At a time when almost half of Americans’ lives have been affected by addiction, Saint Joseph’s University formed the Center for Addiction and Recovery Education (CARE) to address one of the nation’s most pressing issues and confront the stigma of substance use disorder through a strategic four-part mission: educate healthcare providers and the community, conduct interdisciplinary research on addiction issues, advocate for effective public policy, and activate community engagement.

CARE focuses on fostering meaningful dialogue and creating action by engaging a diverse but interrelated group of stakeholders. Our Phoenix Training aims to educate all Pennsylvanians who regularly interact with persons living with substance use disorder.

CARE's work promotes understanding of addiction and seeks to reduce its impact across all layers of society through a four-part mission: Education, Research, Public Policy, and Engagement