Mocs Recovery Program
Collegiate Recovery Program at UT-Chattanooga
Mission
The UT-Chattanooga Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP) provides a recovery-minded community in which UTC students in all phases of recovery, can pursue their personal, professional, and academic goals for the purpose of enhancing personal wellness and contributions to the global community. CRP staff collaborate with UTC professionals to support a continuum of care model (prevention, treatment, and recovery) for substance use disorders.
Vision
The vision of the CRP at UTC is to be a model recovery-minded community that engages and encourages UTC students in their pursuit of sustained recovery and an enriched college experience. In addition to aiding in recovery, the CRP at UTC aims to add value to the academic, social, and professional aspects of the lives of its members.
Our Approach
1. Self-Guided
Mocs Recovery believes that recovery is individualized and self-guided. We acknowledge that one size does not fit all and that recovery is a personalized journey. Our intent is to support our members to help them thrive in all aspects of their student life.
2. Multiple Pathways
It is encouraged that each member identifies the strategy most advantageous to their success and evolution as a student at UTC. We support many avenues to recovery, including SMART Recovery, 12-step groups, Al-Anon and other groups.
3. Holistic
Mocs Recovery believes that recovery support services work best when they focus on the whole person. Therefore, we coordinate with the Center for Wellbeing and provide access to mindful practices, emotional support, informational support, and referrals to a myriad of community-based organizations and groups.
Interested in learning more about the Mocs Recovery Program or becoming a member? Contact us at [email protected].
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Ongoing Gatherings:
Location: Mocs Recovery Lounge
New Drop-In Hours
The lounge will be open and available to hang out, watch tv, play games, do homework, or grab coffee.
Mondays from 3-6pm w/ Zach
Thursdays from 10am-1pm w/ Dawson
Fall Groups
Healing Through Harmony – Mondays 2-3pm
Join us as we use art to discuss the struggles we often encounter today, and what we can do to support our mental health and recover.
Music is used quite a bit, but you do not need to be able to play an instrument/sing to come! All that’s really required is that you enjoy listening to music! We will sometimes have other art/media-based activities.
This is just a place to talk, learn, and meet others you can relate to.
All Recovery – Tuesdays 2-3pm
Whether you are in recovery (or exploring recovery) related to substance use, mental health, eating disorders, or behavioral addictions, ALL are welcome here. We also welcome those impacted by a loved one’s substance use or mental health. This is place to build community with peers, support one another, and enhance your self-care toolkit.
SMART Recovery – Wednesdays 4-5pm
This peer group is focused on supporting students in their substance use recovery journey. SMART Recovery is a science-based program providing tools to help people manage their recovery from substances such as alcohol, nicotine, or other drugs.
All recovery pathways are respected here. You can be sober, utilizing harm reduction, or curious about improving your relationship to substances.
If you are wondering if alcohol or cannabis use may be negatively impacting your life, take this free, online assessment to help you assess the severity and impact of your use. You can also reach out to the Collegiate Recovery Coordinator, Cassandra Riddle, or one of the campus support resources listed below for support.
Campus Resources:
UTC Care Line (24/7 from any location)
423-425-CARE (2273)
Counseling Center
338 University Center
423-425-4438
Center for Wellbeing
350 University Center
423-425-4640
Student Outreach & Support
399 University Center
423-425-2299