Collegiate Recovery Program A peer support community and resource center for all walks of recovery.
The Collegiate Recovery Program exists to provide peer support, resources, and education to empower students in all stages of addiction recovery and to foster a recovery-supportive campus.
The CRP offers an inclusive variety of group meetings, social events, and individual recovery support. We also work to educate the community on relevant topics and connects students to recovery resources on and around campus.
We serve students who are...
- Currently in recovery
- Struggling with addiction and/or substance use
- Impacted by a loved one’s addiction
- Wondering if recovery is right for them
For information regarding the Collegiate Recovery Program, or to request a customized program or service, email our Program Coordinator, Riley Chatterjee. You can also call our office at 859-257-5352.
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Location
Hours of Operation
Office Hours
- Monday 9am-3pm
- Tuesday 1pm-7pm
- Wednesday 9am-3pm
- Thursday 10am-3pm
- Friday 9am-2pm
Additional Information Regarding Services Provided
What We Do
- Meet students exactly where they are
- Recovery meetings led by students with lived experience
- Resource navigation to ensure students get the help they need
- Individual recovery support, creating a customized recovery plan for each student
- Fellowship and social events where students can make friends and have fun in a sober space
- Educational workshops such as Recovery Ally Training and other relevant seminars for our campus community
Our Meetings
We hold student-led peer support meetings at the following times:
- Every Tuesday from 7-8pm (social hour at 6pm). This meeting is in the Alcoholic Anonymous format.
- Every Wednesday from 1-2pm. This is an all-recovery meeting based on the SMART Recovery format.
Don't see a meeting that fits your needs? Let's start one together! Send an email to riley.chatterjee@uky.edu for assistance.
All meetings and activities take place at the Hilary J Boone Center, room 134 behind the Learning Bar.
Events
Check back soon for upcoming events in Fall 2026!
Recovery Ally Training
Recovery Ally Training gives participants a functional understanding of addiction, recovery, and how to provide support to others. Topics covered include:
- Signs of potential substance use disorder
- Factors that influence addiction
- Different pathways to recovery
- Key resources at UK and in the Lexington area
- Supportive language and allyship techniques
Trainings are held on the first Tuesday and Thursday of each month on Zoom. These are open to students, staff, and the general public. Students can receive $10 of UK Invests credit for participation. It is only necessary to attend ONE of these trainings.
Any group or organization on campus or in the community can request an in-person training by using the POWER Presentation request form. Please email Riley at riley.chatterjee@uky.edu with any questions about the presentation.
Let's Chat!
Use the link below to schedule a meeting with our certified Peer Support Specialist. A session is typically 45 minutes and includes a brief needs assessment so we can understand how to best help you reach your goals. No matter where you are on the spectrum of recovery, we can create a plan for your success and get you connected to the right supports and resources.
"The Collegiate Recovery Program at the University of Kentucky represents a united effort to meet students at their most isolated and despaired. We recover out loud so that other students do not suffer in silence"