As an educational institution, Vanderbilt University is primarily concerned with helping the individual student achieve academic goals and develop as a person. When health concerns do arise, the University may assist and guide a student whose mental, emotional, or physical health is threatened. Because of the health hazards associated with binge/high-risk drinking and other forms of alcohol misuse, students who choose to drink alcohol should imbibe only in moderation. Should students or their friends misuse alcohol or other drugs, there are several places on campus where they can receive assistance:
- The Resident Adviser (RA), Head Resident, or Residential Experience professional is available to listen to students with such problems and make an appropriate referral.
- Student Care Coordination can provide information and assist in connecting students with appropriate resources or treatment providers.
- The Center for Student Wellbeing can provide information, coaching, assessments, resources, and referrals. Additionally, Vanderbilt Recovery Support offers student-led, anonymous, and discreet weekly support meetings and monthly seminars.
- The University Counseling Center has a multidisciplinary team of counselors, psychologists, and psychiatric professionals who can provide an initial assessment around alcohol and other drug concerns and assist the student in connecting with appropriate resources whether it be on campus or in the community.
- The Student Health Center has professionals who can assist in treating medical complications and in identifying appropriate resources.
- Students may wish to talk to someone in the Center for Spiritual and Religious Life.
These campus and community resources are available and ready to assist. Calls will be handled with respect for privacy.
- Your Assistant Director and Area Coordinator in Residential Experience
- Your Academic Dean
- Your own physician/psychiatrist/psychologist
- Student Care Coordination 615-343-9355
- Center for Student Wellbeing 615-322-0480
- Vanderbilt Recovery Support 615-322-0480
- Student Health Center 615-322-2427
- University Counseling Center 615-322-2571
- Center for Spiritual and Religious Life 615-322-2457
- Housing and Residential Experience 615-322-2591
- International Student and Scholar Services 615-322-2753
- Emergency Room (VUH) 615-322-3391
- Vanderbilt Behavioral Health 615-327-7770
- AA (call Friendship House, 202 23rd Avenue North, telephone 615-327-3909, for meeting times)