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Substance Abuse Resources
Substance Abuse Resources
On-Campus Resources
- Campus Assessment, Response, and Evaluation for Students (CARES) Team
- 562.985.8670 • studentdean@csulb.edu • www.csulb.edu/cares
- Students who exhibit behaviors or disclose personal challenges in relation to their personal, physical, and emotional well-being should be referred to the CARES Team for connection to appropriate campus and community resources. Students exhibiting intimidating, disruptive, aggressive, or violent behaviors should also be referred to CARES, unless there is an immediate safety concern (at which time, follow up with UPD). In collaboration with students, the CARES Team will review all information available on the students’ behavior and background, to develop an individual action plan and provide on-going case management support.
- Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs (ATOD) Program
- Alcohol/ Drug Counseling for students
- Beach Recovery
- Tobacco Cessation
- Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)
- 562.985.4001 • Location: Brotman Hall - 226• www.csulb.edu/caps
- Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) helps students meet the personal challenges associated with identifying and accomplishing academic, career, and life goals. Our services include short-term counseling for individuals, group counseling, career development counseling, referral services, psychoeducational workshops, and crisis intervention.
Online Information
Hotlines
- Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline
- (800) 662-HELP (4357) • www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
- Free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders
- Disaster Distress Helpline
- Al-Anon & Ala-Teen Hotline
- 800-356-9996
- Counselors provide support to teens and adults who are negatively impacted by alcohol addiction and provide resources to group therapy nearby for ongoing support.
- National Drug Hotline
- Partnership to End Addiction
- California Smoker's Helpline
Off-Campus Resources