by Roz Watkins, Founder, JHW Foundation
From Anne Moss: JHW Foundation is located in Richmond, VA and I met Roz shortly after Charles died when she asked me to lunch. That’s the first time I heard about JHW foundation. So I thought I would share the impact this organization has had on collegiate recovery.
JHW Foundation funds collegiate recovery and initiatives to help prevent overdoses and other drug-related deaths, while working to help reduce the stigma surrounding substance use disorder and by improving access to treatment.
The Foundation has made contributions to numerous schools to help with their startups for collegiate recovery-including Va Tech, UVA, WVU and North Carolina A & T. Also exciting news with Washington & Lee opening recovery space and housing this fall!
One of the happiest and most meaningful days of this past year was in May when I attended the RAMS in Recovery Graduation at VCU. I witnessed 8 young people in cap and gown receive their degrees in a special ceremony, and be recognized by their sponsors and given their recovery graduation “chip.”
It brought tears to my eyes as I thought of their families and how proud they were, and the feeling of there being HOPE in RECOVERY.
The Rams in Recovery program has grown to over 60 students in just a few years and for the first time they have been able to offer recovery housing. Seeing these young adults not only embracing recovery but moving forward with their lives and futures brings such joy to not only me but all who serve this organization.
There is hope in recovery.
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Collegiate Recovery Programs across the United States
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College Re-Entry helps college students who withdraw from their studies due to mental health challenges, return to college
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Addiction resources
I have a son in college and I will be sure to look up this program!
Wonderful work!