Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD)

Alcohol and other drug use are significant public health problems and they impact the well-being of students on campuses across the United States.  At St. Mary's College of California, we strive to offer education, awareness and recovery support referrals for alcohol and/or drug concerns.  A student's health, wellness and safety are paramount to a successful collegiate experience.  

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, about four out of five college students across the United States drink alcohol. About half of those students consume alcohol through binge drinking.

SMC's alcohol and drug policy can be found here.

Alcohol and other drug information and referral resources are important to share with the SMC Community.  We encourage those seeking help for alcohol and/or drug use or those supporting a loved one to review these resources below and reach out to SMC's Counseling and Psychological Services for individualized referral information.  SMC's Office of Community Life is here to support students who may need additional non-clinical case management support.  Additionally, SMC students can find after-hours support through TimelyCare.

RECOVERY SUPPORT:

Samsara Recovery Center 
(Part of the East Bay Mindfulness Center)
23 Altarinda Road #218
Orinda, CA 94563
925-317-3179
For more info call or email Eti Valdez-Kaminsky, MFT-Clinical Coordinator
ebmcpsych@gmail.com
www.theebmc.com/samsara

Provides intensive therapy programs for addictions, trauma, adjustment, and relationship/parenting, and life stagnation (90 minute intake; 9-12 hours per week for 2 weeks or 4-6 hours per week for 4 weeks; aftercare is available).

They also have a Mindful Recovery Group, that meets weekly for individuals dedicated to being abstinent and mindful in daily recovery. 

John Muir Health
Behavioral Health Center, Inpatient Services
2740 Grant St., Concord, CA 94520
Phone (925) 674-4100 or (800) 680-6555

Behavioral Health Center, Outpatient Services
4080 Port Chicago Highway, Concord, CA 94520
Phone (925) 674-4200

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center 
Chemical Dependency Services
710 S Broadway #209 
Walnut Creek, CA  94596
925-295-4145

East Bay Alcoholics Anonymous Site
https://eastbayaa.org/ 

ADDITIONAL GENERAL ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG RESOURCES:

SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations

National Institute on Drug Abuse
https://nida.nih.gov

Addiction Resources and Help
https://addictionresource.com

Smoking Cessation
https://smokefree.gov

National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism - College Drinking
https://www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov/