Students who use alcohol and other drugs do so for a variety of reasons including curiosity, peer pressure, and stress. Other students use alcohol and other drugs to self-medicate and ease symptoms of undiagnosed mental health problems, often resulting in worsening symptoms.
If you or someone you know needs help with alcohol or substance misuse, use the information below to find providers and local assistance in our community and access other resources.
If you suspect or know you have an alcohol or substance use problem, reach out to one of the following for an assessment and start your road to recovery:
Providers in Beaumont and the surrounding area:
To find a provider elsewhere:
According to the CDC, you should carry naloxone and keep it at home if you or someone you know meets one of the following criteria:
If you meet one of the conditions, carry naloxone and educate your friends so they can help you if needed.
You can purchase naloxone at the Student Health Center reception desk or by asking for it at any pharmacy counter. No prescription is needed.
Free naloxone is available at . Naloxone Texas also provides online training for the administration of naloxone.
Informational Websites
ذكذكتسئµ University complies with the which requires that every institution of higher education (IHE) receiving federal financial aid adopt a program to prevent the use of illicit drugs and alcohol abuse by students and employees both on its premises and as a part of any of its activities.
ذكذكتسئµ University's program includes the"Policy Notification" which provides drug and alcohol prevention information to students and employees. This document is distributed annually.
The program also includes a review process, which evaluates its components and their effectiveness, and ensures that sanctions are enforced consistently. The results of the review are reported in the Biennial Review.
Associate Vice President of Human Resources
Marsha Worthy
marsha.worthy@lamar.edu
Associate Vice President of Student Affairs
Shawn Gray, MSN, RN ACNP-BC
shawn.gray@lamar.edu
Deputy Chief of Campus Operations & Chief of Police
Dr. Hector Flores
HFlores1@lamar.edu
Dean of Students
Dr. Elizabeth De La Rosa
elizabeth.delarosa@lamar.edu
Director of Student Conduct & Care
Dantrel Hargers
dantrel.hargers@lamar.edu
Jayna Bonnette, BS
Health Education ذكذكتسئµ Coordinator
Email | 409-880-8466
On campus: (409) 880-7777
or use emergency phones (poles with blue lights)
Off campus: 911
Phone: (409) 880-8466
Fax: (409) 880-7703
Email: shc@lamar.edu
4465 Jimmy Simmons Blvd.
Beaumont, TX 77705
Inside the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center