Ohio's 2019 Recovery Conference

The Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities Foundation, in partnership with the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, will host Ohio's 2019 Recovery Conference on October 14-15, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency in Columbus.

In an effort to enhance the lives of individuals in recovery, and to strengthen Ohio's recovery community, this conference will feature: Breakout Sessions on topics such as Becoming a Peer Supporter, Client Rights, How to Tell Your Story, Workforce Readiness, How to Become a Board Member, Spirituality, and Interactive Sessions; and a Celebration of Recovery featuring DJ Rockin' Reggie.

The Recovery Conference is for individuals in recovery from a mental illness and/or addiction, family members and support givers, peers working in the field, and allied professionals.
Conference Details

October 14, 2019
Breakout Sessions
A1. Having that Difficult Conversation About Suicide
A2. Faces of Recovery - Creating Recovery Art
A3. Mindfulness as a Catalyst for Behavioral Change
A4. How to Be an Effective Board Member
A5. A Creative Writing for Recovery Initiative, Grounded in Peer Support
A6. Recovery Bracelets - Spreading the Message of Recovery
A7. Finding Relief Through Reiki
A8. Peer Recovery Support in Unique Situations
A9. Recovery Through the Art of Movement and Mindful Practice

B1. Harm Reduction Strategies for Loved Ones Impacted By Substance Abuse
B2. Faces of Recovery - Creating Recovery Art
B3. Mindfulness as a Catalyst for Behavioral Change
B4. Boundaries and Ethics for Peer Supporters
B5. Recovery Panel: Perspectives on Recovery
B6. Recovery Bracelets - Speading the Message of Recovery
B7. Finding Relief Through Reiki
B8. How to Tell Your Recovery Story
B9. Recovery Through the Art of Movement and Mindful Practice

October 15, 2019
Breakout Sessions
C1. Rights and Duties of Ohio's Landlords and Tenants
C2. Sealing/Expungement and Life After Conviction
C3. Work Incentives and Benefits Planning
C4. Self-Advocacy and Self-Determination
C5. Family Panel: Discussing the Supportive Role of Family Members
C6. Recovery Bracelets - Spreading the Message of Recovery
C7. Peer Supporters Building Community - It Takes a Village
C8. Advocacy Workshop - Making Your Voice Heard
C9. Activate Family Resilience

D1. Recovery Ornaments - Celebrate the Spirit of Recovery
D2. Recovery for ALL
D3. Drumming: Promoting Healing Through Therapeutic Rhythm
D4. Practical Integration of Faith-Based Offerings into Community ROSCs
D5. Cultural Support for Your LGBTQ+ Community: Straight From a Queen's Mouth
D6. Your Board: What is its Role and How Can You Support Its Success?
D7. Recovery Bracelets - Spreading the Message of Recovery
D8. Trauma Sensitive Yoga
D9. Ohio Peer Supporter Statewide Survey Results

E1. Recovery Ornaments - Celebrate the Spirit of Recovery
E2. Understanding and Reporting Human Trafficking in Ohio
E3. Drumming: Promoting Healing Through Therapeutic Rhythm
E4. The Impact and Correlation of Trauma and Substance Abuse
E5. Ohio Legal Help: New Free Mobile First Website for Legal Information
E6. CQE - Removing Barriers to Employment
E7. How to Prepare for a Job Search
E8. Trauma Sensitive Yoga
E9. Recovery Bill of Rights - Demand the Care and Access You Deserve
Questions about Ohio's 2019 Recovery Conference? Please contact Michaella Radich at mradich@oacbha.org.