About the program at University of Southern California
The Substance Use Disorder (SUD) team began providing services at USC's Counseling and Mental Health Services (CMH) over the summer in 2024. We are a specialized group of licensed clinicians and postdoctoral trainees dedicated to supporting students who are facing substance use concerns. The team plays a crucial role in providing a comprehensive range of services designed to help students manage and overcome these challenges. Here are some key services offered: Substance Use Assessments, Short-Term Substance Use Treatment (Counseling and Psychiatry), Recovery Workshops and Groups, and Case Management Services. USC's University Religious Center provides space for weekly 12-Step Recovery Meetings on campus that are open to the public.
Program Features
- Graduate student programming
- Recovery housing available
- Institutional support and funding
- Peer support services
- Supports for students in Eating Disorder Recovery, Supports students not in abstinence-based recovery, Includes Master’s or Doctoral program/students, Off-campus housing option/Recovery Housing (Noninstitutional): Provides recovery-oriented housing options through an external resource, Regular paid employee/staff position(s)/Institutional Support: Is housed within an institution of higher education and has paid qualified, trained and dedicated professionals who support students in recovery, Support Services: Offers recovery-protective programming, such as seminars related to recovery or relapse prevention, mutual aid meetings, case management, advising, and team-building activities
Inclusive Support
2SLGBTQIA+, BIPOC, Students with disabilities or differing abilities, Faith-based, Other process addictions
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