Radford University’s Substance Abuse & Violence Education Support services (SAVES) Office is dedicated to reducing negative consequences related to health, safety, and academic performance associated with high risk alcohol use and creating a campus community of respect in which violence is not sustainable. We do this through creating distinctive campus wide initiatives in the co-curriculum that address these issues and promote student success.

• Educational resources on the topics of substance abuse, sexual assault, dating violence, and other student health issues.
• RU Aware Program: Education and counseling for Radford University drug and alcohol policy violators.
• Counseling for students dealing with issues surrounding sexual and dating violence and/or substance abuse.
• Advocacy and support for sexual violence victims.
• Consultants for students, parents, faculty, and staff.
• Presentations and trainings for the Radford University community on substance abuse and sexual violence issues.
• SHAC/Peer Educators: The Student Health Awareness Club (SHAC) Peer Educators is a group of students dedicated to raising awarenss about student health issues that sponsors campus-wide awareness events and educational programs. The SAVES office advises and supports the students in peer educators.

We have two locations on campus: 206 Heth Hall and the lower level of Tyler Hall. Please call us at 540-831-5709 or email us with any questions, or to schedule a training, educational program, or meeting.