Cascadia Community College
Alcohol and Drug Prevention Program
Cascadia Community College is committed to the health and welfare of our
students, faculty and staff. In keeping with this commitment, the college has
established an alcohol and drug prevention program to support the health of our
campus community. This program includes the following services and initiatives:
STUDENTS
- Cascadia has partnered with Northshore Youth & Family Services, a non-profit
area mental health provider, to offer free on-campus and off-campus counseling
services for students. Funded with partial support from the college's student
activity fee, the agreement provides for 15 hours per week of on-campus
counseling, to include, but not be limited to, alcohol and drug counseling.
On-campus assistance is provided by a fully licensed masters-level mental health
professional. Students can also receive assistance with their student ID at
Northshore's off-campus facility anytime it is open. Again, services are
provided by fully licensed masters-level mental health professionals. For more
information, students may contact 425.352.8860 or visit the Kodiak Corner
student success center.
- Students can make use of free 24-7 crisis counseling by calling 206.461.3222.
This confidential service is provided as part of the college's partnership with
Northshore Youth & Family Services.
- Student Life provides a broad series of non-alcoholic activities in which
students are encouraged to participate. This includes programs offered by the
Campus Activities Board (CAB) or Cascadia Student Government (CSG) as well
as club participation. For more information contact 425.352.8307.
- The Vice President for Student Success Services oversees a campus discipline
program that upholds state laws related to alcohol and drug possession and/or
use. Students found responsible for alcohol or drug possession and/or use either
on campus or during college-sponsored activities off campus are subject to a
variety of sanctions, including, but not limited to, required counseling,
educational papers, repaying of student sponsorship for trips, probation and/or
suspension.
- Student Life and Counseling Services work together to provide regular
educational programming related to drug and/or alcohol use, such as events for
National Alcohol Awareness Week in the fall and group counseling sessions in
response to community needs.
FACULTY / STAFF
- Employees who are experiencing trouble with alcohol or other drugs may
self-refer or be referred to the Washington State Employee Assistance Program
(EAP). The state's EAP offers faculty and staff free counseling in a variety of
issues, including, but not limited to, alcohol and/or drug issues. While the
college does receive a report that indicates the extent to which EAP services
are being utilized by college employees as a whole, the individual participation
of employees remains confidential unless such employees sign a waiver (as is
sometimes required as part of an employee discipline program). Faculty and staff
are encouraged to contact Human Resources at 425.352.8880 for more information.
- Faculty and staff who tend to have high student contact as part of their
employment annually receive a helpful desk resource that describes the services
available for students in the college's Student Counseling Service. This guide
includes tips for how to overcome common obstacles students use to decline
counseling as well as information related to warning signs for those in need of
assistance. This guide likewise provides clear information for when and how to
make a referral for students in need of counseling services.
- Faculty and staff in need of crisis assistance have access to a 24/7 crisis
line. This phone number, which is 206.461.3222, is provided as part of the
college's agreement with Northshore Youth & Family Services.
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