NorthEast REgion

University of Vermont

Program Details

Established: 2010
Region: Northeast
State: Vermont
Program Contact: Rae Kosac
raeanna.kosac@uvm.edu
(805) 656-0772
Website: PROGRAM LINK

About the Program

The Catamount Recovery Program was revamped at the University of Vermont in January 2026, but originally started in 2010. The CRP at UVM is centered around supporting students in building community capital to support their individual recovery efforts, built on the belief that recovery doesn’t happen in isolation. The CRP is housed within UVM’s Center for Health and Wellbeing, and is facilitated by a Program Coordinator supported by two student employees who are also CRP members.

UVM’s CRP has various elements, including connection to on-campus sober living, academic accommodations and supports, and a dedicated CRP Lounge located in the heart of campus. CRP members are expected to participate in our community building group, can attend regular weekly events in the space (ex- Crafting Evenings, Game Night, and more), and events in the community. Program staff also support participants by building connections to supports both on and off campus, such as connection to a Recovery Coach, Peer Support, regular therapy, groups, or social clubs depending on the needs of the person.

New potential members are encouraged to reach out to the program coordinator, Rae, who can meet with students and help them determine the level of involvement they would like to have in the program. Currently the program is small, with less than 10 students involved, and is actively recruiting more members.

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The Association of Recovery in Higher Education (ARHE) is the only association exclusively representing collegiate recovery programs (CRPs) and collegiate recovery communities (CRCs), the faculty and staff who support them, and the students who represent them. ARHE provides the education, resources, and community connection needed to help change the trajectory of recovering student’s lives. We are a network of professionals, administrators, faculty, staff, students, parents and policy makers.

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A Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP) is a college or university-provided program that includes a supportive environment within the campus culture. CRPs reinforce the decision to engage in a lifestyle of recovery from addiction/substance use disorder. It is designed to provide an educational opportunity alongside recovery supports to ensure that students do not have to sacrifice one for the other.