Characterizing Collegiate Recovery Programs in the United States and Canada: A Survey of Program Directors.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Collegiate recovery programs (CRPs) play a vital and expanding role in supporting students in recovery from substance use disorders and behavioral addictions at higher education institutions. Despite their importance, there is a lack of comprehensive research characterizing CRPs, including their program directors and the nature and influence of their funding streams.

Method

A survey was administered to 70 CRP directors across the United States and Canada. Directors reported on their CRPs across a variety of site physical features, policy and program offerings, and funding sources, with "sustainable" funding defined as coming from two or more sources.

Results

CRP directors were predominantly non-Hispanic, White, and female, with representation from gender and

SUBMITTER: Vest N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12312095 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature