Substance Abuse and Recovery: Support

Dial 2-1-1 to get connected to a specialist for personalized assistance. Free, Confidential, 24/7. Available in multiple languages. If out of the area or unable to connect, try 800-400-1572.

The Anchor is a free and confidential program to help students who are concerned or have questions about their alcohol and/or drug use.

Information about local Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.

Gauchos for Recovery is a UCSB program that aims to provide a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for students in recovery from addiction to substances and addictive behaviors. Additionally, we support students who have been directly or indirectly affected by the substance use of friends or loved ones.

The UCSB Alcohol & Drug Program strives to create a safe, healthy, and learning-conducive environment through the promotion of healthy choices concerning the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

Visit SBCC's housing website to find out more about local sober living options.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration website provides 24 hour help via phone or text, as well as information about addiction and recovery.

The Association of Recovery in Higher Education (ARHE) is the only association exclusively representing collegiate recovery programs (CRPs) and communities (CRCs), the faculty and staff who support them, and the students who represent them. The Association of Recovery in Higher Education provides the education, resources and community connection needed to help change the trajectory of recovering student’s lives.

Website, magazine, and publications promoting the collegiate recovery community and related resources.