Meetings ​and Events

Gauchos for Recovery Meetings

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Mondays at 7:30 PM   Rainbow Recovery Meeting - student led meeting 

Rainbow Recovery is open to all in the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies who have experienced or been affected by addiction, or who support recovery. The goal of this meeting is to create a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies to engage their recovery.

In person at Embarcadero hall room 11051

 Tuesdays at 10 AM   Morning Meditation Meeting - Hybrid format - peer led meeting
This is a student led meeting based on 12 step principles. It meets twice a week for a meditation practice.

In person at Embarcadero hall room 1105, or on Zoom ID: 854 5185 7571

Tuesdays at 6 PM  Ready to Make a Change? Harm Reduction Meeting - facilitated by Gauchos for Recovery Staff
Staff led peer support meeting based on principles of harm reduction. The goal of this meeting is to support students who want to make a change in their substance use, even if abstinence is not their goal.
In person at Embarcadero Hall 1105, or click here for zoom link: 886 5008 3300
For more information, contact Hugh Cook at hugh_cook@ucsb.edu

Wednesdays at 5:00 PM  Grad / Non-Trad meeting - student led meeting
This meeting is dedicated to supporting Graduate and non-traditional students in their recovery. Grad/Non-Trad students may encounter different challenges than other students, and this meeting offers a space to explore their unique experience on campus. It borrows from 12 step traditions, including discussing recovery literature and weaving the 12 steps into its shares, but all recovery pathways and stages of recovery are welcome.

In person at Embarcadero Hall 1105
For more information, contact Max: mmckinney@ucsb.edu

Wednesdays at 8:15 PM  Gauchos for Recovery Open 12-step Meeting (Hybrid Format) - peer led meeting 
Student-led meeting, open to those in any type of or stage of recovery, as well as those considering recovery. This is not AA or NA or any other formal program, but discussion may center around the concept of the 12 steps. 
In person at Embarcadero Hall 1105
On zoom - Meeting ID: 867 6336 4717 No password needed

Thursdays at 6:00 PM Women's Recover Meeting (zoom only) - peer led meeting 
Student-led meeting, open to those in any type of or stage of recovery, as well as those considering recovery. This meeting welcomes any non-binary people, trans women, and women of all identities in any stages of recovery!
On zoom - Meeting ID: 836 0921 8073 No password needed

Community Recovery Meetings hosted in the GFR Lounge

Thursdays at 5:00 PM  Queer Trans Harm Reduction Meeting

A peer support group for Queer and Trans undergraduate and graduate students across the UC-system in or seeking recovery, practicing harm reduction, struggling with substance use or anything in between. Potential topics include moderating use, responding to triggers, exploring alternate coping strategies, identity and substance use, navigating relationships and more. All are welcome.

Please register here.

Thursdays at 6:30 PM  Al-Anon Meeting (Zoom only)
12-step group for loved ones of people with substance use disorders. Facilitated by members of Alanon.
​Click here for zoom login
No password needed

Saturdays at 8:00 PM  "Eye of the Storm" Alternative 12-Step Recovery Meeting (Hybrid Format)
Open Meeting for anyone in recovery or considering recovery. It is not a formal 12-step program, but discussion may center around the concepts of the 12 steps.  
In person at Embarcadero Hall Room 1105
Zoom Meeting ID: 827 4039 5097

Sundays 7-8:30 PM  Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (zoom format) 

Open, co-ed 12-step meeting with a focus on "Healing In Community." This meeting is facilitated by student members of SLAA. 
 Zoom ID: 827 5324 7621 PW: freedom
For more information, visit the SLAA website or email santabarbarahealingcommunity@gmail.com