Meetings/Events

GFR offers many opportunities for support and engagement to enhance your recovery, including:

Community support meetings (such as 12-step and SMART recovery) throughout the week
GFR student organization meetings 1-2 times per month
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 12-Step Meetings

These meetings are not AA nor any other traditional 12-Step group. 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.

Students for Recovery Open 12-step 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 12-Step Meeting
Thursdays 6:30 PM
Recovery Lounge - 1105 Embarcadero Hall
Street Address 935 Embarcadero del Norte, Isla Vista
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.

"Eye of the Storm" Open 12-Step Meeting
Saturday at 9 PM
The Haven - 7860 Pasado Road, Isla Vista

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
Mondays at 6 PM
Recovery Lounge - 1105 Embarcadero Hall
Street Address 935 Embarcadero del Norte

Alcoholics Anonymous in Isla Vista

"Student of Life" Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
Fridays at 12 PM.
Embarcadero Hall Room 1105

"Where the Wild Things Are" Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
Wednesdays at 7 PM
Pescadero Lofts - 761 Camino Pescadero

"Isla Vista Sobriety" Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
Thursdays at 8 PM
St. Michael's Church, 6586 Picasso Rd (entrance on El Greco)

"Mustard Seed" Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
Saturdays at 7 PM
St. Michael's Church, 6586 Picasso Rd (entrance on El Greco)

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 7:30 PM
Embarcadero Hall Room 1105

Other meetings are available in the nearby community. If you don't find what you need, please contact us.