Substance Use
We recognize that addressing substance use concerns (alcohol, nicotine, and/or other drugs) is crucial for maintaining overall well-being, so we have curated resources available both within the university and throughout the broader community. Whether you're looking for training opportunities, educational materials, or local support services, Hokie Wellness is dedicated to assisting employees in locating a range of resources.
- Employee Assistance Program is available to employees who are covered by the university’s health insurance. In addition to four free scheduled counseling sessions (including substance use support), all plans offer 24/7 telephone crisis support. Contact information for each plan can be found by calling Hokie Wellness at 540-231-8878 and pressing 2 or visiting hr.vt.edu/EAP.
- 540-231-8878 and press 2
- Timely Care provides full-time faculty, staff, and non-student wage employees with online counseling services (including substance use support), health coaching, self-care resources, and a talk now feature to speak with some whenever you need.
- SAMHSA's National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. For assistance, call 800-662-HELP (4357).
- New River Valley Substance Use Disorder Resources (NRVCS) works in partnership with consumers and other community agencies to implement innovative and evidence-based programs and services, including those targeted to assist individuals living with substance use disorders. All of these programs and services are designed to maximize value for both the individual consumer and the community.
- Smokefree.gov: The National Cancer Institute (NCI) created Smokefree.gov to help you or someone you care about quit smoking. Smokefree.gov is a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' efforts to reduce smoking rates in the United States.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a global, mutual aid fellowship dedicated to helping individuals overcome narcotic addiction
- SMART Recovery is is an evidenced-informed recovery method grounded in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), that supports people with substance dependencies or problem behaviors to build and maintain motivation, cope with urges and cravings, manage thoughts, feelings and behaviors, live a balanced life.
12-step groups like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotivs Anonymous (NA) offer mutual aid support for relatives and friends who share their experience, strength, and hope, in order to solve their common problems.
- Al-Anon: New River Valley Meetings (similar to AA)
- Nar-Anon: Website and Meeting Finder (similar to NA)
- Families Anonymous: National Page
Workshops
- REVIVE! Opioid Overdose Emergency Response Training: An Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education (OONE) program for the Commonwealth of Virginia. REVIVE! provides training on how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose emergency using naloxone.