ThrivingCampusis a service that provides students a way to search for mental health providers in many areas, both locally and across the country. Purdue students can access providers' profiles in an online directory and learn more about potential providers prior to contacting them. This tool makes it easier for students to search for and connect with ongoing, longer term off-campus mental health providers, as well as providers offering particular kinds of services, like AOD services.
SAMHSA: Find Treatment Facilitiesis a website that can assist in locating up-to-date information on treatment facilities in the United States or U.S. Territories.
Some students may like to connect with virtual or community-based support groups for their substance use concerns. Additional information can be found at:
Students Affected by the Substance Use of a Loved One
Seeing a friend or family member struggling with substance addiction is difficult on its own. It can be helpful to have someone to talk with who is unconnected to the situation, whether that's an individual therapist at CAPS or peers who have had similar experiences. Al-Anon is one such group. It's different than Alcoholics Anonymous because instead of being a group for people with substance addictions themselves, it's for people who are looking for the support of people who have had similar experiences. Other similar support groups are Alateen(for young people aged 13 through 18 and Adult Children of Alcoholics/Dysfunctional Families.
