
Student Leaders Unite at the Student Leadership Services Annual Conference
Teens from Students Leading Students mentor groups will gather on March 14-15, 2026, for workshops and team building.
College can be overwhelming for students in recovery or those seeking recovery from substance use disorders, especially with increased access to alcohol and other drugs, which are staples on college campuses. Pair this with increased stress, anxiety and depression, and you could have a recipe for disaster. But with the right support, it doesn’t have to be that way.
“For the entirety of my college career, the CRC has been there for me to support every part of my recovery journey. I would not be the person I am today without this organization”
The Jamie Daniels Foundation is committed to empowering college students in recovery by funding collegiate recovery program across the state of Michigan.
These programs:
We actively fund 11 colleges and universities in Michigan. Support is tailored to the needs of each university. Initiatives include:
“Having a visible and thriving CRP on campus not only supports students who are already in recovery but also normalizes the recovery experience for those students who will need to be, making it more likely that they reach out for help sooner.”
Matt Statman, Senior Program Manager, University of Michigan Collegiate Recovery Program

Teens from Students Leading Students mentor groups will gather on March 14-15, 2026, for workshops and team building.

The executive director of the nonprofit organization Student Leadership Services discusses its new partnership with the Jamie Daniels Foundation — and how it empowers adolescents to say ‘no’ to risky behaviors.

Matthew Peyser passed away from substance use disorder in July 2017. His parents keep his memory alive through an annual event.