About OhioPro
Ohio Peer Recovery Organizations (OhioPRO) is a statewide leader dedicated to advancing recovery supports, uplifting peer-run organizations, and empowering certified peer recovery supporters who provide these essential services. We are committed to elevating the voices of individuals with lived experience of mental illness, substance use disorder, and co-occurring conditions, and to strengthening the recovery support system across Ohio.
Ohio Peer Recovery Organizations
(OhioPRO) is honored to again host
the Ohio Peer Recovery Summit. The
Summit is an annual convening of
peer recovery supporters, peer run
organization leaders, recovery
advocates and champions, and
community stakeholders from Ohio
and across the country. With an
expected attendance of nearly 600
individuals, the Summit provides a
dedicated space for networking,
growth, and learning – all of which
contribute to the advancement of
peer support in Ohio. National and
local speakers will lead transformative
educational sessions that provide
recovery leaders and peer supporters
with new ideas and invigoration to
continue to support the recovery
journeys of our fellow Ohioans.
The theme of the 2026 Peer Recovery Summit is CONNECTION CREATES RECOVERY: Recovery is not a solitary experience. In sharing their lived experience, peer recovery supporters give others the strength and encouragement needed to walk the path of recovery. Healing happens through the sharing of life’s moments with connections that show us we are not alone on this journey.
2026 Conference Cost
Conference Fee: $100/per participant
Refund Deadline: July 1, 2026
Registrations are non-transferable on-site. If you’re unable to attend and want someone else to come in your place, you must notify us at least 5 business days before the Summit so we can update the registration and name badge.
Please email us at [email protected] with the name and contact info of the person attending in your place.
Please email us at [email protected] with the name and contact info of the person attending in your place.
New Location!
Hotel Information
Hyatt Regency Columbus
350 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
350 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
Parking
Self-paid parking options are available near the Hyatt Regency. Parking fees are the responsibility of event attendee.
Click here for more more detailed parking information.
Parking Fees in the Chestnut Street Garage will be discounted by 50% for Hotel Guests only and are the responsibility of the attendee.
Click here for more more detailed parking information.
Parking Fees in the Chestnut Street Garage will be discounted by 50% for Hotel Guests only and are the responsibility of the attendee.
IMPORTANT - Please Read
If you’re traveling more than 50 miles to attend the Summit, you might qualify for one free hotel night.
Here’s how it works:
- You book your hotel room as normal.
- After registration closes, OhioPRO will review travel distances.
- If you qualify, we may cover one night's room and tax.
- You will be notified by OhioPRO if your ONE free night is approved.
- Parking fees will not be covered by OhioPRO
Eligibility Criteria for Complimentary Hotel Stay:
- You must live more than 50 miles from the event location.
- You must be a certified Peer Recovery Supporter in the state of Ohio.
- You must book your own hotel room with a valid credit card.
- Free rooms are subject to availability and funding and cannot be guaranteed.
This offer is not available to sponsors, vendors, or OhioMHAS employees.
Here’s how it works:
- You book your hotel room as normal.
- After registration closes, OhioPRO will review travel distances.
- If you qualify, we may cover one night's room and tax.
- You will be notified by OhioPRO if your ONE free night is approved.
- Parking fees will not be covered by OhioPRO
Eligibility Criteria for Complimentary Hotel Stay:
- You must live more than 50 miles from the event location.
- You must be a certified Peer Recovery Supporter in the state of Ohio.
- You must book your own hotel room with a valid credit card.
- Free rooms are subject to availability and funding and cannot be guaranteed.
This offer is not available to sponsors, vendors, or OhioMHAS employees.
Meet Our Keynote Presenters!
Caren Howard
Caren currently serves as Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy for Mental Health America and has 16 years’ experience in legislative, political affairs, and advocacy. Howard advises and carries out the policy and advocacy strategy for a national community-based consumer nonprofit organization whose mission is to put the voices of people with personal experience of mental health conditions at the helm of decision-making both at the policy table and in health care settings.
