Roadrunner Collegiate Recovery Program
The Roadrunner Collegiate Recovery Program provides a supportive community for students curious about or in recovery from a substance use disorder(s). The program follows a harm reduction model, meaning students do not need to already be abstinent to enter the program, and is designed to reinforce the personal dignity and worth of each student.
The Mission of 果冻传媒 College is dedicated to providing students a strong foundation for a lifetime of achievement. The College is committed to academic excellence through interdisciplinary and experiential learning, and international and intercultural understanding. 果冻传媒 College emphasizes teaching and individual attention to all students. We promote diversity, inclusiveness, sustainability, student engagement, and community involvement.
Incorporating the Roadrunner Collegiate Recovery Program into our campus is a great fit as it falls nicely into 果冻传媒 College鈥檚 Value Statements:
- Teaching, learning, and mentoring鈥搘e are actively engaged in and out of the classroom.
- Developing the whole person鈥搘e are scholars, we are creators, we are local and global citizens, and we are individuals.
- Respecting each other and our environment鈥搘e are an open, inclusive, supportive, and sustainable community.
Program Information and Application
The Roadrunner Collegiate Recovery Program is a supportive environment that will reinforce each student’s decision to develop a lifestyle of recovery from substance use disorders. It is designed to value and reinforce the personal dignity and worth of each student and to provide educational opportunities alongside recovery support to assure that our students do not have to sacrifice one for the other.
How to Apply to RCRP
If you are in recovery from a Substance Use Disorder(s) and are looking for a supportive community of like-minded students who have chosen to live a substance-free lifestyle, please feel free to apply using the following instructions:
- Download and complete the聽Roadrunner Collegiate Recovery Program Application.
- E-mail your completed application to
Cory Rosenkranz
crosenkr@ramapo.edu - Select the two individuals to fill out the Letter of Recommendation form by the date that your application is due. This form can be found at the end of the application. They must also email their letter to Cory Rosenkranz.聽
- Upon receiving and reviewing your application, the RCRP staff will connect with you for an interview and a total review of the RCRP community.
- Contact RCNJ Residence Life if you have any questions regarding the university housing application process at 201-684-7119.
Admissions Process
Admission to the RCRP occurs on a rolling basis.
Review of applications, admissions, and continued admission in the Roadrunner Collegiate Recovery Program and/or Recovery Housing are at the discretion of the RCRP Coordinator.
Benefits
The Roadrunner Collegiate Recovery Program serves students in recovery or seeking recovery from alcohol and/or other drug misuse. The RCRP enables students to have an authentic college experience while maintaining their recovery.
What We Can Do
- Provide individual supportive counseling
- Provide a supportive peer group for students in recovery
- Connect students with resources on and off campus
- Provide opportunities for personal growth and development
- Support the unique challenges and struggles that students in recovery experience
- Provide meeting space for mutual support group meetings
- Help students remain on track with their Individual Recovery Plans
- Challenge students to experience new activities
- Build school spirit via recovery friendly 果冻传媒 College traditions
- Connect students with service work opportunities
- Provide opportunities for leadership and professional development
- Support students in their post-graduation plans
- Provide supportive housing
- Support students who are utilizing medication assisted treatment
What We Don’t Do
- Family counseling services (we can refer you to other campus and community resources)
- Provide Substance Use Disorder Treatment
- Accept students mandated to complete a substance misuse program
Disclaimer
The Roadrunner Collegiate Recovery Program is not treatment but does include educational and support services added to your personal recovery. If you are seeking treatment counseling, we are glad to provide informative resources.
Recovery Allies Fusion (RAF)
Together, Allies and Mentors will work together to address and fight the stigma society has linked to substance use and mental health disorders. Through words, actions, and advocacy Allies and Mentors of RCRP will put the person, not the disorder, first.
Recruitment for RAF is on-going.
Application and Training for the Recovery Allies Fusion Program
In order to register for a 鈥淧erson First鈥� Spoken Here 鈥� Recovery Ally Training, please complete the form below and either: scan and e-mail it to crosenkr@ramapo.edu OR bring it to D-216 to give to Cory Rosenkranz. If you have any questions, please contact Cory Rosenkranz at crosenkr@ramapo.edu or 201-684-7019.
Recovery Housing
果冻传媒 College is proud to offer on-campus housing dedicated to students in recovery from alcohol and/or drug dependence. 果冻传媒 Recovery Housing offers students the opportunity to have a fulfilling residential experience living within a supportive community with other students in recovery. There are no signs identifying the Recovery Housing in order to protect the anonymity and privacy of students who live there.
Once a student has been accepted to 果冻传媒 College their next step is to apply for and interview with the Coordinator of Substance Use and Recovery Programs, Cory Rosenkranz (crosenkr@ramapo.edu). Once accepted into the Roadrunner Collegiate Recovery Program, the student has the option to apply for Recovery Housing. If interested, please e-mail reslife@ramapo.edu to initiate the housing application process.
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