Date/Time
Event Name
Details
Location
RECURRING MEETINGS
First Thursday each month
7-8pm
Indianapolis Peer Supports United Meeting
This re-occurring monthly meeting is for anyone interested in the peer recovery support profession, those providing peer recovery support or anyone whom feels this meeting will benefit them. This meeting allows peers to discuss their professional roles, strenghts/improvements to their services, share resources and anything related to peer recovery support. All peer recovery supports are welcome. Call-in information is (646) 749-3122, access code: 203-148-821. More information: IAPRSS Affiliates
Virtual
Monday - Friday
10 am EST/9 am CST/ 7 am PST
2pm EST/1 pm CST/11am PST
PEER-2-PEER: Strengths-Based Approach Virtual Recovery Gatherings
Join our strengths-based approach virtual recovery gatherings! Judgement-free collaboration. For anyone contemplating or in recovery. Gatherings provided monday — friday. Facilitated by certified peer recovery support.
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10 am EST/9 am CST/ 7 am PST: https://zoom.us/j/408405356
2pm EST/1 pm CST/11am PST: https://zoom.us/j/823305457
7pm EST/6 pm CST/4pm PST: https://zoom.us/j/574544947
Virtual
Daily
11:45am-1:00pm
5:45pm-7:00pm
Wednesday/Friday (Youth Support Group)
2:45pm-4:00pm
Challenge 2 Change Online Peer Support Meeting
The choices emergency response team has partnered with 1voice to provide online peer support meetings for the recovery community through Zoom. These online meetings are open to anyone and can be accessed through downloading the Zoom app and entering the meeting id at the appropriate meeting times.
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12PM CHALLENGE 2 CHANGE: 11:45am-1pm, Daily, Zoom Meeting Id# 823-217-139
6PM CHALLENGE 2 CHANGE: 5:45pm-7pm, Daily, Zoom Meeting Id# 330-347-719
YOUTH SUPPORT GROUP: 2:45pm-4pm, Wednesday/Friday, Zoom Meeting Id# 813-347-719
Virtual
Tuesdays
6:30pm
The Mom of an Addict: Support Group Meetings
Our meetings are designed to serve parents and grandparents who have a child in active addiction, who have a child in recovery, who have a child who is incarcerated due to substance use, or who have lost their child to this horrible disease. More info: Details
The Chapel
2505 W. Hamilton Rd S
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
Enter through door #11 (tower entrance)
Last Tuesday of each month
3:00pm-4:30pm
Monthly Peer Supervisor Collaboration
IAPRSS is excited to offer peer supervisors from across Indiana the ability to connect monthly to discuss strengths and improvements within the peer recovery profession and also their specific programs. The goal of this meeting will be to share best practices, policy/procedure that is effective and any other topics the supervisors feel may benefit their role, peers and organization.
Topics May Include:
- Updates on what is the current state of peer support across Indiana and Nationally
- Identified service delivery modifications from supervisors
- How peers in recovery are being supported by their supervisor and organization
- Current strengths/concerns with peer programming
- Anything else supervisors would like to discuss/share
Virtual
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid is a course to educate individuals about how to interact with and support someone who may be developing a mental health issue or experiencing a crisis. Mental Health First Aid is offered by Purdue Extension facilitators. Facilitators are certified to teach this evidence-based program by the National Council for Behavioral Health. More info: Register
Virtual
Every Tuesday
3:30p, - 7:30pm
Substance Use Support
Ready for a change? Connect to a peer who has lived experiencewith substance use and mental health challenges.
- SERVICES ARE FREE
- Non-judgmental, individualized approach
- Supportive of multiple pathways of recovery
- Safe space to talk with someone "who gets it"
- Referrals for housing, food, substance use/mental health services, and more
FEEL FREE TO STOP IN! A peer recovery coach is available.
Moorehead Community Resource Center
Wednesday
6pm (EST)
UR Pathway Peer Support Group for BIPOC
Unique Recovery Pathway, affectionately referred to as UR (your) Pathway, brings a fresh approach to recovery supports with a weekly support group meeting for Black, Indigenous, & People of Color (BIPOC) in or seeking recovery from addiction/substance misuse, mental health conflicts, and traumatic events. Free to attend, this recovery support group was designed to celebrate all pathways of recovery while supporting the influence of culture and identity on one's healing journey. More information: Register
Virtual
March
3/2 - 5/2021
9:00am - 4:00pm
Warrior Down: A Relapse Prevention and Recovery Support Program for Native Americans
The Warrior Down/ Recovery Coaches program provides a relapse prevention and recovery support program for Native Americans who are completing treatment, returning to the community from incarceration, or who have been working on their recovery journey using traditional method of 12 Step methods and who wish to provide support to others experiencing the same issues. More info: Register
Virtual
3/4/2021
6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
The Social Costs of Marijuana & Lessons Learned in Legalized States
Learn about the harms of marijuana legalization - a policy which has consistently placed corporate profits and addiction ahead of public health. Guest Speaker: Kevin A. Sabet, President and CEO, Smart Approaches to Marijuana. For link to register or more information: Please contact Janet Whitfield-Hyduk at 574-345-1621 or JanetWhitfield.pepsadfc@gmail.com
Virtual
3/6/2021
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Black Balloon Day Overdose Awareness
In honor of those lost to drug overdose. Integrative Wellness LLC (InWell) will provide training to the public along with resource information for those struggling with substance use and their families. More info: Contact Macy Jones, macy.jones@inwell.org
Recovery Rec Center
1300 Ladoga Rd
Crawfordsville, IN
3/6/2021
Black Balloon Day Overdose Awareness
On March 6, across the United States families and loved ones remember and celebrate the lives lost to overdose. Overdose Lifeline has made a practice to release virtual balloons each year on Black Balloon Day and we encourage everyone to do the same. Share photographs of your loved ones and their story and use the hashtag #BlackBalloonDay. More info: https://www.overdoselifeline.org/events/black-balloon-day/
