Unhealthy Substance Use Prevention Program (Formerly Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Program)
Please refer to this link for more information.
The alcohol and drug abuse prevention report can be found in this report.
Alcohol and Drug Resources
Substance Abuse Education
Cuyamaca College makes available to students and employees resources to include local
organizations in San Diego County designed to treat unhealthy substance use. All information regarding any contact or counseling is confidential and will be treated
in accordance with campus policies, state, and federal laws.
The District provides information on drug treatment and prevention through the Health Services Office. Contact the Health Services Office or the Risk Management Department for more information.
Employees dealing with substance abuse issues are encouraged to seek assistance through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) where counseling, referrals and other services are available.
In a Medical or Mental Health Emergency please activate 911:
San Diego Access and Crisis Line
Behavioral Health Information to include referrals for Alcohol, Drugs, and Mental
Health Crisis, and Suicide Intervention may be accessed through the Access and Crisis
Line, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call the San Diego Access and Crisis Line at
1-888-724-7240, trained counselors are available to provide support, referrals, and
crisis intervention.
Schedule an appointment with a Cuyamaca College Mental Health Counselor
Additional Treatment Resources:
Community Resources and Self-Help
CRASH: Programs that facilitate alcohol and other drug abuse prevention and rehabilitation by providing individuals and the community with a wide array of quality treatment, recovery, and educational services.
Smart Recovery San Diego - Self-Management and Recovery Training offer self-empowering, non-12-step mutual help groups for addictive problems.
These meetings are free and open to anyone.
San Diego Crystal Meth Anonymous (SDCMA) - Assist anyone seeking help for their addiction to crystal meth. These meetings
are free and open to anyone.
San Diego Alcoholics Anonymous - 12 steps to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. These meetings
are free and open to anyone.
San Diego Narcotics Anonymous - 12 steps to help each other stay clean. These meetings are free and open to anyone.
McAlister Institute - Offers 24 programs that represent a complete continuum of care for the prevention
and treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction. Most programs accept Medi-Cal and
are also able to assist individuals who are Medi-Cal-eligible. You may also call (619)
442-0277 to be connected.
Behavioral Health Services San Diego County - Information for adult services and children, youth and families
services.
211 San Diego - A local non-profit operating 24 hours a day, 356 days each year, 211 San Diego
is the region's trusted source for access to community, health, social, and disaster
services. By simply dialing 2-1-1 the call is free, confidential, and available in
more than 200 languages.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) - 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.
Education/Information:
As a person eligible for Medi-Cal and a resident San Diego County, you have a right to receive medically necessary substance use disorder treatment services from the County of San Diego Drug Medi-Cal. Please visit Insurance for Medi-Cal, Covered California, and Insurance Enrollment Assistance Services. Or call 2-1-1 for assistance.
For more information, please contact Health and Wellness Center at 619-660-4200.