Disclosure of Safety Policies and Annual Crime Statistics
6. Illicit Drugs and Alcohol Policy
District policy: The Maricopa Community College District supports the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, Public Law 101-226, and complies with all federal, state, and local laws pertaining to controlled substances, including alcohol. The possession, sale or consumption of an alcoholic beverage in any premises owned and/or leased/rented by the District for approved educational purposes is prohibited.
College response to alcohol and drug violations: Besides the sanctions imposed by federal and state courts concerning controlled substance violation(s), the college will respond administratively when the offense involves a student or employee as the offender. Students and employees are subject to applicable District policies and disciplinary procedures. Sanctions may include suspension or expulsion for student offenders or termination of employment for employees.
Alcohol and drug use prevention: GCC sponsors and/or participates in the following drug prevention activities:
- Counseling and Career Services provide individual sessions on the topic of substance abuse. In addition, counselors teach personal development classes including "Eliminating Self-defeating Behavior." When needed, counselors will provide referral services to community-based agencies. College counselors may be reached by calling (623) 845-3064. Counseling and Career Services has a web site at
http://www.gc.maricopa.edu/ccs/.
- The Office of Student Life coordinates an annual Alcohol Awareness Week. Literature on alcohol, drugs, and related issues are distributed and made available in this office.
Campus community members who may have an alcohol or drug problem can consult with these local treatment facilities:
- Charter Hospital of Glendale
6015 W Peoria Ave
Glendale AZ 85302
(623)878-7878 - Community Information & Referral
(602)263-8856 - NOVA
7725 N 43rd Ave #522
Phoenix AZ 85051
(623)937-9203 - Saguaro Behavioral Health Center
8802 N 61st Ave #109
Glendale AZ 85302
(623)939-3939 - Samaritan Behavioral Health 24 Hour Crisis Line
5625 W Thunderbird Rd
Glendale AZ 85306
(602) 254-4357
They can also receive assistance by calling:
- Al-Anon at 1-800-356-9996
- American Council on Alcoholism at 1-800-527-5344
- National Institute on Drug Abuse Hotline at 1-800-662-4357
- DRUGHELP at 1-800-378-4435