She educates and persuades federal and state policymakers to act on a wide range of issues that impact individuals with mental health conditions including health care, education, criminal justice, and housing, and she facilitates relationship between state and local MHA affiliates and public officials. She is a national coalition leader serving as co-chair of multiple working groups and is passionate about lifting up the perspective of people who have mental health conditions to overcome misinformation and ignorance around these conditions and the impact of trauma.
She educates and persuades federal and state policymakers to act on a wide range of issues that impact individuals with mental health conditions including health care, education, criminal justice, and housing, and she facilitates relationship between state and local MHA affiliates and public officials. She is a national coalition leader serving as co-chair of multiple working groups and is passionate about lifting up the perspective of people who have mental health conditions to overcome misinformation and ignorance around these conditions and the impact of trauma.
Paolo del
Vecchio, M.S.W
Vecchio, M.S.W
Paolo del Vecchio, M.S.W, a person in long-term recovery from mental health and addictions, has been a leader in the peer recovery movement for 40 years. He recently founded Rising Recovery to expand recovery support services after completing a 30 year career at the US Department of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) where he served in multiple roles including the Director of the Center for Mental Health Services and the founding Director of the Office of Recovery. Paolo also holds leadership roles with The College for Behavioral Health Leadership, the Center for Addiction Recovery Supports, the Coalition for Rights and Recovery and other efforts.
Kristen Harper, M.Ed.
Kristen is a nationally recognized leader in recovery support services with over 18 years of experience and a foundation in her own lived experience of recovery. She most recently served at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)'s Office of Recovery, where she helped to advance federal efforts to strengthen the peer workforce through policy, grant oversight, and cross-agency initiatives. Kristen has led a variety of nonprofit recovery programs over the course of her career, as well as secured major funding, and trained thousands in strengths-based, person-centered approaches. As Vice President of Curriculum and Development at the LYNC Institute, she develops innovative training and workforce development programs that empower peers and systems alike, helping communities build environments where people can truly thrive.
Cherene Caraco
Cherene is a psychiatric, trauma and suicide attempt survivor who has made the last 32 years her personal and professional mission to understand how services and systems can either foster wellness, healing and a high quality of life or can harm the process of recovery.
She was first introduced to mental health services at the age of 13 when she was given the first of 8 mental health diagnoses along with a label of “severe and persistent mental illness.” Cherene had to recover from the impact of pathology-based mental health services along with the trauma that led her to becoming a service recipient.
In 2005/2006, Cherene started Promise Resource Network (PRN), a peer-operated and staffed non-profit organization serving people that are uninsured who experience complex combinations of mental health, substance use challenges, houselessness and incarceration.
Then in 2019 started Peer Voice NC, a statewide movement of people directly impacted by mental health issues to organize and mobilize around legislative and practice change.
Cherene is honored to have been named the 2021 Innovator of the Year by the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law.
She was first introduced to mental health services at the age of 13 when she was given the first of 8 mental health diagnoses along with a label of “severe and persistent mental illness.” Cherene had to recover from the impact of pathology-based mental health services along with the trauma that led her to becoming a service recipient.
In 2005/2006, Cherene started Promise Resource Network (PRN), a peer-operated and staffed non-profit organization serving people that are uninsured who experience complex combinations of mental health, substance use challenges, houselessness and incarceration.
Then in 2019 started Peer Voice NC, a statewide movement of people directly impacted by mental health issues to organize and mobilize around legislative and practice change.
Cherene is honored to have been named the 2021 Innovator of the Year by the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law.
