The University of Pittsburgh’s Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP) provides a safe, nurturing, and affirming environment where students in recovery from substance use can receive assistance and support to achieve academic success and personal goals while in college. The CRP seeks to support individual recovery goals, as well as to assist students in connecting with academic, social, and well-being resources on campus and in the community.
The (CRP) is a confidential resource open to undergraduate and graduate students seeking support in their recovery from alcohol or other substance use. The CRP is not a clinical service or treatment facility or program.
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One-on-one recovery support meetings:
Current Pitt students can meet individually with our staff virtually or in-person to explore recovery goals, barriers or challenges, and to identify resources and services to support student recovery and well-being. To schedule or for more information, students can email shsohep@pitt.edu or call Student Health at 412-383-1800. (Please note: the CRP recovery support meetings are not a clinical treatment or therapy-based service.)
Follow us on social media to keep up to date on programs and other wellness programs and services from the CRP and Student Health: - Mission
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Our mission is to provide students the opportunity to have a memorable college experience in a substance-free environment. We understand that college can pose distinct challenges to those in recovery and are dedicated to providing individual, social, and academic supports to help students achieve educational and personal success both at Pitt and beyond.
The CRP is not a clinical treatment program. Please see the list of University and community resources below, or contact us with additional questions. - Meetings
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There are a variety of meeting resources to support students in recovery.
Peer Support Communities at Pitt:
The University Counseling Center hosts a variety of Peer Support Communities to provide a space for students to create new relationships, strengthen their support network at Pitt, and discuss common topics of concern with like-minded peers. Learn more about programs, including the recovery peer support community, on the University Counseling Center website.
Alcoholics anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings are available in the Pittsburgh region and in surrounding communities. For students who would like assistance in identifying locations for AA, NA or other recovery meetings, please contact us at shsohep@pitt.edu.
SAMSHA list of virtual meeting resources: There are a variety of organizations that offer virtual meeting options.
- Student Resources
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Community-based sober housing options
- The Western Pennsylvania of Recovery Residences has reviewed and certified several, local sober and 3/4 housing options in the Pittsburgh Region. For more information or to discuss applying, please contact the facility directly. You can find more information on the facilities and West PARR certification process through their webpage.
- Whether you are seeking harm reduction, abstinence, fellowship or information, UCC will help you to identify your needs and support system.
- Offering individual and group sessions, referrals, and community resources.
- 412-648-7930
- Comprehensive medical and wellness services for enrolled Pitt students.
- 412-383-1800
- Carries & provides education on Naloxone (Narcan).
- 412-383-1850
- Resolve is a 24-hour, 365-day crisis service.
- 1-888-796-8226
SAMHSA Treatment Facility Locator
- Locate a treatment facility in the Greater Pittsburgh area, or across the nation.
- Thrive @ Pitt is your one-stop-shop for wellness resources and services, a new resources geared to assist students in discovering the power of well-being and create an environment that helps students thrive at Pitt and beyond within various dimensions of well-being.
- Parent and Family Resources
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We recognize the importance of support networks and students having the opportunity to engage at their own discretion. The CRP at Pitt offers anonymous and confidential support for students who wish to utilize our services. We also recognize that families and allies can play a variety of roles in one’s recovery. Below are organizations that have resources and information for families:
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) has recovery support tools and resources to assist and support families and allies.
Al-Anon is a world-wide program to support the family and loved ones of alcoholics. For more information or to find virtual or in person meetings in your area, please visit their website. - Connect With Us
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For questions, or more information, please email us at shsohep@pitt.edu.