What non-academic support services exist at UConn?
One of the best resources a UConn student living on campus has is his/her Resident Assistant or RA. RA’s are peer educators who live with students in the residence halls. RA’s can refer students to the appropriate support service they need. There are a variety of support services available to students on the UConn Campus. The Alcohol and Other Drug Services Office (AOD) addresses the issues of alcohol and substance abuse through a variety of educational programs, student-led initiatives and direct service delivery interventions. Educational sessions include alcohol poisoning assessment certification, and programs focused on binge drinking, drug education and anger management. Counseling and Mental Health Services helps students who are having difficulty with their adjustment to college life. CMHS offers individual therapy, couples therapy, group therapy, medication evaluation and monitoring, and emergency services. If a student needs services that CMHS does not provide, for example, lo
