A step‑by‑step tool designed to help recovery and community‑based organizations strengthen their data collection processes, clarify outcomes, and improve program evaluation. It guides teams through nine structured sections covering outcomes, data needs, ethical considerations, challenges, and improvement planning.

This guide offers a comprehensive roadmap for building and sustaining collegiate recovery programs (CRPs) across a wide range of campus settings. Getting Started: What You Need to Know About Building a Collegiate Recovery Program highlights the critical role of peer support, institutional commitment, and culturally responsive recovery spaces in supporting student success. The updated 2025 edition includes insights, strategies, and a new addendum tailored to the unique needs of community colleges and technical schools—reinforcing our shared vision of recovery-ready campuses nationwide.