Awareness and Support
Alcohol and substance abuse emergencies
If you suspect someone may be dangerously intoxicated, contact someone immediately. Consuming too much alcohol in a short period of time is a medical emergency.
- Call Wayne Police at 911
- Call Campus Security at 402-375-7216
Professional treatment, intervention, and education services
The following local agencies provide outpatient alcohol and substance abuse education services for individuals, their friends, and their families. Services include alcohol and drug evaluations, abuse and addiction treatment, therapy, and aftercare services.
Behavioral Health Specialists
1900 Vicki Lane
Norfolk, NE 68701
402-370-3140
www.4bhs.org
Heartland Counseling Services
1201 Arbor Dr.
South Sioux City, NE 68776
402-494-3337
www.heartlandcounselingservices.org
Start Your Recovery
StartYourRecovery.org provides helpful information for people who are dealing with substance use issues — and their family members, friends, and co-workers, too. The website provides a single source of reputable, objective information about signs, symptoms, conditions, treatment options, and resources presented in a user-friendly format.
Wayne State College Resources
WSC Counseling Center
Licensed counselors at Wayne State College provide treatment, outreach, and education for many issues, including alcohol and drug-related concerns. Confidential counseling services are free to all WSC students.
WSC College Behavior Profile
College Behavior Profile (CBP) is a quick and confidential way to get personalized feedback about alcohol and marijuana/cannabis including risks, expectancies, and perceptions of social norms. The CBP was created with input from, and designed for, WSC students. The survey will take you about 15 minutes to complete — be honest and accurate. When you're finished, you will immediately receive your feedback. Read it carefully and print a copy to keep.
CARE Team
Wayne State’s CARE team acts as an early intervention service to assess and manage potentially dangerous situations, and to assist students who may be experiencing difficulties. The team serves faculty, staff, and students who may have a concern about another member of the campus community. Referrals to the CARE Team are confidential. Once a referral is made, the team will assess the situation and appropriate intervention is determined and/or action is taken. CARE team members include Campus Security, the Wayne Police Department, Office of Residence Life staff, and student services representatives.
Learn more about the CARE Team
College alcohol awareness organizations
Sam Spady Foundation – Honoring the memory of Samantha Spady, a Colorado State student who died of alcohol poisoning, this organization educates students on the dangers of alcohol and the signs and symptoms of alcohol poisoning.
B.R.A.D. 21 – Be Responsible About Drinking, Inc., is a non-profit dedicated to providing students and parents with information about alcohol’s effects and how to deal with excessive use. The organization was founded by the family and friends of Bradley McCue, a Michigan State University student who died of alcohol poisoning after celebrating his 21st birthday.