Alcohol and Other Drug Program | Arcadia University

Our Mission

The Alcohol and Other Drug Program of Arcadia University, as part of the University Counseling Services, addresses the developmental needs of students regarding their choices around the use of mood-altering substances. The program strives to do this by providing the opportunity to increase competency in decision-making in personal use, and in identifying and intervening during high-risk situations in their campus and home communities. Since Study Abroad and crossing cultures are such an integral part of the Arcadia academic experience, the program attempts to integrate components of safety related to substance use, into these sometimes challenging experiences.

This free, confidential, non-judgmental program uses the Public Health Model to examine the biopsychosocial nature of substance use and the potential for its serious personal and relational impacts in the college population. The goal is to prevent and/or minimize long and short-term consequences related to use of a substance.

Program Activities

Provide counseling for self-referred students
Provide assessment, education and counseling to mandated students
Consult with faculty and staff
Support the recovering community
Provides education on campus
Refer students to off-campus resources when necessary
Maintains a library of materials to borrow
Collaborate with other campus departments to review AOD Policy and procedures; design and implement prevention and intervention strategies
Work with regional colleges and universities and local organizations to unify approaches for substance abuse prevention among college students

Make an Appointment

Call 215-572-2967 to make a CONFIDENTIAL appointment.
The administrative staff will arrange a time that you can meet with a counselor.
If you are calling because you have violated the campus Alcohol and Other Drug Policy, please let the administrative staff know.

When to Make an Appointment

If you or someone you know is affected by substance use.
If you have violated the alcohol and other drug policy and are mandated by Student Affairs.
If you would like information related to substance use or abuse.
If you would like referral information to support groups, outside treatment providers.
If you are doing a class project and need some help.

What to Expect

A non-judgmental environment to explore your alcohol and other drug use.
An assessment done with a counselor, either AUDIT or CUDIT.
Assess your alcohol consumption patterns, history and related issues.
Goals are selected by you and aimed at reducing risky behaviors and harmful consequences of drinking and other drug use.

Alcohol and Other Drugs Resources

AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)

215-923-7900
National: www.aa.org
Philadelphia Region: www.aasepia.org

Provides lists of local meetings, meeting times, type of meeting (open vs. closed, etc.)
Meetings follow the 12-step model of recovery
Meetings currently held daily at Glenside Center, (276 Keswick Ave, Glenside)

Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA)

310-534-1815
www.adultchildren.org

12-step program/support groups for people who grew up in alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional homes
Provides information on local meetings

Alanon/Alateen

1-888-4AL-ANON, 215-222-5244 (local number), hours Mon-Fri 12pm-3pm
www.al-anon.org

Provides lists of local meetings for family and friends of alcoholics

Cocaine Anonymous

ca.org/meetings/united-states/

Provides list of regional 12-step recovery meetings for cocaine addiction

Codependency Anonymous (CODA)

888-444-2359
www.coda.org

Provides information on local CODA meetings
Organization that promotes the development of healthy relationships
12-Step orientation

Narcotics Anonymous

818-773-9999 x771
www.na.org

Provides information for regional narcotics
12-step program meetings

SMART Recovery

866-951-5357
www.smartrecovery.org

Secular alternative to 12-step programs
Uses cognitive-behavioral principles
Holds meetings for all types of addictions

Local Treatment Resources

Inpatient Hospitalization/Detoxification

Abington Hospital

215-481-2000

www.jeffersonhealth.org

Medical Detox for alcohol and other drugs

Gaudenzia*

1-833-647-0651

www.gaudenzia.org

Multiple Locations in the Greater Philadelphia Area

Large corporation with many locations across states
Specific locations for men and women, detox, inpatient, outpatient, and other specialties

Horsham Clinic

1-800-237-4447 (24 hr- Assessment & Referral)
722 E. Butler Pike, Ambler, PA 19002
www.horshamclinic.com

Psychiatric hospital with a dual diagnosis, in-patient unit (person must have a psychiatric problem in addition to alcohol/other drug dependence in order to be admitted)
Detox/rehab not offered

Livengrin*

1-866-753-9097
4833 Hulmeville Rd, Bensalem PA 19020
livengrin.org

Detox, inpatient, partial hospitalization, outpatient, medically assisted treatment
Also treat gambling addiction

Mirmont Treatment Center*

610-744-1400 or 1-800-846-4656
www.mainlinehealth.org/locations/mirmont-treatment-center

Medical detox for alcohol and other drugs
Inpatient drug and alcohol rehab
Dual Diagnosis Treatment (Co-occurring mental health and drug and alcohol problems)

Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient Treatment (PHP/IOP)

Northeast Treatment Centers*

215-451-7100
netcenters.org/services/addiction-recovery-programs

Intensive outpatient treatment
Also offers outpatient therapy (step down from intensive outpatient)
Methadone treatment available

Rehab After Work

Intensive outpatient treatment
Day and evening programs available
Also offers outpatient therapy (step down from intensive outpatient)

3 Locations

Jenkintown*

610-644-6464
801 Old York Rd
Noble Plaza, Suite 310
Jenkintown, PA 19046

NE Philadelphia

215-342-4400
8400 Bustleton Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19152

Center City

215-546-2200
15th & Locust
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Outpatient Treatment

Aldersgate*

215-657-4545
42 N. York Rd., Willow Grove, PA 19090
aldersgateservices.org

Outpatient counseling, all ages (drug/alcohol issues is specialty)
Individual, families, couples

Center for Psychological Services: Substance Abuse and Treatment Division*

610-647-6406
125 Coulter Ave., Ardmore, PA 19003
www.centerpsych.com/adults/substance-abuse

Substance abuse assessment and psychodiagnostics assessment
Individual and/or family therapy • Psychiatric/pharmacological consultation

Sites marked with an asterisk (*) are recommended for completing an AOD III referral

Treatment Referral Resources

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Referral

1-800-662-HELP

Montgomery County Drug and Alcohol Programs

610-278-3642

Starting Point

856-854-3155
215 Highland Ave., Westmont, NJ 08108
www.startingpoint.org

Provides referrals to counseling
12-Step lectures and workshops
Many group meeting offerings (AA, NA, etc.)

Additional Online Resources