Drug Education Policy

Florida State College at Jacksonville (“College”) is committed to providing a safe, healthy, and productive academic and workplace environment in compliance with the provisions of the Federal Drug Free Schools and Communication Act of 1989, and applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations. The academic community - including faculty, administrators, staff, and students - has the collective responsibility to ensure that this environment is conducive to all students’ development. Accordingly, the College prohibits the unlawful possession, use, manufacture, sale, or distribution of or being under the influence of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees on its property or as part of any of its activities.

The College President or a designee is authorized to impose disciplinary actions for students and employees (consistent with local, state, and federal law), up to and including expulsion for students or dismissal from employment for employees, and referral to law enforcement for violations of standards of conduct required by this policy. For the purposes of this policy, the College may impose in its discretion a disciplinary sanction that may include the completion of a drug assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by the Federal, State or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency.

Florida State College at Jacksonville has partnered with Health Advocate which provides Employee and Student Assistance Program services. Health Advocate offers confidential counseling and/or crisis intervention service, in addition to support for personal and work/life issues. Support is provided through in-person counseling, 24/7 telephone support, and connection to community resources. Online services providing numerous articles, videos, and informative sources regarding drug education are also available. These confidential services are free to Florida State College at Jacksonville students and employees. 

• FSCJ Student Assistance Program (SAP)

• FSCJ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Locally Substance Abuse Counseling, Treatment and Rehabilitation Programs

The following is provided to students and employees of Florida State College at Jacksonville to communicate some of the substance abuse services in the Jacksonville area. This is a partial list and inclusion of an organization does not imply endorsement nor does omission imply disapproval.

Department of Children and Families

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Program
5920 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 723-2000 

Alcoholics Anonymous

Northeast Florida Intergroup Services
3128 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 399-8535

Recovery Keys

Recovery Keys
Jacksonville, Florida
(904) 551 -1394

Narcotics Anonymous

First Coast Area of Narcotics Anonymous
P.O. Box 2846, Jacksonville, FL 32203
(904) 723-LOVE (5683)

Epic Community Services, Inc.

Epic Community Services, Inc.
3910 Lewis Speedway Ste 1106
St Augustine, FL 32084 United States
(904) 829-2273