Party with a Plan

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Party with a Plan πŸ’ƒ ✍🏻 πŸ•Ί

No one parties like the HCC Health Promotion Team! Take a break and dance away all of your midterm stress! Enjoy fun activities, free refreshments, mocktails, giveaways, and more!

Where: Student Services Hub | Activity Room (DV 2220)
When: October 22, 2025 (3:30pm - 5:30pm)

Event Features

You don’t need drugs or alcohol to have fun or enjoy yourself at a party! But, if you decide to use alcohol or other drugs, plan ahead by following these 5 TIPS to reduce potential risk/harm: 

 

TIP #1: Use a BUDDY System (with the Wellness Ambassadors)

Review key strategies for how to create and maintain a supportive system when going out!

Activity: Making Buddy Bracelets π“Ž€ 

TIP #2: Know your LIMITS (with DrinkSMART)

Let's learn what is a Standard Drink? And how many Standard Drinks are LOW risk vs. HIGH Risk?

Activity: Mixing & Match Challenge πŸ”„

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TIP #3: Stay HYDRATED and EAT Well (with the Wellness Ambassadors)

Ever wonder about what eating well looks like before parties? What food is good to have before a night out? And how can we stay hydrated?

Activity: DIY Mocktails! 🍹

TIP #4: Choose ONE, do not mix!

Connect with trusted sources to learn about the affects of different substances, and what you can do to reduce the harms associated with drug and substance use.

Activity: Chat with the Harm Reduction Team at the Peel Public Health 🧩

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Campus saftey

 TIP #5: Have an EXIT Strategy (with UTM Campus Safety)

There’s no place like home! Join us to discover helpful tips on planning a safer way home, and important considerations along the way.

Activity: Explore safer "getting home" options! πŸš• 🚌 🚲 πŸš‡ πŸš‰  πŸš πŸ›Ά

Students have the opportunity to form groups of 3 - 6 and visit each station to learn a tip and complete an activity. 

CCR

Co-curricular approved

Students attending the party will have a chance to earn a CCR and receive a party favour while supplies last.

  • Students must go through all 5 stations to complete their β€œParty Safer Kit” and get CCR!

Why come to Party with a Plan?

  • Have an opportunity to engage in fun group activities
  • Meet new people
  • Enjoy drinks and snacks, while collecting treats along the way
  • Learn about harm reduction strategies
  • Get a CCR
  • Build a free Party Safer Kit