Collegiate Recovery Programs (CRPs) across the country provide support and resources to help students in recovery balance their sobriety and education while still having an authentic college experience.
Scope
National Data
There are 138 colleges or universities in the U.S. with Collegiate Recovery Programs (CRPs). For a complete list, visit collegiaterecovery.org/crps-crcs
A study conducted in 2016 on reasons for students joining a CRP found that:
- The peer support network was the most frequently cited reason for joining a CRP (56%), followed by nearly one-third (31%) of students joined the CRP because it offered a safe space on campus for recovery.
- 71% of CRP members said the CRP was “very important” to choosing their current institution.
- One-third reported they would not be in college currently if not for the recovery support on campus.
Missouri Data
There are 7 colleges or universities in Missouri with Collegiate Recovery Programs (CRPs).
The 2018 Missouri Assessment of College Health Behaviors (MACHB) indicates that statewide in the past year:
1.8% of students identify as someone that is in recovery from an alcohol or drug addiction.
Students practice the following recovery formats:
| 15% | 18% | 23% | 22% |
| 12 step program | Treatment or counseling based | Moderation management/ Harm Reduction | Other |
When students were asked if their campus has a campus recovery program, organization, or center, they had the following responses:
| 15% | 18% | 23% |
| Yes | No | Unsure |
When students were asked if they had participated in or with their campus recovery program, organization, or center, students had the following responses:
| 73% | 25% | 2.5% |
| Yes | No | Unsure |
Data Briefs
National Resources
General Information
- Addiction Recovery
- Association of Recovery in Higher Education
- Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery
- Start Your Recovery
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Recovery Apps
Virtual Meetings
PIP Resources
MACRO, the Missouri Alliance of Collegiate Recovery Organizations,is a statewide initiative to support addiction recovery efforts on college campuses. With support from the Missouri Department of Mental Health, MACRO provides resources, networking opportunities, and financial support for schools as they start and grow their own recovery support services.
Recovery Friendly Workplaces/Campuses
Research
Relevant Guides
- A Guide for Students in Recovery: Thriving in College
- Recovery Housing: Best Practices and Suggested Guidelines