Save The Date

Network with National Recovery Leaders!

  • Washington, DC

  • June 8-11, 2025

Event Countdown

Connect with recovery leaders at the Recovery Leadership Summit (RLS), celebrate champions at the America Honors Recovery Gala Dinner* (AHR), engage with policymakers during Hill Day, and promote inclusion at the Equity Dinner. Join presenters and participants from across the nation for this impactful annual event!

About RLS

Educate, Network and Connect with Leader this June

Connect with field experts, including federal, national and state partners, engage with keynote speakers, sharpen your advocacy skills and discover strategies to amplify recovery support services in your community at RLS. Space is limited - get your tickets while they last!

Note: Registration fees for Alliance members will be tiered and discounted based on the number of registrants from the same entity and/or organization. In order to receive your Alliance registration discount you MUST login to the Faces & Voices member portal for your custom registration link.

Hill Day at 2023 Recovery Leadership Summit and America Honor's Recovery Gala in Washington, D.C.

Call For Presenters

Session Focus Topics

We welcome proposals from new voices and emerging recovery leaders driving change in recovery spaces, the movement, and systems. Submissions will be evaluated through a social justice lens with a focus on Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (JDEI).

  • February 1

    Call for Presenters Opens

  • April 30

    Call for Presenters Closes

  • February 1

    Call for Presenters Opens

  • April 30

    Call for Presenters Closes

Covers state or federal policy and advocacy, community outreach, civic engagement, inclusive advocacy efforts, and skills-building.

For this focus area, presenters may cover what harm reduction looks like in their community, evidence-based best practices, and relevant trends.

Topics include things like racial disparities in recovery outcomes, outreach to LGBTQIA+ communities and other historically underserved populations, and how recovery spaces don't always align with access for people living with disabilities.

Presenters are encouraged to submit creative ideas around addressing organizational capacity building, such as board development, organizational policies and procedures, effective partnerships, participatory processes, and data collection and reporting.

Evaluating and sustaining organizational wellness is an essential practice when it comes to the longevity and legacy of any organization, so topics in this focus area may include compassion fatigue, employee wellness, organizational succession planning, and financial sustainability.

This topic is about the "multiple pathways to recovery" philosophy, including non-traditional routes like sober curiosity, harm reduction, natural recovery, SMART recovery, and medication-supported recovery.

Recovery Community Organizations (RCOs) and their peers have developed creative approaches to peer recovery support services (PRSS) when it comes to wider-reaching inclusivity, so we expect to hear about peer ethics and supervision, role clarity within systems of care, rapport-building, and interpersonal skillsets.

People attending 2023 Recovery Leadership Summit and America Honor's Recovery Gala in Washington, D.C.

Our Events

Networking Opportunities

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June 8-10, 2025

Don't miss out on the Headshot Lounge, stop by and take a professional headshot.

Headshot
Lounge

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June 8, 2025

We invite our community to join us for dinner in a space for conversations to encourage curiosity and exploration of equity in recovery spaces. DEI work is at the forefront of our efforts and our organization’s values. When we lead by example, we can be a part of the change we want to see.

Equity
Dinner

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June 11, 2025

Join us for Hill Day to meet with elected officials and their staffers to share about challenges experienced by people in recovery from substance use and people who use drugs. Our stories have power. Your lived experiences can help policymakers recognize the critical importance of recovery support services and influence legislation and policy that support recovery and people who use drugs.

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Day

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June 9, 2025

Join us for the America Honors Recovery (AHR) Gala Dinner. This night on the town celebrates change-makers and leaders in addiction recovery from across the country to honored their trailblazing efforts and contributions to the de-stigmatization efforts.

America Honors Recovery Gala Dinner

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June 8-10, 2025

Exhibitors can showcase innovative model programs and products that inspire hope across the recovery, substance use, and behavioral health continuum.

Exhibitor
Opportunities

Hill Day at 2023 Recovery Leadership Summit and America Honor's Recovery Gala in Washington, D.C.

June 8-11, 2025

Corporate sponsorship supports Faces & Voices of Recovery in its work to become the nation's leading addiction recovery advocacy organization. You can help move the needle when it comes to de-stigmatizing addiction, too.

Sponsorship Opportunities

The Accommodations

Venue & Hotel

Join us at the beautiful Crystal Gateway Marriott, in Arlington, VA. The hotel has a subway stop easily accessible in the basement to access DC and other great entertainment.

Don't miss the Early Bird Special. Secure your room!

Crystal Gateway Marriott
1700 Richmond Highway
Arlington, VA 22202-3505
+1 (800) 393-3690

  • February 1

    Discount Hotel Room Block Opens

  • April 1

    Discount Hotel Room Block Closes

  • February 1

    Discount Hotel Room Block Opens

  • April 1

    Discount Hotel Room Block Closes

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Awards Submissions

Submit your Nominations

Our AHR ceremony has saluted the legacies of dynamic recovery trailblazers for many years. Learn more about the previous honorees who dedicated their lives to removing barriers for individuals and families affected by addiction.

  • February 15

    Nominee Submissions Open

  • April 1

    Nomination Submissions Closes

  • February 15

    Nominee Submissions Opens

  • April 1

    Nomination Submissions Closes

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Important Information

Key Dates & FAQs

  • February 1

    Early Bird Registration Opens
    Discounted Hotel Room Block Opens
    Call for Presenters Opens

  • February 15

    Awards Submission Opens

  • April 1

    Regular Registration Opens
    Discount Hotel Room Block Closes
    Nomination Submissions Closes

  • April 30

    Call for Presenters Closes

  • June 8-11

    RLS 

The dress code for this event is business casual.

Faces & Voices is committed to providing a welcoming and accessible experience for all attendees.

