Collegiate Recovery Community
The Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC) is a private sober environment for students to connect, engage, and thrive. CRC members can drop in to the lounge, located in Baker University Center Room 313, to relax, study, attend support meetings, and connect. Members have the opportunity to join R.I.S.E. (Recovery to Inspire, Share, and Empower), a student organization that offers peer support and fosters real connection between students who are in recovery, exploring recovery, or seeking to make positive changes regarding alcohol, substances, gambling, or other similar challenges.
The CRC and R.I.S.E. do not involve clinical therapy, diagnosis, treatment planning, or therapeutic interventions. They are a supplemental resource and do not replace individual or group mental or behavioral health treatment.
The Ohio University Collegiate Recovery Community has an institutional membership in the Association for Recovery in Higher Education.
Who Could Benefit
Ohio University students, staff, or faculty:
- Struggling with alcohol, drug, or other similar challenges
- Seeking recovery or harm reduction
- With judicial consequences related to their high-risk behaviors
- Who would benefit from making connections
- Who would benefit by having a designated sober space on campus
- Affected by a loved one’s unhelpful behavior
- Who are Recovery Allies
Membership Criteria
- Any Bobcat needing support to reduce unhelpful behaviors (e.g., alcohol, drugs, gambling, pornography, etc.)
- Any stage of recovery (from harm reduction to long term recovery)
- Open to students, faculty, and staff
- Supports those affected by a loved one’s unhelpful behavior
- Open to Recovery Allies
What to Expect
- Swipe access to the CRC lounge
- Individual meetings
- Relapse Protection Plans
- Referrals to mental health/substance use treatment and other community agencies
- Harm reduction materials
- R.I.S.E. student organization, which hosts weekly support meetings (free pizza most Fridays!)
- Free Sober Socials
- Scholarship Opportunities
- Advocacy on campus
Get Involved
- Interested in learning more about the CRC or want to schedule a meeting?
- Email crc@ohio.edu or stop by our lounge in Baker 313 during staff office hours!
- Interested in learning more about our student organization, R.I.S.E?
There will be no regularly scheduled RISE meetings over summer break. Meetings will resume Fridays at 3 p.m. in Baker University Center 313 during fall and spring semesters
Members and anyone interested in the Collegiate Recovery Community come together for a meeting dedicated to sharing and supporting one another's recovery from addictive behaviors. This meeting serves as a space for students to discuss their recovery, exchange advice, and build community. This meeting is a supportive environment where members can openly talk about their challenges and achievements, reinforcing their commitment to personal growth and overall wellness.
Our staff are here to meet with you individually to discuss personal goals, share resources, or answer any questions you may have. If you’d like to schedule a meeting, please feel free to email crc@ohio.edu or stop by the lounge in Baker University Center 313 during office hours to set up a time.
The Collegiate Recovery Community Lounge is open to students, staff, faculty, and alumni Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Baker University Center 313 when the university is open. Members of the CRC can access the lounge when the university is open, including evenings and weekends. Any questions about CRC Lounge can be directed to crc@ohio.edu.
If you or someone you know is an imminent danger to themselves or someone else, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911.
If you are experiencing acute distress or have an urgent need to speak with a mental health professional, visit the Crisis and Emergency page for additional resources.
Recovery Is Spoken Here Training
A Recovery Ally is a person who strives to eliminate the injustices faced by people in or seeking recovery from a substance use disorder by championing efforts to support recovery, empowering individuals, and creating recovery friendly environments where individuals, families, and communities can thrive. Recovery Allies aspire to create a campus community where students are comfortable seeking help and prepares members with the knowledge, skills, and tools to act as Recovery Allies.
In order to become a Recovery Ally, university community members attend a Recovery is Spoken Here (RISH) training. In this training, Bobcats learn:
- Recovery-friendly language
- Challenges faced by students in recovery
- Warning signs of substance misuse or other addictive behaviors
- How to support students and foster a recovery-friendly campus environment
- Information on CRC and other resources
Participants will receive a sticker and bracelet upon completing the training.
If you are interested in becoming a Recovery Ally, or if you would like to schedule a Recovery is Spoken Here presentation for your classroom or organization, please contact crc@ohio.edu.
Substance Free Experiential Living Opportunity
If you are in recovery or seeking recovery from an alcohol or substance use disorder, consider Housing and Residence Life’s Substance Free Experiential Living Opportunity. The Substance Free Living Opportunity is a residential environment for students who have made a conscious lifestyle choice for substance free living. All residents commit to keep their living environment free of alcohol, drugs, and tobacco products.