UAB Collegiate Recovery Community
The UAB CRC welcomes students and participants of all backgrounds and walks of life to join our inclusive and affirming community of people committed to long-term recovery, health, and wellness.
Our Purpose
College students who have embraced long-term recovery from alcohol, drug, and process addictions need support from each other and from their university communities to excel academically while staying healthy. In 2015, UAB joined the rich tradition of recovery communities in American institutions of higher education, which continues to enjoy remarkable growth each year.
Mission
The Collegiate Recovery Community at UAB promotes and advances students’ personal, academic and professional achievement in pursuit of long-term recovery from addictions and co-occurring mental health disorders, health and wellbeing, and productive engagement in society.
Multi-dimensional Support to Students
Physical
Academic
Health and wellness
Emotional
Social
Spiritual
Summary of Programs
Health & Wellness
- Recovery Conference
- Equine-assisted wellness workshop
- Outdoor adventure day trips
- Climbing Wall workshop
- Camping Trips
Sober Social Options
- Service-based student organizations
- Weekly 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
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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.
