About the Student Recovery Community
The UBC Student Recovery Community (SRC) is a safe, confidential, and inclusive space for students who are in recovery or curious to explore their relationship with substances and/or non-substance addictive behaviours such as disordered eating, pornography, gaming, gambling, and more.
Rooted in peer-to-peer support and evidence-based practices, the SRC is a non-clinical resource that aims to empower students with lived/living experience and to offer support across all pathways to recovery, from harm reduction to abstinence, and beyond.
Top reasons to visit
- Attend peer-facilitated recovery meetings
- Join non-clinical peer-to-peer meetings and social community gatherings
- Access intersectional, person-centered care and understanding
- Practice harm reduction strategies
- Build community with other students navigating recovery
- Exercise autonomy, voice, and choice
Recovery Meetings
Peer support meetings are open to all UBC students who are in recovery or curious to explore their relationship with substance use and/or disordered eating, gaming, gambling, pornography, or other behaviours that have become addictive or problematic. All pathways of recovery are welcomed and supported. Abstinence is not required for participation.
There are currently 2 types of recovery meetings available during the school year:
- All Recovery Meeting
An inclusive group meeting for students with all types of recovery experiences or those who are curious to explore their relationship with substances and/or other addictive or problematic behaviours. - Disordered Eating Recovery Meeting
An inclusive group meeting for students with all types of recovery experiences relating to disordered eating/eating disorders, and for those exploring their relationship to food, body, and much more.
How to join
You must complete an intake procedure with the SRC prior to attending a meeting. Please email src.recovery@ubc.ca or visit the SRC Instagram page to schedule an intake.
Once you have completed an intake and understood the confidentiality agreement, you will have access to meeting times and locations. Meetings are held both in-person and online, unless otherwise indicated.
If you have questions
For more information about the Student Recovery Community, or for partnerships and programming questions, email src.recovery@ubc.ca
Visit the SRC Instagram page for ongoing updates, community activities, and other educational information.