UAB Collegiate Recovery Community
The Collegiate Recovery Community is a peer-driven resource for students seeking to improve their relationship with substance use.
We offer a range of supports, services, and involvement opportunities! Whether you’re in recovery, working towards it, or simply thinking about making some changes, the CRC provides a community of like-minded individuals and a substance-free environment to study, socialize, or learn more about recovery.
Join us for our weekly All-Recovery Meeting, every Wednesday 5:15 pm at the CRC
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CRC Location:
1102 12th Street South
(between the Pita Stop and Subway)
Calendar of Events
All-Recovery Meetings – All Semester
Meetings are open to anyone who is seeking peer support for recovery from substance use or mental health concern, or working towards recovery, or simply thinking about making some changes. All are welcome.
Wednesdays 5:15pm – 6:15pm Collegiate Recovery Community Space 1102 12th Street South (between the Pita Stop and Subway)
Daily Drop-In Hours
Students are welcome to come by the Collegiate Recovery Community to hang out, meet some of the team, or learn about the CRC. No appointment needed.
- Mondays: 1pm- 5pm
- Tuesdays: 3pm – 7pm
- Wednesdays: 3pm – 5pm
- Thursdays: 1pm – 5pm
- Fridays: 2pm – 5pm
Events
These events are open to any students who would like to attend and connect with other students in recovery. Events are free and open to all. Food will be served.
- Wednesday, Sept 3 5:15 – 7:00 CRC Open Meeting and Welcome Night at the CRC
- Wednesday, Sept 17 7:00 – 8:30 Mario Game night at CRC after All-Recovery mtg
- Wednesday, Oct 29 7:00 – 8:30 Annual Pumpkin Carving Party at the CRC
- Wednesday, Nov 19 7:00 – 8:30 Friendsgiving Location TBD
- Wednesday, Dec 10 7:00 – 8:30 End of Semester Celebration at the CRC
Purpose & Mission
UAB CRC Vision
Students in recovery who thrive and flourish at UAB and beyond.
Purpose of CRC
College students who embrace or seek recovery from substance use and/or co-occurring disorders are better positioned to thrive with purposeful university and peer support.
Mission Statement
The UAB Collegiate Recovery Community champions a community of peers in recovery by fostering deep engagement and meaningful connection while surrounding students with holistic support.
CRC Pillars
- Deep engagement
- Meaningful connection
- Holistic support
CRC Services
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Dedicated space for students in recovery
- Our Collegiate Recovery Community space is a dedicated place for students to gather, study, meditate, meet, play games, relax, and connect. We have a living room with a game table, a kitchen and large meeting room, and a private meditation room in addition to our staff offices. We’d love to have you drop by!
- Parking is available in the parking lot behind the CRC. CRC staff will give you a permit to place on your dashboard when you arrive since this is a paid parking lot for UAB Highlands (students and CRC guests will not have to pay).
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Weekly meeting support
- Weekly all-recovery meetings open to anyone who is seeking peer support for recovery, or working towards it, or simply thinking about making some changes. All are welcome.
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Daily staff support
- A CRC professional staff member is available for 1-1 support and questions.
- Contact Barry Davenport at
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Case management
- Our clinical case manager to available to provide case management, referrals for recovery resources.
- Contact Brittany Brown at
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Communication and social media
- Follow us on Instagram @uabCRC for information about upcoming events and additional recovery support.
- Members and regular attendees may join our GroupMe for more opportunities to connect with peers
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Sober/Safe Programming
- We offer monthly fun and sober activities for students to socialize and connect.
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Self Screener for Alcohol
The Alcohol eCheckUp To Go is a brief self-assessment that will provide you with accurate and detailed information about:
- Your personal risk patterns
- Your individual level of alcohol tolerance
- Your unique family risk factors
- Harm reduction strategies
- Helpful resources
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Self Screener for Cannabis
The Marijuana eCheckUp To Go is a brief self-assessment that will provide you with accurate and detailed information about:
- Your personal risk patterns
- Your individual level of marijuana tolerance
- Your unique family risk factors
- Harm reduction strategies
- Helpful resources
Locate Us On Google
Parking is available in the parking lot behind the CRC. CRC staff will give you a permit to place on your dashboard when you arrive since this is a paid parking lot for UAB Highlands (students and CRC guests will not have to pay).
