ASAC Services

The Alcohol and Substance Abuse Center (ASAC) is committed to providing quality, confidential services for OSU students affected by problems related to substance abuse. We promote and provide innovative, campus-based services that improve well-being and quality of life. The goal of the ASAC is to help students maximize their potential by supporting their intellectual, personal and social growth.

About ASAC

• Reasons for students to use ASAC services
  • Alcohol or Substance Abuse concerns with:
    • • Dependency
      • Addiction
      • Relapse prevention
      • Current use or misuse
      • Interventions
      • Co-dependency
  • Student Conduct or Residential life referral for alcohol or drug violations, public intoxication, social host, and minor in possession.
  • Assessments for substance abuse court/legal issues and requirements.
  • Trauma or disturbing event resolution
  • Individual, family and group counseling
  • Alcohol and substance abuse education, resources and referrals
• What are the different assessments, which type to ask for, and how much will it cost?

  Assessments are usually referred from student conduct, residential life, or court ordered as a result of an arrest, legal requirements or student conduct violations.  Assessments help determine if alcohol or substance abuse criteria are met and then a recommend level of intervention is given.  Student’s may complete their required recommendations through ASAC or outside referrals will be given.   The following assessments are offered:

   

  Assessment Codes & Fees:

   

  1) B - $100 Court Ordered Alcohol/Drug Assessment - 1 ½ hour appointment

   

  Provided by a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor

  Students charged with an alcohol or drug related offense that require a court ordered assessment.  Could include, but not limited to : Public Intoxication, UIP, Fake ID, transporting an open container, possession of any illegal drug or paraphernalia).  Recommendation report is given to student at the end of the assessment.

   

  2) C - $50 OSU Alcohol/Drug Assessment-NOT used in court proceedings-1 hour appointment

   

  Provided by ASAC staff or supervised graduate student

  Students charged with a Residential Life or Student Conduct substance related offense that does NOT require a court ordered assessment for.  Could including, but not limited to: UIP, possession of  alcohol in Residential Life, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, or the smell of marijuana.  Recommendation report is given to student at the end of the assessment.

   

  3) D –Alcohol Incapacitation Intake - No Charge- 1 hour appointment

   

  Provided by ASAC staff or supervised graduate student

  Student was transported to the hospital for alcohol incapacitation or possible alcohol related medical required attention.  Recommendation report is given to student at the end of the assessment.

   

  4) Marijuana Education Class – No Charge -2 sessions, 1 hour each.
  
  

  Provided by ASAC staff or supervised graduate student

  Students who are referred from residential life or student conduct for marijuana rule violations.  Must be on time and complete time and participation requirements to receive completion certificate.  No charge – unless no show or late cancelation.

   

  Required ASAC Counseling Fees:

  $10 per session - ASAC Individual Counseling

  $60 – Alcohol & Other Drug Group (1 session a wk for 6 wks)

  $100 – Alcohol & Other Drug Group (1 session a wk for 12 wks)

  $130 – Alcohol & Other Drug Group (2 sessions a wk for 12 wks)

  (Group fees include 15 minute group intake & materials, but not assessment fees.)

   

  Voluntary – Counseling Fees: Intake & first 4 sessions no charge

  $10 – ASAC Individual Counseling starting 5^th session $10

  No Charge for Group Sessions

   

  Fees for court-ordered assessments may not be charged to your Bursar account.  ASAC accepts cash or check only for the exact amount.

   

  For questions or to schedule an assessment, call 405-744-5458 or come by 320 Student Union.

•  What happens in a counseling session?

  It is normal to feel some apprehension when first coming to counseling.  ASAC offers a professional, safe, and nonjudgmental environment where you may speak privately, yet openly about concerns, thoughts and feelings. An ASAC counselor or supervised graduate intern will help you gain insight into your concerns about how alcohol or substance use is affecting your life today and explore options for change.

•  What if I don't want anyone to know I'm seeing a counselor?

  Confidentiality is taken seriously at ASAC. Only you have the right to tell others you are speaking to a counselor. ASAC staff are ethically and legally bound and committed to maintain your privacy. There are specific exceptions to confidentiality that will be explained when you initiate counseling.

•  Who can schedule an assessment or appointment?

  Currently enrolled OSU students are eligible for ASAC services. To schedule an appointment or assessment, call 405-744-5458 or come by 320 Student Union.  Normally, for your first session, you will see an ASAC counselor or supervised graduate student for an intake.  Individual, group and other available options will be presented at this time, so you will be able to discuss and choose the plan that fits best with you and your schedule. 

• What is the cost for voluntary counseling?

  For voluntary counseling with ASAC, the intake appointment and four additional counseling sessions are free per academic year. Sessions 5-12 cost $10 per session.