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!
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February 1
Early Bird Registration Opens
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April 18
Early Bird Registration Closes
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April 19
Regular Registration Opens
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February 1
Early Bird Registration Opens
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April 18
Early Bird Registration Closes
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April 19
Regular Registration Opens
Price Breakdown:
Early Bird Registration:
- $795.00
Early Bird Add-On Options:
- America Honors Recovery (AHR) Gala Dinner: $100.00
Regular Registration:
- $895.00
Add-On Options:
- America Honors Recovery (AHR) Gala Dinner: $125.00
Note: Add-on options are not included in the registration cost.
Early Bird Registration:
- $695.00
Early Bird Add-On Options:
- America Honors Recovery (AHR) Gala Dinner: $75.00
Regular Registration:
- $795.00
Add-On Options:
- America Honors Recovery (AHR) Gala Dinner: $100.00
Note: Add-on options are not included in the registration cost. In order to receive your Alliance registration discount you MUST login to the Faces & Voices member portal for your custom registration link.
We know times are tough. Federal funding cuts have folks holding back. But now is not the time to sit this one out.
RLS is where our community comes together to recharge, learn, and speak truth to power—especially on Hill Day when we meet with lawmakers.
Why come to RLS?
- It’s one of the largest networking spaces for RCOs and lived experience leaders.
- You can earn up to 22 CE credits.
- You’ll leave with resources, real connections, and tools to bring back to your org.
- You’ll be in a community with people who get it.
Call For Presenters
Session Focus Areas
We welcome proposals from new voices and emerging recovery leaders driving change in recovery spaces, the movement, and systems.
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February 1
Call for Presenters Opens
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March 31
Call for Presenters Closes
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February 1
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March 31
Call for Presenters Closes
Covers state or federal policy and advocacy, community outreach, civic engagement, inclusive advocacy efforts, and skills-building.
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 concerns the "multiple pathways of recovery" philosophy, including non-traditional routes like sober curiosity, risk-reduction activities, 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.
Our Events
Networking Opportunities
June 11, 2025
Hill Day provides an opportunity for grassroots advocates to meet with elected officials and their staffers and to speak candidly about the challenges those in recovery from substance use are facing.
In sharing our stories and lived experiences, we help policymakers recognize the critical importance of recovery support services and influence legislation and policy that support these efforts.
Hill Day
June 10, 2025
Join us for the America Honors Recovery (AHR) Gala Dinner. Enjoy a decadent meal and mingle with change-makers as leaders in addiction recovery from all over the country are honored for their trailblazing efforts and contributions to the de-stigmatization effort.
America Honors Recovery Gala Dinner
June 8-10, 2025
The Recovery Village Exhibit Hall is the premier destination for those who want high-caliber networking experiences. Exhibitors can showcase innovative model programs and products that inspire hope across the recovery advocacy continuum.
Exhibitor Opportunities
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 (703) 920-3230
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February 1
Discount Hotel Room Block Opens
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May 14
Discount Hotel Room Block Closes
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February 1
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May 14
Discount Hotel Room Block Closes
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.
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February 15
Nominee Submissions Opens
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April 1
Nomination Submissions Closes
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February 15
Nominee Submissions Opens
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April 1
Nomination Submissions Closes
Important Information
Key Dates & FAQs
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February 1
Early Bird Registration Opens
Discounted Hotel Room Block Opens
Call for Presenters Opens -
February 15
Awards Submission Opens
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March 31
Call for Presenters Closes
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April 1
Nomination Submissions Closes
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April 18
Early Bird Registration Closes
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April 19
Regular Registration Opens
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May 14
Discount Hotel Room Block Closes
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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 CE 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 enumerated 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.
