Recovery@

Recovery@ is a network of students who gather for mutual support as they navigate the particular challenges of recovery at Wesleyan University. Recovery@ provides a safe space and supportive community for students in recovery seeking, or curious about recovery from addiction or harmful behaviors (gambling, etc.) Whether you are just beginning to define recovery for yourself or have been in it for a long time, you are welcome to join the community. 

Recovery is a multi-dimensional process and relationship — there is no single “right” way to engage with recovery. You do not need to be abstinent, or envision abstinence as an end goal, to access any of our recovery services. The only requirement for membership is that you be a student of the University in, seeking or curious about recovery. You can be in recovery from substances, gambling, eating disorders, self-harm or something not listed here. All are welcome. You define what recovery means to you, you are in recovery when you say you are.

Recovery@ social support group and is not treatment or therapy. Recovery@ is not formal therapy of any kind. Our primary purpose is to support one another in making recovery at Wesleyan as enjoyable as possible. Being a part of Recovery@ also means that all students participating will voluntarily agree to respect the confidentiality of others and commit to creating a safe space that is rooted in the principles of recovery.

We come together once a month during the academic year for fellowship and discussion.  We support each other for the rest of the month by texts, emails, social engagements, and AA and NA  meetings in the Middletown community.

Join the Recovery@ listserv here.

Check out these recovery resources to help support you during your time at Wes

For questions or to obtain more information please email, recovery@wesleyan.edu

If you are in recovery or seeking recovery from addiction and would like confidential resources or support please call or visit:

Counseling and Psychological Services: 860-685-2910 or www.wesleyan.edu/caps

Office of Religious and Spiritual Life: 860-685-2278 www.wesleyan.edu/orsl

Campus Meetings 

All Recovery Meetings - On-Campus! Fridays at 1:00 PM in WesWell (287 High St, Upstairs)

As the name suggests, an all-recovery meeting supports all pathways of recovery- you are in recovery when you say you are. Additionally, this meeting is not directly affiliated with any other recovery fellowship and we are not here to replace anyone’s existing program or pathway, but rather to enhance it and give us the chance to come together for support. 

Whether you are recovering from alcohol or substance use, gambling, or other addictions, you are welcome to our All Recovery Meetings!

SMART Recovery Meetings - On-Campus! Mondays at 9 AM in WesWell (287 High St, Upstairs)

SMART Recovery is a recovery support group welcoming individuals in any pathway of recovery. Short for Self-Management and Recovery Training, SMART meetings emphasize the power of choice - the idea that we are all empowered to make better daily choices. SMART Recovery is an evidenced-informed recovery method that supports people with substance dependencies or problem behaviors to:

  • Build and maintain motivation
  • Cope with urges and cravings
  • Manage thoughts, feelings and behaviors
  • Live a balanced life

SMART Recovery Family & Friends Meetings - On-Campus! Fridays at 9 AM in WesWell (287 High St, Upstairs)

SMART Recovery for Family & Friends (F&F) meetings are for any person affected by the addictive behavior of someone close to them. SMART Family & Friends helps family members, supporters and friends to develop more effective coping strategies and find a greater sense of fulfillment in their own lives. These meetings help people to find the motivation to change, engage in self-care, challenge their own thinking, and communicate assertively. These meetings provide strategies to stay safe, seek support, problem-solve and set goals.

Local Meetings

Below are resources our Recovery@ community can utilize to find virtual and in-person meetings.

Resources

Please email recovery@wesleyan.edu with any questions or requests.