- Provide technical assistance, training, and accreditation for CRPs.
- Advocate for funding and policies that protect and expand recovery programs.
- Build a stronger, connected community of students and professionals dedicated to recovery.
- Donate to ARHE Every gift, large or small, makes an impact. Your contribution ensures that CRPs continue to grow and students in recovery know they belong. 👉 Donate Today
- Become an ARHE Member Membership is one of the easiest ways to give. By joining ARHE, you not only support our mission, but you also gain access to exclusive resources, training, and a network of recovery champions. Together, we can meet our membership goals and strengthen the movement. 👉 Join ARHE
Help Us Restart Monthly Membership Meetings!
ARHE members have asked to bring back our Monthly Membership Meeting - and we’re excited to make it happen!
These meetings will be a space for:
- Updates from ARHE — brief updates on current initiatives.
- Member feedback — your chance to share your voice and help shape ARHE’s work.
- Peer connection across regions — ask questions, share resources, and strengthen your network.
We’re gathering input on the best day and time to host this recurring meeting. Please select all the options that would work for you. The meetings will begin in October. Go to bit.ly/membermtg25 to vote!
Your participation helps ensure these meetings are accessible and meaningful for as many members as possible.
Thank you for helping us bring back this valuable member connection space!
Join us for our monthly Book Club, meeting the first Thursday of each month, as we dive into Trauma and the 12 Steps by Jamie Marich. Together, we’ll explore how trauma-informed approaches can deepen understanding of the 12-step model, support recovery, and foster healing. This is a great opportunity to connect with peers, share reflections, and engage in meaningful conversation around recovery and personal growth.
Discover how Collegiate Recovery Programs (CRPs) can advance your campus’s commitment to the Okanagan Charter. This session will show you how to make a strong case to administrators, highlighting CRPs as both a smart investment and a powerful way to promote student well-being, retention, and inclusion.
ARHE is a proud partner of the Mobilize Recovery Campus Surge initiative this fall!
Take a second to check out all of the Mobilize Recovery Campus Surge events. We'd love to see you there!
These high-energy events are bringing together students, local advocates, national leaders, and community members who care about building a stronger, more supportive recovery-ready nation.
All are welcome!
What To Expect
- Educational Workshops: Interactive sessions on addiction, recovery, and mental health led by experts and advocates for students and the public.
- Empowerment Training: Leadership and advocacy training designed to equip students with tools to effect change.
- Community Engagement: Expect music and a fun atmosphere, with networking to foster community connection and dialogue.
- Life-Saving Resources: Distribution of overdose reversal agents and fentanyl test strips to reduce fatalities.
Are you passionate about improving recovery outcomes, but not sure how to turn that drive into a career? Are you looking to join a community of dedicated policy professionals and learn from experts at the heart of national and local advocacy efforts?
The M.S. Addiction Policy & Practice program has just announced its 2025 series of virtual information sessions, and we want you to join us! These hour-long webinars feature the Program Director, Associate Director, and Program Coordinator, who will cover important topics from the program overview and financial aid to writing the perfect application. Our information session series runs monthly from September to March; visit our Prospective Students webpage to view and register for the webinars.
Reach out to addictionpolicy@georgetown.edu with any questions or accommodation requests. We hope you’ll join us!
The Collegiate Recovery Leadership Academy:
- is a fellowship program for college students interested in prevention, harm reduction, recovery, leadership, and advocacy.
- provides fellows with support and funding to plan and implement an impact project on their campus, including professional development, training, and technical assistance from experts in the field.
- is open to students in recovery and allies. We welcome those in recovery from substance use, mental health conditions, etc. We believe recovery looks different for everyone.
- can help universities bridge gaps in resources and awareness.
The application will remain open through September 7. We strongly encourage applicants to review the frequently asked questions and the program expectations to learn more about eligibility and program details. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to campuses@safeproject.us.
