Office of Student Life

Student Wellness Center

Apply to the CRC

How to Apply

  1. Set up a meeting at go.osu.edu/scheduleAOD
  2. Receive and complete a brief application. The application can also be accessed at go.osu.edu/ApplyCRC
  3. Upon receiving and reviewing your application, the CRC staff will connect with you on next steps and an orientation to the CRC community.

Admission Process

Once you submit your application, the CRC staff will review the application and get in touch with you about next steps; admission and continued admission in the Collegiate Recovery Community is at the discretion of the CRC staff.

We seek to create an environment that fosters the learning and celebration of various cultures, embracing the very things that make us different – for in these differences live unique perspectives. We will be basing all admittance and continued involvement decisions on your ability to succeed and contribute to the CRC.

 

Benefits

The Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC) serves students in recovery or seeking recovery from substance misuse. The CRC enables students to have an authentic college experience while maintaining their recovery.

Admitted students will receive priority registration through the Student Life Office of Disability Services.

What we can do

  • Provide a supportive peer group for students in recovery
  • Connect students with resources on and off campus
  • Provide opportunities for personal growth and development
  • Support the unique challenges and struggles that students in recovery experience
  • Provide meeting space for mutual support group meetings
  • Help students remain on track with their Individual Recovery Plans
  • Challenge students to experience new activities
  • Build school spirit via recovery friendly Ohio State traditions
  • Connect students with service work opportunities
  • Connect students with Ohio State Alumni in Recovery for personal/professional mentorship
  • Provide opportunities for Leadership and Professional development
  • Support students in their post-graduation plans
  • Help students find supportive housing
  • Support students who are utilizing medication assisted treatment

What we don't do

  • Provide individual or family counseling services (we can refer you to other campus and community resources)
  • Provide treatment of any kind
  • Accept students mandated to complete a substance misuse program
  • Drug and alcohol assessments

Disclaimer

The Collegiate Recovery Community is not treatment and does not include counseling services, but instead is an added support to your personal recovery. If you are seeking treatment or counseling, we are glad to provide informative resources.

For more information on the Collegiate Recovery Community or the application process, please contact Mackenzie Hogan.