Stories
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SAFE Campuses Spotlight: Texas Tech University
In this edition of the SAFE Campuses Spotlight series, we meet Justin, Jaime, and Heather, students at Texas Tech University and active members of the Center for Collegiate Recovery Communities (CCRC). While they come from different backgrounds, their struggles with substance use disorder and passion for the Texas Tech collegiate recovery community have bonded them.…
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Jaynee’s Story: Taco Tuesday
Where it Began In the Spring of 2016 I returned to my volunteer job at the Utah State prison, it was right after my mom died following a long, painful seven-year battle with cancer. And although our relationship had deepened and grown during her illness, I still was not prepared for all that would follow.…
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Liz’s Story: Families & Long-Term Recovery
I am Liz Tankel and the parent of a person in long-term recovery. I am an activist and advocate for families impacted by the opioid epidemic in my home state of Pennsylvania. Before I share my family’s story, I need to acknowledge that my family had every advantage in dealing with this problem. As a…
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SAFE Campuses Spotlight: Fighting for Collegiate Recovery with Lina & Sahr
For Lina Abdalla and Sahr Johnny collegiate recovery isn’t just a job or hobby, it saved their lives. Together they run the collegiate recovery program (CRP) at the University of Massachusetts – Boston (UMB), like colleges and universities across the country they have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and are struggling to keep connected with students…
