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Our Voices Matter!

Learn from Peers & Experts at the 2023 Summit.

You can view sessions by name, track, experience level, CE Skill Group and more with the session list below. To view sessions by date/time, see the Agenda tabs.

The Speakers Page lists all our confirmed speakers, their sessions, and offers highlights for you to get to know them before the summit.

The summit schedule is currently in progress. We will release the session times once available. Check back here regularly for updates!

Sessions by Category

Name Speakers Track Intended Audience Level of Experience Counselor Skill Group
Office of Recovery & Recovery HousingCommunity, Government & Organizational Partnerships Advanced -- Session designed for those experienced in the subject matter and/or recovery housing.Legal, Ethical and Professional Development
Equitable Pathways to Recovery and the People Who Use ThemResearchAnyone seeking to know the evidence base for recovery housing.Intermediary -- Attendees should be familiar with basic aspects of topic and/or recovery housing.Discharge and Continuing Care
Dynamics of the Social-Experiential Recovery Paradigm: New vision of social model programsResearchEverybody related to NARRIntroductory -- No prior experience with topic needed.Legal, Ethical and Professional Development
Peer Empowered Addiction Recovery Living (PEARL) for Pregnant and Postpartum WomenRecovery Housing OperationsNew recovery homes; recovery homes serving PPW; recovery homes incorporating Peer Recovery Specialists (PRS)Intermediary -- Attendees should be familiar with basic aspects of topic and/or recovery housing.Discharge and Continuing Care
Experienced Recovery Residence Operators PanelRecovery Housing OperationsRecovery Residence OperatorsIntroductory -- No prior experience with topic needed.Legal, Ethical and Professional Development
BC-ROC: Successful Outcomes from Subsidizing Recovery HousingCommunity, Government & Organizational PartnershipsRecovery House Owners, State and Local Government, those in recovery, etcIntermediary -- Attendees should be familiar with basic aspects of topic and/or recovery housing.Case Management
Building Bridges of Hope: Fostering Faith-Based Partnerships in Recovery HousingCommunity, Government & Organizational PartnershipsRecovery Residence Operators, Faith-Based Organization Leaders, Community Leaders and AdvocatesIntermediary -- Attendees should be familiar with basic aspects of topic and/or recovery housing.Legal, Ethical and Professional Development
Building a Statewide Network and Recovery Ecosystem through Community Based Participatory ResearchAffiliate OperationsCertified RR operators and state affiliates seeking to achieve a stronger recovery ecosystem.Intermediary -- Attendees should be familiar with basic aspects of topic and/or recovery housing.Legal, Ethical and Professional Development
Innovations in Creating a System for Measuring Recovery CapitalResearch Introductory -- No prior experience with topic needed.Legal, Ethical and Professional Development
Overview of Sober Home and Recovery Residence Fraud Enforcement Efforts.Community, Government & Organizational PartnershipsSober home managers and owners.Intermediary -- Attendees should be familiar with basic aspects of topic and/or recovery housing.Legal, Ethical and Professional Development
How your state can successfully fund its NARR AffiliateCommunity, Government & Organizational PartnershipsSSA’s, Affiliate leaders without state support.Introductory -- No prior experience with topic needed.Legal, Ethical and Professional Development
The Intersections of Human Trafficking and Recovery Housing IIRecovery Housing Operationsall operators, and NARR AffiliatesIntermediary -- Attendees should be familiar with basic aspects of topic and/or recovery housing.Legal, Ethical and Professional Development
Fair Housing Update: Enforcing Rights for Recovery ResidencesAdvocacycurrent providers, those seeking certification, new homesIntroductory -- No prior experience with topic needed.Legal, Ethical and Professional Development
Navigating Meaningful Employment in Recovery Housing: Results from a Community CollaborativeResearchRecovery housing operators, employers, chambers of commerce representative, allies and recovery stakeholders.Intermediary -- Attendees should be familiar with basic aspects of topic and/or recovery housing.Legal, Ethical and Professional Development