All spaces are wheelchair-accessible. There are multiple ramps, elevators and modes of entry available for ease of movement.

Reserved seating will be available at the front of the room for General Session. All general and breakout room sessions will have closed-captioning services.

Reach out to us for more info: rls@facesandvoicesofrecovery.org.

Yes, you can earn CEU credits for attending this conference from NAADAC. Upon entering general and breakout room sessions, you will be prompted by support staff to scan your name badge to help you accurately track and log your hours.

The leadership and staff of Faces & Voices of Recovery are committed to providing the best possible experience to guests of all our events - particularly in learning environments.

We expect our events to be respectful and harassment-free environments for people of all races, gender identifications, sexual orientations, abilities, nationalities, ethnicities, socio-economic statuses, and beliefs.

It is therefore expected that staff, supporters, volunteers, attendees, and speakers at Faces & Voices events:

  • Make considerate, conscientious decisions.
  • Have professional, respectful conversations that leave room for multiple points of view to coexist harmoniously - even when there is a stark difference in opinion.
  • Are mindful of personal limits, physical boundaries, and the need for space. If you suspect someone is uncomfortable - whether they say so explicitly or not - adjust your behavior accordingly.
  • Refrain from discriminatory, degrading, and/or harassing behavior. Unacceptable behaviors include, but are not limited to:
    • Sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic or otherwise discriminatory jokes or language
    • Physical intimidation
    • Disregard of boundaries

For questions regarding violations of this Code of Conduct not mentioned above, you may send an email to info@facesandvoicesofrecovery.org.

This Code of Conduct applies to any Faces & Voices events, including meetings, conferences, symposia, assemblies, receptions and workshops, exhibitions, side events, and any other forums that Faces & Voices organizes, hosts, or sponsors, in whole or in part, which takes place in its facilities or outside them.

This code has universal applicability to everyone who attends a Faces & Voices event.

All cancellations must be in writing, submit all cancellations via email to rls@facesandvoicesofrecovery.org.

Cancellation Dates and Restrictions:

  • By March 10 (90 days) before start of event – full refund
  • March 11-May 8 (31-90 days) before start of event – 50% refund
  • May 9 (0-30 days) before start of event – no refunds

Due to financial obligations incurred by Faces & Voices of Recovery, no refunds or credits will be issued on cancellation requests less than 30 days prior to the start of the event.

Tickets may be transferred to another attendee in lieu of cancellation, subject to eligibility and availability, if requested in writing at least 30 days before the event start date. All transfer requests must be submitted by May 9 to rls@facesandvoicesofrecovery.org and must include your ticket registration confirmation and the Name and Email (whatever else is needed for printing name badge) of the recipient.

Tentative

Schedule-AT-Glance

3:00 PM EDT - 5:00 PM
Registration
5:30 PM EDT - 6:30 PM
Welcome Reception and Exhibit Hall
6:30 PM EDT - 8:30 PM
Equity Dinner
Off-Site
Presented by:TBD

We invite our community to join us for dinner in a space for conversations to encourage curiosity and exploration of equity in recovery spaces. JDEI work is at the forefront of our efforts and our organization’s values. When we lead by example, we can be a part of the change we want to see.

7:00 AM EDT - 8:00 AM
All Recovery Meeting
7:00 AM EDT - 8:00 AM
Morning Wellness
7:30 AM EDT - 8:30 AM
Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM EDT - 5:00 PM
Registration
8:00 AM EDT - 5:00 PM
Wellness Room
Pentagon

Do you need a quite place to recenter yourself and step away from the summit? Take advantage of the Wellness Room, relax, take a call, or work a bit before rejoining the summit and all it's activities it has to offer.

9:00 AM EDT - 10:30 AM
Main Session
10:30 AM EDT - 11:00 AM
Break
11:00 AM EDT - 12:30 PM
Breakout Session
12:00 PM EDT - 5:00 PM
Headshot Lounge
12:30 PM EDT - 2:00 PM
Lunch
2:00 PM EDT - 3:00 PM
Main Session
3:00 PM EDT - 3:30 PM
Break
3:30 PM EDT - 5:00 PM
Breakout Session
7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM
Social Activities

7:00 AM EDT - 8:00 AM
All Recovery Meeting
7:00 AM EDT - 8:00 AM
Morning Wellness
7:30 AM EDT - 8:30 AM
Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM EDT - 5:00 PM
Registration
8:00 AM EDT - 5:00 PM
Wellness Room
Pentagon

Do you need a quite place to recenter yourself and step away from the summit? Take advantage of the Wellness Room, relax, take a call, or work a bit before rejoining the summit and all it's activities it has to offer.

9:00 AM EDT - 10:30 AM
Main Session
10:30 AM EDT - 11:00 AM
Break
11:00 AM EDT - 12:30 PM
Breakout Session
12:00 PM EDT - 5:00 PM
Headshot Lounge
12:30 PM EDT - 2:00 PM
Lunch
2:00 PM EDT - 3:00 PM
Main Session
3:00 PM EDT - 3:30 PM
Break
3:30 PM EDT - 5:00 PM
Breakout Session
7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM
America Honors Recovery Gala Dinner

7:00 AM EDT - 8:00 AM
All Recovery Meeting
7:00 AM EDT - 8:00 AM
Morning Wellness
7:30 AM EDT - 8:30 AM
Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM EDT - 9:00 AM
Registration
8:00 AM EDT - 5:00 PM
Wellness Room
Pentagon

Do you need a quite place to recenter yourself and step away from the summit? Take advantage of the Wellness Room, relax, take a call, or work a bit before rejoining the summit and all it's activities it has to offer.

9:00 AM EDT - 10:30 AM
Main Session
10:30 AM EDT - 5:00 PM
Hill Day

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