UCalgary Recovery Community
If you are in recovery, seeking recovery, or questioning your relationship with substances and/or other addictive behaviours, you are not alone.
The UCalgary Recovery Community (UCRC), a Recovery on Campus (ROC) initiative, is a peer-driven, inclusive program that supports students, faculty, and staff across all recovery pathways and stages. UCRC meets people where they are in their recovery journey and works to build community while reducing addiction-related stigma on campus.
UCRC recognizes that recovery is self-defined and may include a range of recovery-oriented and harm-reducing approaches. The program offers weekly peer-support meetings and recovery-oriented programming for the UCalgary community.
Officially launched in 2021, UCRC is Alberta’s first campus-based recovery community and serves as the flagship program and headquarters for recovery communities now being developed across the province through Recovery on Campus. The UCRC provides infrastructure, training and support to 26 publicly funded post-secondary institutions in Alberta.
Meetings, Programming, and Scholarships
Recovery Meetings
Learn more about peer recovery support, 1:1 recovery support, and check out upcoming meetings.
Substance-Free Events
UCRC offers many substance-free events throughout the year. Click below to view upcoming events or learn about substance-free programming.
Scholarships
Learn more about scholarships that support those engaged in recovery‑focused learning, work, or community efforts.
Substance-Free Programming
Looking to host a substance-free event? Designed to foster recovery‑friendly campus communities, the Recovery on Campus (ROC) Event Planning Toolkit provides practical guidance for planning intentional and sustainable events. The UCRC encourages event hosts to review the toolkit for more information on hosting recovery-friendly events.
UCRC Perks and Benefits
Supporting the UCRC is a meaningful way to help students and our community build healthier lives and succeed in their journey. The UCRC provides welcoming spaces, peer support, programming and practical resources to help those in recovery feel connected, safe, and supported on campus.
For donors and sponsors, partnering with the UCRC is also a chance to make a visible, positive impact. Your support helps grow vital programs while aligning values with student wellness, inclusion, and community care. Partners benefit from recognition, opportunities to engage with campus initiatives, and the satisfaction of directly contributing to a stronger, healthier university community.