Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Recovery & Education Resources
You are not alone. We have resources available to assist you in getting help for alcohol and other drug abuse so that you will be able to concentrate on your college education.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are both on-campus and off-campus resources available to assist you in the recovery process.
River Valley Counseling
- Offers ongoing mental health counseling and support to STCC students.
- Contact: David Forton, MS, LMHC, Intake Specialist at 413-755-4332 or dcforton@stcc.edu.
Drug & Alcohol Programs Resource List (including off-campus resources)
There are a variety of free, confidential drug and alcohol hotlines available to assist you in recovery:
Community Resources
Information on local and state resources to help individuals, families, and veterans in need of housing, food, medical, legal, or mental health assistance.
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 15A, 7B (St. 1988), Chapter 23, 22, and 117 Code of Massachusetts Regulations Section 3.04 require that students certify their participation in a qualifying student health insurance program, or in a health benefits program with comparable coverage.
Students who do not possess adequate medical insurance must purchase the Massachusetts community college student health insurance plan. This plan provides the following benefits related to drug and alcohol abuse:
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment - A detailed description of benefits for the treatment of mental disorders, including substance abuse, is available on the Gallagher Student Health website.
The STCC Center for Access Services (CAS) provides students with a broad range of non-academic supports. CAS staff help students overcome barriers that stand in the way of self-sufficiency, allowing them to succeed and stay in school. The CAS office houses a variety of services and initiatives, including free school supplies and the RAM Mini Mart, which provides groceries and meals to students facing food insecurity. CAS staff also connect students to on-campus resources and provides referrals to community social service agencies that help individuals overcome a variety of issues including, but not limited to: financial challenges, food insecurity, homelessness, substance abuse, and various state and federal benefits.
Community Connections
CAS office staff work to cultivate relationships with local social service agencies that provide assistant to STCC students. Office staff can offer case management to students and facilitate connections with resources in the community that can help eliminate barriers. If students need support beyond what is offered in the CAS office, staff can guide students toward resources in the greater community that can provide the support students need. The STCC Library also provides information on local and state resources to help individuals, families, and veterans in need of housing, food, medical, legal, or mental health assistance.
Contact:
cas@stcc.edu
413-200-8776 (call or text)
Building 7 (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; evening appointments available and must be made in advance)
Student Affairs conducts Alcohol and Other Drugs programming for all new, incoming students. During a student's first semester at the college, they are invited to participate in our Vector Solutions prevention training courses on Alcohol & Other Drugs, Hazing Awareness & Prevention, and Sexual Assault Prevention for Community College. Training sessions are between 30-65 minutes in length. Learning objectives for Alcohol & Other Drugs and Hazing Awareness & Prevention are as follows:
Alcohol & Other Drugs
Alcohol and Other Drugs is a reality-driven online course designed to educate students on the risks of the abuse of alcohol and other drugs and to teach successful strategies for handling dangerous situations related to these substances. The course features four modules: Your GPA, Your Brain, Your Peers, and Your Life. Each section provides extensive, research-backed evidence of the detrimental effects alcohol and other drugs can have, and how social skills and interactions can help reduce harm associated with these substances (featuring Not Anymore content).
Hazing Awareness & Prevention
Hazing is a dangerous ritual taking place at institutions and organizations across the country. While certain activities that groups and clubs use to initiate members may seem innocuous, oftentimes these behaviors can escalate, creating harassing and sometimes violent and deadly criminal acts. This course gives students a better understanding about hazing so that they can identify when it’s happening and possibly prevent incidents in the future.