Research to Recovery 2025: Full Schedule

Welcome to the 2025 Research to Recovery Conference

11:15am EDT

Peer Support in the Workplace and Avoiding Peer Drift

Tuesday May 20, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT

This presentation will cover the following learning objectives: Understand the service delivery of peer support services.

Speakers

Kim Boyd

Recovery-Oriented Services Manager, Office of Recovery Services

Kim Boyd served as the Region 3 Recovery-Oriented Services Coordinator at the Office of Recovery Services/DBHDS for two years before transitioning to the Office of Recovery Services as the Recovery-Oriented Services Manager. Kim identifies as a person in long-term recovery and has... Read More →

Tuesday May 20, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT

Peer Recovery

9:00am EDT

Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) with a Focus on Anhedonia and Peer Support

Wednesday May 21, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT

A introduction to Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS). Anhedonia: what it is, how it impacts recovery and its potential influence on return to use. Techniques and skills to foster meaningful peer connections. Long term benefits of peer support in recovery from Anhedonia.

Speakers

Bently Wood

Lead Regional Peer Recovery Specialist Coordinator, Richmond Behavioral Health Authority

Bently Wood is a Lead Regional Peer Recovery Specialist Coordinator with Richmond Behavioral Health Authority, supporting and developing the peer workforce in Virginia’s DBHDS Region 4. Currently a Certified and Registered Peer Recovery Specialist (R-CPRS), his work is his passion... Read More →

Wednesday May 21, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Peer Recovery

3:45pm EDT

Collegiate Recovery Student Panel

Wednesday May 21, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT

Peer Recovery

9:00am EDT

Oxford House and Recovery Residence Research

Thursday May 22, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

A brief overview of Oxford House's history and model, a discussion of research on Oxford House specifically and recovery residences more generally. A discussion of best practices as informed by the research and certification standards (Oxford House, Inc. and National Alliance of Recovery Residences). A brief overview of current recovery residence legislation/regulation and its relationship to research.

Speakers

Paul Stevens

Director of Public Policy and Legal Affairs, Oxford House, Inc.

Paul Stevens is a person in recovery and the director of public policy and legal affairs for Oxford House, Inc., where he has worked since 2004. He is a passionate advocate for the critical role of evidence-based recovery housing in the continuum of care for substance use disorders... Read More →

Thursday May 22, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

Peer Recovery

11:30am EDT

Predecessors Panel

Thursday May 22, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm EDT

Speakers

Pastor Valerie R. Coley, CPRS, APPR-T, IFPRS

Pastor

In 2000 Valerie started working in the Richmond area with those with mental health challenges, behavioral problems and family crises. Pastor Valerie has great compassion when it comes to community outreach and bridging gaps. She became certified in 21st Century Creating a Compassionate... Read More →

Ervin Hart

Peer Recovery Specialist, REAL LIFE

Ervin Hart engages in community outreach in the East End of Richmond, works one-on-one with those coming through that Center, and leads groups and classes. He is a State Certified Peer Recovery Coach, as well as a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC). He has over 30 years of... Read More →

Thursday May 22, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm EDT

Peer Recovery