The university recognizes that alcohol and drug abuse and addiction are treatable, and that early intervention and support improve the success of rehabilitation. We are here to support your health and success. If you're struggling with alcohol and drug use, there are many resources available to help you. We are here to support your health and success and:
- Encourage students and employees to seek help if they are concerned that they may have a drug and/or alcohol problem.
- Encourage students and employees to utilize the services of qualified professionals offered by the university and in the community to access and identify appropriate sources of help.
The university offers large-scale programs and small-scale activities throughout the year to increase awareness and prevent alcohol and drug abuse, while also improving employees and students' knowledge and perspective about alcohol and drugs. The following information is a non-exhaustive list of programs and resources.
Student Programs and Resources
The student counseling center provides a variety of confidential high-quality mental health and wellness services to assist students with their overall health, so they can successfully reach their own personal, academic, and career goals. Student Counseling Center provides awareness, psychoeducation and resources throughout the academic year through a variety of outreach and consultation efforts. Also, the center provides counseling services to students free of charge for substance related concerns, as well as connects students with other community resources for coordination and comprehensive care.
Phone: 321-674-8050
The student health center maintains, educates and improves the health and well-being of students with recognition and consideration of cultural differences and developmental level.
Phone: 321-674-8078
Student Life provides training and programming to promote AOD awareness and prevention each semester to all student organizations, clubs, and club sports leaders during the organization training and education sessions. Additionally, AOD information is also provided to student leaders and members each semester and year-round through emails and on Florida Tech Engage.
Orientation provides educational programming during the new student orientation programs for first-year students, transfer students and graduate students during interactive sessions that includes the Dean of Students learning session as well as Residence Life 101. These sessions are used to promote AOD awareness and prevention.
Residence Life provides educational programming to promote AOD awareness and prevention each year to all our on-campus residents.
Program types include social, health promotion, academics and career, life skills, drugs and alcohol awareness, sustainability and Title IX.
Greek Life provides educational and valuable programming to promote AOD awareness and prevention each year to all members who are in a fraternity or sorority. Currently, that is 11% of the undergraduate population.
Employee Programs and Resources
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides employees the following resources and services:
- Services are confidential and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week
- Six (6) professional counseling sessions per issue per year
- Available to employees, household members and legal dependents who reside outside of the home up to age 26
- Help available for a range of services including relationship support, stress management, work/life balance, family issues, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, substance misuse and self-esteem and personal development
- Daily life assistance, including childcare and home repair and maintenance
- Management consultations
- National provider network
- Online resources such as articles, video resources, webinars, online apps, discount center, legal services, financial services and identity theft services
The university uses a third party, Resources for Living, an AETNA company, to provide EAP services to employees
Phone: 1-877-398-5816
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- Alcoholic Anonymous
- Brevard Intergroup (24 hour hotline. 321-724-2247)
- Al-Anon Family Groups
- Narcotics Anonymous
- SMART Recovery
- Florida DCF Website