Bucks Collegiate Recovery Program
Culture that Embraces Recovery
The Bucks Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP) supports students affected by substance use disorders. We offer a safe, sober and confidential environment to connect with peers and CRP staff.
- Weekly support groups for students in recovery and/or struggling with substance use disorder.
- Access to substance use disorder and mental health community resources.
- Campus-wide harm reduction training and distribution of Narcan and Fentanyl/Xylazine test strips.
- Weekly support groups for those who have loved ones struggling with addiction.
- Annual recovery-based events focused on breaking the stigma of addiction, treatment, and recovery.
- We support all pathways to recovery and encourage you to attend in-person or via Zoom.
If this program sounds like a fit for you or someone you know, email collegiaterecovery@bucks.edu or call 215-504-8682 / 215-968-8138. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis emergency, dial 911.
Fentanyl/Xylazine test strips and Narcan are available to Bucks students and employees. Please email collegiaterecovery@bucks.com.
Support Groups
Drop-in student support groups meet weekly at the Newtown Campus. A virtual option is also available.
For support group days/times or to schedule a 1:1 support meeting, please email collegiaterecovery@bucks.edu or call 215-504-8682 / 215-968-8138.
Peer Support Group
For students in recovery and/or struggling with addiction.
Family & Friends Support Group
For students impacted by a loved one's substance use disorder.
Additional Resources
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources. Call or text 988 or chat online.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline – A confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service that provides treatment referral and information about mental health and drug or alcohol use disorders, prevention, and recovery. Call them at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889.
- Bucks County Crisis Services – Call 1-800-499-7455 to reach a crisis center nearest to you.
- Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP)
- Bucks County Drug and Alcohol Commission – Available to help with any questions, concerns and needed resources. Contact the Approval of Care Department at 215-444-2730.
- The Council of Southeast PA/PRO-ACT – Information, intervention and recovery support line: 1-800-221-6333.