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Upon request, the Student Health Service (SHS) offers training on substance-abuse issues to students, faculty, and staff through special in-house training programs. SHS also sponsors several self-help support groups, including Alcoholics Anonymous. Mental health professionals and a certified drug and alcohol counselor are also available at the University Counseling Center, 334 William Pitt Union, 412-648-7930, to assist students with substance-abuse problems.

Alcohol/Drug Policies

Pitt enforces all state and local laws regarding the possession, use, and sale of alcoholic beverages, including those prohibiting underage drinking. The University also enforces all state and federal laws concerning illegal drugs. Anyone who is apprehended by the Pitt police in possession of, using, or selling illegal drugs is subject to arrest. If a University student commits the offense, the Pitt police will also refer the individual to the Office of the Assistant Dean of Students, where the student will face sanctions up to and including dismissal from the University.

Did You Know?

 Here are some ways the University exceeds legal requirements concerning alcohol use:

  • Pitt restricts the use of alcohol at events involving groups within the University community.
  • In the residence halls, only residents of the building who are 21 years old or older may bring in alcoholic beverages. There are strict limits on the amount of alcohol these residents may bring into their assigned room.
  • Pitt offers alcohol-free residence halls, including Amos Hall, Litchfield Tower A, and Litchfield Tower B.

UNIVERSITY EMERGENCY
PHONE NUMBERS

University of Pittsburgh Police EMERGENCIES 4-2121
or Noncampus Phone
412-624-2121
General Assistance 4-4040
or 412-624-4040

Sexual Assault Services
412-648-7930

Student Health Service
412-383-1800

University Counseling Center
412-648-7930

Assistant Dean of Students
412-648-7910

Environmental Health and Safety
412-624-9505

SafeRider
412-648-CALL (2255)

PITTSBURGH EMERGENCY
PHONE NUMBERS (OFF CAMPUS)

City of Pittsburgh Police,
Fire, Ambulance 911

Pittsburgh Action Against Rape
24-hour hotline 1-866-363-7273

Center for Victims of
Violence and Crime
24-hour hotline 412-392-8582

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