Lavanyaa Shralan with YSS

Summary

Lavanyaa worked with YSS and Iowa State University to create a Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC). She worked to research Collegiate Recovery Community models and develop a 10-year plan for the execution of the CRC. The goal of the Collegiate Recovery Community is to provide a safe environment on campus and provide support to those who are or were in recovery.

Overview

  • Created surveys for Iowa State community staff and students to identify the priorities for the CRC

  • Researched existing CRC’s and learned about strategies and potential roadblocks through interviews with other institutions

  • Planned a focus group meeting with Iowa State University staff to determine priorities for the CRC

  • Developed 10-year plan for Iowa State University’s CRC

Impact

YSS and Iowa State launched the Collegiate Recovery Community with their first sober tailgate on September 22, 2018.

Articles written by Lavanyaa

Blog
Reflections on Building Community Health Partnerships
Reflections on Building Community Health Partnerships

Lava reflects back on the approach she took to building a community health partnership between YSS and Iowa State University.

Bringing Substance Abuse Support to Students in Central Iowa
Bringing Substance Abuse Support to Students in Central Iowa

An estimated 20.1 million Americans struggle with a substance abuse disorder and require professional treatment to effectively move forward. Lavanya shares more on the issue and the work she’s doing to bring support to young adults in recovery throughout Central Iowa.