Support Services

Individual Support

• Individual sessions are available to help a student decide whether use of alcohol or
  other drugs is becoming a problem in his/her life.

• Individual sessions are available to support a student concerned about the alcohol or
  other drug use of someone he or she cares about such as a family member, a roommate,
  a partner or friend.

• Outpatient treatment is available to any student experiencing problems with alcohol or
  other drugs. This services is intended to give the student the opportunity to address the
  problem without serious disruption of academic pursuits. The services are provided in our
  office on the Loyola University Maryland Baltimore Campus. The program is certified by
  the State of Maryland and is staffed by experienced certified chemical dependency counselors.
  Treatment is comprehensive , and includes individual evaluations, individual and group
  counseling, education, and involvement in twelve step support groups.

Group Support

• A support group is available for Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA's) to provide support for persons
  who are experiencing difficulties as a result of alcohol or other drug problems in their families of origin.
  For more information on ACOA, click here.

• A support group is available for students who choose not to use alcohol and other drugs to provide 
  support for the choices they are making. Persons in this group are often in recovery from alcohol or 
  other drug dependence. 

• Twelve Step Meetings- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Adult Children of Alcoholics, & Al-Anon
  meetings are held on campus, Sunday mornings at 11am in Knott hall.

Intervention & Education Classes

• Level One is a brief alcohol abuse prevention and harm reduction program. Level One is a single
  90-minute session, that helps students assess their alcohol consumption, and identify safer,
  healthier choices. Level One is designed to assist students in examining their own behavior in a
  non-confrontational manner that enables students to make their own decisions
  about alcohol consumption.  
  
• Level Two consists of two 60-minute alcohol abuse prevention and harm reduction sessions.
  Level Two focuses on self- awareness, personal responsibility, and identifying personal values
  and what role they play in alcohol consumption.  Level Two is designed to assist higher risk
  students in examining their choices in a non-confrontational manner.
  
• CHOICES Program is a more comprehensive alcohol abuse prevention and harm reduction program.
  CHOICES consists of six 60-minute sessions. CHOICES focuses on self awareness,
  identifying strategies, challenging beliefs, examining personal risk factors, and building skills to
  reduce harm with alcohol consumption.  

To learn more about the Intervention & Education Classes, click here