Housing

Students support each other’s recovery while creating meaningful personal relationships based on friendship, recovery and their college experiences.

Some of the unique benefits to Recovery Housing are:

• Recovery Housing is part of an on-campus residence hall.
• A 11.5-month housing option.  
• Easy access to University resources such as VCU Health Services, Recovery Support Services, Counseling, medical services, and on-campus Recovery meetings.
• There are peer leaders to support students in academic and career support.
• Organized activities such as attendance at trips + activities, hikes, climbing, biking, intramural sports and other campus events.

If you are interested in recovery housing:

• Contact our Peer Recovery Support Coordinator, Omri Morris, morrisol2@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1360.
• Our recovery housing is currently offered in 11.5 month, apartment-style dorms with single rooms.  
• Complete Application
• Interview with staff members regarding your desire and motivation to live in Recovery Housing.  Students must have a minimum of 8 months of abstinence before moving into housing.  Students with less than 1 year of recovery will have additional structures and supports in place.  Set up your intake interview. 
• After fulfilling all application requirements, students then may be offered an opportunity to participate in the program.
• Students in Recovery are expected to abide by our housing agreement.

To learn more about recovery housing, contact our Peer Recovery Support Coordinator, Omri Morris, morrisol2@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1360.