Recovery Resources

There are many ways to find support in recovery.

Whether you’re seeking community, recovery meetings, or other resources, there are options available. Explore some different resource options to consider what may best fit your needs.

Recovery Communities

Recovery communities create opportunities to be surrounded by others who may share similar values and experiences. Different recovery communities will resonate with different people, and finding a community that feels like a good fit may take some trial and error. You may also find that it’s helpful to be a part of several recovery communities to help support different parts of your identity or recovery journey.

Recovery communities to explore:

• BU Recovery Community for BU students in recovery from substance use
• Boston Bulldogs Running Club for people in recovery and allies
• The Phoenix, a sober active community with free gym space & workout classes
• Sober Grid, a social networking app for people in recovery

Recovery Meetings

Recovery meetings can help you learn new strategies and tools to support your recovery, build a recovery community, and more.

Different types of meetings have different philosophies, approaches, and strategies for supporting people in their recovery. Even meetings of the same type that use a similar approach each have their own “energy.” Some meetings are catered to folks of specific identities that might resonate more with your experience (e.g., LGBTQ+, young people, women/men’s, etc.).

It’s a common experience to try many different meetings before finding one that feels right for you. Don’t be discouraged! If you would like a list of meetings that have resonated with some members of the BU Recovery Community (BURC), you can reach out to recovery@bu.edu for recommendations.

Recovery meetings to explore

Mental Health Support

Seeking counseling from a mental health provider can be an important part of your recovery. Counseling is a confidential space that can help you navigate a change in your substance use, maintain long-term recovery, and support your overall mental health and wellbeing goals.

Whether counseling is the main source of recovery support or just one of many resources you use, the options below can help get you started.

Substance-free & Recovery Housing

Substance-free housing is a living space where alcohol and other drugs are not permitted. Recovery housing is a substance-free living space that specifically supports people in recovery. Both of these home environments can be resources to support recovery and long-term wellbeing.

Living in substance-free or recovery housing can be helpful for many reasons, including the opportunity to be surrounded by others who share similar values and experiences, and living in an environment that does not include substances.

Recovery housing support options:

Other support options

You may find that other substance use and recovery support options may be helpful for you. There are many different supports available in the community, including a wide range of treatment options that offer different levels of care, including inpatient treatment options, residential programs, and more. Find what would be right for you based on your recovery needs. Our referral coordinators can connect you to options that fit your needs.