| Open to all undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in recovery from alcohol and/or other drugs | |
| Provides a safe place for students in (or curious about) recovery from substance use to connect and support one another | |
| A resource that students can add to their support system while attending the university |
What can I expect?
| Judgement-free environment | |
| Supportive group members | |
| Optional weekly on-campus meetings led by fellow students in recovery (Not 12-step) | |
| Access to a private space dedicated to the group | |
| Fun, substance-free social activities | |
| Group support between meetings | |
| Resources from Habif Health Promotion staff |
Why is a recovery group important to the WashU Community?
| WashU is home to students in recovery from substance use | |
| Collegiate Recovery Communities (CRCs) help fill the gap in the recovery journey by supporting students so that they can maintain their recovery while pursuing their academic goals. | |
| More than 130 universities in the U.S. have established programs | |
| CRCs provide a community of support in what can feel like an “abstinence-hostile” environment |
Campus resources for recovery
Counseling & Psychological Services (CCPS)
Crisis response, individual, group, and conjoint therapy, plus resources and referrals for student mental health care. CCPS offers a Recovery Group led by professional facilitators. Contact Nina Chastain or Holly Rivera for more information.
Student Health Center
Crisis response, medical, and psychiatric services for WashU students
TimelyCare 24/7 support
Virtual physical and mental health assistance anytime via the TimelyCare app.
Thriving Campus
Online database of off-campus providers, including some out of state, filterable by specialty, insurance accepted, etc.
Looking for help connecting with off-campus mental health support?
See a detailed guide or connect with the CCPS care manager for help
Finding additional support
| SMART Recovery: online meetings Free, supportive group discussions on building and maintaining motivation, coping with urges/cravings, managing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, living a balanced life | |
| Secular Organizations for Sobriety: online meetings | |
| Refuge Recovery: in-person and online meetings | |
| The Phoenix: livestream all recovery meetings and in-person sober events | |
| Narcotics Anonymous (NA): in-person and online meetings | |
| Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): in-person and online meetings St Louis –That Young Peoples Meeting Wednesdays 6-7 p.m. | |
| Marijuana Anonymous: in-person and online meetings | |
| Cocaine Anonymous: in-person and online meetings | |
| Crystal Meth Anonymous: in-person and online meetings | |
| 988 Online Chat |