Resources and Programs | Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA)

For Students

Alcohol and Other Drug Services, Division of Student Life

http://studentlife.mit.edu/aods

(617) 258-6499

Online Screening - Alcohol Self-Assessment Tool

360 Proof Personal Feedback Index (PFI) is a confidential online tool which will provide you with personalized feedback about your alcohol use patterns, specific health and personal consequences, unique personal and family risk factors, and campus and community support services. The program takes approximately 15 minutes to complete.

Access the Alcohol Self-assessment

In-Person Substance Abuse Screening and Brief Intervention

BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students): A 2-session program that walks you through conversations that illuminate your social habits and patterns, such as:

what risks may be associated with your current patterns of use
what role your alcohol use plays in your social life
how your social behaviors compare with other MIT students

This is a private, non-judgmental conversation that emphasizes your health and safety. You will not get in trouble for underage alcohol use or illegal drug use. You can decide what, if anything, you’d like to change, and we'll help you develop a plan to meet your goals.

Schedule an appointment: https://studentlife.mit.edu/aods-appointments

Self-Help

Alcohol and Narcotics Anonymous

Meetings based on a 12-step model that promotes sobriety from alcohol and other drugs
Meetings held both on campus and within surrounding community
For more information on AA meetings across the greater Boston area: https://aaboston.org/
For more information about NA meetings: https://nerna.org/find-a-meeting/

Student Mental Health and Counseling

https://medical.mit.edu/services/mental-health-counseling

(617) 253-2916

For Employees

MyLife Services is a one-stop resource offered through KGA, Inc., an external provider of employee assistance programs, with 24/7 access to a network of experts who are available to help with life concerns, including those related to substance use and misuse. KGA assessments include a clinical interview and validated screening tools such as the AUDIT and DAST. If treatment for substance misuse is indicated, the counselor will refer an employee to the appropriate level of care, including:

Outpatient counseling with a clinician specializing in substance misuse treatment
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP)
Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP)
Medication Assisted Withdrawal Programs ("Detox")
Residential Treatment Programs
Self-Help groups

Employees may access a Substance Use Disorder Self-Assessment without registering for an account with KGA. Benefits-eligible employees may access additional substance use related resources, including podcasts, educational articles, and webinars by creating a free and confidential account at https://my.kgalifeservices.com/. Employees should enter code “mymit” at registration.

MyLife Services can advise managers and HR professionals on how to support employees (including ways to facilitate treatment entry) who present with symptoms of substance misuse in the workplace.