Tuesday – Empowering Collective Growth – Education, Advocacy & Awareness
Today’s theme is “Celebrating the Forest Through the Trees”
Recognizing the big picture of collegiate recovery while appreciating the individual efforts and contributions that sustain and grow recovery communities. "Celebrating the forest through the trees" means appreciating the big picture of collegiate recovery while recognizing the individual efforts that contribute to its success. Each student, professional, and ally plays a crucial role in growing and sustaining recovery communities on campus. This day focuses on recognizing personal journeys, community achievements, and the interconnectedness of collegiate recovery efforts. Growth doesn’t happen in isolation - we recover together. Today is about celebrating the collegiate recovery movement, as well as the tools that make it sustainable - creating dedicated space and support for students on campus. For 48 years, Collegiate Recovery Programs have fought stigma by promoting evidence-based strategies, amplifying student voices, and integrating recovery into campus life, and for the past 15 years, we’ve seen tremendous growth of these programs, unified through a network that is larger than any one program. We recognize the importance of continuing to normalize conversations about recovery and mental health on campus. Students in recovery deserve access to education, and campuses deserve students thriving in their full potential. 💜 How to Get Involved Today:
- Wear purple to raise awareness and show support of collegiate recovery. Post the photo on socials with the #wearpurple hashtag and tag ARHE @collegiaterecovery!
- Sign up for the Collegiate Recovery 101 training course to learn more about our history and gain valuable skills to support your professional development.
- Attend a virtual event or host your own to celebrate collegiate recovery day.
Let’s fuel the movement with knowledge and compassion.
Join us for any of our virtual events 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!):
Key Insights from Our Study on Collegiate Recovery: What We’ve Learned So Far
Presenter: Dr. Noel Vest
Apr 15, 2025 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://collegiaterecovery-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/GEbasojjQ1aTF1-ewSUyOg
Meeting ID: 889 7495 7269
Passcode: 482158
This presentation will provide an overview of findings from the comprehensive research on Collegiate Recovery Programs (CRPs) across the U.S. Dr. Vest will share results from national surveys of both students in recovery and CRP program directors, highlighting key trends in program characteristics, student demographics, and recovery support services. Additionally, he will present findings from their mixed-methods study examining the perspectives of multiple stakeholder levels, including CRP directors, staff, college administrators, and students.
#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
