SJSU’s Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC)
Our Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC) is a welcoming, peer-driven space for students exploring recovery. We support students who are in recovery, sober-curious, or seeking to reduce their risk around substance use in a respectful, judgment-free environment.
CRC supports the whole student through connection, encouragement, and wellness-based support. This includes using the SMART Recovery Toolbox, an evidence-informed approach to individual and group goal-setting, encouragement, and empowerment to define recovery on their own terms and thrive both on campus and beyond.
Fall 2026 Recovery Schedule
Recovery meetings are anonymous to promote trust and respect. No meetings or drop ins are open to attend for class credit.
Details for Fall 2026 coming soon!
Meet our Peer Mentor
Hello, my name is Jennifer Celaya (pronouns: she/her). I am currently studying Social Work at San José State University, and I serve as a Collegiate Recovery Peer Mentor. My journey includes lived experience with recovery, which has shaped both my personal growth and my commitment to supporting others. I believe that sharing even small parts of our stories helps reduce stigma and reminds people they are not alone. In my view, recovery extends beyond personal effort; it is most effective when supported within a community context. Peers play a vital role by offering understanding, encouragement, and accountability. When we come together, we create a safe space where healing, resilience, and hope can flourish.
CRC Key Values
Healing
Space to reflect, grow, and work through challenges at your own pace
Wellness
Support for mental, physical, social, and academic well-being.
Recovery/Sobriety
Community for students in recovery, sober-curious, or exploring a substance-free lifestyle.
Harm Reduction
Judgment-free education and resources to support reducing risks related to substance misuse and make safer, informed choices.
Program Contact
For more information about the Collegiate Recovery Community activities and resources, contact Maleah Herbaugh (she/her), Health Promotion Specialist at maleah.herbaugh@sjsu.edu
Resources
Campus Resources
- SJSU Cares
- 408-924-1234, sjsucares@sjsu.edu
- Student Wellness Center
