ECU Department of Addictions & Rehabilitation Studies

ECU Department of Addictions & Rehabilitation Studies Undergraduate, and CACREP accredited Master's and Doctorate programs within East Carolina University

Mission
Our mission, in partnership with community stakeholders, is to provide students with the means to develop as culturally affirming, anti-racist and anti-bigoted counselor educators, clinical mental health, addictions, and rehabilitation counselors, and rehabilitation service providers to support the health and well-being of individuals, and to advocate for an equitable and inclusive society

. Objectives
The objectives of the Addictions and Rehabilitation Studies Department are to provide students with the essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to function effectively, which include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

-knowledge and appreciation of the traditions, foundations, history, and philosophy specific to the fields of clinical mental health, addictions, and rehabilitation counseling, and rehabilitation services;
classroom, community, and personal experiences with clients/consumers in order to develop awareness and sensitivity to client/consumer needs from an individual, community, and multicultural perspective;
-knowledge of counseling theories and techniques that support culturally affirming client/consumer empowerment, and enhance the client’s/consumer’s ability to take control of and better manage their life;
-clinical counseling services to individuals, family members, and groups of persons with disabilities (physical, addictions, and psychiatric/mental health), and other issues that limit their ability to function at personally satisfying levels;
-case management skills including coordinating, planning, and implementing treatment plans to assist clients/consumers in taking effective control of their lives in a manner consistent with their cultural identity;
-career assessment, development, and counseling including knowledge of job placement, labor market trends, and development of client/consumer-focused plans designed to enhance client/consumer independence and personal choice;
-multicultural, psychosocial, and medical aspects of disability emphasizing how community, socio/cultural, family, and psychological well-being impact the client’s/consumer’s ability to effectively cope with life experiences;
-applied research methodology and program evaluation for examining and/or developing theories, concepts, and approaches for improving professional practice.

DARS, College of Nursing, and amazing community partners representing at the 2026 NAADAC Conference Kansas City, MO!
08/28/2026

DARS, College of Nursing, and amazing community partners representing at the 2026 NAADAC Conference Kansas City, MO!

DARS welcomes the fall 2026 cohort @ Fur Baby Fields. A huge thank you to all the students, faculty and staff, and anima...
08/22/2026

DARS welcomes the fall 2026 cohort @ Fur Baby Fields. A huge thank you to all the students, faculty and staff, and animal friends who made this amazing afternoon!

08/14/2026

See you next week in CHHS buildings 👀

Another amazing Group Counseling class session @ Fur Baby Fields!
06/30/2026

Another amazing Group Counseling class session @ Fur Baby Fields!

Congratulations to an amazing group of dedicated leaders in behavioral health care!
06/17/2026

Congratulations to an amazing group of dedicated leaders in behavioral health care!

The North Carolina Statewide Telepsychiatry Program’s Pediatric Program (NC-STeP-Peds) has been named the recipient of the 2026 Psychiatric Services Achievement Gold Award by the American Psychiatric Association (APA), one of the field’s highest national and international honors recognizing innovation and excellence in mental health care delivery.

“Improving access to high-quality behavioral health care for children is one of the most urgent challenges facing our communities,” said Dr. Sy Saeed, executive director of NC-STeP and professor and chair emeritus in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at the Brody School of Medicine. “This recognition reflects the strength of our partnership and our commitment to reaching children where they are with timely, evidence-based care.”

To learn more about the NC-STeP Pediatric Program, visit: https://go.ecuhealth.org/4fRCp2e...

Engage ENC @ All Hands on D.E.C.K. Symposium
06/11/2026

Engage ENC @ All Hands on D.E.C.K. Symposium

HSIM/DARS Study Abroad closing dinner. What an amazing 10 days. A huge shout out to Dr. Ashley Burch for her leadership ...
05/29/2026

HSIM/DARS Study Abroad closing dinner. What an amazing 10 days. A huge shout out to Dr. Ashley Burch for her leadership and planning, the AEA team for coordinating the efforts in Greece, and especially our AMAZING students who made this a most special adventure!

HSIM/DARS Study Abroad wrap up their exploration of healthcare issues and implications on the Greek Islands in beautiful...
05/28/2026

HSIM/DARS Study Abroad wrap up their exploration of healthcare issues and implications on the Greek Islands in beautiful Santorini, Greece.

HSIM/DARS Study Abroad group had an amazing visit to the Bonis Ceramics - Rhodes, Greece
05/27/2026

HSIM/DARS Study Abroad group had an amazing visit to the Bonis Ceramics - Rhodes, Greece

HSIM/DARS Study Abroad supporting NCSU Jazz Orchestra performing aboard Celestyal Discovery Cruise - Greece. North Carol...
05/26/2026

HSIM/DARS Study Abroad supporting NCSU Jazz Orchestra performing aboard Celestyal Discovery Cruise - Greece. North Carolina is certainly representing well in Greece this week!

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Greenville, NC

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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