Mental health and referral support
Find OCPS mental-health information, referral assistance, prevention resources, and related support services.
Alcohol & Substance Use Resources
Alcohol & Substance Use Resources
Find information about Orange Technical College’s Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program, Alcohol and Other Drugs training, and support resources for students and employees.
If someone is in immediate danger or needs emergency police, fire, or medical assistance, call 911. For other safety concerns, visit Reporting a Concern.
Drug & Alcohol Prevention
Orange Technical College is committed to maintaining a drug-free campus and supporting a safe, healthy educational and workplace environment. The Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program (DAAPP) provides information for students and employees about standards of conduct, legal sanctions, health risks, available support resources, and disciplinary sanctions related to alcohol and controlled substances.
The DAAPP is provided in accordance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act requirements.
What the DAAPP includes
- Standards of conduct that prohibit the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol.
- Overview of legal sanctions for offenses under applicable laws.
- Summary of health risks linked to drug use and alcohol abuse.
- Information on available counseling, treatment, and rehabilitation programs.
- Disciplinary sanctions, including expulsion, termination, and prosecution for violations.
You can access this information by downloading the digital version of the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program or by visiting any OTC campus to request a printed copy.
Alcohol and Other Drugs Training
OTC provides Alcohol and Other Drugs training options for students and employees. Use the sections below to choose the access option that applies to you.
Students
OTC offers a self-paced Alcohol and Other Drugs training course that discusses substance use, addiction warning signs, and ways to respond. The course includes four brief modules and an end-of-course survey.
- Drug Classification Overview of Schedule One Drugs
- Alcohol and Tobacco
- Drug Classification and Associated Drugs
- Awareness and Response
Employees
Employees can access the Did You Know? Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Training course through the PD Catalog on Canvas. Self-registration is available and ongoing.
This course is available to all employees who want to learn more about substance use, addiction warning signs, awareness, and response resources.
Support and Related Resources
Use these resources to find support, connect with a campus contact, or report a safety concern related to alcohol or substance use.
Campus contacts
Connect with an OTC campus contact who can help identify the appropriate safety, administrative, or student-support resource.
Report a safety concern
Review emergency, non-emergency, anonymous, and campus reporting options for a safety concern involving alcohol, drugs, or related behavior.
Looking for other prevention topics? Return to Safety Resources & Education for mental-health resources, interpersonal-violence education, hazing prevention, and National Awareness Months.