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Welcome to the Collegiate Recovery Community

The CU Collegiate Recovery Community (CUCRC) provides community, support and connection for students, faculty and staff in recovery or seeking recovery from a wide range of behaviors. Our mission is to help develop peer-to-peer connections, support resiliency and contribute to their overall well-being through a welcoming and supportive community.  

Upcoming Community Events

The Recovery Community offers events throughout the year, including fun trivia nights, bowling and more!

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What is recovery?

At the Collegiate Recovery Community (CUCRC), recovery is defined as a process of change through which people strive to improve their health, live a self-directed life and reach their full potential. This broader definition allows the CUCRC to support multiple paths to recovery, including sobriety, abstinence and moderation.

Learn more about Recovery at the CUCRC

Meeting and Event Schedule

The CUCRC hosts regular weekly meetings designed to support individuals in their recovery process. Visit the schedule to find the meeting that's right for you.

Check out the meetings and events schedule

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Our mission is to help students develop peer-to-peer connections, resiliency and improve their overall well-being through a welcoming and supportive community.

Learn more about the CUCRC

CORE Membership and Housing

CORE membership provides the opportunity for students to become part of a close-knit recovery community and access additional support resources like sober housing.

Find out how to join CORE membership

Find Support Resources

There are a number of resources available both on campus and in the Boulder area to support students who are in recovery or seeking recovery.

Find support resources

The Samuel C. DeFord Memorial Scholarship

The Samuel C. Deford Memorial Scholarship was founded by Trish Deford in remembrance of Samuel Deford (’12), who graduated with a degree in Physics. The scholarship supports students who are in active recovery and participating in the CU Collegiate Recovery Community. Students who are pursuing science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or music majors and who display financial need will be considered. For information about the scholarship and how to apply, please email healthpromotion@colorado.edu.

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