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ABOUT US
The Substance Awareness Counseling Office offers counseling and educational services to anyone experiencing problems with alcohol or other drug use, or who is concerned about a friend or family member’s use. Programs will assist students in making safe and informed choices concerning alcohol and other drug use.
Sandy Rock, MA, SAC, LPC |
Director |
Paulette Banko |
Secretary |
All services are FREE to Caldwell College Students & Alumni
Confidentiality: All services are strictly confidential. (Confidentiality may not apply if a person presents an imminent danger to self or others.)
Making an appointment: Simply call 618-3277 or 618-3307 or stop by & talk to Paulette about setting up an appointment. Walks Ins are welcome, however, you may not be able to be seen right away. You can also email srock@caldwell.edu to make an appointment.
Location: The office is located in the Student Development Center on the 2nd floor of the Newman Center.
SERVICES
Our services include, but aren't limited to:
Individual Counseling: Individual Counseling is available to all students who are concerned about their alcohol and/or other drug use. Students are provided with a confidential individual assessment of the role alcohol or other drugs may play in their lives. This provides the student the opportunity to examine the choices one makes regarding their use of alcohol or other drugs. Counseling is also available to students who are concerned about a friend or family members drug use. Individual counseling is also mandatory for all Alcohol & Drug Policy violations
Workshops/Educational Programs: The director is available to present or coordinate workshops or educational programs. These programs are available to TSD, Athletics, Wing Meetings, and Clubs, among others.
The Substance Awareness Resource Library: A resource library has been established within the Student Development Center. The resource library is available to students, staff, and faculty who are interested in learning more about drug and alcohol issues.
Don’t Cancel That Class: When professors are away from class because of a conference/workshop, the Director will take the class. This can be done almost immediately by presenting a basic alcohol education program.
21st Birthday Card: All students celebrating a 21st birthday during the academic year are sent a 21st birthday card reminding them to enjoy their special day and if they choose to celebrate with alcohol to think before they drink. Parents of these students also receive a letter informing them of the card sent and to ask them to encourage their child to celebrate responsibly.
Student
Activities: Throughout the academic year, the office sponsors many
non-alcoholic activities.
BACCHUS (Boost Alcohol Conscienceness Concerning the Health of University Students): is an alcohol awareness & prevention program, promoting responsible decisions about the use of alcoholic beverages among college students. BACCHUS advocates informed decision-making and respect for the choice of abstinence. Its philosophy is that young people can play an effective role in encouraging their peers to reflect on, talk honestly about and develop responsible habits & attitudes in behavior toward alcoholic beverage use and non-use.
2007-2008 CALENDAR
Wednesday, Aug. 29 - Tasty CoCo
Tuesday, Oct. 2 - OctSOBER Fest
Oct. 22-26 - National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week
Monday, Oct. 22 - Matt Bellace
Monday, Dec. 3 - Tie One on the Tree
Wednesday, Dec. 12 - BYOB
Wednesday, Jan. 23 - Tasty CoCo
Tuesday, Feb. 5 - Mardi Gras Madness
Thursday, Feb. 14 - Valentine's Day
Mar. 17-19 - Safe Spring Break
Tuesday, Mar. 18 - Caldwell College Remembers
Thursday, Apr. 10 - Alcohol Screening
Monday, May 5 - Cinco De Mayo
Thursday, May 8 - BYOB
RESOURCES
- Hotline Numbers
- NJ Substance Abuse Hotline: 1 800 225-0196
- Narcotics Anonymous of NJ: 1 800 992-0401
- Addictions Hotline of NJ: 1 800 238-2333
- Alanon/Alateen Information: 1 973 744-8686
- National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependency of North Jersey: 1 973 783-9313
- Self-Help Clearinghouse: 1 800 367-6274
- Ala-call/ NJ addictions Hotline: 1 800 322-5525 - Your College Experience Links to " Facts On Tap", a site about college students & alcohol.
- Alcohol/Drug
Policy
Outlines Caldwell College's campus policy. - e-Chug
The e-CHUG (electronic Check-Up to Go) is an interactive web survey that allows college and university students to enter information about their drinking patterns and receive feedback about their use of alcohol. The assessment takes about 6-7 minutes to complete, is self-guided, and requires no face-to-face contact time with a counselor or administrator. - Parent
Project
Links to The Century Council's How to talk to your child about drinking in college. - Legal Consequences
of Substance Abuse
Sponsored by the NJ Bar Association. - New Jersey Alcoholics Anonymous
- NJ ALANON
Web Page for ALANON and ALAteen. - NA meetings in NJ
- National Clearinghouse for Alcohol
and Drug Information (NCADI)
Sponsored by the Department of Health and Human Services. - Alcohol and Other Drug News
Sponsored by Higher Education Center, this site deals with challenges college students face relating to drugs, alcohol & violence. - Caldwell College Helpline: Ext. 3333