Virtual
3/9/2021
10:30 am to 12:00pm Eastern
Humor and Helping
Humor and Helping with Mallori DeSalle. March 9th 10:30 am to 12:00pm Eastern. Learn about how human helps: engage with clients, reduce workplace stress, increase coping strategies, and have more fun at work! More info: Register
Virtual
3/16/2021
10:00 am to 1:00pm
Advocacy Day with State Representative Robin Shackleford
Join us and State Representative Robin Shackleford for our first-ever Advocacy Day and let your representatives know that you stand for responsible criminal justice policies. Four volunteer roles are available, including greeters, advocates, runners, and helping with refreshments. More info: Register
Indiana Statehouse
200 W Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
3/17/2021
12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Hope Academy Speaker Series: Marijuana: Effects on the Brain & Behavior
Join Hope Academy Board Member Janice Gabe for the second session of our Speaker Series online events. During this one-hour free online webinar, you will learn more about marijuana and the effects the substance has on the brain. Educators, counselors, clinicians, parents and anyone interested in learning more about this topic is encouraged to attend. This free event is hosted by Hope Academy, Indiana's only recovery high school. More info: Register
Virtual
3/17/2021
10:00am - 12:00pm CST
Prenatal Alcohol Exposure and Child Development
Children with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure struggle with choices and consequences regardless of appropriate instruction, lack age-appropriate attentiveness, and negatively react to the smallest disruption of their routine. More info: Register
Virtual
3/18/21
12:00pm - 1:00pm
IRN Monthly Meeting
Monthly membership meeting, by invitation. More info: Heather Rodriguez
Virtual
April
4/5 - 8/2021
Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit
The Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit is where solutions are formulated, stakeholders from Federal to family convene, and change begins. It is the annual gathering for stakeholders to discuss what's working in prevention and treatment. More info: Register
Virtual
4/6/2021
12:45pm – 1:45pm ET
Developing a Statewide Platform to Strengthen Communication and Collaboration Among Community Coalitions and the Recovery Infrastructure
The Indiana Coalition Network (ICN) is a digital platform that connects community coalition members so they can take informed action on drug and alcohol use in the areas of Prevention-Education, Treatment-Intervention-Recovery, and Justice-Law Enforcement. The ICN platform increases communication and collaboration within and among 92 Local Coordinating Coalitions (LCCs) throughout Indiana, while also connecting members to the existing statewide and national alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) infrastructures and resources. ICN’s partner network, the Indiana Recovery Network (IRN) launched its digital platform with the goal of supporting regional recovery efforts to better engage and connect individuals and families in recovery with supports and services throughout Indiana. More info: Register
Virtual
4/8/2021
Motivational Interviewing Training (Intro)
This online facilitated learning forum will be a highly engaging and interactive seven-hour experience for a multi-disciplinary audience. Individuals will engage in experiential methods such as information exchange, small group discussion, paired skills practice, video analysis, and other self-reflective processes. More info: Register
Virtual
4/20/2021
Motivational Interviewing Training (Advanced)
This online facilitated learning forum will be a highly engaging and interactive seven-hour experience for a multi-disciplinary audience. Individuals will engage in experiential methods such as information exchange, small group discussion, paired skills practice, video analysis, and other self-reflective processes. More info: Register
Virtual
4/29/2021
12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Hope Academy Speaker Series: Co-creating a Satisfying Patient/Family & Provider Meeting
Join Hope Academy Board Member Dr. Ukamaka Oruche for the final session of our Speaker Series online events. During this one-hour free online webinar, you will learn more about how to create a satisfying provider / family partnership. Clinicians, counselors, parents and anyone interested in learning more about this topic is encouraged to attend. This event is hosted by Hope Academy, Indiana's only recovery high school. More info: Register
Virtual
May
5/2/2021
7:00pm
Hope Academy’s Spring Fundraiser, Sounds of Hope
On Sunday, May 2 at 7:00 p.m, stream a recovery concert from the comfort of your own TV. It will feature inspiring music from Jennie DeVoe, My Yellow Rickshaw and more along with words from our students and Rafael Sanchez of WRTV6 as our host. Free to attend. Register by March 30 to get a concert t-shirt. More info: Register
Virtual
5/6/2021
9:00am - 3:30pm EST
Motivational Interviewing Training (Intro)
This online facilitated learning forum will be a highly engaging and interactive seven-hour experience for a multi-disciplinary audience. Individuals will engage in experiential methods such as information exchange, small group discussion, paired skills practice, video analysis, and other self-reflective processes. More info: Register
Virtual
5/19/2021
9:00am - 3:30pm EST
Motivational Interviewing Training (Intro)
This online facilitated learning forum will be a highly engaging and interactive seven-hour experience for a multi-disciplinary audience. Individuals will engage in experiential methods such as information exchange, small group discussion, paired skills practice, video analysis, and other self-reflective processes. More info: Register
Virtual
June
6/1/2021
9:00am - 3:30pm EST
Motivational Interviewing Training (Advanced)
This online facilitated learning forum will be a highly engaging and interactive seven-hour experience for a multi-disciplinary audience. Individuals will engage in experiential methods such as information exchange, small group discussion, paired skills practice, video analysis, and other self-reflective processes. More info: Register
Virtual
August
8/12 - 13/2021
Infancy Onward's Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Conference 2021
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