Rally for Recovery
National Hub Event on Saturday, Sept 21, 2024
at the UIC Credit Union I Arena in Chicago, IL.
Join the recovery nation for a free day full of live music and entertainment, recovery and community resources, national speakers and breakout panels, recovery-centered education and community awareness., and food and activities for all ages!
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Vendor registration is now closed as all exhibit spaces have been filled. However, Sponsorships are still available.
National Rally for Recovery Event Agenda
Celebrity cameo videos
9 AM -DJ Music: Marshall Grant
Emcee: Jeff McFadden
9:15 AM CT
Hosts Welcome: CRCC & NIRCO
Speakers: Dora Dantzler-Wright, John Wright, Dr. Mary Roberson
9:30 AM CT
Performance: Greater Canaan Praise Dancers
9:45 AM CT
Speaker: Laura Garcia, LPC, MAAPS, CADC
Director, Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Substance Use Prevention & Recovery
10:10 AM CT
Speakers:
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Patty McCarthy, M.S. – Chief Executive Officer, Faces & Voices of Recovery
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Tom Coderre – Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, SAMHSA
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Peter Gaumond – Senior Policy Analyst, Chief Recovery Branch, Office of National Drug Control Policy
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Michael Askew – Deputy Director, Office of Recovery, SAMHSA
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David Awadalla – Public Health Advisor, Office of Recovery, SAMHSA
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Jesse Heffernan – Region 5 Behavioral Health Advisor, SAMHSA
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Illinois State Senator Adriane Johnson, 30th District
11:30 AM CT
Live Recovery Band: Immanuel Celebrate Recovery Band
NOON CT
Lunch Break (1 hour)
DJ Music & Emcee Intro
Emcee: Announcements & Mentions from the Podium
1:00 PM CT
Speakers:
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Illinois State Senator Mattie Hunter, 3rd District, Assistant Majority Leader
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Illinois Representative La Shawn K. Ford, 8th District
1:20 PM CT
Recovery Storytelling: Meghann Perry, CARC, RCPF
Award-winning Storyteller, Theatre Educator, Keynote Speaker, and Addiction Recovery Coach Professional
1:45 PM CT
Line Dancing:
1st Lady Maddy B Soul Line Dance Xperience
2:15 PM CT
Speaker: Dr. Corrie L. Vilsaint, Ph.D.
"Using Recovery Science to Dismantle Health Inequities"
Associate Director of Recovery Health Equity, Recovery Research Institute, Center for Addiction Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital Instructor, Harvard Medical School
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2:30 PM CT
Celebrity Cameo Videos
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2:45 PM CT
Sponsors:
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Leader Sponsor: TASC, Inc. (Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities)
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Champion Sponsors:
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Phoenix Recovery Services
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Oxford House
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The Path Recovery Living For Women
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Heartlife Ministries Recovery 180
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A Safe Haven
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Advocate Sponsors:
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Mindful Care
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Gateway Foundation
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Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital
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West Side Heroin/Opioid Task Force
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Chicago Area Project
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3:45 PM CT
Hosts Closing: CRCC & NIRCO
Speakers: Dora Dantzler-Wright, John Wright, Dr. Mary Roberson
4:00 PM CT -Event Ends
Join Us for the Pre-Rally All Recovery Meeting & Social on Sept. 20th!
As we gear up for the highly anticipated National Rally for Recovery, there's no better way to start the weekend than by coming together with the recovery community for a night of connection, celebration, and inspiration.
Event Details:
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Date: Friday, September 20th, 2024
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Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Location: JLM Abundant Life Center, 2622 Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL
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Hosted by: NIRCO and CRCC
What to Expect:
The Pre-Rally All Recovery Meeting & Social is more than just an event—it's the heartbeat that sets the tone for the entire weekend. Whether you’re in recovery, supporting someone who is, or just looking to be part of a positive, uplifting community, this is the place to be. We will have an All Recovery Meeting, Open Mic, Dancing, Food, and Inspiring Speakers!
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Why You Should Attend:
This event is not just a social gathering—it's the official kickoff to the National Rally for Recovery happening the very next day. By coming together on Friday night, we're building momentum, fostering unity, and setting a powerful intention for the weekend. It's a chance to connect with others, find inspiration, and prepare for the incredible day ahead.
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