Each year, we bring together peer recovery support specialists from across West Virginia for our Peer Recovery Retreat. Attendees take part in hands-on educational training covering everything from ethics and boundaries to the latest in recovery science, all while connecting with fellow peers who share their mission. The retreat offers peers a chance to bond and network alongside the people who understand this work best and learn about new resources. Continuing education credits are available for social workers, counselors, and professionals credentialed through the West Virginia Certification Board for Addiction & Prevention Professionals.
NOTICE: This event is now full. If you’d like to be added to a waitlist, contact Ann at ahammond@firstchoiceservices.org
Peer Recovery Retreat
2026 SCHEDULE
WED
OCT 14TH
9:00 AM
Check In/Registration
10:00 AM
Welcome and Speed Networking
11:00 AM
Panel: Holding Hope without Holding the Wheel
1:00 PM
Emerging Drug Trends in West Virginia - Jostin Holmes
2:00 PM
Beyond the Basics: Drug & Recovery Jeopardy - Sheila Moran
8:00 PM
All Recovery Meeting
THUR
OCT 15th
8:00 AM
Breakfast/Vendors/Networking
9:00 AM
No Shame in the Supervision Game - Dan McCawley
10:00 AM
Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements: A Look at West Virginia's H.R.1 Implementation - Johnna Beane
11:00 AM
No Cape Required: The Superpowers and Responsibilities of Peer Recovery Support - Liz Neal
1:00 PM
GROWTH, CHANGE, HEALING: REPEAT - Heidi O'Toole
6:00 PM
Vendor Event - Resource Building
8:00 PM
All Recovery Meeting
FRI
OCT 16th
8:00 AM
Breakfast/Vendors/Networking
9:00 AM
Handle with Care Training - Lata Menon
9:20 AM
Peer Certification Updates - Chuck Mullins
10:00 AM
WVARR; J&H and MURC Updates - Autumn McCraw, Deb Harris, Kenneth Jordan
11:00 AM
WV First Foundation Updates - Jon Dower
12:00 PM
Send Off