Conference Theme & Focus Areas

The theme of the 2025 Annual Conference is “Finding our rhythm: Strengthening communities, empowering recovery.“

“Finding Our Rhythm: Strengthening Communities, Empowering Recovery” emphasizes the transformative power of community support in the scholastic recovery journey, across collegiate recovery, recovery high schools, and alternative peer groups. This theme highlights how students, when connected with one another and their surrounding communities, can foster resilience, share experiences, and empower each other on the path to healing. At its core, this theme emphasizes the belief that recovery is not a solitary journey but rather a communal symphony, where each voice contributes to a harmonious outcome. By creating spaces for open dialogue, collaboration, and shared growth, we aim to build a supportive network that not only enhances individual recovery but also strengthens the collective spirit of our academic environments. Together, we will explore strategies and practices that celebrate diversity, promote well-being, and ultimately create a harmonious atmosphere where every student can thrive. Tying into the musical heartbeat of New Orleans, the rhythm metaphor represents the various ways that individuals and communities find their own pace and harmony in the recovery process.

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