Schedule
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
8:00-10:00 AM
Registration
10:00-10:15 PM
Welcome
Michael J. Krause, Executive Director, Ohio Peer Recovery Organizations (OhioPRO)
10:15-10:30 AM
Opening Remarks
Tia Marcel Moretti, Director DBH
10:30-11:00 AM
National Policy Update
Caren Howard, MHA National
11:00-11:15 aM
Break
11:15AM-12:15 PM
Breakout Sessions - A
1. Systems & Policy
Strengthening Clinical–Peer Partnerships in Behavioral Health
Jeffrey McQueen, Executive Director Mental Health Association of Nassau County
2. Workforce & Leadership
Shared Power, Shared Purpose: Building Peer Leadership Pathways
Shannon Higbee, Chief Strategy Officer - Alliance for Rights and Recovery
3. Peer Support Foundations
How to Soar in Peer Support: A Beginner’s Guide to CPRS Work in Ohio
Amanda Stoddard – The Recovery Center of Hamilton County
Julie Rodrigo-Dietrich, The Recovery Center of Hamilton County
4. Specialized Populations & Settings
Training Opportunities for Peer Supporters in Ohio’s Prisons
Olivia Winegardner – Department of Behavioral Health
Traci Brown – Department of Behavioral Health
Randon Watson – Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
5. Wellness and Resiliency
Caring Deeply Without Carrying It All: Boundaries for Peer Specialists
Dana Fogelsong MSW, CRPS - Hope Influencer, LLC
6. Youth and Family
Expanding Youth Peer Work in Ohio: Exploring Innovative Models, Emerging Findings, & Pathways to Implementation
Kennedy Wilbert – C4 Innovations
Strengthening Clinical–Peer Partnerships in Behavioral Health
Jeffrey McQueen, Executive Director Mental Health Association of Nassau County
2. Workforce & Leadership
Shared Power, Shared Purpose: Building Peer Leadership Pathways
Shannon Higbee, Chief Strategy Officer - Alliance for Rights and Recovery
3. Peer Support Foundations
How to Soar in Peer Support: A Beginner’s Guide to CPRS Work in Ohio
Amanda Stoddard – The Recovery Center of Hamilton County
Julie Rodrigo-Dietrich, The Recovery Center of Hamilton County
4. Specialized Populations & Settings
Training Opportunities for Peer Supporters in Ohio’s Prisons
Olivia Winegardner – Department of Behavioral Health
Traci Brown – Department of Behavioral Health
Randon Watson – Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
5. Wellness and Resiliency
Caring Deeply Without Carrying It All: Boundaries for Peer Specialists
Dana Fogelsong MSW, CRPS - Hope Influencer, LLC
6. Youth and Family
Expanding Youth Peer Work in Ohio: Exploring Innovative Models, Emerging Findings, & Pathways to Implementation
Kennedy Wilbert – C4 Innovations
12:15 - 12:30 PM
Break
12:30 - 2:00 PM
Lunch and Luncheon Keynote
Paolo del Vecchio, M.S.W. and Kristen Harper
2:00 - 2:15 PM
Break
2:15 - 3:15 PM
Breakout Sessions - B
7. Systems & Policy
Peer Support at the Center of Behavioral Health Transformation - Practice, Policy, and Payment Trends
Wendy White Tiegreen – Lexicon Strategies
8. Workforce & Leadership
Peer Supervision in Ohio: Writing the Next Chapter
Ijeoma Achara-Abrahams - Achara Consulting
9. Peer Support Foundations
Bridging MH + SUD Peer Support: One Person, Two Systems, Zero Wrong Doors
China Darrington, CPRS-S, FPS, CDC, CEO - Summit Recovery HUB
10. Specialized Populations & Settings
Bridging Behavioral Health and Housing: What Peer Supporters Need to Know
Sue Tafrate – Department of Behavioral Health
Roma Barickman, MA, MSSA, LISW-S Bureau of Recovery Supports Manager of Housing & Homelessness Policy & Program
11. Wellness and Resiliency
Words That Hold Us: A Collective Intention Wall for Recovery
Amanda Saurber – The OCR Initiative
