Alcohol, Cannabis, and Other Drugs

The Center for Health and Wellbeing is here to help you think about your use, cut back, or quit nicotine, tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs whenever you are ready. We offer a variety of programs, services, and resources tailored to your individual needs.

Substance use supports at UVM

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BASICS: Explore your use

BASICS is designed to help students explore alcohol and drug use in a supportive and non-shaming environment. BASICS follows a harm reduction model and sessions take place both individually and in groups.
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T-Break Guide: Take a break from cannabis

Explore your relationship with cannabis and take a 21-day break using the T-Break Guide.
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Behavioral Health Appointments

Meet with behavioral health provider Jan Shamberger for substance use consultations, nicotine cessation (support in creating a plan to quit using nicotine products) and any habits that you would like to investigate.
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Catamount Recovery Resources

Catamount recovery resources offer a variety of services to support your experience at UVM as a student in recovery.

Learn more about CRR
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Harm reduction corners

Harm reduction corners offer easy access to Narcan, fentanyl and drink test strips, and harm reduction resources across campus. They are currently located in Living Well in the Davis Center and in residential halls on each campus.