Supervised Living for Recoved Addicts

scansmom
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:19:40 +0000

Augsburg and some of the schools listed in the “Substance-Free College Life?” thread that offer on-campus resources, programs and housing, are also associated with an organization called Association of Recovery Schools which might be one resource to contact.

[Welcome to the Association of Recovery Schools Website](http://www.recoveryschools.org/)

I would think that the best route for recovering students would be to FIRST find treatment programs that also offer educational programs designed to help students attend college, along with transitional housing, a 12-step recovery program, and other supports, rather than just looking for the best traditional college “fits” for recovering students. The college choice is almost secondary since it may just be the nearest state university or community college. Or, the recovery program may establish partnerships with a nearby college to provide additional student supports on campus. For instance, SLBTS in Calif which partners with a neighboring community college:

[Attend College Program - Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Rehab](Premier Drug Addiction Treatment Center | San Rafael, CA | Bayside Marin)

In this scenario, the emphasis is on finding the best recovery program rather than the best college, and this might best be done by looking at programs at a state or local level. However, the schools with special programs for recovering students may also be able to provide information about specific recovery programs in their area as well.