ATTENDING COLLEGE WITH A SUBSTANCE-USE DISORDER

Lisa Gray and her son, Jordan.

Attending college is an exciting time for some and for those recovering from a substance-use disorder, it can be challenging. To help families, with a substance-abuse student, plan for a successful transition to college, the Simsbury nonprofit, A Promise to Jordan, will present “Making College Work While in Recovery,” on Monday, Feb. 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. The presentation will take place at “The Barn” at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 124 Old Farms Road, Simsbury. All local restrictions with regard to the coronavirus pandemic will be followed. For anyone preferring to attend virtually, the presentation will also be available via Zoom.

In 2019, it was estimated that approximately 840,000 full-time college students were in recovery in the U.S., and approximately 64% of students who leave college early and don”™t return cite behavioral-health-related reasons as the cause.

Lisa Gray, founder and executive director of A Promise to Jordan, said “”¦ Connecticut is beginning to recognize the unique needs of students in recovery by creating collegiate recovery programs.
The presentation will be led by Joel Singer, Ph.D., founder and managing partner of Wayfinder Consulting, a Connecticut firm specializing in helping students succeed and meet their true potential.

A Promise to Jordan is named in honor of Jordan Arakelian, a Simsbury resident who died of a heroin and fentanyl overdose on June 30, 2018 at the age of 24. His mother, Lisa Gray, founded the organization in his memory.

For more information on this event or A Promise to Jordan, visit www.apromisetojordan.org, or email info@apromosetojordan.org.