Longwood Recovers

Longwood Recovers is Longwood University's Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP), providing a welcoming and supportive community for students in recovery or considering recovery from alcohol or other substance use.

Through voluntary, non-clinical peer support and recovery coaching, Longwood Recovers helps students build on their strengths, connect with others and maintain their well-being while pursuing their educational goals.

Recovery Support at Longwood

Longwood Recovers offers a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment where students can connect with others who share similar experiences and challenges.

Our program provides opportunities for students to:

• Connect with peers in recovery or exploring recovery.
• Participate in informal support groups and individual recovery coaching.
• Share experiences, build relationships and support one another.
• Explore recovery resources and strategies for personal well-being.
• Build a supportive community while navigating college life.

What Does Recovery Mean?

Recovery looks different for everyone. It is a personal process that supports overall health and well-being and may include reducing or eliminating substance use, practicing harm reduction, developing healthy habits and building accountability.

Longwood Recovers recognizes that there is no single path to recovery.

Who Can Participate?

All students who are in recovery, considering recovery or interested in learning more about recovery are welcome.

Whether you're looking for peer support, exploring your options or simply have questions, Longwood Recovers is here to help.

Community and Connection

Longwood Recovers Lounge

Located in Upchurch University Center, Room 306, the Longwood Recovers Lounge offers a welcoming space for students to relax, study and connect with others.

The lounge includes:

• Recovery Roast Coffee
• Coloring materials and activities
• A monitor for connecting personal devices
• Board games and fidget tools
• Space for informal conversations and recovery support meetings

Events and Opportunities

Longwood Recovers connects students with collegiate recovery programs nationwide through events, trips and educational opportunities.

We also encourage academic success and are working to develop scholarship opportunities for student members.

Hours and Meetings

Lounge, Upchurch 306

Open to Longwood Recovers members during Upchurch hours and Tuesdays from 1-4 p.m.

Individual Recovery Coaching (30/60 min)

Monday: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Tuesday: 12 p.m.-2 p.m.

Weekly Recovery Support Meeting, Upchurch 306

 Tuesdays 4 - 5 p.m.

Weekly meetings provide an informal, supportive setting where students can connect, share experiences and discuss recovery from alcohol or other substance use.

Contact Longwood Recovers

Have questions about recovery coaching, support meetings or joining Longwood Recovers?

Email longwoodrecovers@longwood.edu to learn more.

Longwood Recovers is funded in part by SAMHSA Grant # H79TI087780.

The views expressed in written materials or by Longwood Recovers staff members and guest speakers do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services or Executive Branch of the Commonwealth of Virginia.