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Association of Recovery in Higher Education

Our mission is to champion, develop, and. sustain excellence in collegiate recovery. Our vision is a collegiate culture that embraces recovery.

The Association of Recovery in Higher Education is a nonprofit membership association comprised of stakeholders working to support students in recovery from addiction. The Association of Recovery in Higher Education (ARHE) is a nonprofit membership association representing individuals and organizations in the field of collegiate recovery. We are a network of professionals, administrators, faculty,

staff, students, parents and policy makers. The focus of ARHE is to serve as a national support for propagating and supporting the vision of collegiate recovery programs (CRPs). ARHE offer time-tested, research and experience based modeling for fostering and supporting those in recovery who seek to excel in higher education. ARHE is the central authority on the modeling and tailoring of CRP’s to best integrate them into the institution, and ultimately to best serve students in recovery. Mission and Vision
Our mission is to champion, develop, and sustain excellence in collegiate recovery. What is Collegiate Recovery? Collegiate recovery refers to college or university-provided recovery support services for students in or seeking recovery from a substance use disorder. Collegiate recovery programs (CRPs) provide on-campus recovery support that enables students battling substance use issues to pursue recovery as well as their college degrees. The origins of the movement (1977-1997) are explained succinctly by William White and Andy Finch: “The collegiate recovery school movement began with the development of school-based recovery support services at Brown University (1977) and Rutgers University (1983) and evolved into more fully developed recovery communities at Texas Tech University (Center for the Study of Addictions)(1986) and Augsburg College (StepUP Program)(1997)

05/29/2026

LAST CALL for conference hotel bookings - the room block closes June 2 at 12pm ET! Be sure to book your hotel before this date! We're excited to see everyone in Denver in less than a month!!!

05/27/2026

Check out our updated conference keynote sessions! If you haven't purchased your conference registration yet, you're not going to want to miss this!

05/26/2026

Join us today for the session "Bridging Generations: Understanding Substance Use, Stigma, and Technology’s Role Among Emerging Adults and Older Adults"

Description:
Substance use and mental health challenges impact individuals across the lifespan, yet emerging adults (18–25) and older adults (50+) experience unique risks, barriers, and opportunities for support. This session explores key similarities and differences between these age groups, with a focus on stigma, communication styles, and the growing influence of technology and digital media on substance use, mental health perceptions, and help-seeking behaviors. Participants will gain practical strategies for engaging both generations in meaningful conversations, breaking down stigma, and tailoring prevention and intervention approaches that resonate across age groups.

Register now!
Zoom ID: 849 0021 8002
Passcode: 614677

05/22/2026

Last call for conference hotel booking! The room block closes on June 2 at NOON ET so be sure to book your rooms this week!

There are still rooms available every night except the 25th within the room block. If you need to book for the 25th, you can still call the hotel, pay full price for just one night, and receive the discounted room block rate for the remaining nights!

Be sure to book today!
https://collegiaterecovery.org/conference/plan-your-experience/

05/22/2026

Join us today for the Collegiate Recovery Professional Support Meeting which happens biweekly on Fridays at 2pm ET / 1pm CT / 12pm MT / 11am PT!

Register today!
Meeting ID: 895 1964 4563
Passcode: 697079

This is an “All Recovery” style, open, mutual aid meeting for anyone who works in the collegiate recovery profession. Registration is only to ensure that the meeting can be added to your calendar. Attendance does not indicate any specific identity on your part. The only requirement for attendance is a desire to support students in recovery and a willingness to connect with others who are doing this work. The intent of this meeting, however, is around group support, because we know that it can be tough to work in the profession of collegiate recovery. We are often experiencing barriers on campus, are subject to policy and budgetary constraints from the institution and are often working in isolation. Therefore, this meeting is an opportunity to come together with colleagues and peers within the profession to provide support to one another!

05/20/2026

Purchase your official conference merchandise and support ARHE while doing so! Order from a wide selection of shirts, sweaters, athletic gear, hats and sweatpants - all with custom branding for this year's 2026 Annual Conference! You won't want to miss out - be sure to order yours today and have it shipped directly to you, so you can bring it with you to the conference!

Order your merchandise here: https://www.bonfire.com/store/association-of-recovery-in-higher-education/

05/18/2026

Join us today for our monthly membership meeting 12pm ET / 11am CT / 10 MT / 9am PT. Join us for updates and a chance to share your voice on various topics. Connect with colleagues, share resources, and ask questions! We look forward to seeing you!

Meeting ID: 889 8089 3185
Passcode: ARHEMBR

05/14/2026

This month on our Compassionate Care Strategies Series, Stina Jacobs, LMSW, CCTS-I will facilitate "Recovery Pathways: A story of missed opportunities in trauma-informed care" on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 12pm ET / 11am CT / 10am MT / 9am PT.

Register today!
Meeting ID: 817 9285 5821
Passcode: 359250

This 1-hour webinar explores recovery pathways through a trauma-informed lens, highlighting common missed opportunities in care systems. Participants will examine how trauma impacts engagement, decision-making, and long-term recovery, and identify practical strategies to better support individuals across healthcare, behavioral health, and community settings. The session emphasizes shifting from compliance-based approaches to person-centered, healing-oriented practices.

Brought to you by the Opioid Response Network!

05/07/2026

The Collegiate Recovery Book Club meeting is happening today at 3pm ET! Even if you haven't read the chapters, you are welcome to come and join in the practice-based and applied discussion for supporting students. All are welcome - please feel free to share this graphic with your communities, colleagues, and students. See you there!

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+14047102803

Website

http://collegiaterecovery.org/

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