Meetings & Resources
The Cove Meetings and Events Calendar
Stop by an on-campus meeting hosted by community volunteers and active members. You’re welcome to join at any time. For questions, contact thecove@ucsc.edu. The Cove also hosts other events throughout the year that are open to all students.
Local Support Groups in Santa Cruz
Sober Slugs
This is a 12-Step group primarily composed of students and alumni from UCSC. Even if you aren’t in recovery yet, you can check out this group and meet some awesome people. This group is not affiliated with the university, but meets on campus.
On campus meeting: Tuesdays 8 – 9 p.m. at Charles E Merrill Lounge
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Santa Cruz Area
Offers 12-step meetings for individuals dealing with alcohol addiction.
(831) 475-5782
Learn more about Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Santa Cruz Area
Al-Anon & Alateen – Northern California
Provides support for families and friends affected by someone else’s drinking.
Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA)
Supports individuals seeking healthy relationships and personal growth.
Marijuana Anonymous (MA)
Offers support for individuals recovering from marijuana addiction.
Nar-Anon Family Groups – Northern California
Provides support for families and friends affected by someone else’s drug use.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Santa Cruz Area
Offers 12-step meetings for individuals dealing with drug addiction.
Call (855) 562-2789
Overeaters Anonymous (OA) – Santa Cruz
Supports individuals seeking recovery from compulsive eating.
SMART Recovery
Provides a science-based, self-empowering program for addiction recovery.
Women for Sobriety (WFS)
Offers a program focused on emotional and spiritual growth for women in recovery.
Collegiate recovery community information
Association of Recovery in Higher Education (ARHE)
Resources and support for collegiate recovery programs nationwide.
Learn about Association of Recovery in Higher Education (ARHE)
Transforming Youth Recovery
Provides grants, tools, and resources to support youth recovery communities.
Drug and alcohol treatment
The Camp Recovery Center, Scotts Valley
Janus of Santa Cruz
Offers residential, outpatient, and detox treatment programs.
Santa Cruz County Addiction Services – Recovery Wave
County-run resource page for alcohol and drug services.
Check out Santa Cruz County Addiction Services — Recovery Wave