While it is an individual’s responsibility to seek assistance or intervention for alcohol/drug abuse or dependency, consultation, assessment, and referral are available for students through CCA's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). These services are confidential and free of charge to the limits of the service protocols, but will not be expected to preclude discipline for prior acts.

• Appointments may be made by contacting Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS).

Additional information and resources are included below.

Students who require time away from their studies for purposes of rehabilitation may apply for a leave of absence by following the procedures outlined in Leave of Absence, Withdrawal, and Reinstatement in the Student Handbook.

• Beyond Hangovers: Understanding Alcohol’s Impact on Your Health (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism) - PDF
• Commonly Used Drugs Charts (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
• High-Risk Drugs and Devices (Drugwatch)
• How Addiction Is Perpetuated by Racism (Addicted.org)
• Over-The-Counter Medicines: Know Your Risks and Reduce Them (FamilyDoctor.org)
• Prescription Drug Abuse (National Institute on Drug Abuse) - PDF
• Suicide Prevention & Substance Use (Substance Use Prevention Education)
• Tobacco Addiction (FamilyDoctor.org)
• The Ultimate Guide to Helping Those in Need of Addiction Recovery from Cannabis and Other Substances (StayHonest.org)

• Public Safety - 415.703.9510
• Dean of Students Office / CCA Cares
• Counseling and Psychological Services - 415.551.9267
• CCA Mental Health Crisis Hotline: 415.551.9344
• Housing, Dining, and Residential Education - Contact Information

The following list of referral organizations and services is for informational purposes only.

• Addicted.org - 877.208.7211
• Addiction Center - 870.515.8609
• Alcoholics Anonymous - 212.870.3023
• Al-Anon Family Groups - 888.4AL.ANON (1.888.425.2666)
• Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families - 310.534.1815
• Cocaine Anonymous - 310.559.5833
• Co-Dependents Anonymous - 888.444.2359
• Families Anonymous - 800.736.9805
• Free Rehab Centers (California Free Alcohol & Drug Rehab Centers) - 866.972.0589
• Marijuana Anonymous - 800.766.6779
• Moderation Management
• Narcotics Anonymous - 415.621.8600
• Recovered - 855.648.7228
• Rehab.com - 800.784.1361
• Rehabs.org - 415.534.9046
• SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator
  • SAMHSA’s National Helpline - 800.662.HELP (4357)
• Smart Recovery
• Start Your Recovery - 800.662.4357
• Smoking Cessation Resources
  • Kick It California - 800.300.8086
  • Smokefree.gov - 800.QUIT.NOW (800.784.8669) / 877.44U.QUIT (877.448.7848)

General Inquiries: healthinsurance@cca.edu