We approach our work through a harm reduction lens to provide prevention, early intervention, outreach, and support services for students to help them be well, stay well and do well.

Download the Nicotine Cessation Resource Guide
UREC Health Promotion Nicotine Cessation Resource Guide includes links and resources for Wellness Coaching, online support, and replacement options.

Counseling Resources in Harrisonburg
JMU’s Counseling Center has compiled a list of local counseling resources, many of which specialize in substance abuse concerns. These providers may be able to conduct a formal assessment, and offer recommendations on next steps for possible treatment.

Treatment Program in Harrisonburg
The Sentara RMH Life Recovery Program provides outpatient substance abuse treatment for people age 13 and older who are suffering from problems due to drug and alcohol use.

Harrisonburg Recovery and Supports

• Find an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting
• Alcoholics Anonymous of Shenandoah Valley
• Online Intergroup of Alcoholic Anonymous
• Blue Ridge Area Narcotics Anonymous (NA), 800-777-1515
• Al-Anon Family Groups for families, friends, and partners worried about someone who has a drinking problem.
• Brightview Harrisonburg Addiction Treatment Center

Treatment for Alcohol Problems—Finding and Getting Help
If you are searching for alcohol treatment for a loved one or for yourself, the Alcohol Treatment Navigator developed by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism is for you. More than just another directory or search engine, the Navigator aims to educate. It explains how to spot quality treatment along with ways to find it. The Navigator will teach you how to be an informed consumer of alcohol treatment services.

Seeking Drug Abuse Treatment—Know What To Ask
The National Institutes on Drug Abuse offers guidance in seeking drug abuse treatment and provides five questions to ask when searching for a treatment program.

Finding Treatment for Substance Abuse/Addiction
The Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator is an online source of information for individuals seeking treatment facilities in the United States for substance abuse/addiction and/or mental health problems. The site is sponsored by the Federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).