Recovery on Campus: Lived Stories from Our Community

In this episode, MRU faculty member Dr. Stasha Huntingford sits down with MRU student Dylan for a conversation about navigating recovery as a member of a university community. Together, they explore what recovery can look like for students, staff, and faculty—on campus and beyond—and how post-secondary environments can both support and challenge the recovery journey.

Stasha and Dylan discuss the impacts of stigma, acknowledging how misconceptions and silence can create barriers to accessing support. They also highlight the strengths of the peer support model, emphasizing the importance of connection, shared experience, and community in building sustainable recovery pathways.

Join Our MRU Recovery Community!

Recovery on Campus (ROC) provides a safe, welcoming space where students, staff, and faculty can connect, share experiences, and support one another in their recovery journeys. Whether you’re just beginning or have been walking this path for a long time, you’re invited to be part of this growing, supportive community.

For more information, contact Ian Lyon at ilyon@mtroyal.ca

Featuring:

Dr. Stasha Huntingford
 Dylan

Host:
Bea Domingo

Edited by:
Emma Miller

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