Alcohol and Other Drugs: Resources, Education, and Support

Springfield Technical Community College is committed to establishing and maintaining a supportive learning and working environment. STCC offers supportive services and referral for treatment, as appropriate and available. Information concerning substance use and treatment/recovery programs is available through Student Affairs (students) and Human Resources (employees).

Student Affairs
student_affairs@stcc.edu
413-755-4402

Human Resources
hr@stcc.edu
413-755-4361

Resources

The following information includes both on-campus and off-campus resources, education and supportive services.

Students

Personal Counseling

River Valley Counseling Center

STCC has partnered with the River Valley Counseling Center which provides STCC students with personal counseling from licensed professional therapists. Students wishing to take advantage of the mental health counseling services available through River Valley Counseling Center can contact David Forton, MS, LMHC, at 413-755-4332 or dcforton@stcc.edu to schedule an initial referral session.

Uwill

Additionally, STCC has partnered with Uwill, the leading mental health and wellness solution for college students, to provide free access to teletherapy. Students have an immediate, secure, and convenient way to receive online-based counseling services should the need arise.

Choose a therapist based on your preferences including issue, gender, language, and ethnicity.
Choose a time that fits your schedule with day, night, and weekend availability.
Choose your appointment type: video, phone, chat, or message.

For more information and to get started with teletherapy, please visit the Uwill website. If you need any assistance when using Uwill, you can reach out directly to Uwill at 833-998-9455 or support@uwill.com.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment

Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 15A, 7B (St. 1988), Chapter 23, 22, and 117 Code of Massachusetts Regulations Section 3.04 require that students certify their participation in a qualifying student health insurance program, or in a health benefits program with comparable coverage. Students who do not possess adequate medical insurance must purchase the Massachusetts community college student health insurance plan.

A detailed description of benefits for the treatment of mental disorders, including substance abuse, is available on the Gallagher Student Health website

Online Training

Student Affairs conducts Alcohol and Other Drugs Programming for all new, incoming students. During a student's first semester at the college, they are invited to participate in our Vector Solutions prevention training courses.

Alcohol and Other Drugs is a reality-driven online course designed to educate students on the risks of the abuse of alcohol and other drugs and to teach successful strategies for handling dangerous situations related to these substances. The course features four modules: Your GPA, Your Brain, Your Peers, and Your Life. Each section provides extensive, research-backed evidence of the detrimental effects alcohol and other drugs can have, and how social skills and interactions can help reduce harm associated with these substances (featuring Not Anymore content).

Employees

STCC Cares

To improve the health and well-being of all Springfield Technical Community College employees by providing networking, education, tools, and other resources that cultivate and sustain a positive commitment to a culture of health and wellness. Access more information on the Employee Wellness page.

Employer Assistance Program (EAP)

ALLONE Health is the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available for STCC employees and qualified household dependents and significant others. Services range from a one-time consultation, ongoing support, financial guidance, an attorney, or tickets to a show. ALLONE is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by phone and Smart Phone App.

ALLONE Health
1-800-451-1834
AllOneHealthEAP.com

The EAP counselors are licensed and specifically trained to help and when necessary, refer you to additional appropriate resources. The EAP offers up to three (3) counseling sessions at locations throughout Massachusetts. If you do need additional resources, the EAP can assist in referring you to a provider on your health insurance plan. If you need assistance that is not covered by insurance, the counselor will recommend services based on your ability to pay.

Contact Human Resources at 413-755-4361 or hr@stcc.edu to get started with an employee user name and password.