Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Program
Students may obtain information on the illegal possession, use, or distribution of alcohol and illicit drugs, as well as the University’s standards of conduct, associated health risks, drug or alcohol counseling and treatment programs, University disciplinary actions, and federal, state, and local sanctions for violations of law by viewing the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Program Report, located on the Global Campus website at DFSCA.
Counseling, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Programs
The following national toll-free telephone numbers are provided to assist any member of the University community who may require assistance in dealing with a drug or alcohol problem.
- Addiction Counselor: A resource guide for mental health students and counselors seeking information on mental health issues, signs, and where to find help.
- American Council on Alcoholism
(800) 527-5344: Addresses alcoholism as a treatable disease through public education, information, intervention, and referral; - Al-Anon
(888) 425-2666: Helps families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend;and - The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Treatment Referral Helpline (800) 662-HELP / (800) 662-4357 / (800) 487-4889 (TDD): Provides information, support, treatment options, and referrals to local rehab centers for any drug or alcohol problem.
Help Lines/Hotlines
| 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Line | 9-8-8 (800) 273-TALK (8255) |
| 24 Hour National Domestic Violence Hotline | (800) 799-SAFE (7233)/ TDD Line: (800) 787-3224 |
| American Social Health Association: STI Resource Center | (800) 227-8922 |
| CDC National AIDS Hotline/National STD Hotline | (800) CDC-INFO (232-4636) |
| National AIDS Hotline for the Hearing Impaired | TDD Line: (888) 232-6348 |
| 24 Hour National Alcohol & Substance Abuse Information Center | (800) 784-6776 |
| LGBT National Hotline | (888) THE-GLNH (843-4564) |
| The Youth Law Hotline (IA) | (800) 728-1172 |
| Poison Control Center | (800) 222-1222 |
| National Child Abuse Hotline | (800) 4-A-CHILD (422-4453) |
| Low Cost Clinic Locator | https://www.needymeds.org/ free-clinics-branch |
| Emergency (police, fire, and rescue) | 911 |
Health and Wellness Referrals
Pursuing a degree often results in navigating new challenges and situations that students may not have experienced previously. While many of these experiences are welcomed, they may also overwhelm and/or leave students feeling confused, discouraged, or anxious. Successful students are able to reach out for support before circumstances become unmanageable.
The Student Advocate HELPline is a service available through the Office of Student Access and Wellness. Student Advocates support students during times of need by working collaboratively to assess concerns for safety, identify community resources, and address educational impact of personal hardship. Impacts supported include but are not limited to: concern for individual or community safety, loss of housing and extreme financial hardship, sexual assault, domestic violence, and/or significant impact resulting from the loss of a loved one.
Student Advocates are available Monday – Friday between 8am and 4pm PT, excluding holidays and university closures. Students are eligible for support through the HELPline after beginning their first course at the university, and if not currently active, have a last date of attendance within the last year. Issues concerning immediate safety should be referred regardless of student status or recency of attendance. Students are invited to contact the Student Advocate HELPline by completing an Online Care Report in order to seek assistance from a Student Advocate.
If you or the individual you are attempting to refer is in immediate danger, please dial 9-1-1, prior to contacting the Office of Student Access and Wellness
Health Alerts, Communicable Disease Control, and Needle Safety Procedures
The University recognizes its responsibility to exercise reasonable care in protecting students, faculty, staff, administrators, and visitors from health dangers while on the campus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the United States Public Health Service report procedures and recommendations for dealing with communicable diseases. The University uses such guidelines in determining reasonable care on a case-by-case basis. Individuals who know or suspect they may have a communicable disease should contact their immediate supervisor or the Office of Student Access and Wellness so that reasonable care and protection can be assured to them and to others.
Individuals taking medication routinely administered by injection, such as insulin, must ensure proper disposal through a sharp disposal container for used needles and syringes, available in restrooms throughout the facilities. This container is a requirement of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Needles and syringes must never be disposed of in regular waste receptacles. Needles and syringes must only be disposed of in proper disposal containers.
Health and Wellness Requirements
The University does not require any proof of vaccination as a condition of enrollment. Students are encouraged to speak to a physician for information on recommended immunizations.
Use of Tobacco/Marijuana Products
The facilities of the University of Arizona Global Campus are smoke and tobacco free. No smoking, chewing, or dipping is allowed inside any University facility. The University of Arizona Global Campus policy applies to all forms of tobacco and marijuana, including but not limited to paraphernalia, cigarettes, cigars, shisha, pipes, water pipes (hookah), electronic cigarettes, and all forms of smokeless tobacco and marijuana including, but not limited to chew, edibles, snus, snuff, sticks, strips, and orbs.