Substance Use
Do you think you or someone you care about may struggle with substance misuse? If so please read more to understand the problem and to find resources that can help.
Alcohol
Alcohol Use Disorder (PDF): Videos and information about alcohol use disorder and information to understand treatment options.
Tips for Cutting Down on Drinking (PDF): Worried you may be drinking to much and want to stop? Find out how you can cut down and feel better.
Alcohol (PDF): How much is too much? Understand how alcohol affects health and how many drinks per week are considered too much by doctors.
Learn more about Binge Drinking (PDF) and why it can be hazardous to your health.
Take the assessment to understand Impaired Driving (PDF) and what you can do about it.
Opioids & Heroin
Opioid Use Disorder (PDF): Videos and information about opioid use disorder and information to understand treatment options.
Understanding Someone’s Recovery From Opioid Misuse (PDF): If your friend or loved one is recovering from opioid misuse learn how you can help and understand the challenges they are facing.
Marijuana
Marijuana FAQs (PDF): Information to understand misuse of marijuana and its effects.
Marijuana (PDF) goes by many names; pot, weed, Mary Jane, and ganja. Get the basics on this substance and how it affects your body when used.
Illegal Drugs
Learn More About How Drugs Affect Your Body (PDF): Different drugs can affect your body in unique ways based on if they are a stimulant, a depressant or a hallucinogenic.
Understand How Drugs Affect Your Brain and How Addiction Develops (PDF): Drug use can change the way your brain functions.
Learn how you can take the first steps to recovering from drug misuse and addiction and take back control of your life (PDF). Are you ready to take charge of your health and future?
Opioid Misuse (PDF) is on the rise, learn how to identify if you or someone you know may be misusing opiates and how you can help.
Vaping and Smoking
Quitting Vaping (PDF): Find out how you can quit when you are ready.
Stop Smoking (PDF): The HALT method for smoking cessation.
Gambling
Problem Gambling (PDF): Understanding problem gambling and information to help identify if you or a loved one exhibits problem gambling.
Mental Health
Young Adult Mental Health Guide Book (PDF): We know that mental health and suicide are very real problems that need to be talked about. This guidebook will provide you with tools to help you support your mental health.
Where To Go For Help
The best place to start is at your campus health center. If you need additional care or resources use Provider Search. If the Student Assistance Program is part of your benefit plan you can call 1-877-351-7889 (TTY: 711) to immediately speak with a counselor 24/7, or use the Talkspace benefit to text with a counselor on your schedule.
Telemedicine: Your plan also includes access to telemedicine. Use Provider Search to find providers that use telemedicine to meet with you via phone or online.
Informed Health Line: Offers 24/7 access to nurses for students.
Integrated Behavioral Health Case Management: For students overcoming challenges with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, eating disorders, and more. Contact Member Services to find out more.
United Way 2-1-1
www.211.org
Phone: Dial 2-1-1
2-1-1 connects callers to health and human services information and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, even during disasters. Information and resources may be provided for a variety of needs including mental health, basic needs, and disaster assistance. Dial 211 from your cell phone to speak with a trained information and referral specialist. Calls are routed to service centers based on your geographic location. You may also search online for resources.
SAMHSA
www.samhsa.gov/find-treatment
Phone: 1-800-662-4357 (TTY: 711)
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities. By calling or visiting the website, you can locate substance abuse and mental health treatment providers. Part of the search options allows you to locate providers that offer payment assistance programs or sliding fee scale options.
SupportGroups.com
www.supportgroups.com
This website provides a broad spectrum of open board forums on topics regarding addiction, relationships, stress, mental health disorders, and grief. To gain access, please visit their website and create a member name.