Recovery on Campus
Recovery on campus alberta
“Don’t ask why the addiction, ask why the pain.”
-Dr. Gabor Maté
A Government of Alberta funded initiative that aims to engage, innovate, and inspire the creation of collegiate recovery programs (CRPs) at post-secondary institutions (PSIs) committed to supporting all pathways of recovery, building community, and reducing stigma on campus for students, faculty, and staff. An outgrowth of the UCalgary Recovery Community, Recovery On Campus (ROC) is changing the conversation about addiction and recovery so that campus members no longer suffer in silence.
background
The post-secondary environment can be a difficult place for those in recovery or who are trying to recover from addiction. There is a lack of services and support available, and campus members often feel isolated and unsupported. Additionally, there is a lot of pressure to drink and party, which can make it difficult for students in recovery.
In response, with the support of Alberta Health, the University of Calgary, under the direction of Victoria Burns, Ph.D. RSW, have launched Recovery on Campus Alberta.
Alberta Health recognized post-secondary campuses as a critical gap in Alberta's recovery-oriented system of care. The province engaged with the University of Calgary’s Campus Mental Health Strategy and the UCRC to create Recovery on a province-wide campus community movement called Recovery On Campus (ROC) Alberta where multiple identities, pathways, and stages of recovery are supported and celebrated across the 26 publicly funded post-secondary institutions (PSIs) in Alberta.
ROC is grounded in the tradition of collegiate recovery programs, first established in the USA in the 1970s and Recovery-Friendly Workplace model.
ROC is the central point of contact for services and supports, research and collaborations, and education and training to support recovery communities on campuses throughout Alberta.
UCalgary Strong
substance-free housing
Alberta Recovery Conference
Events
Recovery Champion Gala
Products
what roc offers
Education & Training
Recovery Ally Training is a 2 hour course, developed by Dr. Burns, and is led by Recovery On Campus Alberta and the UCalgary Recovery Community. The training is meant to equip individuals to become great Recovery Allies on their campus.
Research & Collaboration
Our ROC Talks and Webinars explore an array of topics, from Substance use, Stigma, Recovery, and everything in between. Each ROC Talk features a different speaker, from professionals in their field, to individuals with lived experience.
PSI Features & Sponsorships
ROC is proud to sponsor province-wide events in the various post-secondary institutions that help promote and support healthier campus culture.
Supports
Peer support: we run an anonymous virtual meeting for students, faculty and staff affected by behaviour or substance use issues, and their loved ones.
Awards & Scholarships
Financial awards & scholarships for students, faculty, & staff in
recovery.