As a faculty member, you are perceived as knowledgeable, caring, and trustworthy. All of these traits make you a potential resource in times of trouble for many students. The stress of academic, social, family, work, and financial concerns are often overlapping and may result in a student turning to faculty members. Oftentimes faculty are in good positions to identify students who are troubled. It is critical that faculty show both interest and concern when helping students solve problems that are interfering with academic survival and success, especially if it involves alcohol and substance abuse.
At times a student will present a problem or request information that is out of your range of knowledge and additional professional expertise is needed to resolve the issue. You can find resources to assist you by following the links above.

Where to Go for Help

• Student Affairs- The numerous offices and departments that compose Student Affairs are designed to serve the students and aid them in achieving their academic and professional goals. For more information contact (252)328-6131 or check out the website at http://www.ecu.edu/cs-studentaffairs/aboutus.cfm
  
  
• ECU Center for Counseling & Student Development- The programs and services here are designed to contribute to the personal and academic development of all ECU students. In addition, there are consultation services for faculty and staff, parents, and students in regards to concerns about current ECU students. For more information contact (252) 328-6661 or check out the website at http://www.ecu.edu/counselingcenter/
  
  
• ECU Student Legal Services (ECU SLS)- This advisory service will work with students to determine if representation by a lawyer is needed for landlord-tenant and lease issues, restraining orders, violence prevention, residency for tuition purposes, insurance issues, immigration, name changes, and many other common issues. For more information contact (252) 737-1067 or check out the website at http://www.ecu.edu/cs-studentlife/sls/index.cfm
  
  
• Campus Wellness Center- Campus wellness works with students and faculty to provide high quality, evidence-based health education and promotion services. Health educators and nutritionists are available to answer questions students have about health-related matters that include nutrition, sexuality, alcohol and other drugs, smoking cessation, men’s/women’s health, and stress management. For more information contact (252)328-6387 or check out the website at http://www.ecu.edu/cs-studentlife/crw/programs/campuswellness/