12. Youth and Family
From Crisis to Connection: The Role of Youth and Family Peer Support in Building Recovery-Oriented Systems
Sara Malich, Director of Youth and Families – NAMI Ohio
Tamisha McKenzie,CFP – NAMI Ohio
Tamieka Wright, CFP – NAMI Ohio
Peer Support at the Center of Behavioral Health Transformation - Practice, Policy, and Payment Trends
Wendy White Tiegreen – Lexicon Strategies
8. Workforce & Leadership
Peer Supervision in Ohio: Writing the Next Chapter
Ijeoma Achara-Abrahams - Achara Consulting
9. Peer Support Foundations
Bridging MH + SUD Peer Support: One Person, Two Systems, Zero Wrong Doors
China Darrington, CPRS-S, FPS, CDC, CEO - Summit Recovery HUB
10. Specialized Populations & Settings
Bridging Behavioral Health and Housing: What Peer Supporters Need to Know
Sue Tafrate – Department of Behavioral Health
Roma Barickman, MA, MSSA, LISW-S Bureau of Recovery Supports Manager of Housing & Homelessness Policy & Program
11. Wellness and Resiliency
Words That Hold Us: A Collective Intention Wall for Recovery
Amanda Saurber – The OCR Initiative
12. Youth and Family
From Crisis to Connection: The Role of Youth and Family Peer Support in Building Recovery-Oriented Systems
Sara Malich, Director of Youth and Families – NAMI Ohio
Tamisha McKenzie,CFP – NAMI Ohio
Tamieka Wright, CFP – NAMI Ohio
3:15 - 3 :30PM
Break
3:30 - 4:30 pM
Breakout Sessions - C
13. Systems & Policy
Working with Medicaid Managed Care
Ben Miladin – United Healthcare
14. Workforce & Leadership
Leading Without Losing Yourself: Staying Grounded in Recovery While Stepping Into Leadership
Daniella Labate Covelli – Vice President of Recovery and Rehabilitation Training, Alliance for Rights and Recovery
Lonnetta Albright – Author, Radio Personality, and Change Agent
15. Peer Support Foundations
You Can't Help Me: how to facilitate change with difficult people
Jeffrey McQueen, Executive Director Mental Health Association of Nassau County
16. Specialized Populations & Settings
Peer Support, Law Enforcement and Deflection. How We Work Together
Allison Lamp – Fairfield County and Eric Spiegel – Project FORT
17. Wellness and Resiliency
Refill Your Cup: Self-Compassion for Peer Recovery Supporters
Yasmin Irfani, Mental Health America of Ohio
18. Youth and Family
Engaging Youth in Recovery: The Loft Model – Focus Recovery and Wellness Community
Max Meisner - Loft Lead, The Loft within Focus Recovery and Wellness Community
Angalina Kidwell – Youth Peer Support Specialist, The Loft within Focus Recovery and
Wellness Community
Working with Medicaid Managed Care
Ben Miladin – United Healthcare
14. Workforce & Leadership
Leading Without Losing Yourself: Staying Grounded in Recovery While Stepping Into Leadership
Daniella Labate Covelli – Vice President of Recovery and Rehabilitation Training, Alliance for Rights and Recovery
Lonnetta Albright – Author, Radio Personality, and Change Agent
15. Peer Support Foundations
You Can't Help Me: how to facilitate change with difficult people
Jeffrey McQueen, Executive Director Mental Health Association of Nassau County
16. Specialized Populations & Settings
Peer Support, Law Enforcement and Deflection. How We Work Together
Allison Lamp – Fairfield County and Eric Spiegel – Project FORT
17. Wellness and Resiliency
Refill Your Cup: Self-Compassion for Peer Recovery Supporters
Yasmin Irfani, Mental Health America of Ohio
18. Youth and Family
Engaging Youth in Recovery: The Loft Model – Focus Recovery and Wellness Community
Max Meisner - Loft Lead, The Loft within Focus Recovery and Wellness Community
