Substance Use Assessment
At the Counseling and Student Development Center (CSDC), a substance use assessment is scheduled for a minimum of three sessions. The purpose of an assessment is to determine how a student’s substance use impacts his/her ability to function in school and in work, as well as the impact of substance use on his/her relationships with others. Additional addictive behaviors and co-occurring mental health concerns are also assessed. During the final appointment, feedback and recommendations are provided to assist the student in meeting his/her personal and academic goals and the level of care needed to address these recommendations is identified (i.e., brief counseling at CSDC, outpatient counseling at a community agency, intensive outpatient treatment, day treatment, or hospitalization).
Students can request a substance use assessment or they may be referred by a faculty or staff member, another NIU department (e.g., Health Services, Judicial Affairs, Athletic Department, etc.), or by a friend or family member. Students who are interested in scheduling a substance use assessment must first attend a walk-in appointment at the CSDC.
We do not complete substance use assessments that are required by court systems, nor do we provide drug or risk education. If you are in need of court ordered services or are in need of contact information for substance use treatment, please contact our office or use the Substance Abuse Treatment Locator sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Information on local Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and Cocaine Anonymous meetings
Campus Life Building 200
DeKalb, IL 60115
Phone: 815-753-1206
Fax: 815-753-9110
Contacting CSDC by E-mail