Northeastern State University

Availability of Assistance & Educational Programs

Since drug and alcohol abuse constitute a major problem in today’s society, Northeastern State University will make special efforts to both educate and assist students concerning both areas. The following is a summary of the programs available:

Counseling, Awareness, Resources, and Education Program (CARE) - Designed to increase student awareness of the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse. Provides two trained alcohol and drug abuse counselors through Student Affairs.

Co-dependency - Provides counseling to help students cope with problems stemming from alcohol or drug abuse by a family member. Counseling is available through Student Affairs.

Residence Halls Counselor - Can provide advice and referral for counseling.

Student Health Center - Can provide counseling, and referral to appropriate on-campus and off-campus agencies which includes medical treatment.

Student Advisors or Campus Clergy - Can provide personal support for those wanting help in solving alcohol/drug problems.

Boost Alcohol Consciousness Concerning the Health of University Students
(BACCHUS) - Directed by the Greek organizations. This is an educational program conducted by, and directed toward, Northeastern State University students. Activities include distribution of literature, showing of films on campus, coordinating education programs in the local grade and high schools, assisting in the establishment of BACCHUS chapters on other campuses, and sponsoring an annual “Alcohol and Drug Awareness Week” on the Northeastern State University campus.

It is the intent of Northeastern State University to expand current educational programs and services to decrease the risks to students resulting from alcohol and drug abuse. The following toll free, hotline numbers may be of use to someone needing help or advice.

National Institution on Drug Abuse Information and Referral
1-800-662-HELP, M-F, 8:30-4:30

Safe & Drug-Free Schools
1-800-624-0100, M-F, 8-5

National Council on Alcoholism
1-800-622-2255, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

American Council for Drug Education
1-800-488-DRUG

National Clearinghouse for Alcohol & Drug Information
1-800-SAYNOTO

Cocaine Helpline
1-800-COCAINE

Reach-Out Hotline
1-800-522-9054 (alcohol, drug crisis intervention, mental health and referral)

Any questions regarding the rules, regulations, and policies set forth in this statement may be referred to the Office of Student Affairs or Human Resources