Recovery Program
The Wellness Center is fortunate to be the recipient of a grant from the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) to create a program designed to support the success of students in recovery from substance use along with students seeking a peer-led substance free community at college. The name of this program is the Wellness Center’s Lighthouse Program.
The mission of The Lighthouse Program is to prioritize creating a safe and welcoming inclusive community and environment for students in or exploring recovery to build healthy and sustainable lifestyles using intentional resources, support, service, events and companionship.
The Lighthouse Program has a designated lounge in located on campus in Fort Awesome Room 138 for participants and allies which is called “The Harbor.” In The Harbor students can enjoy a range of safe and substance-free social opportunities, arts, educational events, workshops and connections.
Hours that The Harbor is open:
Tuesday: 9:00am-11:00am drop in hours
Thursday: 12:00-2:00pm drop in hours
Thursdays: 8:00pm - 12:00am
Fridays: 7:00pm - 1:00am
Saturdays: 7:00pm -1:00am
Sundays: 7:00pm - 12:00am
The Lighthouse Program will serve a point of contact for Purchase students seeking a substance free community and place to hang out. The space is staffed by six student worker Wellness Peer Mentors whose aim is to model and support Purchase students in this peer led substance free community space. We want to enhance student’s wellness and help facilitate their pursuit of personal and academic goals.
What the Lighthouse Program offers students:
- Peer support
- On campus support group meetings (see below)
- Substance free social events
- Paid student worker positions
- A safe place to hang out on campus
- Wellness related workshops
- Service opportunities
- Leadership and professional development
- Graduation dinner
How can I get involved?
- Email recovery@purchase.edu to get on our weekly email list of events
- Attend a weekly support meeting for students ———-—>
- Come to an event!
- If you have any questions or would like more information please email us at:
recovery@purchase.edu
Weekly support meetings in The Harbor (Fort Awesome Room 138) currently being offered to Purchase students:
- Sundays: 7:00-8:00pm AA Meeting in Wellness room 135
- Tuesdays: 6:00-7:00pm - SMART Recovery Meeting
- Wednesdays: 12:30-1:30pm - peer led All-Recovery Check in Meeting
- Thursdays: 4:00-5:00pm - Robbie from the Wellness Center will run a group covering recovery related topics (starting 11/21/19)