Collegiate Recovery Programs (CRPs) and Collegiate Recovery Communities (CRCs) are terms that are often used interchangeably to describe an institutionally sanctioned and supported program for students in recovery from addiction seeking a degree in higher education. The goal of a CRP or CRC is generally to offer the chance for students in recovery from addiction to experience the opportunities that higher education offers both in the college environment, and after by providing support, preventing a return to use, and promoting academic performance. Research informs us that the most essential elements to a successful CRP/CRC are:
While the terms CRP and CRC are often used interchangeably, some programs use them in slightly different manners. There may be differences in the level and involvement of the university and the roles played by the staff, they may refer to one as the program and the other as the actual community of students within the program. When inquiring about a program at a specific institution, be sure to clarify what they mean when they use a specific term. https://collegiaterecovery.org/faq/
- University- dedicated staff person
- A physical dedicated space on University campus
- Embrace abstinence-based recovery
- Housed within Institutions of Higher Education that confers acdemic degrees
- Program provides recovery protection services and recovery capital resources
- Program must include a community of students who offer each other peer support
- Non-profit entities
While the terms CRP and CRC are often used interchangeably, some programs use them in slightly different manners. There may be differences in the level and involvement of the university and the roles played by the staff, they may refer to one as the program and the other as the actual community of students within the program. When inquiring about a program at a specific institution, be sure to clarify what they mean when they use a specific term. https://collegiaterecovery.org/faq/
Collegiate Recovery Programs in Alabama
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University of Alabama Collegiate Recovery Community - Collegiate Recovery and Intervention Services (CRIS) provides a comprehensive continuum of care for students with substance use concerns. Services range from prevention, awareness, and exploration of consequences for high risk behaviors to a supportive, safe, and engaging environment that supports students seeking or contemplating recovery.
Auburn University - Auburn Recovery Community
Jacksonville State University - Collegiate Recovery Community
UAB - Collegiate Recovery Community
Association for Recovery in Higher Education
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Association of Recovery in Higher Education - directory of all programs available here.
Recovery Campus Magazine
A great resource to learn about college life in recovery
