous
We're an on-campus organization that works jointly with Campus Health's Counseling and Psych Services (CAPS) to provide meetings, peer mentoring, and activities for students who want to address their substance use. We are also committed to providing free activities that actively promote alcohol and substance abuse awareness or provide an alternative to activities commonly associated with alcohol abuse.
Our Vision
We strive to create a safe, respectful and healthy community for UA students and others we serve through our commitment to high standards of care and our collaboration with community partners.
Our Mission
To promote health, wellness and safety among UA students and the community we serve.
Getting Involved with Wildcats Anonymous
Wildcats Anonymous offers weekly meetings, peer support and highlights alcohol-free activities to do on campus and in Tucson.
Join us for our Substance Use Meetings—everyone is welcome!
Feel free to stop by our open meetings and connect with the community for support.
Campus Newcomers Meeting
Wednesdays (Open Meeting)
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Campus Health – Room B307
De Armond Conference Room, 3rd floor behind south elevator
1224 E Lowell Street, AZ 85721
Campus Newcomers Meeting
Fridays (Open Meeting)
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Campus Health – Room B307
De Armond Conference Room, 3rd floor behind south elevator
1224 E Lowell Street, AZ 85721
Campus Nooners Meeting
Monday - Friday (Closed Meeting)
12:10 PM - 12:50 PM
Zoom ID: 847 435 872
Password: nooners
‘Closed meetings’ are limited to those who believe they may have a problem with alcohol or other substances, while ‘open meetings’ will welcome anyone who wishes to attend.
Peer Support
You can fill out an interest form to become a mentor and offer guidance and support to a fellow Wildcat, or sign up as a mentee if you're seeking guidance and support.
Activities to Connect with Others
Feel free to attend on your own, with a friend, or a mentor/mentee you have connected with.
Cats After Dark
Follow Cats After Dark on Instagram and attend their next meeting or event! Cats After Dark provides free, late night events that include Trivia Nights, free movie screenings, mock-tail bars, moonlight hikes, and more!
Late Nights at The Hideaway
Check out the Hideaway, open until 8:00 PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays where you can learn to crochet, play board games, and more.
Arizona Arts Experience
Catch an arts event to little or no cost from School of Art Exhibitions, the Center for Creative Photography to live performances!
Point of Contact
Please feel free to reach out to Debra Cox-Howard with any questions.
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| Debra Cox-HowardPronouns: she, her, hers |
Alumni
Enjoy some short biographies from some of our graduated board members to see what they're up to!
John is currently a Program Manager at SAFE Project, a national nonprofit working through a collaborative, multi-pronged and non-partisan approach to end the nation’s catastrophic addiction epidemic. John currently oversees their Be SAFE campaign, a public education campaign found at hospitals, universities and other public institutions as well as their Naloxone Program, which connects and educates communities on naloxone and the importance of having available resources for its residence.
Regan left her favorite group ‘Wildcats Anonymous’ in May 2019, and has since been awarded the Marvin Andrews Fellowship with ASU to pursue a Masters in Public Administration (MPA) in the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions. Her program and fellowship are designed to support the next generation of public managers, which upon graduation she hopes to build a career in local government. This year, she is working for the Alliance for Innovation and the Center for Urban Innovation to aid their efforts in identifying innovative approaches to governance. She would like to thank Wildcats Anonymous for the opportunity to be educated by and engage with students and changemakers dedicated to supporting students on campus. To members of Wildcats Anonymous, she hopes they will find an uplifting and inclusive community, and continue WA’s mission toward wellness and safety for all students.
After graduating with a Masters in Public Health, Joe went to live with the love of his life in her homeland of Seville, Spain. While there, they have been completing the bureaucratic process of getting a "Pareja de Hecho," which is a culturally accepted step on the path to marriage in Spain. Also, this will allow him to live and work in Spain for at least the next five years, which Joe intends to do. In the meantime, Joe keeps busy with daily Spanish courses, creating connections for future opportunities in International of Public Health Organizations, and staying active in local Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. In addition, Lucia and Joe started the first ever CODA meeting in Seville which now enjoys regular attendance from local people in need. Essentially life has been cafelitos, churros, tostadas, and siestas for Joe while enjoying the wonderful life made possible by all of the support he has received through the years. He wanted to thank everyone who got him to where he is today!
Resources
| Substance Abuse Resource Locator | Use this tool to help locate prevention, treatment, and recovery options for substance abuse. This page also provides information on the Governor's Office of Youth, Faith, and Family and their role in combating substance abuse. |
| Transforming Youth Recovery | A non-profit organization dedicated to helping start and support recovery programs on campuses nationwide. |
| Association of Recovery in Higher Education | An organization representing colligate recovery programs nationwide. Interested in starting a program at your school? This is the place to start! |
| Inbalance | In Balance Collegiate Recovery is located just two minutes away from campus and provides housing, an academic advisor, set study hours, skills workshops and life skills curriculum among other things in order to support students in recovery. |
| AA Tucson | Connect with our local AA chapter. |