| 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?
| Judgment-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 the Student Health Center’s Health Promotion staff |
Why are recovery resources 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 an Addictions 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 Tuesdays 7:30-8:30 p.m. 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 |