Angalina Kidwell – Youth Peer Support Specialist, The Loft within Focus Recovery and
Wellness Community
Thursday, July 9, 2026
9:00 - 9:15 AM
Opening Remarks
Michael J. Krause, Executive Director, Ohio Peer Recovery Organizations (OhioPRO)
9:15 - 10:15 AM
Keynote with Paul Schmitz
10:15 - 10:30 AM
Break
10:30AM-11:30 AM
Breakout Sessions - D
19. Systems & Policy
Lay of the Land: Surveying the Unforgiving Terrain of America’s Evolving Drug Use Epidemic
Dr. Levi Bolin, PhD - Millenium Health
20. Workforce & Leadership
Building the Bridge: Growing and Sustaining a Peer Support Workforce
Jace Porter - Thrive Peer Support
Ashley Carson – Thrive Peer Support
21. Peer Support Foundations
PAX Tools & New Beginnings: Trauma-Informed Strategies to Build Resilience in Peer Support Practice
Jeanette Puskas, Carmen Irving, Kiana Puskas - PAXIS Foundation
22. Specialized Populations and Settings
From Caligula to Current Day: A History of How Substances Have Been Weaponized in Human Trafficking
Dawn Schwartz - Project Manager COAT Team Dayton and Montgomery County Public Health
Amy Cornelius – Sidewalk Soldiers
23. Innovation and Technology
Human First: Peer Leadership in the Age of AI
Taina Martinez - COO Baltic Street Wellness Solutions
Mark Clarke – Baltic Street Wellness Solutions
Modupe Mujota – Baltic Street Wellness Solutions
24. Pathways to Recovery
Faith in Recovery: Lived Experience from the Peer Perspective
Amy Brinkley, Executive Director Pauls Plan Ministries
Halima Adan - Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, NAMI Franklin County
Sharon Fitzpatrick - BH Peer Svc. Pro. Planning and Policy Texas HHSC
Sudarshan Pyakurel - Executive Director Bhutanese Community of Central Ohio
G. Ajamu'Brown SR - Founder of Boyz to Men, Fathers &, Sons Kollective
Lay of the Land: Surveying the Unforgiving Terrain of America’s Evolving Drug Use Epidemic
Dr. Levi Bolin, PhD - Millenium Health
20. Workforce & Leadership
Building the Bridge: Growing and Sustaining a Peer Support Workforce
Jace Porter - Thrive Peer Support
Ashley Carson – Thrive Peer Support
21. Peer Support Foundations
PAX Tools & New Beginnings: Trauma-Informed Strategies to Build Resilience in Peer Support Practice
Jeanette Puskas, Carmen Irving, Kiana Puskas - PAXIS Foundation
22. Specialized Populations and Settings
From Caligula to Current Day: A History of How Substances Have Been Weaponized in Human Trafficking
Dawn Schwartz - Project Manager COAT Team Dayton and Montgomery County Public Health
Amy Cornelius – Sidewalk Soldiers
23. Innovation and Technology
Human First: Peer Leadership in the Age of AI
Taina Martinez - COO Baltic Street Wellness Solutions
Mark Clarke – Baltic Street Wellness Solutions
Modupe Mujota – Baltic Street Wellness Solutions
24. Pathways to Recovery
Faith in Recovery: Lived Experience from the Peer Perspective
Amy Brinkley, Executive Director Pauls Plan Ministries
Halima Adan - Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, NAMI Franklin County
Sharon Fitzpatrick - BH Peer Svc. Pro. Planning and Policy Texas HHSC
Sudarshan Pyakurel - Executive Director Bhutanese Community of Central Ohio
G. Ajamu'Brown SR - Founder of Boyz to Men, Fathers &, Sons Kollective
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Break
11:45AM - 1:15 PM
Lunch and Luncheon Keynote
Cherene Caraco, Founder, CEO and Global Strategist – Promise Resource Network
1:15 - 1:30 PM
Break
1:30-2:30 PM
Breakout Sessions - E
25. Systems & Policy
Insights from the OneOhio Recovery Foundation’s First Year of Grant Evaluation
Gretchen Clark Hammond, CEO – Mighty Crow
26. Workforce & Leadership