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Our Sponsors
Past 2024 Sponsors
A New PATH
A New PATH (Parents for Addiction Treatment & Healing) was started in 1999 by parents of young adults dealing with substance use disorders. Their offspring were also involved in the criminal justice system, which exacerbated their struggles. The mission of this non-profit organization is to reduce the stigma associated with addictive illness through compassionate support…
National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP)
NAATP is a nonprofit professional society that represents hundreds of not-for-profit and for-profit addiction treatment providers who offer critical services along the full continuum of care, from intervention, transportation, private therapy, outpatient care, hospitalization, residential treatment, and continuing/aftercare. We support our members by providing clinical and operational resources as well as law and policy advocacy….
Legal Action Center
The Legal Action Center (LAC) uses legal and policy strategies to fight discrimination, build health equity, and restore opportunity for people with arrest and conviction records, substance use disorders, and HIV or AIDS.
Recovery Cafe Network
Recovery Café Network (RCN) is comprised of Recovery Cafés committed to serving people who have experienced trauma and the results of trauma like homelessness, addiction, substance use disorder, and other mental health challenges using the Recovery Café Model. Through a cohort learning approach, Cafés are provided with mentorship, materials, and facilitated learning experiences to create…
National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Founded in 1969, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing is a membership organization that drives policy and social change on behalf of more than 3,400 mental health and substance use treatment organizations and the more than 10 million children, adults and families they serve. We advocate for policies to ensure equitable access to high-quality services. We build…
Project REBIRTH
Project: REBIRTH is the first national peer support program model for Veterans, Emergency Responders and their loved ones developed exclusively for Recovery Community Organizations. Project: REBIRTH improves outreach, partnerships, efficacy, grant access, and impact of programs and recovery outcomes both for the peers served, and across our RCO affiliates. We are peer-based model for support…
Recovery Corps Virginia
We train AmeriCorps Members to serve in nonprofits and public agencies to offer peer support and project management to help expand capacity and make recovery possible for more Americans. We train people with a year or more of uninterrupted recovery to offer mentoring, peer support, and resource navigation as Recovery Navigators. Our navigators provide one-on-one…
NAADAC
NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals, represents the professional interests of more than 100,000 addiction counselors, educators and other addiction-focused health care professionals in the United States, Canada and abroad. NAADAC’s members are addiction counselors, educators and other addiction-focused health care professionals, who specialize in addiction prevention, treatment, recovery support and education. An important part…
The McShin Foundation
Founded in 2004, The McShin Foundation is Virginia’s leading non-profit, full-service Recovery Community Organization (RCO), committed to serving individuals and families in their fight against substance use disorders. While providing the tools for recovering individuals to create positive lifestyles, we aim to spread the word of recovery and educate families, communities, and government regarding SUDs…
Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon (MHAAO)
The Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon (MHAAO) is an inclusive, peer-run, community-based nonprofit located in Portland, Oregon. Our mission is to promote self-directed recovery and wellness for all, honoring the voice of lived experience. We have more than 40 peer addiction and mental health recovery programs that serve the Portland-Metro area and parts…
National Behavioral Health Association of Providers (NBHAP)
Working in the behavioral health industry or managing an organization in the industry can be incredibly complex and filled with ever-changing information for compliance. NBHAP gives you resources to stay on top of the rules and regulations for your organization to stay compliant. The National Behavioral Health Association of Providers (NBHAP) is a membership association…
Strategic Tax Planning
Strategic Tax Planning is made up of Certified Professional Accountants and other financial professionals with the main goal of making tax planning simpler. With the current tax landscape, our team’s priority is to assure that individuals, businesses, and other accountants are aware of essential credits, incentives, and stimulus programs available to them. Based out of…
On Our Own of Maryland
Refocus: Look Again is a public education campaign from On Our Own of Maryland’s Anti-Stigma Project and is designed to challenge misconceptions and assumptions associated with mental health and substance use. Our goal is to foster change through awareness and dialogue about the real and damaging impact of stigma. For close to thirty years, people…
Peer Recovery Center of Excellence
