The Collegiate Recovery Community At UNC Charlotte

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1 The Collegiate Recovery Community At UNC Charlotte

2 Before college 7% of all state reported substance abuse treatment admissions was the year old from and remains stable to 2010 (38%). 71% of admissions were male under 17 yrs. old. 53% of all adolescent admissions involved alcohol and marijuana. General trend of high rates of relapse within 12 months of treatment.(spear, Ciesla,& Skala, 1999)

3 Treatment Referrals: Almost half (48%) of all treatment admissions today are year olds

4 RECOVERY A process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential. (SAMHSA) A voluntarily maintained lifestyle characterized by sobriety, personal health and citizenship. (Betty Ford Institute )

5 At most colleges few services are available for students in recovery from alcohol and other drugs. Students in recovery are different from students with active substance use problems(binge drinking or underage drinking).

6 Layers of Support A Safe Place where students discover that even within a university setting, recovery is possible

7 Layers of Support Emotional Support-12 Step Meetings A Safe Place

8 12 Step Meetings: Meetings are an essential part of the Recovery Process and within our center and others there is an exciting opportunity for students in recovery. Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings: Monday 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Wednesday 12:30 PM 1:30 PM Narcotics Anonymous Meeting Thursdays 5:00-6:00 pm 3 C s: Coffee, Community, Consistency

9 Layers of Support Information Support- Seminar Classes in Addiction and Recovery Emotional Support- 12 Step meetings A Safe Place

10 Layers of Support Instrumental Support- Housing, Advising, Scholarships Information Support- Seminar Classes in Addiction and Recovery Emotional Support- 12 Step meetings A Safe Place

11 Layers of Support Companionship- Peer Mentoring Instrumental Support- Housing, Advising, Scholarships Information Support- Seminar Classes in Addiction and Recovery Emotional Support- 12 Step meetings A Safe Place

12 Layers of Support Service- The Ability to think outside of oneself and take action by helping others Companionship- Peer Support Instrumental Support- Housing, Advising, Scholarships Information Support- Seminar Classes in Addiction and Recovery Emotional Support- 12 Step meetings A Safe Place

13 Student Retention: STUDENTS ACTIVE IN RECOVERY COMMUNITIES DEMONSTRATE: Improved retention rates= retention of tuition Total UNCC: 27,000 Total Sub. Abuse: 8,532 Total Sub Dependence 1,620 Total in Recovery 406 Estimated savings in direct tuition revenue: $2,548,462/yr Increased graduation rates Higher GPA s: CRC: 3.25 vs 2.95 for campus Decreased rates of relapse for active CRC participants

14 Retention Progression Graduation

15 Building Membership Through campus/community partners

16 Development of CRC at UNC Charlotte 2/11 First meeting 4/11 Texas Tech Collegiate Recovery 5/11 CRC proposal 9/11 Given dedicated space at SHS 4/12 IKEA furnished room ($3,500) 6/12 ABC Grant ($45.000) 9/12 Marketing Specialist hired 10/12 Stacie Mathewson Grant ($10,000) 2/13 Fundraising Breakfast 4/13 Fundraising Luncheon 7/13 UNC Charlotte pays for part-time CRC staff (24hrs/week) 9/13 Governor McCrory declares Collegiate Recovery Day in NC, meets w/crc s from UNC,UNCW, UNC Charlotte, NCSU 11/13 First sober tailgating event 12/13 Join Governor McCrory s Collegiate Wellness task force 2/14 CRC teams up w/ The Loft at Hope Homes for off campus housing for students in recovery 5/14 Silent Auction/Fundraiser 6/14 Clt 6K Race/Heroes in Recovery 11/14 Governor McCrory Grant Money

17 Participating Schools: UNC Charlotte UNC Chapel Hill UNC Wilmington East Carolina University UNC Greensboro NC A&T CPCC/Student Org NCSU Student Org Texas Tech University UT Schools UC Schools Rutgers Augsburg College Georgia Southern University Kennesaw State University The University of Mississippi Southern Oregon University Tulsa Community College Vanderbilt University Ohio University University of Vermont University of Michigan Southern Methodist University Penn State University

18 Beau Dooley Please Contact Director, The Center for Wellness Promotion Carol Rose CRC Marketing Specialist

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20 SAMPLE BENEFITS BENEFITS OF THE COLLEGIATE RECOVERY COMMUNITY: PARTICIPATION IN AA AND OTHER 12 STEP MEETINGS ACCESS TO A PRIVATE CRC ROOM IN THE UNION WHERE THEY MAY RELAX, STUDY OR HOST MEETINGS ACCESS TO FACULTY AND STAFF AVAILABLE FOR PERSONAL AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT

21 WHY HAVE A CRC?

22 CPCC CRC ESTABLISHMENT APPLICATION TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A STUDENT ORGANIZATION ADVERTISING THROUGH SAB PROGRAM, SCHOOL WEBSITE ESTABLISHED FIRST CRC DEVELOPMENT MEETINGS IN FALL 2013 CREATED BYLAWS ELECTED CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR CREATED ADVISORY BOARD FROM COMMUNITY LEADERS

23 SPRING 2014 RECEIVED OFFICIAL RECOGNITION AS A STUDENT CLUB PARTICIPATED IN SPRING FEST WORKED WITH DFC/CPS ON MOCKTAILS ON CAMPUS

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25 A place to feel safe and secure A place to receive academic guidance A place to nurture personal growth A community of accountability A community of students who support each other academically, professionally, and personally A staff that is passionate and committed to the success of all students

26 GOT RECOVERY?

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