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Collegiate Recovery Community

Recovery to inspire, share and empower (R.I.S.E) is Ohio University's collegiate recovery community.

This group provides support and resources to students seeking recovery from alcohol and drug misuse or other addictive disorders, as well as students impacted by the addiction of a loved one or friend.  

The group was created to provide a safe and fun community where students can meet others and make new friends. R.I.S.E. has a designated space in Baker University Center 313, where students can drop in between classes, study, attend meetings, and engage in meaningful fellowship. R.I.S.E. creates a sober environment for students to connect, engage and thrive.  

The Ohio University Collegiate Recovery Community has an institutional membership in the Association for Recovery in Higher Education.

Collegiate Recovery Community Entry Door

Meetings and Lounge Hours

  • Meetings

    R.I.S.E. Meetings

    Fridays from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Baker University Center 313

    Members and anyone interested in the Collegiate Recovery Community come together for a meeting dedicated to sharing and supporting one another's recovery from addictive behaviors. This meeting serves as a space for students to discuss their recovery, exchange advice, and build community. This meeting is a supportive environment where members can openly talk about their challenges and achievements, reinforcing their commitment to personal growth and overall wellness.

    Mindfulness Hour

    Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Baker University Center 313

    Members of the Collegiate Recovery Community and those interested can drop in for a meeting focused on learning and practicing mindfulness and coping skills. This weekly meeting provides a dedicated space for students to explore and practice techniques that enhance their emotional well-being and support their recovery journeys. Through discussions and interactive activities, students can learn strategies to manage stress, stay present, and develop resiliency skills. 

    Individual Meetings

    Prospective members can email Collegiate Recovery Community Coordinator Neena VanCoppenolle to schedule an individual meeting. 

  • RISE Lounge

    The Collegiate Recovery Community Lounge is open to students, staff, faculty, alumni, and visitors who are members of the CRC, and is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Baker University Center 313 when the university is open. 

    Those interested in joining the CRC, using the lounge space, or talking about their connections with recovery can speak to staff during the lounge's staffed hours:

    • Mondays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
    • Tuesdays from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
    • Fridays from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Virtual Recovery

Become a Recovery Ally

A Recovery Ally is a person who strives to eliminate the injustices faced by people in or seeking recovery from a substance use disorder by championing efforts to support recovery, empowering individuals, and creating recovery friendly environments where individuals, families, and communities can thrive. Recovery Allies aspire to create a campus community where students are comfortable seeking help and prepares members with the knowledge, skills, and tools to act as Recovery Allies.

In order to become a Recovery Ally, university community members attend a Recovery is Spoken Here (RISH) training. The training details what the Collegiate Recovery Community does, how to promote recovery friendly language, and how to recognize those in need of recovery. RISH trainers also demonstrate ways to help someone in need or seeking recovery and summarize how everyone can become a Recovery Ally in order to support students with substance use disorders. After completing the training, Recovery Allies also have the opportunity to be trained as presenters for Recovery is Spoken Here.

If you are interested in becoming a Recovery Ally, or if you would like to schedule a Recovery is Spoken Here presentation for your classroom or organization, please contact Neena VanCoppenolle.