A number of professional resources are available at Princeton, in the surrounding area, and elsewhere for individuals struggling with alcohol, cannabis or other drug use.
On-Campus Resources for All Students
- Counseling and Psychological Services. While anyone at CPS is trained to talk to you or your friend, CPS does have a team specifically focused on alcohol and other drug use. Remember, CPS is a confidential resource, and anything you or a friend share with a practitioner there is not shared with your dean or your parents.
- BASICS is a confidential education program, free and available to all students, where students can discuss your alcohol and/or cannabis use, explore the effects, and plan how they might reduce risks due to alcohol and/or cannabis use.
- Group counseling at CPS. There are groups that meet to discuss alcohol and other substance use. Check out the website for a list of current groups offered.
- Recovery@ is a resource for students who are either trying to stop using alcohol, cannabis or other drugs or maintain abstinence. Recovery@ offers a confidential, welcoming community of students where you can receive support from peers with similar goals. To learn more, please email [email protected]. Emails sent to recovery@ should expect a response within a week. If you have more serious or immediate mental health- or substance-related concerns for yourself or another person, please contact CPS to speak with a Counselor at any time, by calling 609-258-3141.
Off-Campus Resources
- Alcoholics Anonymous has a number of meetings in the Princeton area, both on and off campus. The local branch of AA is called Central Jersey Intergroup. The AA hotline phone number is 609-298-7795. All AA meetings maintain anonymity of the attendees. Review an updated list of virtual meetings.
- Corner House Counseling Center provides a number of drug- and alcohol-related services to Princeton students, including treatment and prevention programs. To speak with its staff or make a referral, call 609-924-8018.
- Al-Anon/Alateen provides help to families and friends of alcoholics. There are many groups held throughout New Jersey.
- Rehabilitation Centers in New Jersey
- SAMHSA Virtual Recovery Resources (.pdf) provides recovery resources and support for substance use and mental health disorders throughout the U.S..