Students who use alcohol and other drugs do so for a variety of reasons including curiosity, peer pressure, and stress. Other students use alcohol and other drugs to self-medicate and ease symptoms of undiagnosed mental health problems, often resulting in worsening symptoms.  

If you or someone you know needs help with alcohol or substance misuse, use the information below to find providers and local assistance in our community and access other resources.

Don't Know Where to Start?

If you suspect or know you have an alcohol or substance use problem, reach out to one of the following for an assessment and start your road to recovery:

• Counseling Services at the Student Health Center: Schedule by calling 409.880.8466 or through the Patient Portal, Monday-Friday from 8 to 5.
• TimelyCare: Available online, by phone, or through the TimelyCare app 24/7.
• Mental Health America: If you are not ready to speak to someone yet, complete the MHA Addiction Test to take your first step.

Local Treatment Providers

Providers in Beaumont and the surrounding area:

• Spindletop Center ATAR: Call 409.839.1000 (sliding scale payments-no one turned away)
• Recovery Council of Southeast Texas: Call 409.842.2408, 409.840.9350, 409.840.2001 (low-cost)
• Connected Path Recovery: Call toll-free 855.888.2600 (insurance recommended)

Find Providers Outside Southeast Texas

To find a provider elsewhere:

• SAFE Project: Search for a provider in any region of the country. Includes the ability to search by payment type
• SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)

Naloxone

According to the CDC, you should carry naloxone and keep it at home if you or someone you know meets one of the following criteria:

• take high-dose opioid medication medication prescribed by a doctor
• take opioids and benzodiazepines together
• use illegal opioids like heroin or fentanyl

If you meet one of the conditions, carry naloxone and educate your friends so they can help you if needed.

You can purchase naloxone at the Student Health Center reception desk or by asking for it at any pharmacy counter. No prescription is needed.

Free naloxone is available at Naloxone Texas. Naloxone Texas also provides online training for the administration of naloxone.

Other Resources

• Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): A fellowship of people who come together to solve their drinking problem. Visit Alcoholics Anonymous for more information and to find a meeting near you.
• Al-Anon: Al-Anon is a mutual support program for those who have been affected by someone else's drinking.
• Narcotics Anonymous (NA): A fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a problem. By meeting regularly, the members of Narcotics Anonymous help each other.

Informational Websites

• National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
• National Institute on Drug Abuse
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
• ProjectKnow.com from American Addiction Centers

Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act

Lamar University complies with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act which requires that every institution of higher education (IHE) receiving federal financial aid adopt a program to prevent the use of illicit drugs and alcohol abuse by students and employees both on its premises and as a part of any of its activities.

Lamar University's program includes the "Policy Notification" which provides drug and alcohol prevention information to students and employees. This document is distributed annually.

The program also includes a review process, which evaluates its components and their effectiveness, and ensures that sanctions are enforced consistently. The results of the review are reported in the Biennial Review.

Documents

Biennial Review

Annual Notification

AOD Policy

Student Code of Conduct 

Faculty and Staff Policies

Relevant Contacts

Associate Vice President of Human Resources
Marsha Worthy
marsha.worthy@lamar.edu
 
Associate Vice President of Student Affairs
Shawn Gray, MSN, RN ACNP-BC
shawn.gray@lamar.edu 
 
Deputy Chief of Campus Operations & Chief of Police
Dr. Hector Flores
HFlores1@lamar.edu

Dean of Students
Dr. Elizabeth De La Rosa
elizabeth.delarosa@lamar.edu

Director of Student Conduct & Care
Dantrel Hargers
dantrel.hargers@lamar.edu