TCU Substance Use & Recovery Services (SURS) is based on a philosophy of student development which incorporates personal and community wellness. Fostering self-esteem, interpersonal skill development, and a sense of belonging are key elements in helping students acquire the skills and competencies to appropriately navigate experiences with alcohol and other drugs. The SURS office encourages students to develop a sense of responsibility for themselves, for others, and for the University by assuming leadership in setting behavioral norms for the campus community. To this end, our programs and services include:
We have licensed therapists with specialized training and experience with Substance Use and co-occurring Disorders. Individual counseling can be helpful to talk through any concerns, curiosities, or questions regarding substance use and related issues — either for yourself or someone else that you care about. To schedule an appointment with a licensed Substance Use and Recovery Counselor, call the TCU Counseling Center main office at 817-257-7863.
Both counselors and educators conduct individual alcohol and drug assessments with students who are referred to the Substance Use & Recovery Services office. These assessments provide students with harm-reduction education, feedback, and resources regarding their substance use and current situation. Students receiving TCU alcohol and/or drug policy violations are required to complete an assessment.
Students needing on-going counseling, additional resources, and/or crisis care will be referred to the TCU Counseling Center or Dean Of Students office as appropriate.
TCU Substance Use & Recovery Services and the Power 2 Choose coordinate and publicize several national awareness campaigns annually. Examples are: National Collegiate Recovery Awareness Month, National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, Great American Smoke Out, Safe Spring Break, and National Alcohol Screening Day.
Each year, the Substance Use & Recovery Services office collaborates with other departments to sponsor programs and events for the entire campus. Nationally recognized speakers, alcohol-free programs, and Student Tailgates are a few examples of programs that target the entire campus.
The office staff provides training for faculty, staff, and students. Resident Assistants, Frog Camp Facilitators, Orientation Leaders, and Chapter Resident Assistants are a few of the student leadership groups that participate in trainings. Contact us at surs@tcu.edu to request a tailored program for your classroom or organization.
The Substance Use & Recovery Services office strives to provide a supportive community where students in recovery and in hope of recovery can achieve academic, social, and personal success in an alcohol and drug-free college experience. Support is also offered to students who have a loved one in recovery or are affected by a loved one’s substance use/mental illness.