Whether you’re thinking about using more mindfully, cutting back, or quitting drinking or other substance use altogether, there are many resources available for U-M students looking to explore their relationship with alcohol and other drugs.
If you’re worried about a friend, learn more about how to support their well-being.
In an emergency, get help now!
For life-threatening emergencies, call 911
Stay with the person until help arrives.
- If you think someone might be experiencing an opioid overdose, administer naloxone.
- Learn more about how to respond to an alcohol emergency.
If it’s not a life-threatening emergency but you need help and you’re not sure where to go, please use these resources.
Screening, coaching, counseling, and treatment options
Wellness coaching provides one-on-one, non-judgemental coaching sessions that can help students think about their relationship to alcohol and other drugs and how it’s impacting their overall well-being.
Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) provides confidential services that can help assess a student’s substance use patterns (ASAP), individual and group therapy, and referrals for additional help. They also provide teletherapy services for students looking for added flexibility.
UHS Addiction Medicine Clinic provides substance use and addiction services. This personalized care includes discussing how alcohol and other drug use might be impacting a student’s life, diagnosis and treatment of substance use problems, as well as harm reduction services.
Tobacco Consultation Services provides individual support for students quitting nicotine, plus free nicotine therapy products, in a non-judgmental, supportive environment.
Support for students in recovery
The Collegiate Recovery Program provides holistic, tailored support to U-M students who are in recovery or curious about recovery from alcohol or other drug use.
Sexual assault assistance
Alcohol is the most commonly used substance in drug-facilitated sexual assault. Learn more about alcohol or other drug-facilitated assault.
U-M's Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center (SAPAC) offers prevention education for students, confidential support for survivors, and collaborates with other offices to offer trainings, programs, and innovative community engagement strategies to collectively create a campus free from violence.
Community resources
Washtenaw Alano Club offers Al-Anon, alateen, and ACOA meetings on a weekly basis.
Interested in continuing the conversation?
Sign up for wellness coaching for alcohol or other drug use.
Planning a program, workshop, or training?
We offer virtual and in-person programming. Request a consultation or program or check out the Well-being Toolkit for more resources.