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Alcohol and Other Drug Awareness: Resources and Prevention

Students who use alcohol and other drugs do so for a variety of reasons including curiosity, peer pressure, and stress. Other students use alcohol and other drugs to self-medicate and ease symptoms of undiagnosed mental health problems, often resulting in worsening symptoms.  

If you or someone you know needs help with alcohol or substance misuse, use the information below to find providers and local assistance in our community and access other resources.

Don't Know Where to Start?

If you suspect or know you have an alcohol or substance use problem, reach out to one of the following for an assessment and start your road to recovery:

  • Counseling Services at the Student Health Center: Schedule by calling 409.880.8466 or through the  Monday-Friday from 8 to 5.
  •  Available online, by phone, or through the TimelyCare app 24/7.
  • Mental Health America: If you are not ready to speak to someone yet, complete the to take your first step.

Local Treatment Providers

Providers in Beaumont and the surrounding area:

  • : Call 409.839.1000 (sliding scale payments-no one turned away)
  • Call 409.842.2408, 409.840.9350, 409.840.2001 (low-cost)
  • : Call toll-free 855.888.2600 (insurance recommended)

Find Providers Outside Southeast Texas

To find a provider elsewhere:

  • : Search for a provider in any region of the country. Includes the ability to search by payment type

Naloxone

According to the CDC, you should carry naloxone and keep it at home if you or someone you know meets one of the following criteria:

  • take high-dose opioid medication medication prescribed by a doctor
  • take opioids and benzodiazepines together
  • use illegal opioids like heroin or fentanyl

If you meet one of the conditions, carry naloxone and educate your friends so they can help you if needed.

You can purchase naloxone at the Student Health Center reception desk or by asking for it at any pharmacy counter. No prescription is needed.

Free naloxone is available at . Naloxone Texas also provides online training for the administration of naloxone.

Other Resources

Support Programs
  • Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): A fellowship of people who come together to solve their drinking problem. Visit  for more information and to find a meeting near you.
  • Al-Anon: is a mutual support program for those who have been affected by someone else's drinking.
  • Narcotics Anonymous (NA): A fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a problem. By meeting regularly, the members of help each other.

Informational Websites

  •  from American Addiction Centers

Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act

91制片厂 complies with the  which requires that every institution of higher education (IHE) receiving federal financial aid adopt a program to prevent the use of illicit drugs and alcohol abuse by students and employees both on its premises and as a part of any of its activities.

91制片厂's program includes the "Policy Notification" which provides drug and alcohol prevention information to students and employees. This document is distributed annually.

The program also includes a review process, which evaluates its components and their effectiveness, and ensures that sanctions are enforced consistently. The results of the review are reported in the Biennial Review.

Relevant Contacts

Associate Vice President of Human Resources
Marsha Worthy
marsha.worthy@lamar.edu
 
Associate Vice President of Student Affairs
Shawn Gray, MSN, RN ACNP-BC
shawn.gray@lamar.edu 
 
Deputy Chief of Campus Operations & Chief of Police
Dr. Hector Flores
HFlores1@lamar.edu

Dean of Students
Dr. Elizabeth De La Rosa
elizabeth.delarosa@lamar.edu

Director of Student Conduct & Care
Dantrel Hargers
dantrel.hargers@lamar.edu 

Contact LU Health Education

Jayna Bonnette, BS
Health Education Program Coordinator

Email | 409-880-8466

 

 

SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE

CALL 988
or
1-800-273-8255

CRISIS TEXT LINE

Text "HOME" to 741741
Envía un texto con la palabra AYUDA a 741741

EMERGENCY

On campus: (409) 880-7777
or use emergency phones (poles with blue lights)

Off campus: 911

After Hour Care Resources

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CONTACT THE SHC

Phone: (409) 880-8466
Fax: (409) 880-7703
Email:  shc@lamar.edu



PHYSICAL ADDRESS

4465 Jimmy Simmons Blvd.
Beaumont, TX 77705
Inside the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center

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Campus Quad Background Mental Health Services Available