Federal Drug-Free School and Communities Act
The possession or use of illegal drugs, or the abuse of those which may otherwise be legally possessed, seriously affects the University environment, as well as the individual potential of our students and staff. The Federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act was enacted to ensure that any institution of higher education that receives funds under any federal program has adopted and implemented a program to prevent the use of illicit drugs and abuse of alcohol by students.
- 2024 Biennial Report (PDF)
The 2024 Drug Free Schools and Communities Act biennial report covers the 2022-2023 and 2023 -2024 academic years. The report is prepared to meet the requirements of the 1989 amendments to the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act as articulated in Part 86, the Drug Free Schools and Campuses Regulations.
- Required Alcohol & Other Drug Information (PDF)
Student Health Services is a confidential resource.
**We do NOT disclose ANY information about you without your WRITTEN permission**
Student Health Services will:
- help you navigate the process
- be compassionate, respectful & inclusive care
- ensure a timely appointment with Counseling Center, if desired
- provide emergency contraception (Plan B)
- provide STI testing & treatment including PEP (HIV prevention)
- provide treatment of injuries, if needed
- follow up care, including repeat STI testing
Other Confidential Resources
- Canton-Potsdam Hospital
50 Leroy Street, Potsdam
Phone: (315) 265-3300
- Forensic exam
You don’t have to report the crime to have an exam, but the process gives you the chance to safely store evidence should you decide to report at a later time.
- College Counseling Center
1st floor Van Housen Hall
Phone: (315) 267-2330
- Renewal House
217 Sisson Hall; Wednesdays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: (315) 379-3845
Private Resources (Shares information only when necessary)
- University Police
1st Floor Van Housen Extension
Phone: (315) 267-2222
- Title IX Coordinator
2nd Floor 244 Sisson Hall
Phone: (315) 267-2244
- Student Conduct Office
2nd Floor Barrington Student Union
Phone: (315) 267- 2579
- Resources for Intimate Partner Violence
Who Can Help?
If you think you have a substance use disorder, there is assistance available at 12 Elm Street (St. Lawrence Health System Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Services), which is a short walk from campus. Please call (315) 353-2572 or walk in and they will assist you immediately.
Opioids
- NYS Opioid Overdose Prevention Program
- Naloxone Co-pay Assistance Program (Both Kinney’s Drugs Stores in Potsdam participate in this program. Carry a kit and save a life.)
- SAMHSA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration)
- Preventing Opioid Poisoning/Overdose (Fentanyl)
Narcotics
COVID-19
- I'm Ready to Quit
- NYS Quitline or 1-866-NY-Quits (1-866-697-8487)
- Asthma
- Diabetes
- Ebola
- Epilepsy
- Flu Prevention
- Flu Symptoms
- Flu Treatment
- COVID-19
- Meningitis
- MRSA
- Tuberculosis (TB)
- Zika Virus
- Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Bacterial Vaginosis
- Chlamydia
- Genital Herpes
- Gonorrhea
- Hepatitis
- HIV
- PEP for HIV prevention
- HIV Care
- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
- Monkeypox
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
- Polio
- Syphilis
- Trichomoniasis
- Other STIs
- Beginner Body Weight Circuit Workout
- Beginner Flow for Strength & Flexibility (20 Minutes)
- Beginner Full Body Yoga for Strength & Flexibility (30 Minutes)
- Beginner Yoga Routine you can do at Home/ Nerd Fitness Yoga
- College Student's Personal Story
- Exercise & Mental Health
- Exercises you can do in Your Dorm
- Hotel Room Workout: 10 Quick Exercises you can do (20 Minutes)
- Morning Yoga Stretch for Beginners- Energy Boost Yoga (10 Minutes)
- Tai Chi
- Be An Organ Donor
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention
- Codependent's Anonymous
- Diverse Survivor Resources
- Live Your Dream
- NY Council on Problem Gambling
- New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute
- NYS Office for Prevention of Domestic Violence
- Pregnancy Prevention: Comparing Methods of Birth Control
- Responding to Transgender Victims of Sexual Assault
- SUNY Potsdam Intimate Partner Violence Resource Page
- Transgender Care Resources