Perhaps you are concerned about a friend, family member, or girlfriend. Perhaps you are concerned about your own behaviors. Whatever the circumstances, the important part is that you recognize a potential problem. Once you have identified the problem or behavior, you may need to find help. Where do you turn? Find Help Now.

If someone you care about has a problem with alcohol or drugs, here are ideas for getting help.

• The SigEp CRISIS HOTLINE, (800) 767-1901, now offers an additional service. If a chapter member is in need of help dealing with a substance abuse-related issue, he can call the hotline for referral to a trained counselor. This service is designed to help callers who need assistance in the following areas:
  
  - The caller needs to speak with someone about his use.
  - The caller needs to speak with someone about a friend's use.
  - The caller is struggling with a mental health issue (i.e., contemplating suicide) and needs help in dealing with the problem.

• The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, provides a treatment facility locator on-line. This site provides a listing of all treatment facilities in your area. These services are confidential and will not be shared with any university, or with the Fraternity. SigEp has partnered with SAMHSA to ensure members receive the best help and services available. To access the facility locator, please visit: http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/facilitylocatordoc.htm

• Talk with a professional counselor. Many colleges and universities have such individuals available on campus. Their services are confidential, and the professional staff can provide advice and assistance in dealing with a potential problem. They can also assist you in developing a plan to get help for a friend or family member.
   
• Alcoholism and drug abuse affect every member of a family or social group. One source of help is Al-Anon for family members and friends. The mission of Al-Anon is to provide a social support group for friends and family members of alcohol abusing and dependent people. You can learn more by visiting www.al-anon.org. Nar-Anon provides the same support to families and friends of drug addicted people. You can learn more about Nar-Anon by visiting www.naranon.com.
   
• An individual with a substance abuse problem may seek out help at AA, alcoholics anonymous or NA, narcotics anonymous. You can learn more about these groups by visiting www.alcoholics-anonymous.org, or www.narcotics-anonymous.com for more information.
   
• If you are concerned about your own drinking, take a self-test to assess your drinking patterns and receive personalized feedback, read frequently asked questions about alcohol and health, find links to support resources, and search a database of 12,000 treatment centers. Visit www.alcoholscreening.org.