Substance Abuse Assistance

Drexel University is concerned about anyone who has a problem with substance abuse. Assistance is available through campus and community resources. Please do not hesitate to reach out for support by contacting the people and/or agencies listed below. For those who seek to identify treatment resources on their own, contact the Focus on Recovery Helpline at 800.234.1253.

If you are a student who is concerned about your alcohol and/or other drug use or you feel someone close to you may have a problem with alcohol and/or other drug use, you can contact the Counseling Center at 215.895.1415 for confidential assistance. 

The Counseling Center, located on the 2nd floor of Creese Student Center (3210 Chestnut St.), are staffed by therapists with experience in the area of substance abuse. 

Students whose substance problem may require more extensive treatment will be referred to the appropriate services. Faculty and staff who have concerns about a student who appears to have a problem with substances are encouraged to consult with Counseling Center staff for assistance. 

For information about local self-help meetings, contact:

• The Haven at Drexel: 267.223.5203
• Alcoholics Anonymous: 215.923.7900
• Adult Children of Alcoholics: 310.534.1815
• Al-Anon: 215.222.5244 (for family and friends of alcoholics)
• Nar-Anon (for family and friends of drug-addicted persons)
• Cocaine Anonymous: 610.876.6666
• Suicide Prevention: 215.686.4420

Faculty, professional staff, and students who have concerns about enforcement of the Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy should contact Student Life at 215.895.2506.

Additional University Resources:

• Annette J. Molyneux, PhD, Associate Vice President for Student Success, Director of Counseling and Health

Learn more about Counseling and Health Services.