UMKC Roos for Recovery

11/14/2025

"Kindness is the best medicine you can give. Remember that each patient is a person. Sometimes they just want someone to be kind to them. Be mindful and practice kindness." What a wonderful quote from our Overdose Prevention Specialist, Lea, at FirstCall KC.

10/08/2025

We are partnering again with FirstCall KC to host our annual Harm Reduction Training! We will be providing Dave's Hot Chicken (with no-spice and vegetarian options) and narcan training certificates! Put us on your calendars!

10/04/2025

We are partnering again with Carey's Denim Dash to raise money for local teen/young adult substance use disorder treatment. Please donate to the cause if you are able by taking a stop in their website! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ www.careysdenimdash.org/

09/18/2025

We are partnering again with Carrie's Denim Dash to help raise money for teen and young adult substance use recovery treatments! Sign up to race on their website or reach out to help volunteer!

09/16/2025

Our Vice President, Kaitlyn, speaking on a community panel about va**ng!

07/19/2025

Come check us out at the KC Community Health and Wellness Fair!

11/21/2024

Hi all!! As the weather gets colder, look out in the SOM for donation bins for our winter clothing drive! Anything you have to donate will happily be accepted and given to those in need. Let’s get those boxes filled!! :)

11/16/2024

hey everyone! join us next Thursday to learn how to use narcan! chipotle will be provided!

10/05/2024

Another year at Carey’s Denim Dash! Huge thanks to their team for letting us attend again. And a big congrats to for placing first! 👖🏃

09/15/2024

It’s time for the annual Carey’s Denim Dash! Register and find out more about the event from

02/07/2024

02/23/2023

Join Roos for Recovery and First Call KC for Narcan Training on March 7 in Theater C at 6:30pm. Certification will be provided!