Rams in Recovery - Recovery Clubhouse

What Rams in Recovery - Recovery Clubhouse does

Rams in Recovery is Virginia Commonwealth University's Collegiate Recovery Program and the largest such program in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Founded in 2006, it operates from a 3,000+ sq. ft. Recovery Clubhouse at 1103 W. Marshall St on the VCU campus, providing a 24-hour accessible space that hosts 16+ weekly recovery meetings (AA, NA, SMART Recovery, Recovery Dharma, Marijuana Anonymous, LGBTQ AA, Cocaine Anonymous), peer recovery coaching, recovery housing in an on-campus apartment-style dorm, the Recovery Scholars Program ($500/semester scholarships), Naloxone training, Family Education, and Recovery Ally training. Services are delivered free of charge to students and are supported by three full-time staff and numerous part-time peer workers, interns, and AmeriCorps members, most of whom are in personal recovery and certified or working toward certification as Peer Recovery Specialists.\n\nThe program has no proprietary technology platform; its digital footprint relies on off-the-shelf SaaS tools (Zoom for virtual meetings, Calendly for appointment booking, Eventbrite for events, YouTube/Vimeo for recorded content, REDCap for research survey collection). Its primary research asset is the National Longitudinal Collegiate Recovery Study, a longitudinal collaboration with the Recovery Science Research Collaborative supported by SAMHSA Award #1H79TI083296-01 and the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, which has surveyed 840 students across 84 programs in eight waves since 2020. The program also publishes the Virginia Collegiate Recovery Guidebook, hosts the annual Research to Recovery Conference, and leads the Virginia Collegiate Recovery Network with an annual statewide retreat at Meadowkirk at Delta Farms.\n\nThe business model is non-commercial: Rams in Recovery is funded through a mix of VCU Division of Student Affairs institutional support, federal grants (SAMHSA), state grants (DBHDS SOR Team), quasi-governmental funding (Opioid Abatement Authority), private foundation grants (Anthem Foundation), and donations from alumni, families, and friends. There are no tuition or service fees charged to students. Leadership consists of Tom Bannard (Assistant Director for Recovery Support), Lauren de Treville Powell (Program Coordinator), Kelly Fugate and Omri Morris (Peer Recovery Support Coordinators).

Name

Rams in Recovery - Recovery Clubhouse

Legal name

Virginia Commonwealth University - Rams in Recovery

Website

https://recovery.vcu.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rams in Recovery is VCU's Collegiate Recovery Program and the largest in Virginia, delivering free peer coaching, recovery housing, scholarships, and 16+ weekly recovery meetings from a 3,000+ sq. ft. on-campus Recovery Clubhouse to students in recovery from substance use disorders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction Recovery Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220)

akta.pro primary industry

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substance Use Prevention & Recovery Services (EDALAFAE), Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

Keywords

• Collegiate recovery programs
• Peer recovery support
• Substance use treatment
• Recovery housing services
• Addiction recovery support

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. University Support: Funded through Virginia Commonwealth University's Division of Student Affairs as part of the university's student support services.
2. Grants: VCU leads a grant through the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services SOR Team dedicated to building CRPs across Virginia.
3. Donations: Rams in Recovery exists through the generosity of alumni, families and friends. Donations support staffing, meals and events, and scholarships for students in recovery.
4. Research Grants: The National Longitudinal Collegiate Recovery Study is supported by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (Award #1H79TI083296-01).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Rams in Recovery is Virginia Commonwealth University's Collegiate Recovery Program, operating the Recovery Clubhouse to deliver peer recovery support services for students in recovery from substance use disorders. Core services include one-on-one peer recovery coaching, on-campus recovery housing, scholarships through the Recovery Scholars Program, and 16+ weekly recovery meetings. The program also delivers Recovery Ally and Naloxone training and runs the Family Education Program.