The Peer Recovery Center of Excellence exists to enhance the field of peer recovery support services. Led by those with lived experience, peer voice is at the core of our work and guides our mission. Peers – people in recovery from substance use challenges – serve a valuable role in helping persons with substance use…
Gaudenzia
Gaudenzia has the distinction of being one of the largest non-profit treatment providers for substance use and co-occurring disorders in the Mid- Atlantic region. With 117 programs across 51 facilities, Gaudenzia serves over 15,000 clients annually in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.. In alignment with the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), we provide…
Serenity House
For eight years, Serenity House Communities has served the Flint/Genesee County, Michigan community by advocating for people in recovery & providing holistic options for those recovering from substance use disorder (SUD), codependency, & trauma. Since its inception in 2015, SHC has offered peer-based recovery support services that include recovery coaching, support groups, systems navigation, recovery…
Oxford House
Oxford House is a concept in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. In its simplest form, an Oxford House describes a democratically run, self-supporting and drug free home. Parallel to this concept lies the organizational structure of Oxford House, Inc. This publicly supported, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation is the umbrella organization which provides the network connecting…
Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR)
Along with organizing the recovery community (people in recovery, family members, friends and allies) to put a face on recovery and provide recovery support services, we also promote recovery from alcohol and other drug addiction through advocacy, education and service. CCAR strives to end discrimination surrounding addiction and recovery, open new doors and remove barriers…
Both/And Partners
Creating equity doesn’t have to be hard. We provide the tools, resources, & support you need to stay inspired, increase effectiveness, and become an inclusive, transformative leader.
Boomerang Medical Billing
Boomerang Medical is a full service billing company specializing in Medicaid, State and Private Funds, and all Commercial Insurance reimbursement. We will navigate the complicated application and enrollment process with all the payers you need and get you contracted to bill and receive payment for your Recovery and housing services.Boomerang is the solution for RCOs…
Altarum Institute
We are a nonprofit organization focused on improving the health of individuals with fewer financial resources and populations disenfranchised by the health care system.
Fletcher Group
Fletcher Group’s mission is to improve the capacity and quality of recovery housing and support services.
Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association
Based in Washington D.C., and led by and comprised of experienced attorneys, the Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to conduct legal and legislative research and analysis and draft legislation on effective law and policy in the areas of public safety and health, substance use disorders, and…
Opioid Response Network
The Opioid Response Network (ORN) provides education, training and consultation, also known as technical assistance or TA. Every state and territory have designated Technology Transfer Specialists to facilitate this work. These TTS are your local point people who work with you and ORN consultants in your community to meet your TA needs! Our goal is…
Sober AF Entertainment (SAFE)
Sober AF Entertainment offers a unique approach to sobriety and recovery by hosting substance-free events and providing harm-reduction and peer support services. Their mission is to create safe, inclusive spaces for individuals to enjoy social and cultural experiences without the pressure of substance use. By organizing events such as music festivals, sports game tailgates, and…
Unity Recovery – Recovery Community Organization
Unity Recovery is a hybrid recovery community organization providing mental health, substance use, re-entry, pregnancy, parenting, and family member peer services in Pennsylvania and Texas. As an entirely peer-staffed and led organization, Unity Recovery is committed to elevating the quality and availability of peer services for all who need them at no cost.
Young People in Recovery
Young People in Recovery (YPR) is a national, peer-led organization that serves youth and young adults in recovery from substance use disorder. YPR aims to improve access to resources such as housing, education and employment that sustain long-term recovery. YPR envisions a world where all young people have the resources they need to thrive in…
Association of Recovery in Higher Education
The Association of Recovery in Higher Education (ARHE) is the only association exclusively representing collegiate recovery programs (CRPs) and communities (CRCs), the faculty and staff who support them, and the students who represent them. ARHE provides the education, resources and community connection needed to help change the trajectory of recovering student’s lives. We are a…
Hikma
Hikma Community Health™ combines medicine with compassion, and partners with communities to support addiction recovery and opioid safety education.
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