CWU Collegiate Recovery Community
CWU Collegiate Recovery Community
Recovery for Wildcats
CWU's Collegiate Recovery Community is a place to gather and feel supported. Anyone impacted by substance misuse or addiction is invited. Hosted in the Office of Health Promotion, the community engages in events, support groups, individual supportive consultation, and so much more!
CWU Collegiate Recovery Community Scholarship
The Office of Health Promotion offers scholarship funds to eligible students -- those in recovery or significantly impacted by someone elses' alcohol or other drug use. Scholarship information and availability should be available in Fall 2024. Current scholarship recipients can stay up to date with required CRC components and upcoming events by checking in with CRC staff.
Interested students can get more information by emailing Recovery.Community@cwu.edu
Upcoming events:All Recovery Group
Join us on Wednesdays from 4-5 PM in SURC 256 this Spring Quarter for support and community building. Those in recovery, seeking recovery or impacted by someone elses' use are welcome at this self-led and casual gathering. Snacks and conversation prompts are provided. Let us know if you prefer to join online, we've got groups there too! Email Recovery.Community@cwu.edu for more information.
Paint and Chat! Co-hosted by Kittitas County Recovery Community Organization
Join us for the next Paint and Chat on May 15 from 2:30-4:30 PM in SURC 256. This is a FREE opportunity to get creative, have fun, and create fellowship! All materials provided, plus there are snacks!
Art of Recovery Gallery and Scholarship Gala
Join us on May 22nd from 5pm to 6:30pm to view pieces created by CWU students in recovery or impacted by recovery. Enjoy food and refreshments while browsing artwork and learn more about each piece. The gallery viewing and gala is open to all who would like to attend.
If you would like to submit artwork, email Recovery.Community@cwu.edu. The deadline for artwork submissions is May 17th.
Free Drug Takeback Event - Free Narcan and BBQ!
On May 30th from 3 to 6pm, you will have the opportunity to dispose of any unwanted or unused substances you have, no questions asked. Substances may include; expired or unused prescription medication, birth control, expired or unused vitamins and supplements, cannabis products, sharps and sharps containers, powder substances, and more. We will have BBQ available too -- first come, first served!
Provided at the event will be: resources about campus and local community resources, personal sharps containers, safe drug disposal bags, Narcan (Naloxone) and fentanyl test strips.
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CWU Recovery Groups
CWU based Recovery Groups:
What's Brewing CWU? - All Recovery means you can join if you’ve experienced substance misuse, addiction, are in recovery or have been impacted by someone’s recovery.
We'll share the struggles of recovery and how we overcome them, while enjoying coffee, tea, and cookies in a safe space with like-minded people. Bring a smile, come with an open mind, and lean in as you help other peers on their recovery journey!
- Ellensburg Recovery Groups
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Contact
Office of Health Promotion
SURC 256