Mandated Services

REAL Assistance provides UCF students with substance use screenings and evaluations, evidenced-based brief intervention services, and when appropriate, referral for treatment. Typically, students are referred to our office by UCF’s Office of Student Conduct or a Pre-Trial Diversion (PTD) program.

REAL Assistance is designed to meet the needs of students based on the level of risk associated with each student’s use of alcohol and/or other drugs and the presence or absence of clinically significant emotional and behavioral problems. The purpose of REAL Assistance is to provide services that will best meet the individual needs of our students in order to help those students avoid further problems related to alcohol and/or drug use. We want all students to be healthy and successful in their academic and social lives.

To access these services, there is a $75.00 charge per episode of care. Please be aware that you must call to cancel or reschedule appointments 24 hours prior to your scheduled appointment time in order to avoid a $25.00 charge.

Scheduling an Appointment:

1. To make your initial appointment call 407-823-0879 from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time to allow for check-in and payment.

2. When you arrive for your scheduled appointment, please check in with our receptionist and inform the receptionist that you are paying an AOD assessment fee. Our receptionist will provide you with a receipt. Save this receipt. You must present your receipt to the REAL Project staff when you are seen for your assessment.

3. What do I need to bring to my initial appointment?

• If you were referred by the Office of Student Conduct, please bring your sanction letter and P.A.S.S. brochure
• If you were referred by Pre-Trial Diversion, please bring your agency referral form, most recent urinalysis results, and your arrest report.

FAQ’s

1. Where are we located?

The REAL Project is located in the Counseling Building (next to UCF Student Health Services). The door to our office is located on the backside of the building. Once you arrive, let reception staff know you are scheduled for an “AOD assessment”.

2. How long will my appointment last?

Your initial screening appointment will last about an hour, and you must bring all referral information with you.

3. How many times will I be coming back after my initial screening appointment?

The length of time to complete clinical services will vary by the individual.