Research Guides: Health and Wellness: Substance Use, Behavioral Addiction, & Sobriety

Local Resources

HealthyLife- Student Self Service Guide
Resources help you to take charge of your health such as common health issues (eating disorder, stress...), Drug and alcohol safety, and life style issues (sleep, sexual health...).
QU CampusWell - Substance Use
QU CampusWell articles about substance use.
QU Counseling Services
Quinnipiac’s Counseling Services is proud to partner with Hartford HealthCare to a range of clinical services and mental health support at no cost to undergraduate and graduate students on all three campuses.

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Services include:
- Diagnostic Evaluation
- Urgent Visit Services
- Same Day Consultation (in-person and telehealth)
- Individual Counseling (in-person and telehealth)
- Consultation to Faculty and Staff
- Outreach Programs
- Referral and Consultation to Off-Campus Physicians and Therapists
- Group Therapy

Other Resources

Connecticut Mental Health Center -- Substance Abuse Treatment Unit
The Substance Abuse Treatment Unit (SATU) of the Connecticut Mental Health Center, is a cooperative endeavor of the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) and the Department of Psychiatry of Yale University School of Medicine. Since 1968, SATU has provided substance abuse evaluations, treatment, and referrals for the Greater New Haven community.
CT Addiction Services
List created and maintained by the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS)
The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency.
Find help for substance abuse
Find emergency hotlines, counseling, and treatment options for help with substance abuse.
MedlinePlus - Substance Abuse Problems
MedlinePlus is an online health information resource for patients and their families and friends. It is a service of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world's largest medical library, which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
SAMHSA provides information on mental health services and treatment centers through an online service locator. There are also services to prevent the onset of substance misuse. You can search by your location, whether or not they provide services for youth, payment options (private insurance, cash, or something else), languages spoken, etc.