Where to Find Help
If You Need Help Right Now - phone 911 for help
There are a variety of on-campus resources and in the community that can help you. You are not alone when it comes to helping a student in distress. Use any of the resources listed below.
In Crisis
If you or an individual is in immediate danger, contact JMU Police, by calling (540) 568-6911.
Unsure whether or not someone is suffering from an alcohol overdose, call Poison Control:
1(800) 222-1222
Non Crisis
Everyone’s reason for substance use/misuse matter. If you have questions or concerns about how alcohol, cannabis, or other substances show up in your life, schedule a coaching session today.
A great mental health resource for students is the JMU Counseling Center. Learn more about all that they offer.
For a list of local counseling resources, which may specialize in substance use/misuse concerns, click the link below. These providers may be able to conduct a formal assessment, and offer recommendations on next steps for possible treatment. Learn more about community counseling resources.
The following recovery resources and support systems are a resource for students in recovery.
- Find an AA meeting, https://alcoholicsanonymous.com/aa-meetings/virginia/harrisonburg/
- Alcoholics Anonymous of Shenandoah Valley, https://harrisonburgaa.org/
- Online Intergroup of Alcoholic Anonymous: https://aa-intergroup.org/
- Blue Ridge Area Narcotics Anonymous (NA), https://brana.org/, 800-777-1515
- Al-Anon Family Groups are for families, friends, and partners worried about someone who has a drinking problem.
Reporting
If the consumption of any substance (legal or illegal) has been forced, then this is considered hazing. Hazing incidents can be reported in a variety of different manners.
- If you feel that an individual is in immediate danger, please contact the James Madison University Police Department by calling (540) 568-6911.
- Contact Student Leadership & Involvement Student Leadership and Involvement by
- Calling (540) 568-8157.
- Submitting an email to studentlife@jmu.edu.
- Starting with the fall 2024 semester, you can fill out a Report on Hazing or Other Misconduct by visiting the Office of Student Accountability & Restorative Practices (OSARP) website.
National Resources
A confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information.
1-800-662-HELP (4357)