Resources and Support

Know a friend, roommate, or student you are concerned about?

Take action now by submitting your concern—anonymously if you choose—to get them the help and support they need to be successful.

SUBMIT A CONCERN

If this is an emergency or there is an immediate threat of harm to a student or the community contact University Police at 305-284-6666 or 9-1-1.

The reports are reviewed by designated University administrators who will reach out and respond to the student of concern by the next business day. It is our goal to intervene before the student reaches a crisis level. 

RESOURCES FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES

• Personalized Feedback Index (PFI)

  The 360 Proof Personalized Feedback Index (PFI) is an anonymous online tool for students that provides individualized feedback about one's alcohol use. Students can complete the PFI from a computer or mobile device. The PFI takes approximately 15 minutes to complete, and immediately delivers confidential judgment-free results. These results include strategies specifically recommended for each individual user, based on what is reported about their own alcohol use. Personalized feedback is intended to help students examine and ultimately minimize the impacts of alcohol on their health, finances, relationships, and academics.

  Visit 360proof.org/students, type in "University of Miami" and click “Launch.”

• University of Miami Counseling Center

  The University of Miami Counseling Center provides individual counseling for substance use. You can make an appointment with the Alcohol and Other Drug Specialist, Martin Lopez, LCSW. 

  The Counseling Center also offers a support group, Your Use Affects Me, for individuals affected by the drug or alcohol use of their friends or family members. The group is designed to provide a safe, confidential, and supportive space where individuals can meet others in similar circumstances, learn about substance use, share their experiences, and receive support. This group is in person. For more information, contact Martin Lopez at mxl2172@miami.edu or 305-284-5511. 

• URecovery: a Collegiate Recovery Community

  URecovery is a collegiate recovery community that provides a nurturing and affirming social environment at the University of Miami. As a student organization, URecovery provides a peer-to-peer network that is devoted to supporting students recovering from addiction. With the support of UM students, staff, family, and allies URecovery aims to provide students in recovery with a normative collegiate experience and serve as a catalyst for a culture shift on campus.

  Interested in Joining? Click Here to Get Involved: URecovery.

• Naloxone and Fentanyl-Testing Strips

  Naloxone (AKA Narcan) is a life-saving medication that can rapidly reverse an opioid overdose. If you or someone you know is at increased risk for opioid overdose, especially those struggling with opioid use disorder (OUD), you should carry naloxone and keep it at home.

  All students can request Narcan and fentanyl-testing strips through the Sandler Center & Student Health Safety Kit Pickup Program. 

  Additionally, the Sandler Center will be hosting Narcan trainings throughout the year, in collaboration with URecovery, Student Health, and F Fentanyl. All attendees will receive Narcan upon completion of the training. The trainings are open to all students, faculty, and staff. Click here to find more information about these trainings and additional ways of obtaining Narcan. 

• Sober Law Students Association

  Are you in recovery or curious about sobriety? The Sober Law Students Association has meetings every Monday at 7 p.m. at the swinging tables by the lake. These meetings are open to all students, not just law students. For more information, reach out to slsa@law.miami.edu or 305-205-6385.

• Support Groups

  Alcoholics Anonymous

  • Miami-Dade County- (305) 461-2425 (24 hour hotline)
  • Broward County- help@aabroward.org

  AL-ANON: Friends and families of alcoholics

  • Miami-Dade County: (305) 663-1432
  • Broward County: (954) 491-1915

  Narcotics Anonymous

  • Miami-Dade County: (305) 265-9555
  • Broward: (888) 524-1777 (24 Hour Helpline) 

  Overeaters Anonymous

  • Miami-Dade County: (305) 791-7035
  • Broward: (754) 307-6578

  Co-Dependents Anonymous

  Emotions Anonymous

  Gamblers Anonymous

  FL Council on Compulsive Gambling - (888) ADMIT-IT (24 Hour Helpline)

  Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous

• Local Treatment Centers

  The University of Miami Counseling Center can provide referrals for off-campus support. The Counseling Center can be reached at 305-284-5511. 

  Recovery Village at Baptist Health
  8585 Sunset Drive, Suite 202, South Miami 33143
  (786) 662-8118
  
  Family Recovery Specialists Acquired by Delphi Behavioral Group
  9350 Sunset Drive, Suite 175, Miami, 33173
  (855) 956-2784
  
  The Beachcomber: Family Center for Addiction Recovery
  4493 N Ocean Blvd. Delray Beach, FL 33483
  (877) 270-6226
  
  American Addiction Centers
  4110 Davie Rd. Extension, Suite 203, Hollywood FL, 33024
  (866) 950-0630