Product overview

Rams in Recovery is Virginia Commonwealth University's Collegiate Recovery Program offering a comprehensive suite of recovery support services for students. The program operates the Recovery Clubhouse as its central facility, providing peer recovery coaching, recovery housing, and scholarship programs. Additional services include Recovery Ally Training, Naloxone Training, and the Family Education Program. The program also conducts the annual Research to Recovery Conference and leads the National Longitudinal Collegiate Recovery Study. With over 16 weekly recovery meetings and a 3,000+ sq. ft. clubhouse space, it is the largest collegiate recovery program in Virginia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Recovery Scholars Program: A supportive seminar program for students in recovery that includes financial stipend, weekly meetings, community events, and professional development opportunities. Award is $500 per semester.
• National Longitudinal Collegiate Recovery Study
• Research to Recovery Conference

Products and services

• Recovery Clubhouse A 3,000+ sq. ft. on-campus facility at 1103 W. Marshall St offering 24-hour access for students in recovery, providing coffee, snacks, study space, and hosting 16+ weekly recovery meetings.
• Peer Recovery Coaching One-on-one support services provided by Peer Recovery Specialists who use lived experience to help students with substance use concerns or in recovery, focusing on goal setting, resource connection, and recovery community engagement.
• Recovery Housing On-campus apartment-style dormitory housing in an 11.5-month program offering single rooms, peer leader support, academic and career assistance, and organized recovery-focused activities and trips.
• Recovery Scholars Program Scholarship and stipend program supporting students in recovery through weekly seminars, recovery plan development, and financial awards of $500 per semester, with funds for professional development conferences.
• Recovery Ally Training Training program for faculty, staff, community members, and students to become advocates for people with substance use disorders and those in recovery, including in-person and virtual sessions.
• Naloxone Training Opioid overdose reversal training including drop-in sessions, 15-minute Rapid REVIVE training, 1-hour Lay Rescuer training, and 2.5-hour Training of Trainers, with naloxone distribution available at trainings.
• Family Education Program Virtual support group for family members of individuals with substance use disorders, providing education on CRAFT approach, intervention strategies, and recovery resources.
• Research to Recovery Conference Annual conference focused on substance use disorders research, treatment, and recovery featuring expert speakers in areas from basic research and public policy to clinical care and recovery.
• National Longitudinal Collegiate Recovery Study Multi-year research collaboration studying student recovery experiences across 58+ collegiate recovery programs in the US, Canada, and Great Britain, collecting data on recovery capital, quality of life, and academic success.

Quantifiable outcome

• 840 students from 84 programs have participated in research surveys across 8 waves of data collection since 2020
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Recovery Science Research CollaborativecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020The National Longitudinal Collegiate Recovery Study is a collaboration between the research team at VCU and members of the Recovery Science Research Collaborative that started in 2020. The study aims to understand participating students' experience by learning more about what aspects of collegiate recovery programs are working well and what could be improved.
• Meadowkirk at Delta FarmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVCU partners with Meadowkirk at Delta Farms to host the Annual Virginia Collegiate Recovery Retreat each fall. This partnership provides a dedicated venue for the statewide retreat bringing together students from collegiate recovery programs across Virginia.
• Virginia Collegiate Recovery NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVCU is part of the Virginia Collegiate Recovery Network, a statewide network of collegiate recovery programs. VCU leads a grant through the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services SOR Team dedicated to building CRPs across Virginia.
• Association of Recovery in Higher Education (ARHE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRams in Recovery aligns with the Association of Recovery in Higher Education's definition and standards for Collegiate Recovery Programs (CRPs), which provide structured supports for students in recovery from substance use disorders seeking a degree.
• Virginia Department of Social ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRams in Recovery partnered with Virginia Department of Social Services to provide videos of Recovery Ally training content as well as accompanying materials through the SUD Ally Training Hub.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCjf6HVjL4WJFCqGRtJJ1nhA/videos?view=0
• Facebookfacebook.com/ramsinrecovery
• Instagraminstagram.com/ramsinrecovery
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rams-in-recovery---recovery-clubhouse

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Profiles4 records

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