Welcome to the Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Prevention page where you will find information on AOD health concerns, prevention, intervention, education programs and initiatives, and PC campus and community efforts to address AOD use and abuse.  

             CLICK THE e-CHUG ICON BELOW TO ENTER

e-CHUG (Electronic Check-up to Go) is an online, personalized assessment tool that lets you see how your drinking, family risk and campus norms affect your life and future.

• Takes about 15 minutes
• Provides quick, confidential feedback
• Allows for a personal check-up on multiple occasions to track changes in alcohol use and risk (just keep your e-CHUG identification number)

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QUESTIONS ABOUT ALCOHOL? 

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Facts on Tap p rovides a clear and easy way to get your questions answered about alcohol and your body, dealing with your friends' or roommates' drinking, drugs and more. 

PC students who have used the site tell us:

"It is very relevant to actual occurrences and the atmosphere of our bar-oriented campus.  It is very clear and realistic about the college lifestyle, and provides meaningful advice for any level of drinker."

"I definitely recommend this site for students at Providence College . There is so much useful information on this website that will greatly benefit students. Whether a student is curious about a certain drug, trying to help a friend, identifying whether or not they have a problem, or simply want to be able to relate to other students, this site is a great tool."

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Resources for Students at PC

PERSONAL COUNSELING CENTER: 401.865.2343
(Lower Bedford Hall, East Campus)
Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, by appointment, until 8:00pm.

STUDENT HEALTH CENTER: 401.865.2422 
(Lower Bedford Hall, East Campus)
Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am -4:30pm during the academic year. Health services are suspended during Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and spring recesses.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS (EMTs): 401.865.2888
EMTs are available from 4:30pm - 8:30am (Monday-Friday) and 24 hours on Saturday, Sunday and holidays when the Health Center is closed.

OFFICE OF SAFETY AND SECURITY: 401.865.2391/In case of emergency, call 401.865.2222

OFFICE OF RESIDENCE LIFE (St. Joseph Hall 110):  401.865.2392

OFFICE OF OFF CAMPUS LIVING (Slavin 116):  401.865.2420

CHAPLAIN'S OFFICE (St. Dominic Chapel): 401.865.2216

OFFICE OF STUDENT CONDUCT (Slavin Center 110): 401.865.2813

SAIL Office: 401.865.2079
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 401.438.8860
Confidential and anonymous twelve-step recovery program for people with drinking problems. For meetings and information, go to the AA web site at www.aa.org. Some groups listed are specifically for young people.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: 401.461.1110
Confidential and anonymous twelve-step recovery program for people with drug problems. For meetings and information, go to the NA website at www.na.org or call the number above.

MARIJUANA ANONYMOUS: 401.829.2613
Confidential and anonymous twelve-step recovery program.  For meetings and information, go to the NA website at www.marijuana-anonymous.org or call the number above.

AL-ANON/ALATEEN
Confidential and anonymous twelve-step program for friends and family members of people with drinking problems. Some groups are specifically for adult children of alcoholics (ACOA). For more information about Al-Anon and Alateen, you can go to their website www.al-anon-alateen-rhodeisland.org.

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QUESTIONS ABOUT PC's

ALCOHOL/DRUG POLICIES?

CURRENT PROVIDENCE COLLEGE ALCOHOL AND DRUG POLICIES

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WANT TO GET INVOLVED?

Support your peers and the PC community by joining the College's efforts to address alcohol abuse.

Contact Chris Fortunato, Associate VP for Student Affairs/Dean of Students  at 401.865.1772 or by email at cfortun1@providence.edu

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Disclaimer:  Student Affairs Administration maintains this site as a resource for Providence College students.  This site is not intended to replace consultation with your medical providers.  No site can replace real conversation.  Student Affairs Administration does not offer any endorsement of and assumes no liability for the currency, accuracy, or availability of the information on the sites we link to or the care provided by the resources listed.  Health Center and Personal Counseling Center staff are available to treat and give  advice to Providence College students only. If you are not a Providence College student, but are in need of medical assistance please call your own health care provider or in case of an emergency, dial 911.