Advancing Recovery Supports in Ohio: Peer Recovery Specialists as Ambassadors for Ohio’s Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative
Matthew Courser, PhD, Research Scientist – Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation Cale Burke – Ohio University
Bridget Sherman – Ashtabula County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board
27. Peer Support Foundations
From Worksheets to Real Talk: Creating Groups That Actually Connect
Justin Kornicki - Netcare Access
28. Specialized Populations and Settings
Recovery Doulas in Peer Support
Patti Heffernan – Helios Recovery Services
Jessica Olsen – Medical College of Wisconsin
29. Innovation & Technology
Measuring What Matters: Building a Standardized Framework for Ohio’s Peer-Run Organizations
Erin Quiring - Essential Virtual Solutions
Stephanie Quiring - Essential Virtual Solutions
30. Pathways to Recovery
Hope in Action: Harm Reduction on the Frontlines
Sara Szelagowski - Project White Butterfly
Rikki Ross – Sumit Recovery HUB
Eva Moon
Insights from the OneOhio Recovery Foundation’s First Year of Grant Evaluation
Gretchen Clark Hammond, CEO – Mighty Crow
26. Workforce & Leadership
Advancing Recovery Supports in Ohio: Peer Recovery Specialists as Ambassadors for Ohio’s Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative
Matthew Courser, PhD, Research Scientist – Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation Cale Burke – Ohio University
Bridget Sherman – Ashtabula County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board
27. Peer Support Foundations
From Worksheets to Real Talk: Creating Groups That Actually Connect
Justin Kornicki - Netcare Access
28. Specialized Populations and Settings
Recovery Doulas in Peer Support
Patti Heffernan – Helios Recovery Services
Jessica Olsen – Medical College of Wisconsin
29. Innovation & Technology
Measuring What Matters: Building a Standardized Framework for Ohio’s Peer-Run Organizations
Erin Quiring - Essential Virtual Solutions
Stephanie Quiring - Essential Virtual Solutions
30. Pathways to Recovery
Hope in Action: Harm Reduction on the Frontlines
Sara Szelagowski - Project White Butterfly
Rikki Ross – Sumit Recovery HUB
Eva Moon
2:30 - 2:45 PM
Break
2:45-3:45 pM
Breakout Sessions - F
31. Systems & Policy
Building Belonging: Cultural Responsiveness, Recovery Ecosystems, and the Power of Story
Jesse Heffernan - Helios Recovery Services
32. Peer Support Foundations
Cross-Training for Connection: What SUD Peer Supporters Need to Know When Supporting People with Primary Mental Health Lived Experience
China Darrington, CPRS-S, FPS, CDCA, CEO Summit Recovery HUB
33. Specialized Populations & Settings
Echoes from the Mountains
Kate Dawes - Arista Recovery, On The Front Line Community Alliance
34. Innovation & Technology
Recovery Rachel: Ohio’s New High-Tech Treatment Finder
Jennifer Lloyd – Recovery Ohio
35. Pathways to Recovery
Fundamental Option for Recovery Spirituality
Mark Salchak - Summit Recovery HUB
36. Ethics
Ethics 101 (part 1of 2)
Julli Greisheimer – Executive Director, Wings Support and Recovery
Jose Flores- Department of Behavioral Health
Building Belonging: Cultural Responsiveness, Recovery Ecosystems, and the Power of Story
Jesse Heffernan - Helios Recovery Services
32. Peer Support Foundations
Cross-Training for Connection: What SUD Peer Supporters Need to Know When Supporting People with Primary Mental Health Lived Experience
China Darrington, CPRS-S, FPS, CDCA, CEO Summit Recovery HUB
33. Specialized Populations & Settings
Echoes from the Mountains
Kate Dawes - Arista Recovery, On The Front Line Community Alliance
