We are collaborating with stakeholders on a seminar series about topics related to recovery community centers and the use of medication to treat opioid use disorder. and the distribution of tools, products, and research materials that will support the building of a cumulative RCC science.

Please see the list below for an overview of the seminars. Click on the title of the seminar to open a PDF document containing more information about the seminar.

Seminar 1

• Title: Rationale and Role of Recovery Community Centers: A Bio-Psycho-Social Perspective
• Presenter: John Kelly, PhD of the Recovery Research Institute
• Date: Friday, November 20, 12:00 EST
• Recordings: Part 1 and Part 2
• Slides

Seminar 2

• Title: The Origins of Recovery Community Centers: Context and History
• Presenter: Tom Hill, MSW of the National Council for Behavioral Health
• Date: Friday, December 18, 12:00 EST
• Recording
• Slides
• Additional Materials:
  • Can recovery community centers help promote recovery? – Slides
  • Report of findings from a systematic review of the scientific literature on recovery support services in the United States – Document

Seminar 3

• Title: RCCs and Accreditation: A National Perspective
• Presenter: Ms. Patty McCarthy of Faces and Voices of Recovery
• Date: Friday, January 15, 12:00 EST
• Recording
• Slides
• Additional Materials:
  • 2020 Recovery Data Platform Report
  • SAMHSA Behavioral Health Workforce Report
  • CAPRSS Accreditation Manual

Seminar 4

• Title: The Active Ingredients in Recovery Community Centers
• Presenter: Mr. Phil Valentine and his team (Rebecca Allen, Brian Robbins) of CCAR (Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery)
• Date: Friday, February 19, 12:00 EST
• Recording
• Slides
• Additional Materials:
  • CCAR Recovery Storytelling Series

Seminar 5

• Title: Bridging the Divide Between Healthcare Systems and RCCs: A Moderated Panel Discussion
• Presenter: Dr. Sarah Wakeman and a team of panelists (Dr. Gene Lambert, Christopher Shaw, Dr. Davida Schiff, Dr. Marti Kane, and Windia Rodriguez) of Massachusetts General Hospital
• Date: Friday, March 19, 12:00 EST
• Recording
• Slides

Seminar 6

• Title: Measuring recovery in RCCs: Can the SURE tool help?
• Presenter: Dr. Joanne Neale of King’s College London (guest appearance by Ms. Hannah Carlon of the University of New Mexico)
• RCC Live Feature: Foundation for Recovery
• Date: Friday, April 16, 12:00 EST
• Recording
• Slides:
  • Introduction
  • Joanne Neale SURE Slides
  • Elements of Recovery Comparison Slide
  • Hannah Carlon PERMA Slides
• Additional Materials:
  • SURE Measure

Seminar 7

• Title: One Stop Shopping for Recovery: Preliminary Results from the first Systematic Study of New England Recovery Community Centers
• Presenter: Dr. John F. Kelly of Massachusetts General Hospital
• RCC Live Feature: OCARTA
• Date: Friday, May 14, 12:00 EST
• Recording
• Slides:
  • Introduction
  • John Kelly’s Presentation
• Supplemental Materials:
  • An investigation of the characteristics of RCCs – Research 
  • Characteristics of new attendees and effects of participation in RCCs – Research
  • An investigation of participant characteristics and benefits derived from RCCs – Research

Seminar 8

• Title: RCCs in Context: The Importance and Challenges of RCC Community Engagement
• Presenters: Amy A. Mericle, Research Scientist in the Alcohol Research Group at the Public Health Institute; Chad Sabora, Executive Director of MoNetwork; Marc Johnigan, Executive Director of Twin Cities Recovery Project (TCRP)
• RCC Live Feature: 4D Recovery
• Date: Friday, June 11, 12:00 EST
• Recording
• Slides

Seminar 9

• Title: RCCs in Context: The Importance of Engaging the Recovery Community
• Presenters: Joseph Hogan Sanchez, Director of Programs, and Phillip Rutherford, Chief Operating Officer, Faces and Voices of Recovery
• Date: Friday, July 16th, 12:00 PM ET
• Recording
• Slides

Seminar 10  

• Title: Addressing Racism and Harm Reduction Through RCCs: Findings and Experiences
• Presenters: Dr. Monica Skewes, Laurie Johnson-Wade, and Dr. David Whiters
• Date: Friday, October 1st, 12:00 PM ET
• Recording
• Slides

UPCOMING SEMINARS

Seminar 11

• Title: How do Medications for Opioid Use Disorder ‘Fit’ Into the Mission of RCCs?
• Presenters: A clinician-scientist and three RCC directors (TBD)
• Date: Friday, November 5th, 12:00 PM ET
• Register here!

PDF documents containing more information about each seminar:

Seminar 1 Details and Materials

Seminar 2 Details and Materials

Seminar 3 Details and Materials

Seminar 4 Details and Materials

Seminar 5 Details and Materials

Seminar 6 Details and Materials

Seminar 7 Details and Materials

Seminar 8 Details and Materials

Seminar 9 Details and Materials

Seminar 10 Details and Materials