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Collegiate Recovery and Intervention Services (CRIS) provides a comprehensive continuum of care for students with substance use concerns. Services range from prevention, awareness, and exploration of consequences for high risk behaviors to a supportive, safe, and engaging environment that supports students seeking or contemplating recovery from addiction.

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Join Our Community

The first step in collegiate recovery is to connect with others who have experienced a similar journey. Our community is filled with unique individuals who have one thing in common: their lived experience in recovery.

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Collegiate Recovery Scholarships

Collegiate Recovery and Intervention Services offers scholarships to students pursuing early recovery on campus. Scholarships are an important aspect of the support we provide to students.

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UA Recovery Month

September is Recovery Month. Join us for events and programming.

Sober Tailgate

The Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC) tailgate is located on the Quad, steps away from Denny Chimes and University Boulevard. Yellow balloons, a concert tradition, fly high over our tent to signify a sober location.

Guest Speaker Series

The guest speaker series highlights individuals in long-term recovery who share their personal stories as inspiration for our campus community.

Supporters of Recovery

Supporters of the University of Alabama Recovery Model share our desire to help students tap into their strength, hope, and courage to live life one day at a time. We thank our "supporters of recovery" for sharing our commitment to our students.

CRC Virtual Meetings During COVID-19

The CRC is committed to maintaining community and support throughout this time of uncertainty. Check out the list of weekly virtual meetings that are unique to the CRC and nationally known.

Outreach

CRIS provides a variety of programming to educate the campus and the local community. Presentations are available on a variety of topics related to alcohol and other drug use and the recovery process.

Family Focus

Family Focus is a monthly newsletter devoted to assisting families in recovery rebuild their family from a wellness perspective. Each month an inspirational message for family recovery provides great ideas to reflect upon.