UAB Collegiate Recovery Community
The Collegiate Recovery Community is a peer-driven resource for students seeking to improve their relationship with substance use.
We offer a range of supports, services, and involvement opportunities! Whether you’re in recovery, working towards it, or simply thinking about making some changes, the CRC provides a community of like-minded individuals and a substance-free environment to study, socialize, or learn more about recovery.
Join us for our weekly All-Recovery Meeting, every Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM!
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CRC Location:
1102 12th Street South
(between the Pita Stop and Subway)
Email:
contact: (205) 996-1612
Purpose & Mission
UAB CRC Vision
Students in recovery who thrive and flourish at UAB and beyond.
Purpose of CRC
College students who embrace or seek recovery from substance use and/or co-occurring disorders are better positioned to thrive with purposeful university and peer support.
Mission Statement
The UAB Collegiate Recovery Community champions a community of peers in recovery by fostering deep engagement and meaningful connection while surrounding students with holistic support.
CRC Pillars
- Deep engagement
- Meaningful connection
- Holistic support
Multi-Dimensional Support for Students
Dedicated space
Academic
Health and wellbeing
Emotional
Social
Community involvement
Health & Wellness
- Recovery Conference
- Equine-assisted wellness workshop
- Outdoor adventure day trips
- Climbing Wall workshop
- Camping Trips
Sober Social Options
- Service-based student organizations
- Family Dinners
- Sobertober Fest
- Holiday Celebrations
- Monthly social events
Community Involvement
- Public film screenings
- Recovery Walks
- Cookouts open to community
- Volunteering with community organizations
Academic Support
- Open evening study hours
- Dedicated study space
eCheckUp to Go - Alcohol Check
The Alcohol eCheckUp To Go is a brief self-assessment that will provide you with accurate and detailed information about:
- Your personal risk patterns
- Your individual level of alcohol tolerance
- Your unique family risk factors
- Harm reduction strategies
- Helpful resources
eCheckUp to Go - Marijuana Check
The Marijuana eCheckUp To Go is a brief self-assessment that will provide you with accurate and detailed information about:
- Your personal risk patterns
- Your individual level of marijuana tolerance
- Your unique family risk factors
- Harm reduction strategies
- Helpful resources
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Program Recognition
UAB Division of Student Affairs “Program of the Year 2016”.
100% of respondents indicated recovery support meetings were beneficial to their personal recovery.
