Mines For Recovery Awareness

Resources For Recovery

Mines for Recovery and Awareness (MFRA)

We recognize the unique journeys individuals take in exploring their relationship with alcohol and drugs. Mines for Recovery and Awareness (MFRA) seeks to provide an open and compassionate space for all Mines students, whether you’re sober-curious, sober by choice, in recovery, or simply seeking to better understand and support those around you.

Fall 2025 Information

MFRA has two weekly meeting times for the Fall of 2025:

Recovery Meetings on Wednesdays 4-5 PM in the Student Wellness Center conference room (2nd floor)
Coffee Chats and casual conversation Fridays 2-3 PM at Higher Grounds Cafe (coffee provided)

If you are interested in attending a meeting, coffee hang-out, or if you have not connected with us before, please complete this confidential form. You may also schedule a Peer Listening appointment if you have questions or want to talk more about your sobriety or recovery journey.

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Our Goals

Offer a space for Mines students to share and receive peer support in a safe, judgement-free environment.
Create awareness and foster conversations about our relationship with alcohol and drugs.

Our Community

We warmly invite all students to join MFRA who are:

In recovery.
Exploring their relationship with alcohol or other drugs.
Curious about or questioning their alcohol or other drug habits.
Have experienced challenges with substance use.
Eager to gain insights to help a friend, peer, or family member.

Join MFRA

Our community is voluntary, respects anonymity, and is driven by both students and Mines alumni. To learn more about our upcoming meetings and events, please complete this confidential form.

Our student lead for the Fall 2025 semester is Henry Batson. If you have questions about Mines for Recovery Awareness, please email Henry: henry_batson@mines.edu

Other Resources

Mines for Recovery compiled a list of recovery support groups and treatment centers in the local Mines area. Please contact these groups directly to find out if they are meeting in-person or virtually. Download the Mines Drug and Alcohol Abuse Resource Guide.

Colorado Crisis Services is a wealth of information in the state of Colorado. Contact them with questions about local in-person treatment options.

There are many other online resources for those in recovery or those still struggling with addiction. Sober Nation provides resources to get sober and to stay sober. StartYourRecovery.org is another helpful resource website that includes a list of accredited treatment options in Denver, as well as support groups, local navigators, and hotlines.

Additional resources for community support:

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