2026 Planning Committee Application Planning for the 2026 Annual Conference is underway and we are looking for people to serve on the Planning Committee from September 2025 - June 2026, with one follow-up meeting in July 2026. Please fill out this form to express your interest in serving/volunteering. NOTE: Planning committee positions are only open to members of ARHE, ARS, or AAPG. All are welcome to apply, but if selected, non-members will be required to purchase a membership for one of the planning organizations. This committee meets weekly on Wednesdays at 1pm ET/12pm CT/11am MT/10am PT beginning in early-September and focuses on developing the details of the conference. Members of this committee are expected to: 1. Attend at least 80% of the scheduled weekly meetings. If members will be absent for a meeting, members are expected to report their updates PRIOR to the meeting and read meeting minutes afterwards. 2. Serve on a subcommittee responsible for one aspect of the conference. This will Include documenting and reporting the work completed to ensure clear communication. Each committee member will have specific tasks that they are responsible to complete. Members of the committee can expect to commit an average of 4-8 hours of work per month (including scheduled meetings), depending on their subcommittee and stage of conference planning. 3. Review proposals submitted for the conference (on average this is approximately 8-10 reviews per person, but will vary based on submissions). 4. Serve a minimum of 5 volunteer hours during the conference in June, if attending. People serving on this committee will be recognized in the conference program materials and receive one complimentary registration. NOTE: Individuals unable to meet their commitments on the committee will not be given the complimentary registration or be listed in the program. **Extended Deadline: Responses are due by Friday, September 5, 2025 at 11:59pm EST** If you have questions, please reach out to Kristina Canfield at kristina.canfield@collegiaterecovery.org
Conference Session Recordings Available!
ARHE has re-launched the Biennial Collegiate Recovery Program Survey for 2025, which allows us to gather vital data to advocate for increased support across institutions, states/provinces, and at the federal level.
You can access the survey at the following link: https://collegiaterecovery.org/arhe-collegiate-recovery-program-survey/
The data we collect informs:
- ARHE’s national advocacy efforts at the federal level, when advocating for state / provincial expansion, and even with individual institutions
- Resource development, toolkits, and supportive materials
- Strategic planning and organizational priorities
- Training and technical assistance (TTA) initiatives
- Gaps in research which can be prioritized to further advance our understanding
- Public understanding of who CRPs serve and how they make a difference
Please consider filling out the survey as early as possible (before September 30) to add to the overall longitudinal data that informs what we do.
If you haven't yet completed the workforce study, supported by the Association of Recovery in Higher Education (ARHE), please do so now! We are conducting a workforce study among collegiate recovery professionals to gain a comprehensive understanding of the current landscape in the profession. This study aims to gather detailed data on salaries, job titles, positions within universities, responsibilities, and the scope of roles. By analyzing this information, ARHE seeks to identify trends, establish potential salary benchmarks, and provide valuable insights that can help advocate for fair compensation, support professional development, and enhance the recognition and support of collegiate recovery programs across higher education institutions. Please participate in the survey if you haven't already in order to provide a comprehensive understanding of the current workforce.
Evaluating institutional planning around collegiate recovery programs: considerations of student awareness and a socio-ecological framework Discover a transformative approach to collegiate recovery on campus! In their groundbreaking study, Evaluating Institutional Planning Around Collegiate Recovery Programs: Considerations of Student Awareness and a Socio-Ecological Framework, Andrew Prior and colleagues unveil a comprehensive, tiered system that classifies institutions based on the extent of their recovery-related offerings—ranging from basic programs to fully enhanced recovery services. This innovative methodology is grounded in a socio-ecological model (SEM), allowing for a nuanced evaluation of strategic plans across higher education settings.
Analyzing data from 23 colleges’ strategic plans for the 2020–2021 and 2021–2022 academic years, the study finds that while a striking 82 % of institutions include recovery-oriented activities, most fall into the “Basic Recovery” category, and many remain largely invisible to the student body. Additionally, among 16,472 student responses surveyed, awareness of on-campus recovery programs was alarmingly low across all tiers—underscoring a critical gap between strategic intent and real-world reach.
The authors offer a compelling call to action: campuses must commit more resources and deploy strategic implementation practices to bridge the awareness gap, ensuring these programs truly serve those in need.
Why this matters: This article not only introduces a valuable SEM-based classification tool for higher education institutions but also highlights an urgent campus-wide issue—low student awareness of recovery programs. It’s a must-read for university leaders, health professionals, and policy-makers eager to elevate recovery support into visible, impactful, and equitable campus resources. Read the article now: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/07448481.2025.2533907
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.
Your Voice Matters: Help Protect Funding for Collegiate Recovery and Peer Support Services
SRCRA is a process that will assist CRPs to define their current programs and outline plans for moving forward, acting as a tool to help navigate the often-challenging advocacy paths within institutions of higher education.
SRCRA is a voluntary, evaluative process that includes both an internal and external review to highlight program strengths and attributes, identify areas of growth and improvement, and serve as quality assurance in order to assist programs and stakeholders in identifying and advocating for areas of continued growth and development.
