For Parents
The Office of Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drug Prevention Services include:
- A walk-in resource room with books, brochures and current files on the latest research and realistic alcohol and drug information
- Assistance in class assignments, papers or projects
- Current statistics on college drinking and drug use
- Self help books available on loan basis
- 12 step books and local meeting schedule
- Scheduling presentations for residence halls, classrooms or student organizations
- Party management training or other training
- Advising student organizations (CHEERS & GAMMA)
- Support for non-drinkers, recovering students, or students who are cutting down
- Co-sponsorship opportunities . . . with student organizations or with special events planned by this office
The Office will keep your conversation confidential, except in cases defined by law where further assistance is required: suicidal, homicidal, or psychotic. The Office keeps a list of reliable resources that can help students with any issue. Cost of services is covered in the undergraduate and graduate students activities fees.
Student Health Services, Mental Health Clinic
Provides a certified substance abuse therapist, who can help students enter treatment, or prepare to return to campus or develop relapse prevention plans. Contact Elena.Hearn@mcmail.vanderbilt.edu for more information. Cost of services is covered in the undergraduate and graduate students activities fees.
Psychological and Counseling Center
Provides longer-term counseling/therapy than Student Health. With a staff of 18 and an additional 4 interns, students are seen as soon as possible. Cost of services is covered in the undergraduate and graduate students activities fees.
Office of Chaplain and Affiliated Ministries
Students can access counseling through their respective campus ministries or the chaplain and assistant chaplain of the university. No fee involved.
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Department of Psychiatry, Vanderbilt Addiction Care Center provides intense treatment (in-patient and out-patient) for fee. Most medical insurance will cover some cost, but always check your policy. The substance abuse therapist in Student Health can assess and refer to this treatment program or a treatment program near home.
12-Step Program
There are several meetings within walking distance to Vanderbilt. Call the Vanderbilt Office of Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Prevention for schedule of meetings, 615-343-4740. The Friendship House is the AA meeting house (within .5 miles of campus) and is open Sunday - Wednesday 8am-10pm, Thursday 8am-11pm, and Friday/Saturday 8am-Midnight.
VU Alcohol Policy
Vanderbilt's Alcohol Policy is included in the Student Handbook.
Links
For more information:
Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drug Prevention Programs
Station B 1508
Nashville TN 37235
(615) 343-4740
FAX (615) 343-3702
