Frequently Asked Questions

What does substance use disorder (S.U.D.) mean?

A diagnostic term from the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), substance use disorder is used when a person uses alcohol or other drugs that causes significant impairment in their daily life. Such impairment includes: health problems, disability, and failure to meet major responsibilities at work, school, or home.

What does it mean to be in recovery?

Recovery from substance use can be achieved by different pathways. Abstinence is typically deemed as the major factor of being in recovery, however the Office of Collegiate Recovery acknowledges medication assisted treatment (MAT) as another pathway of recovery. Being in recovery can have many pathways and the Office of Collegiate Recovery is here to help support students in whatever pathway they may take leading them to living without the dependency of substances.

How can the Office of Collegiate Recovery help me?

The Office of Collegiate Recovery is here to help students in recovery gain supports on campus, such as: one-on-one mentoring sessions, academic assistance, weekly peer fellowship support meetings (which are ope to all members of the CCP community). As well as access to gain support with off-campus services such as referrals and other community based services.  

I think, I and/or a person I know, may be suffering from substance use disorder, what can I do?

We at the Office of Collegiate Recovery are here to support you as you seek treatment/support but do not offer diagnosis services. We work closely in helping students attain services provided by the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHiDS) for help finding a provider, call Community of Behavioral Health Member Services: 888-545-2600 or if you wish to seek crisis intervention call 215-685-6440 or go to a crisis center in your area:

Friends Hospital, 4641 Roosevelt Blvd., 215-831-2600
Mercy Hospital, 501 S. 54th St., 215-748-9525
Temple/ Episcopal Hospital, 100 E. Lehigh Ave., 215-707-2577
Pennsylvania Hospital (Hall Mercer), 800 Spruce St., 215-951-8300
Einstein Medical Center (adults only), 5501 Old York Rd., 215-951-8300