San Diego State University

Program Details

About the Program

Location:

Calpulli Building

5700 Hardy Ave, 3rd Fl, Ste 3201, San Diego CA 

Dedicated Space: Dedicated spaces for collegiate recovery programs include communal work area for hanging out/school work, dedicated meeting room for SMART, and office space for individual support.

Housing Options: Thematic Living Communities provide students with the opportunity to live with peers with common interests without paired academic courses. In a Thematic Living Community, students are likely to find a cohesive group of friends with whom they can participate in academic and social programs focused around their community theme.

University Towers has a designated floor for those who are interested in being a part of the substance free community which is considered a Thematic Living Community. Spaces are limited and open to all students.

For more informations please visit: https://housing.sdsu.edu/communities/university-towers

Employees and Positions:

AOD Coordinator- FT

AOD Public Health Specialist- FT (Open Position)

Recovery Public Health Specialist- FT

AOD/Recovery Graduate Intern- PT

Size of CRP: 1-14 Small

Recovery Programming and Supports:

Weekly SMART Group Meetings

In Person and Zoom Recovery Individual Coaching

Recovery at State- Recognized Student Organization in support of those in Recovery

Community Support- Work closely with several community organizations for events

(The Phoenix, Young People in Recovery, Pink 7 and much more)

Affiliated organizations: HECAOD, ARHE

Requirements for Membership: None

To what extent can a newcomer participate: No limitations

Description:

Recovery is a process of change through which individuals improve their well-being, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential. When we define recovery, we are referring to recovery from any addictive or compulsive behavior. Recovery is not limited to alcohol and other drugs, but may include use of the substances outlined in the sections above. 

SDSU’s collegiate recovery program is officially recognized by the Association of Recovery in Higher Education (ARHE) and offers a variety of recovery-related resources for students. The Well-being & Health Promotion department offers one-on-one recovery coaching. The sessions provide an opportunity for students to talk through what’s going on, where they are at, and where they’d like to be in managing their behaviors in order to reach their own personal wellness goals. Coaching requests have come in from a variety of avenues – through Counseling & Psychological Services staff, referrals from faculty, direct student requests, or through the one-on-one request form on the Well-being & Health Promotion website. SDSU also hosts a one hour SMART (Self-Management and Recovery Training) Recovery meetings once a week. The meeting is designed to assist students in or seeking recovery. There is also Recovery at State, a Recognized Student Organization (RSO), focused on establishing an inclusive, supportive, and sustainable collegiate recovery community on campus. The organization’s mission is to assist students in recovery and their allies by raising awareness, reducing stigma and offering support. Recovery at State is available to students in recovery, students considering/seeking recovery, and allies of the recovery community. For additional information regarding SDSU’s collegiate recovery program, please contact the Well-being & Health Promotion department.