Date & Time
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Speakers
Session Type
Single-Speaker Presentation
Intended Audience
tbd
Level of Experience
Introductory -- No prior experience with topic needed.
Description
In this inspiring plenary, Lori Criss shares lessons from decades of leadership and advocacy in Ohio’s recovery housing movement. Through personal stories and policy insights, she’ll explore how hope can be a driving force in building infrastructure, navigating challenges, and sustaining momentum—especially in uncertain times.
Objectives
I will talk about:
My decades of experience in the industry and as an advocate in Ohio
High level history of recovery housing in policy and practice in Ohio
What it takes to build infrastructure over time
Perspective on today’s climate
Advice for addressing challenges in advocacy and sustaining hope for recovery housing
My decades of experience in the industry and as an advocate in Ohio
High level history of recovery housing in policy and practice in Ohio
What it takes to build infrastructure over time
Perspective on today’s climate
Advice for addressing challenges in advocacy and sustaining hope for recovery housing
Counselor Skill Group
Not Applicable