The challenge to resist drugs and alcohol in the college environment can be too
much to handle alone for students in recovery. The UCSB campus and the adjacent
community of Isla Vista present unique challenges for students. Although 20% of
our students report not drinking at all, alcohol and drugs are prevalent in many
social settings.
Housing
Students in recovery report feeling challenged living with other students who use
alcohol or other substances in any amount. Substance free dorms have been helpful,
and students in recovery pairing together to share an apartment in Isla Vista or
the surrounding Santa Barbara area have been a vital solution for many.
- Some
UCSB Residence Halls contain
Substance-Free Floors which housed approximately 165 students for the 2007 school
year.
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UCSB Community Housing may be able to pair students requesting roommates who
prefer a substance free lifestyle. Check out their website or contact
Maya Salmon, Program Coordinator for assistance.
Counseling Resources
Students in recovery are invited to contact the UCSB Alcohol and Drug Program for
a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL appointment with a Counselor.
We are here to help students make a healthy transition to UCSB and to act as a support
network to ensure that no student in recovery feels alone.
Students in recovery will find strong support all over campus and in the surrounding
community to help maintain and even strengthen their commitment.
- The UCSB Alcohol & Drug Program, strategically located in the heart of Isla Vista
at the Embarcadero Hall building and with offices on campus in the Student Health
Services building, has the following programs and services available:
- Individual Counseling
- Recovery Support Groups
- Moderation Support Groups
- Tobacco Cessation: Individual Counseling and Groups
- To make an appointment, please call: (805) 893-3371
Other Campus Resources