Collegiate Recovery Community
The Collegiate Recovery Community provides a no-cost support system to students who are working to improve their addictive behavior, who are curious about making changes, and those who are impacted by their friend or family member's addictive behavior. Weekly recovery meetings are entirely student-led and are all-recovery welcoming.
For information regarding the Collegiate Recovery Community, contact Thomas Ard at Thomas.ard@uky.edu to schedule a meeting.
For additional information or to request a customized program or service, email POWER at: power.uky@uky.edu.
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Hours of Operation
3rd Floor Gatton Student Center East Wing
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Hillary J. Boone Center
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Additional Information Regarding Services Provided
What We Do
- Connect students with campus resources
- Offer individualized recovery coaching
- Weekly SMART recovery meetings
- Foster a community of students who are taking steps to achieve their desired well-being
On Campus Self Recovery Meetings
- Join us for this weekly meeting that is open and student-led. All individuals seeking independence from any addictive behavior are welcome to join this SMART Recovery meeting.
Virtual Recovery Meetings
- Southeastern CRC All Recovery Meeting - more information to come.
- In the Rooms - Virtual Recovery Meeting Hub
Secular (Non-Twelve-Step) Meetings
- SMART Recovery - SMART Recovery
- Women for Sobriety - Recovery Meetings
- Life Ring - Secular Recovery Meetings
Twelve-Step Meetings
- AA Meetings - Group AA Meeting Support
- NA Meetings - Group NA Meeting Support
Religious Recovery
- Celebrate Recovery - Group Meetings
Virtual Friends and Families Meetings
Recovery Ally Training
An interactive presentation hosted by the Collegiate Recovery Community to gain a better understanding of recovery from addiction, ways to eliminate stigma, and how to become an Ally to those seeking a sober curious lifestyle!
The CRC constantly strives to foster an environment where students in or seeking recovery feel accepted by their peers, are encouraged to share about their recovery, feel comfortable asking for help, and are celebrated by the community. By becoming a Recovery Ally, you are declaring to students in or seeking recovery that you embody these ideals.
Each training will cover the following:
- A high-level overview of addiction and recovery
- Addiction and recovery on campus
- Recovery friendly language
- How to connect students with the CRC
- Ways to get involved as a Recovery Ally
Who should take this training?
Everyone! This training is available for students, faculty, staff, and community members. We can either host the presentation or come to you! Recovery Ally Training is strongly recommended for any faculty or staff member interested in being an Ally for the student they engage with. A CRC staff member, a CRC student, or a trained Recovery Ally will lead this training.
Once you complete the training, you will receive a magnet that designates your space as a supportive environment for individuals in recovery.
CRC Student Testimonials
"I kept trying to recover on my own, but I was never successful. I finally reached six months of sobriety and couldn't have done it without the support of the CRC."
"Friday's recovery meeting has been something I always look forward to. It is open to anyone recovering from any unwanted behavior, particularly in the form of addiction. I get to fellowship with people in the recovery community, decompress, and reset after the challenges of the school week."