Georgia Southern University’s Office of Student Wellness & Health Promotion has been awarded a grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) with federal funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The $26,558.73 grant will be allocated during the FY25 grant year, which runs from Oct. 1, 2024, to Sept. 30, 2025. It will fund substance use harm reduction strategies at the University including programming and personnel costs.
“The Office of Student Wellness & Health Promotion is thrilled to expand alcohol and other drug harm reduction strategies at Georgia Southern University,” said Gemma Skuraton, DrPH, director of Student Wellness & Health Promotion. “In line with our institutional values; we look forward to the continued collaboration with campus and community partners that this initiative will bring.”
The implementation of substance use harm reduction strategies will help create a safer environment for the communities in which Georgia Southern’s campuses are located and beyond.
“Part of the GOHS mission is to assist in the implementation of programs and campaigns designed to prevent crashes and eliminate traffic deaths on our roads,” said GOHS Director Allen Poole. “GOHS will continue to develop new partnerships and continue existing ones in order to create, refine and implement safety programs designed to help our state and nation reach our goal of zero traffic deaths.”