Friday – Celebrating the Future – To the Next 15 Years of Collective Growth
Today’s theme is “Branching Into the Future and Reaching New Heights” Looking ahead to the future of collegiate recovery, focusing on advocacy, accessibility, professional development, and expanding recovery support for all students. As CRPs continue to grow and evolve, it’s important to look ahead and advocate for greater access and institutional support. This day focuses on future-forward initiatives, including professional development, policy advancements, and expanding recovery services to reach more students. Together, we can reach new heights and grow larger than we ever imagined. As we close out Collegiate Recovery Week 2025, we celebrate how far we’ve come. With over 180 CRPs and thousands of students supported, the collegiate recovery movement is no longer a whisper—it’s a vibrant ecosystem that continues to get stronger each year. Our growth has been rooted in support, but our branches now reach both nationally and globally. We’ve seen CRPs change lives, shape careers, and create lifelong connections. Today is about celebrating the community we’ve built—and the future we’re still writing together. 💜 How to Get Involved Today:
- Post a “then & now” photo of your CRP.
- Reflect on what recovery means to you today.
- Join us in envisioning what the next 15 years can look like.
Together, we’ve grown something beautiful. And we’re just getting started.
Join us for our final virtual event this week – open to everyone! These are great events to involve your students and come together in celebration of collegiate recovery!
Here’s what’s going on today (be sure to register now!):
Students Experiencing Chronic Medical Conditions: Psychosocial Needs and Relationships with Substances Presenter: Ann Fink, PhD, LSW, LMSW Apr 18, 2025 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register at: https://collegiaterecovery-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/3N9J3OZhQCCGewcvEOreMQ Meeting ID: 852 4541 2299 Passcode: 376268 This presentation will explore the experiences and needs of students with chronic medical conditions within higher education settings, with a focus on student interactions with academic, medical, mental health, and substance use services. Beginning from theoretical perspectives on chronic illness and disability, the session will address clinical, instructional, and campus-level strategies for access and support of students living with chronic conditions. The presentation will include specific focus on overlapping experiences of chronic conditions and substance use, as well as related needs. Participants will be invited to engage interactively in a discussion of case scenarios.
- 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
#CollegiateRecoveryWeek is when we celebrate both the founding of ARHE and the collegiate recovery programs that comprise our network. Proceeds from #CollegiateRecoveryWeek this year will support a scholarship fund for our annual conference.
Over 30 collegiate recovery programs across the US recently lost their funding sources, affecting the professionals and students who make up those programs and services. ARHE is working to assist those affected by this funding loss to still attend the conference. Peer support means many things, and our conference is a place where we gather as peers and colleagues to learn from and support one another.
https://secure.givelively.org/donate/association-of-recovery-in-higher-education-inc/2025-collegiaterecoveryweek-fundraiser
