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Jackie Kurta is our Drug and Alcohol Counselorat Student Health Services. She offers free and confidential appointments for a variety of students. Students can talk to Jackie about any topic related to alcohol and/or drugs for themselves or if they are concerned about a friend. If anything, it’s a non judgmental place for students to go and talk about any issues that may involve alcohol and/or drugs.

Danielle Endaya is the Tobacco Cessation Specialist at Student Health. Danielle offers free and confidential appointments for students who have questions about tobacco. Whether you are ready to quit smoking or just now thinking of it, Danielle can offer you a safe and non-judgmental place to talk about the challenges of overcoming nicotine addiction. Plus, you can receive FREE nicotine patches, gum, and other products to help you quit smoking! Some of her services include: information and education; relapse prevention; monitoring and evaluation of individual progress; follow-up and ongoing support; and referral services.

You can also call (805) 893-3371 to make a free and confidential appointment.

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