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Free Weekly Support for Students in Addiction Recovery

Students across the UK now have access to free, weekly, Addiction Recovery Support online. Click here for details of how to login and access lived experience recovery support.
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Funding for new platform to bring recovery support to students across the UK

This academic year will see the creation of a brand new platform and curriculum that brings Collegiate Recovery closer to students all over the UK. Read more about this exciting new project, here.
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Why Collegiate Recovery could have changed my experience of University

Reflecting on a successful three years at University, this personal account highlights where Collegiate Recovery could have made an even bigger difference to one student's life.
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On Campus at the University of New York, Prague

In June, we visited the University of New York, Prague, to present to students of the Texas Tech Collegiate Recovery Programme, and learn about how the community supports their studies, recovery and wellbeing.
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A Round-Table-Recovery-Chat at The University of Sunderland

As the work at Sunderland University progresses, and a Collegiate Recovery Programme is formed, current student and Recovery Connections employee, Sarah, and university alumni, Simon, joined Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager, Justine Gillespie, for a discussion on what we do, and why.
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National Student Drug & Alcohol Conference

Recovery Connections attended the 3rd annual Student Drug & Alcohol Conference, at the University of Leeds. Presenting Collegiate Recovery, during a strong focus on harm reduction across the country, it is clear to see that both approaches can work in tandem, and lead to positive outcomes.
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University of Chester Signs The Recovery Friendly Pledge

At the start of March, 2023, the University of Chester officially signed the Recovery Friendly Pledge. Dr Wendy Dossett hosted us for the afternoon as part of the university's Diversity Festival.
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University of Chester Signs The Recovery Friendly Pledge

At the start of March, 2023, the University of Chester officially signed the Recovery Friendly Pledge. Dr Wendy Dossett hosted us for the afternoon as part of the university's Diversity Festival.
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Collegiate Recovery Programmes in the UK: Making Progress

Dr Tom Kimball was the keynote speaker at The University of Sunderland's fourth mental health conference, in November 2022. The university became the first to sign the Recovery Friendly Pledge, at the event, and we caught up with Dr Kimball for a quick interview after the pledge was signed.
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Collegiate Recovery Programmes in the UK: Making Plans

Early in December, Recovery Connections CEO, Dot Smith, visited Texas Tech University with Dr Ed Day. Welcomed by Dr Tom Kimball and his team, the purpose of the visit was to develop future relationships and further develop a CRP model that fits UK culture.
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What is a Collegiate Recovery Programme? (From the people who really know!)

Three visitors from Texas Tech University spoke to us about Collegiate Recovery Programmes at their university, and others, and how they perceive the development of the programmes in the UK.
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In the news, November - December 2022

Our work with universities and students gained some great traction in the media over the last month. Simon Lee, from The University of Sunderland, wrote about Recovery Friendly Universities in the Times Higher Education line, while Harm Min Specialist, Peter Da Silva, was published in The Big Issue.
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Adam Petson talks to Neil Green on BBC Radio Tees

This month, Recovery Capital Development Lead, Adam Petson, spoke to BBC Radio Tees' Neil Green about his role, recovery, and recent academic achievements. Listen to the whole conversation, here.
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Join us and start the conversation on student recovery!

HEART is now fully live, and our forum available for fellow students in recovery to access. Read the full article on how to register, engage with the site, and get involved in either the forum or story board.
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Alcohol ruined my student life. But recovery made me who I am

Marketing and Communications Lead at Recovery Connections, Simon Trelfa has experienced student life as both an active alcoholic, and a person in recovery from addiction. Here, he reflects on these very different experiences, and what the charity he works for offers for students experiencing similar issues.
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Reducing harm from addiction while maximising academic opportunities

Peter Da Silva is employed as a Harm Reduction Specialist. Upon completion of his BA at Teesside University, which he completed while in recovery himself, he reflects on several years of personal growth, and seeing other students learn about addiction recovery.
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How working in recovery has worked wonders for my studies

Working in Programme Support, in Gateshead, while studying towards a degree in Psychology, it's been a busy year for Jennifer Armstrong. And as she begins the final year of study, she reflects on what she's learned about the role, and herself, while working for Recovery Connections.
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Growth, graduation, and helping students get into recovery

A new academic year means new faces, opportunities, and challenges for students all over the UK. And for Adam Petson, Students in Recovery Lead for Recovery Connections, it means more students who may need to access specialist support over the next academic year.
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New ways to support students: Partnering with Student Space

This summer, we're delighted to announce a brand new partnership with Student Space. Created by Student Minds, the service provides a growing, diverse student and university population with access to a wide range of support services. With 1-2-1 sessions, group support, and free recovery ally training, we're glad to be on board. Read more on our website.
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