34. Innovation & Technology
Recovery Rachel: Ohio’s New High-Tech Treatment Finder
Jennifer Lloyd – Recovery Ohio
35. Pathways to Recovery
Fundamental Option for Recovery Spirituality
Mark Salchak - Summit Recovery HUB
36. Ethics
Ethics 101 (part 1of 2)
Julli Greisheimer – Executive Director, Wings Support and Recovery
Jose Flores- Department of Behavioral Health
3:45-4:00 pM
Break
4:00-5:00 pM
Breakout Sessions - G
37. Public Health Misinformation Response: Community-Based Strategies That Rebuild Trust
Jesse Heffernan - Helios Recovery Services
38. Specialized Populations & Settings
Substance Use, Overdose, and Brain Injury: Tools for the Field
Ashley Morgan – Criminal Justice Coordinating Center of Excellence
Cheryl Stahl – Ohio Domestic Violence Network
39. Specialized Populations & Settings
From Peers to Professionals: Lessons from Ohio Recovery Housing's House Manager Training Series
Justin Martin, Ohio Recovery Housing
40. Innovation & Technology
Leading Through Change: Building AI-Ready Teams and Systems
Christopher Lattimer - Hope Town
Ted St. John – Hope Town
41. Peer Support as Prevention
Connection as Prevention: The Role of Peer Support on the Behavioral Health Continuum
Kristi Horner – Courage to Caregivers
42. Ethics
Ethics 101 (part 2of 2)
Julli Greisheimer, Executive Director, Wings Support and Recovery
Jose Flores – Department of Behavioral Health
Jesse Heffernan - Helios Recovery Services
38. Specialized Populations & Settings
Substance Use, Overdose, and Brain Injury: Tools for the Field
Ashley Morgan – Criminal Justice Coordinating Center of Excellence
Cheryl Stahl – Ohio Domestic Violence Network
39. Specialized Populations & Settings
From Peers to Professionals: Lessons from Ohio Recovery Housing's House Manager Training Series
Justin Martin, Ohio Recovery Housing
40. Innovation & Technology
Leading Through Change: Building AI-Ready Teams and Systems
Christopher Lattimer - Hope Town
Ted St. John – Hope Town
41. Peer Support as Prevention
Connection as Prevention: The Role of Peer Support on the Behavioral Health Continuum
Kristi Horner – Courage to Caregivers
42. Ethics
Ethics 101 (part 2of 2)
Julli Greisheimer, Executive Director, Wings Support and Recovery
Jose Flores – Department of Behavioral Health
FAQ's
How do I get credit for attending the Summit?
After the event, you’ll receive an email with a link to a short form. You’ll list the sessions you attended and complete a brief survey. Once submitted, you’ll receive a Certificate of Participation based on the sessions you reported.
Important: Certificates will only be available for 3 months after the Summit. It’s your responsibility to save and keep track of your certificate if you plan to use it for certification or continuing education purposes.
Do I still need to book my own hotel if I might qualify for a free room?
Yes. Even if you’re traveling more than 50 miles and may qualify for one free night, you must still book your own hotel room and use a credit card to hold the reservation and cover any incidental charges. Here’s how it works:
- You book your hotel room as normal.
- After registration closes, OhioPRO will review travel distances.
- If you qualify, we may cover one night's room and tax.
- You will be notified by OhioPRO if your free night is approved.
Eligibility Criteria for Complimentary Hotel Stay:
- You must live more than 50 miles from the event location.
- You must be a certified Peer Recovery Supporter in the state of Ohio.
- You must book your own hotel room with a valid credit card.
- Free rooms are subject to availability and funding and cannot be guaranteed.