Insurance and Risk Management  Introductory -- No prior experience with topic needed.Legal, Ethical and Professional Development
An Ecological Model of Recovery and Recovery CapitalResearch Introductory -- No prior experience with topic needed.Legal, Ethical and Professional Development
Mapping the gap: Leveraging data to build effective recovery housing infrastructureResearchstate affiliate leaders, advocates, researchers, policy makers, national leadersIntroductory -- No prior experience with topic needed.Legal, Ethical and Professional Development
How can Recovery Residences be a Diversion from Homelessness?Community, Government & Organizational PartnershipsAffiliates, currently certified providers, and those seeking certificationIntroductory -- No prior experience with topic needed.Case Management
Finding Home: Using Photos and Storytelling To Share The Meaning of RecoveryAdvocacyAnyone in recovery or those working with them looking to challenge stigma and instigate changeIntroductory -- No prior experience with topic needed.Legal, Ethical and Professional Development
Financial Landscape and Resilience of Recovery Housing in West VirginiaRecovery Housing Operationsrecovery house owners/operators, new homes, SSAs, policymakersIntermediary -- Attendees should be familiar with basic aspects of topic and/or recovery housing.Legal, Ethical and Professional Development
Great Lakes Area NARR Affiliates PanelAffiliate OperationsNARR AffiliatesIntermediary -- Attendees should be familiar with basic aspects of topic and/or recovery housing.Legal, Ethical and Professional Development
Peer Support Respite (Short Term Housing)Recovery Housing OperationsSober Living Home operators, Community Stakeholders, Government Officials, and Credentialing bodies.Introductory -- No prior experience with topic needed.Discharge and Continuing Care
Voices for Parity: A Fireside Chat with Former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy on SUD Coverage AdvocacyCommunity, Government & Organizational Partnerships Introductory -- No prior experience with topic needed.Legal, Ethical and Professional Development
Collaboration with Towns for Reduction of NIMBY IssuesCommunity, Government & Organizational PartnershipsAll those who are working against NIMBYism, affiliates, new homes, expanding homes, SSAs, financers, RFWsIntroductory -- No prior experience with topic needed.Legal, Ethical and Professional Development
GRANTS 2.0: Who Needs Funding?Affiliate Operations Intermediary -- Attendees should be familiar with basic aspects of topic and/or recovery housing.Legal, Ethical and Professional Development
Basic Mediation Skills for Recovery Residence Staff and Peer LeadersRecovery Housing Operations Introductory -- No prior experience with topic needed.Legal, Ethical and Professional Development
Creating and Organizing Better Recovery Spaces for Indigenous and Islamic CommunitiesDiversity, Equity & InclusionAll humansIntroductory -- No prior experience with topic needed.Legal, Ethical and Professional Development
Employment Law Issues in SUD Treatment and Recovery ResidencesRecovery Housing OperationsRecovery Residence and SUD treatment center owners and operatorsIntermediary -- Attendees should be familiar with basic aspects of topic and/or recovery housing.Legal, Ethical and Professional Development
Forming a Sister Organization Relationship for the Mutual Benefit of Two Residence OperatorsRecovery Housing OperationsRecovery residence operatorsIntermediary -- Attendees should be familiar with basic aspects of topic and/or recovery housing.Legal, Ethical and Professional Development

Agenda: Sessions by Date & Time

Monday Highlights

  • Opening Day Plenaries -- 
  • Breakout Session Highlights -- 
  • Opening Night Reception -- Don't miss this free networking opportunity! Get some appetizers, enter our drawing, and celebrate the people who make recovery housing possible.

Tuesday Highlights

  • Day 2 Plenaries -- 
  • Breakout Session Highlights -- 
  • After Hours Events -- ?
Name Location Name Speakers
Office of Recovery & Recovery HousingThe Presidential Ballroom (Salon IV-VII)

Wednesday Highlights

  • Morning Plenary --
  • Finale Strategy Session -- Stay for our last plenary session for a chance to apply what you've learned to your own work and community. A panel of experts from across the field will guide you through prompts to synthesize your knowledge into action as you discuss possibilities with a small group of fellow attendees. 
  • Other Highlights --