This session offers practical, low-cost strategies for supporting students with culturally rooted pathways in collegiate recovery spaces. Participants will explore how flexibility in language, engagement, and program delivery can increase trust and retention without removing or restructuring existing services. Grounded in real-world examples, this session emphasizes small shifts that allow recovery programs to remain inclusive, responsive, and aligned with their core values.
Join us for a virtual information session on the M.S. in Addiction Policy and Practice on Thursday, February 12th at 2 PM EST. Program Director Regina LaBelle will discuss how this unique degree contributes to building a thriving national policy workforce grounded in compassionate, evidence-based interventions. We will also be joined by Gina Malagold '22, Director for Multicultural Affairs at Song for Charlie. Register to attend now; we hope to see you there!
- Do you have students in your recovery communities who would be interested in being on a planning committee for this meeting?
- Would you be able and willing to advertise for students and staff to attend? All are welcome, of course, but our focus is on students in recovery.
- You’re welcome to share this Google form to students in your communities so we can reach out to them! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfI8ZJKKG8NWWNRId9yEcPScbci434RK2o-nG5UzGqFCprG8g/viewform
- identify as a member of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or Two Spirit communities;
- identify as a Person of Color, including individuals who are Black, Indigenous, Latina/e/o, Asian/Pacific Islander, or multiracial;
- are in recovery from a substance use disorder; and
- are currently enrolled as a college student at an institution of higher education.
The Center for Young Adult Addiction and Recovery (CYAAR) at Kennesaw State University, Georgia (USA) started the Collegiate Recovery Research Collaborative (CRRC) in 2017. The Association of Recovery in Higher Education (ARHE) is excited to now host the CRRC to allow researchers to connect, collaborate, and progress important research topics within the profession of collegiate recovery.
Currently, the CRRC meets once a month on the first Thursday of the month at 12pm ET / 11am CT / 10am MT / 9am PT. Project-specific meetings may take place outside of this time.
The Association of Recovery in Higher Education (ARHE) is now accepting nominations for our Board of Directors! This is an opportunity to help shape the future of collegiate recovery, strengthen our national network, and ensure ARHE continues leading the way in advocacy, accreditation, and support for students in recovery.
Nominations are open through February 15, 2026. We encourage members to nominate qualified candidates - including self-nominations - who reflect the values of ARHE and are committed to advancing recovery supports in higher education. Board service is a meaningful way to contribute your leadership, expertise, and vision to the growth of our field.
📌 Submit a nomination, by February 15, 2026, and help guide the next chapter of ARHE’s impact.
