About Recovery at the U (RU)

Our purpose is to support students in or seeking recovery through community to achieve academic and personal success while enjoying a healthy, balanced, and genuine college experience.

RU is not a clinical treatment program but a peer support community.

The Beginnings

This Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP) all started with students in recovery. Back in 2016, the CRP – at the time a registered student organization – was initially funded by in-kind donations and a grant from Transforming Youth in Recovery (TYR) which began the building of a CRP here at the U. In March of 2018 on the last day of Utah’s state legislative session, thanks to the work of Recovery at the U’s faculty advisor (Dr. Jason Castillo) and other leaders, RU was awarded the necessary funds to house a CRP to stay, making RU the first CRP in the nation to receive state funding. Today, the program continues to evolve as the heart and soul of this cause thrives with each new member to RU.

What We Provide

• Connections to a Community of Peers in Recovery
• Recovery Meetings
• 1:1 Meeting with RU staff
• Recovery Coaching
• Activities and Events
• Volunteering Opportunities
• Connections to Resources
• And More!

Interested in joining the community?

Fill out our interest form and our coordinator will reach out to you!

RU Interest Form

Spring 2024 Calendar

Recovery Meetings

• SMART Recovery Meetings: Tuesdays at 3pm on Zoom

  • Zoom Information:

    • Link: https://utah.zoom.us/j/92165311201

    • Passcode: SMART

• SMART Recovery Family and Friends Meetings: once per month on Fridays

  • February 2/2 @ 10:30am
    • Meeting ID: 993 3858 7233
    • Passcode: SMARTFF
  • March 3/8 @ 10:30am
    • Meeting ID: 921 9593 9188
    • Passcode: SMARTFF
  • April 4/5 @10:30am
    • Meeting ID: 959 5403 8682
    • Passcode: SMARTFF

Events

Harm Reduction Month (February 1-29)

•  Feb 1 @6:45pm: Yoga for the Ken's, the Barbie's, and the Allan's (ESLC)
• Feb 7 @6pm: Service Corner with Salt Lake Harm Reduction Project (KV 1010)
• Feb 8 @12:30pm: Safe Supplies Save Lives (Harm Reduction Supplies Distribution) (TBD)
  •  Naloxone, Fentanyl Test Strips, Nightcaps, and more!
• Feb 14 @12pm: BYOB: Build Your Own Bouquet (Union Patio)
• Feb 15 @12:30pm: Safe Supplies Save Lives (Harm Reduction Supplies Distribution) (TBD)
  • Naloxone, Fentanyl Test Strips, Nightcaps, and more!
• Feb 22 @12:30pm: Safe Supplies Save Lives (Harm Reduction Supplies Distribution) (TBD)
  • Naloxone, Fentanyl Test Strips, Nightcaps, and more!
• Feb 26 @10am: Opioid Overdose Response Training (On Zoom)
• Feb 28 @6pm: Service Corner with the Bennion Center (KV 1010)
• Feb 29 @12:30pm: Safe Supplies Save Lives (Harm Reduction Supplies Distribution) (TBD)
  •  Naloxone, Fentanyl Test Strips, Nightcaps, and more!

Get in touch

Recovery Program Coordinator

Liz Spencer
lspencer@sa.utah.edu 
SSB 330
(801) 581 7776