NAU’s Substance Use Disorder Program

ATTENTION: The SUDS program at NAU Counseling Services is intended to be a brief intervention and is primarily structured around psychoeducation and harm reduction. This program will NOT satisfy any court mandated SU assessments or SU treatment needs. If you need a court mandated service, please reach out to counseling.suds@nau.edu to inquire about community resources before scheduling a SUDS intake.

If you are interested in seeking assistance, or would like more information, please contact program staff:

Dazhoni Scott – Substance Use Disorder Program Coordinator
Dazhoni.Scott@nau.edu

Mikaela Forest – Substance Use Disorder Program Graduate Assistant
Counseling.SUDS@nau.edu
(928)-523-2261

This process will begin with a 30-minute brief assessment. In this appointment, you will collaborate with staff to make a plan that best assists your needs. Potential plans may include attending a Healthy Choices group ($5-$10 per group), individual sessions with staff ($10-$40 per session), or community referrals.

Currently, the groups being offered are:

Healthy Choices Alcohol Education – Topics covered: risks of alcohol use, increase knowledge and awareness of alcohol use and moderation/harm reduction strategies.

Fridays, 1:00pm-3:30pm

Healthy Choices Cannabis Education – Topics covered: risks of cannabis use, increase knowledge and awareness of cannabis use and moderation/harm reduction strategies.

Fridays, 1:00pm-3:30pm

** Students who are referred to Healthy Choices will need to be registered for the group class by 12pm on the Wednesday prior to group to receive the  instructions to fill out necessary paperwork. Students who are unable to make the group class due to schedule conflict can contact Mikaela Forest to set up an alternative appointment.

NAU’s Substance Use Disorder Program consists of corrective sanctions for students who have a drug or alcohol related violation. Students are referred to the program by other departments on campus, such as Office of the Dean of Students, Campus Living, or Athletics.

The Substance Use Disorder Program has two tracks: Healthy Choices (Alcohol and Cannabis education) and COMPASS.

Healthy Choices consists of a 2.5-hour psychoeducational group followed by a 1-hour individual session with the Program Staff. In between group and the follow up sessions, students will be issued BASICS or CASICS (see FAQs for additional information). COMPASS consists of a 2.5-hour psychoeducational group and 3-5 individual sessions with Program Staff.

Students who do not complete the program in the given timeline are subject to fees or holds on their student account. Once a referral is received, the student has two calendar weeks to initiate the process. The student has 8 calendar weeks to complete the entire process.

Healthy Choices Alcohol Education – Topics covered: risks of alcohol use, increase knowledge and awareness of alcohol use and moderation/harm reduction strategies.

Fridays, 1:00pm-3:30pm

Healthy Choices Cannabis Education – Topics covered: risks of cannabis use, increase knowledge and awareness of cannabis use and moderation/harm reduction strategies.

Fridays, 1:00pm-3:30pm

** Students who are referred to Healthy Choices will need to be registered for the group class by 12pm on the Wednesday prior to group to receive the  instructions to fill out necessary paperwork. Students who are unable to make the group class due to schedule conflict can contact Mikaela Forest to set up an alternative appointment.

If you have any questions, please contact program staff:

Dazhoni Scott – Substance Use Disorder Program Coordinator
Dazhoni.Scott@nau.edu

Mikaela Forest – Substance Use Disorder Program Graduate Assistant
Counseling.SUDS@nau.edu

928-523-2261

Do I have to have a referral to be seen?

No! Individuals are welcome to schedule a free brief assessment with program staff without a referral.

What do I do if I have a friend who might have a problem with substance use?

Be supportive and listen! Consider showing them this website and letting them know they can get help, at NAU or other locations in the community, and encourage them to reach out. See the tab “resources” to learn more about what Flagstaff offers.

What is BASICS?

Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students—is a program designed to assist students in examining their drinking and other drug-use behavior in a judgment-free environment. This is not an abstinence-only program. Instead, the goals are selected by the student and are aimed at reducing risky behaviors and potential harmful consequences. Services provided through the BASICS program are non-judgmental, non-labeling, and private.

After students mandated for alcohol use compete their first appointment, the online assessment is issued, and the results to the assessment are the focus of the second session.

What is CASICS?

Cannabis Screening and Intervention for College Students—is a program designed to assist students in examining their cannabis other drug-use behavior in a judgment-free environment. This is not an abstinence-only program. Instead, the goals are selected by the student and are aimed at reducing risky behaviors and potential harmful consequences. Services provided through the CASICS program are non-judgmental, non-labeling, and private.

After students mandated for cannabis use compete their first appointment, the online assessment is issued, and the results to the assessment are the focus of the second session.

Why is there a range in fees?

Students who do not complete the program in the given timeline are subject to fees of up to $150 and/or holds on their student account. Once a referral is received, the student has two calendar weeks to initiate the process. The student has 8 calendar weeks to complete the entire process.

Check the Eligibility and Cost page for additional information

Community Options

• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Narcotics Anonymous
• Governor’s office of Youth, Faith and Family
• Northern Arizona Substance Abuse Services – (928) 773-9376
• The Guidance Center – (928) 527-1899
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
• Finding treatment
• NACA Flagstaff
• New Life Wellness Arizona – 928-774-9661

On Campus Resources

• Mental Health Support Squad
• Case Management – Contact campus health services (928-523-2131) or schedule online for a free case management appointment to be connected with local resources
• Campus Health Services – Includes medical, counseling, and behavioral health providers who are trained to assess substance use, provide non-judgmental feedback, and assist students in reducing their risk surrounding substance use
• Health Promotions – Offers free screening programs to help students assess their substance use
• NAU AA – Meet every Monday in the HLC. Contact Jermaine for more info: Jermaine.Barkley@nau.edu

Other Resources

• Education on Substance Use in College Students
• Narcotics.com
• Rehabs.org
• Methadone Centers – AZ
• Addictions.com

How to book an intake appointment with SUD program staff:

1. To schedule a Substance Use intake online, login into your student campus health portal.
2. Click on “Appointment”
3. Select “Substance Use Disorder Program/Mandated Referral”
4. Read the short paragraph and then select the Radio Button
5. Enter phone number
6. Select “Search” then select from available provider and appointment times
7. Plan to arrive 10-15mins before your intake appointment to complete paperwork
8. If referred to the SUD program by a campus partner (ie Campus Living, Dean of Students), please make sure you have completed a ROI (release of information) for them: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?NorthernAZUniv&layout_id=1