Substance Abuse Resources
Resources & Referrals
While it is an individual’s responsibility to seek assistance or intervention for alcohol or drug abuse or dependency, consultation, assessment, and referral are available for students through CCA's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS).
Appointments may be made by contacting Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS).
A list of other campus and off-campus resources is also available from CAPS and included below.
CCA Resources for Students
- Public Safety - 415.703.9510
- Dean of Students Office / CCA Cares
- Counseling and Psychological Services - 415.551.9267
- CCA Mental Health Crisis Hotline: 415.551.9344
- Housing, Dining, and Residential Education - Contact Information
Off-Campus Resources
- Addicted.org - 800.304.2219
- Alcoholics Anonymous - 415.674.1821
- Al-Anon - 888.425.2666
- Adult Children of Alcoholics - 562.595.7831
- Cocaine Anonymous - 415.821.6155
- Co-Dependents Anonymous - 888.444.2359
- Families Anonymous - 800.736.9805
- Free Rehab Centers (California Free Alcohol & Drug Rehab Centers) - 866.972.0589
- Harm Reduction Therapy Center - 415 863 4282
- Marijuana Anonymous - 800.766.6779
- Moderation Management
- Narcotics Anonymous - 415.621.8600
- National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence - 800.622.2255
- Rehab.com - 866.535.8856
- Rehabs.org - 415.534.9046
- SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator - 877.726.4727
- SAMHSA’s National Helpline - 800.662.HELP (4357)
- Smart Recovery - 440.951.5357
- Start Your Recovery - 800.662.4357
- Smoking Cessation Resources
- California Smokers' Helpline - 800.622.8887
- Smokefree.gov - 877.448.7848 / 800.784.8669
Additional Resources: Alcohol & Other Drug Information
- Beyond Hangovers: Understanding Alcohol’s Impact on Your Health (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism) - PDF
- Commonly Used Drugs Charts (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
- High-Risk Drugs and Devices (Drugwatch)
- How Addiction Is Perpetuated by Racism (Addicted.org)
- Over-The-Counter Medicines: Know Your Risks and Reduce Them (FamilyDoctor.org)
- Prescription Drug Abuse (National Institute on Drug Abuse) - PDF
- Suicide Prevention & Substance Use (Substance Use Prevention Education)
- Tobacco Addiction (FamilyDoctor.org)
- The Ultimate Guide to Helping Those in Need of Addiction Recovery from Cannabis and Other Substances (StayHonest.org)
A Note About Naloxone (Narcan)
Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids—including heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioid medications—when given in time. Naloxone is easy to use and small to carry.
There are two forms of naloxone:
- Nasal Spray - Prefilled devices that spray medication into the nose.
- Injectable - Medication (solution) given by injection into a muscle or under the skin.
The decision on which form of naloxone to use or carry can depend many factors such as cost, availability, and comfort level. Both are safe, effective, and can help save a life. Naloxone is available in all 50 states.
If you have been prescribed high-dose opioids, talk to your doctor about co-prescribing naloxone. However, in most states, you can get naloxone at your local pharmacy without a prescription. You can also get naloxone from community-based naloxone programs and most syringe services programs.
For more information:
- Lifesaving Naloxone (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Public Safety