GFR offers many opportunities for support and engagement to enhance your recovery, including:
- Community support meetings (such as 12-step and open recovery) throughout the week
- GFR student organization meetings 1-2 times per quarter
- Regular fellowship activities such as "unity nights," social events and outings, off-campus retreats, etc.
- Quarterly large-scale events to raise awareness about addiction and recovery
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Open Recovery Meetings
These meetings are not AA nor any other official recovery program. They are open to those in any type of recovery and any stage of recovery, and those who are considering recovery and have a desire to be free from addictive behavior. They are run by students and open to the community. All are welcome.
Gauchos for Recovery Open Meeting
Wednesdays at 8:15 PM
Recovery Lounge - 1105 Embarcadero Hall
Street Address 935 Embarcadero Del Norte, Isla Vista
Graduate and Non-Traditional Student Open Recovery Meeting
Tuesdays 5-6 PM
Recovery Lounge - 1105 Embarcadero Hall
This meeting is hosted by a graduate student and is a great way to connect with graduate and non-traditional students in recovery at UCSB.
Women's Open Recovery Meeting
Fridays 6:30-7:30 PM
Recovery Lounge - 1105 Embarcadero Hall
Open to women and nonbinary people of any gender presentation.
Gauchos for Recovery Open Meeting
Wednesdays at 8:15 PM
Recovery Lounge - 1105 Embarcadero Hall
Street Address 935 Embarcadero Del Norte, Isla Vista
Graduate and Non-Traditional Student Open Recovery Meeting
Tuesdays 5-6 PM
Recovery Lounge - 1105 Embarcadero Hall
This meeting is hosted by a graduate student and is a great way to connect with graduate and non-traditional students in recovery at UCSB.
Women's Open Recovery Meeting
Fridays 6:30-7:30 PM
Recovery Lounge - 1105 Embarcadero Hall
Open to women and nonbinary people of any gender presentation.
12-Step Meetings
Alcoholics Anonymous Book Study
Mondays 8-9 PM
Recovery Lounge - Embarcadero Hall
Street Address 935 Embarcadero Del Norte, Isla Vista
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
Wednesdays at 7 PM
Pescadero Lofts - 761 Camino Pescadero
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
Thursdays at 8 PM
St. Michael's Church, 6586 Picasso Rd (entrance on El Greco)
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
Saturdays at 7 PM
St. Michael's Church, 6586 Picasso Rd (entrance on El Greco)
"Eye of the Storm" Open 12-Step Meeting
Saturdays at 9 PM
The Haven - 6670 Sueno Road, Unit B, Isla Vista
Mondays 8-9 PM
Recovery Lounge - Embarcadero Hall
Street Address 935 Embarcadero Del Norte, Isla Vista
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
Wednesdays at 7 PM
Pescadero Lofts - 761 Camino Pescadero
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
Thursdays at 8 PM
St. Michael's Church, 6586 Picasso Rd (entrance on El Greco)
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
Saturdays at 7 PM
St. Michael's Church, 6586 Picasso Rd (entrance on El Greco)
"Eye of the Storm" Open 12-Step Meeting
Saturdays at 9 PM
The Haven - 6670 Sueno Road, Unit B, Isla Vista
Al-anon in Isla Vista
Al‑Anon is a mutual support program for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s substance use. By sharing common experiences and applying the Al-Anon principles, families and friends of alcoholics can bring positive changes to their individual situations, whether or not the alcoholic admits the existence of a drinking problem or seeks help.
Alanon Isla Vista
Thursdays at 6:30 PM
Embarcadero Hall 1105
For other Alanon meetings in Santa Barbara, please click HERE
Alanon Isla Vista
Thursdays at 6:30 PM
Embarcadero Hall 1105
For other Alanon meetings in Santa Barbara, please click HERE
SMART Recovery
SMART is a science-based peer support group for those considering or trying to maintain recovery from substance use. It is focused on self-empowerment and uses science-based skill building. Groups are free and open to all.
Isla Vista SMART Recovery is currently not being offered, but we hope to resume soon.
For other SMART meetings in Santa Barbara, click HERE
Isla Vista SMART Recovery is currently not being offered, but we hope to resume soon.
For other SMART meetings in Santa Barbara, click HERE
Community Meditation Groups
One Dharma Sangha, a local meditation fellowship, offers several free meditation groups weekly.
For more information, visit: https://www.radhuleweiningerphd.com/one-dharma-sangha/
Mindfulness in Recovery
Wednesdays at 7:00 PM
The Alano Club - 235 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara
Drop-in meditation group for people in recovery.
Monday Meditation
Mondays at 7 PM at St. Michael’s Church in IV
6586 Picasso Road, Isla Vista
Drop-in meditation group for all - welcomes those in recovery.
For more information, visit: https://www.radhuleweiningerphd.com/one-dharma-sangha/
Mindfulness in Recovery
Wednesdays at 7:00 PM
The Alano Club - 235 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara
Drop-in meditation group for people in recovery.
Monday Meditation
Mondays at 7 PM at St. Michael’s Church in IV
6586 Picasso Road, Isla Vista
Drop-in meditation group for all - welcomes those in recovery.
Other support meetings are available in the nearby community. If you don't find what you need, please contact us.
Al-Anon https://www.alanonsantabarbara.info
Recovery Dharma https://www.facebook.com/groups/707485506379495/
Refuge Recovery www.facebook.com/groups/refugerecoverysantabarbara/
Narcotics Anonymous http://na-santabarbara.org/
Alcoholics Anonymous http://santabarbaraaa.com
Recovery Dharma https://www.facebook.com/groups/707485506379495/
Refuge Recovery www.facebook.com/groups/refugerecoverysantabarbara/
Narcotics Anonymous http://na-santabarbara.org/
Alcoholics Anonymous http://santabarbaraaa.com
