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The Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP) at Fairfield University offers a nurturing, affirming, and substance-free environment for students in recovery. Together, students learn how to balance their education with their recovery and pursue their academic, personal, and professional goals. The program includes a Collegiate Recovery House where men live and work to achieve these goals. Components of the program include recreational opportunities, spiritual advising, random drug testing, and group therapy.
The program is offered through the Department of Counseling & Psychological Services and overseen by an Advisory Board that promotes healthier choices and substance-free living.
For more information about the Collegiate Recovery Program, please contact contact recovery@fairfield.edu or contact C&PS.
CRP Goals
- Provide students with a structured and supportive program to promote sustained recovery
- Attend a variety of self help groups regularly, including 12 Step meetings, smart recovery, refuge recoverySmart Recovery, Refuge Recovery, and engage in wellness-based programming (e.g., yoga, meditation, acupuncture)Meet academic goals through individualized academic advising and support
- Be of service to others at the campus by participating in Habitat for Humanity and local levelssoup kitchens
- Engage in Ignatian spirituality, based in an understanding of the “whole person”—body, mind, and spirit
- Model for others a full University experience without the use of alcohol or drugs
CRP Services
- Recovery housing
- Recovery lounge on campus
- Men and Women's Recovery Group counselingAcademic success support
- AA 12-step meetings on campus and transportation to meetings off campus
- Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA) meetings
- Family orientation (support services)
- Career counseling
- Community resources
- Recreational activities (golfsports outings, ski and fishing weekends, rock climbing, movies, athletic events, bowling)
- Community service opportunities
- Intramural basketball team
- Sober wellness programming focused on mind, body, and spirit
For more information about the Collegiate Recovery Program, please see below:
Collegiate Recovery
HousesHouse
Testimonials and Staff
To find more information about our Substance Misuse Resources, please visit our Substance Misuse page and our Resources page.