Catamount Recovery Program

To be a member of the CRP means that you’re a member of our community, and as a community we need to get together and do fun things! We meet regularly throughout the week for events, no events are mandatory, but here are some things that happen throughout the week in our CRP Lounge Space:

Mondays 

• No CRP-specific events currently, but there is an AA meeting in the Rest Stop Studio Space that’s open to non-CRP members and happens from 7-9pm

Tuesdays

• 12-2pm: Study Buddies- students gather to do homework together, and utilize the snacks provided in the Lounge
• 7pm: Game Night- starts at 7pm and games happen on a rotating basis, this could be using our Ping Pong table, board games, or video games.

Wednesdays

• 3-4pm: Exploring Development in Community Class- 1 credit class exploring connections with others and ourselves while in a community together. Please note you must sign up for the class prior to the add/drop deadline to join.
• 4-6pm: Craft and Gather- immediately following class, students can stay and do a crafting or puzzle activity together, other members of the CRP who are not in the EDC class are welcome to join in at this time as well

Thursdays

• 12-2pm: Study Buddies- students gather to do homework together, and utilize the snacks provided in the Lounge

Fridays

• 1-4:30pm: Drop In Hours with Rae- Rae, the CRP Coordinator, is available and in the Lounge to check in with CRP students, no appt is needed, just come by the Lounge.

As a community, we also host a few events monthly both on and off campus. On campus events are typically open to the public, and will be listed on the calendar in blue to indicate that they are open to UVM students who are non-CRP members. Orange events are for CRP members only. Please see the PDF of our calendar below, and check back regularly for more information. If you have any questions or are interested in signing up, please contact Rae Kosac, recovery@uvm.edu.

The Catamount recovery program offers a variety of services to support your experience at UVM as a student in recovery. If you want to learn more or participate in any of the following opportunities contact Rae Kosac: recovery@uvm.edu.

On-Campus Recovery Housing

There are recovery housing options on Trinity campus, including The Catamount Recovery house. Interested students are required to meet with Rae Kosac for a screening. 

Priority Registration

Students involved with the Catamount Recovery Program can receive an approved accommodation through Student Accessibility Services (SAS), so they can have access to registration 30 minutes early. 

Collaboration with Student Accessibility Services (SAS)

Students in recovery have access to SAS to apply for an accommodation to support them in their academic pursuits. Rae Kosac can help coordinate students' connection to SAS to get the support they need to be successful during their time at UVM.

Exploring Development through Community Group

HDF 031 is a 1-credit course led by a drug and alcohol counselor. The class is focused on problem solving through community while also helping to strengthen the connection between students on their recovery journeys. For more information about the class please email the course instructor, Rae Kosac recovery@uvm.edu. 

Therapeutic Recovery Group

A licensed drug and alcohol counselor will facilitate a weekly therapeutic group which supports students as they navigate their life in recovery. If you are interested in this group call CAPS at 802-656-3340.

Connection to Community Supports

UVM has created relationships with community organizations to support students in recovery through meetings, events, individual supports, and resources. To express interest in connecting with Off-Campus Community Supports contact Rae Kosac recovery@uvm.edu. You do not have to be a member of the Catamount Recovery Program to get help connecting to community supports.