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Highlander HOPE

Healing. Outreach. Prevention. Empowerment.

Students should not have to choose between their education and their recovery. We're here to provide support so they do not have to. 

The office of Substance and Violence Education Support services (SAVES) houses Highlander HOPE (formerly known as the Collegiate Recovery Community) at Radford University, as part of the Division of Student Affairs. Our mission is to provide a safe, comfortable environment for students in recovery and those that consider themselves allies to individuals in recovery to strive academically, attend to their emotional and physical well-being with trained professionals, and connect socially with other students in recovery and allies to students in recovery.

We hold group-counseling sessions and SMART Recovery meetings through the SAVES office, which all are welcome to attend. We also have a recovery lounge in Heth Hall 243!

Join us as we create a safe space and thriving community for students in recovery at Radford University. 

Learn more about Highlander HOPE

Spring 2024 Collegiate Recovery Community Groups

  • Peer-Led Recovery Support Groups

    Drop-In Group

    Wednesdays and Fridays
    2 - 3 p.m.
    Heth Hall 243

    Do you want to meet like-minded individuals in recovery and get help and support on your own journey? We've got you! If you have any questions about this group, please contact us!

    Led by certified peer recovery specialists
    Aly Plumley, Brea Cole, and Reed Yearwood

  • Exploring Wellness

    Appointments Required

    Tuesdays
    3:30 - 5 p.m.
    Heth Hall 243

    This group was established to help hold each other accountable to be the best we can be. We all have the capacity to free ourselves, come explore and have support on your journey!

    If you are interested in attending this group, please contact SAVES at 540-831-5709 to complete paperwork and schedule your appointment.

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