Events

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.

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.

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

5/6/2021
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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