- Sponsors and vendors are not eligible for complimentary hotel accommodations,
What meals are included with registration?
Light breakfast, lunch, and refreshments will be provided on both days of the Summit. Please indicate any dietary restrictions when registering so we can accommodate your needs as best as possible.
Is the venue accessible?
Yes! The Hyatt Regency is a fully accessible venue. If you have specific accessibility needs or require accommodations, please let us know during registration or contact us directly so we can make necessary arrangements.
Are scholarships available to attend the Summit?
We do not offer scholarships for the Peer Recovery Summit. However, OhioPRO works hard to keep registration fees as low as possible to ensure the Summit remains accessible to all attendees. We believe cost should never be a barrier to participation and strive to make the event affordable for everyone.
Can I register on-site?
No. On-site registration will not be available.
All attendees must register in advance. We encourage early registration as space is limited and fills up quickly.
Can someone else attend in my place if I can’t make it?
Registrations are non-transferable on-site. If you’re unable to attend and want someone else to come in your place, you must notify us at least 5 business days before the Summit so we can update the registration and name badge.
Please email us at [email protected] with the name and contact info of the person attending in your place.
Can I bring a guest with me?
The Summit is reserved for registered attendees only. If someone wishes to attend sessions or meals, they must complete their own registration.
Who can I contact if I have questions about registration?
Please reach out to our Registration Manager, Sarah Straty:
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞Phone: 614-740-2633
After the event, you’ll receive an email with a link to a short form. You’ll list the sessions you attended and complete a brief survey. Once submitted, you’ll receive a Certificate of Participation based on the sessions you reported.
Important: Certificates will only be available for 3 months after the Summit. It’s your responsibility to save and keep track of your certificate if you plan to use it for certification or continuing education purposes.
Do I still need to book my own hotel if I might qualify for a free room?
Yes. Even if you’re traveling more than 50 miles and may qualify for one free night, you must still book your own hotel room and use a credit card to hold the reservation and cover any incidental charges. Here’s how it works:
- You book your hotel room as normal.
- After registration closes, OhioPRO will review travel distances.
- If you qualify, we may cover one night's room and tax.
- You will be notified by OhioPRO if your free night is approved.
Eligibility Criteria for Complimentary Hotel Stay:
- You must live more than 50 miles from the event location.
- You must be a certified Peer Recovery Supporter in the state of Ohio.
- You must book your own hotel room with a valid credit card.
- Free rooms are subject to availability and funding and cannot be guaranteed.
- Sponsors and vendors are not eligible for complimentary hotel accommodations,
What meals are included with registration?
Light breakfast, lunch, and refreshments will be provided on both days of the Summit. Please indicate any dietary restrictions when registering so we can accommodate your needs as best as possible.
Is the venue accessible?
Yes! The Hyatt Regency is a fully accessible venue. If you have specific accessibility needs or require accommodations, please let us know during registration or contact us directly so we can make necessary arrangements.
Are scholarships available to attend the Summit?
We do not offer scholarships for the Peer Recovery Summit. However, OhioPRO works hard to keep registration fees as low as possible to ensure the Summit remains accessible to all attendees. We believe cost should never be a barrier to participation and strive to make the event affordable for everyone.
Can I register on-site?
No. On-site registration will not be available.
All attendees must register in advance. We encourage early registration as space is limited and fills up quickly.
Can someone else attend in my place if I can’t make it?
Registrations are non-transferable on-site. If you’re unable to attend and want someone else to come in your place, you must notify us at least 5 business days before the Summit so we can update the registration and name badge.
Please email us at [email protected] with the name and contact info of the person attending in your place.
Can I bring a guest with me?
The Summit is reserved for registered attendees only. If someone wishes to attend sessions or meals, they must complete their own registration.
Who can I contact if I have questions about registration?
Please reach out to our Registration Manager, Sarah Straty:
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞Phone: 614-740-2633