Counseling Phase

Note: In such case as an athlete self refers himself/herself to the JCCC Drug and Alcohol Testing, Prevention and Counseling program, the same counseling procedures as outlined herein shall be utilized. The immediate threat of serving game suspensions shall be waived. The self-referring athlete will, however, be subject to continued drug tests at any time during the remainder of his or her career at JCCC. A second positive drug test shall result in immediate dismissal of the athlete from participation in athletics at JCCC, and immediate withdrawal of all athletic financial aid.

NOTE: a self-referral of substance abuse must be submitted in writing to the head athletic trainer or to the director of athletics. The Note must contain the athlete’s signature, and that day’s date.

1. If an athlete tests positive for the first time, the DRO (Designated Review Officer) will attempt to contact the athlete personally or through their head sport coach within a reasonable time of the DRO’s notification of a positive drug alcohol screen.

2. The head athletic trainer will be notified of the positive drug and alcohol screen by the designated independent drug testing agency. The athletic trainer will in turn, notify the athletic director and the athlete’s head sport coach of the positive result.

• As soon as possible, a meeting will be arranged to include the athlete, the head athletic trainer, the athletic director, and the athlete’s head sport coach.
• The group will meet to discuss the procedures involved following the announcement of a positive drug or alcohol test. Arrangements will also be made for the athlete to meet with a JCCC counselor.
• The counselor shall conduct an interview(s) with the athlete in order to discern, as nearly as possible, the extent and duration of the athlete’s involvement with drugs of abuse and/or alcohol.
• The counselor will then facilitate the referral of the athlete to a certified drug and alcohol counselor.
• Following the initial free-of-charge interview with the drug and alcohol counselor, all subsequent prescribed counseling shall be at the athlete’s expense.
• Prior to the athlete being allowed to return to competition following his or her game suspension, the certified drug and alcohol counselor shall inform the director of athletics and the head athletic trainer in writing as to the athlete’s progress in counseling, and whether he or she is officially released to compete. A recommendation will also be made as to whether or not the athlete requires continued counseling.
• At least one (1) subsequent drug and alcohol test shall be conducted at some time following the prescribed counseling regimen.