Bridging the Gap
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Welcome
A collegiate recovery program (CRP) is a College or University-provided, supportive environment within the campus culture that reinforces the decision to engage in a lifestyle of recovery from substance use. It is designed to provide an educational opportunity alongside recovery support to ensure that students do not have to sacrifice one for the other.
Cougars in Recovery (CIR) provides students in recovery from addiction a safe and substance-free environment that assists and supports them as they pursue their academic and professional goals, walk the path of recovery, and participate in the diverse social opportunities available on campus.
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OUTREACH METRICS
- 300+Students Served
- 110Alumni
- 3.24Average Community GPA FY 23
- 93%Recovery Rate
IN THE NEWS
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How Can College Campuses Help Students Battling Addiction?
Texas Public Radio - Nearly one in six people between the ages of 18 and 25 needed treatment for substance abuse in 2017, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
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UH Program Designed To Help Students That Struggle With Addiction
Houston Public Media - The recent 9th National Collegiate Recovery Conference held at the University of Houston highlighted their program called Cougars in Recovery to combat addiction on college campuses.
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Cougars In Recovery Program Coordinator Named ARHE Collegiate Recovery Staff Member of the Year
Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services - Leah Singer, program coordinator for Cougars In Recovery, was selected as the Association of Recovery in Higher Education (ARHE) Staff Member of the Year.
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On-campus collegiate recovery program attains success
The Cougar - Encouraging Cougars to break the shackles of addiction, the collegiate recovery program Cougars in Recovery is helping UH students manage their lives on campus by providing sober housing, sober activities and support on a wet campus.
Programs
Source of Strength
This program will engage students who are in recovery from alcohol and/or other addictions through a series of leadership trainings and Cougars in Recovery events.
Career Ready Coogs
Career Ready Coogs offers individualized support in professionalism, resume building, networking, and interviewing. Support ranging from how to address experienced gaps of employment and/or academic training from incarceration or treatment in a resume and interview setting, to members who are newly embarking on their career search, Career Ready Coogs targets it all.
Outdoor Adventure Learning Experience
Through the Outdoor Adventure Learning experience our community members are able to reach their highest heights in recovery. Community members and staff travel to a state park, national park, and an international destination to camp and hike. Integrating leadership development, participants can expect growth interpersonally, in their community, and in their recovery.
GIVING TO CIR
Interested in donating to the Cougars in Recovery Program? Click the button below and select Cougars in Recovery. Thank you in advance for your support.
CONTACT US
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