2026 Regional Recovery Support Workforce Summit

Registration is still open for Region 6!

Join us for the AICDAC Recovery HUB’s 3rd Annual Recovery Support Workforce Summit!

Spend the day learning, sharing and connecting with individuals and organizations supporting Recovery Initiatives throughout

Western Pennsylvania!

A light breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Region 6

Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Cambria, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Somerset, Washington, and Westmoreland Counties

June 25, 2026

9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

IUP HUB

(Hadley Union Building)

319 Pratt Drive

Indiana, PA 15701



Download the Flyer Here



WHO

SHOULD

ATTEND?

CRSs, CFRSs, RECOVERY COACHES, SCAs, RCOs, AND

TREATMENT PROVIDERS!

ANYONE PROVIDING RECOVERY SUPPORT, and RECOVERY ADVOCATES!

Exhibitors

Welcome!

Organizations are invited to set up a table at the events to showcase their services!

*Exhibitor registration for Region 6 closes 6/5/26*

Call for Presenters!

Do you have knowledge, tools, or lived experience that can support recovery and community wellbeing?

We are inviting presenters who are passionate about sharing ideas, practices, and inspiration. Join us in creating a space for learning, connection, and hope. *Proposals for Region 6 close 6/1/26*

Award Nominations

Do you know an individual or organization that has made an outstanding impact? We will be issuing awards for Recovery Advocate of the Year, Recovery Friendly Workplace, and Lifetime Achievement.

Submit a nomination to honor those whose work deserves to be celebrated! *Nominations for Region 6 close 5/25/26*

Professional

Headshots

Jason Waltenbaugh Photography will be joining us from 10:00am -1:00pm to offer FREE professional headshots.

A professional headshot will help you make a strong first impression, build credibility, and strengthen your personal brand across resume. 

Visit our webpage to Register as an Attendee or Exhibitor and to submit Presentation Proposals, Award Nominations, and to reserve you time slot for a Headshot!

The 2025 Year in Review

is now available!

The Recovery HUB has compiled data from 2025 into a document to showcase how they have been providing training and technical assistance throughout the 22 county service area and the impacts their initiative is making. For comparison, we have added a link to access BOTH the 2024 and 2025 documents. The 2025 report contains a new section to highlight the increase of PCB certified recovery support professionals throughout the counties.

• Grant Writing
• Confidentiality
• Professional Boundaries
• Documentation
• Harm Reduction
• Multiple Pathways of Recovery
• CRS/CFRS Training Series

All training is FREE and can be requested by clicking HERE!

As a professional courtesy, if you register to attend a training and are unable to attend, please unregister or reach out to the training host to let them know you are not able to make it. 

All TA is FREE and can be requested by clicking HERE!

The Fletcher Group's June 4 Webinar Will Teach You How to Create a Sustainable Financial Framework

Nonprofit organizations serving individuals with substance use and mental health needs often operate within a cycle of short-term funding that limits their ability to scale, innovate, and sustain impact. The Fletcher Group's next monthly webinar two weeks from today on Thursday, June 4 at 2 pm ET will explore practical strategies for breaking that cycle through braided funding models that integrate grants, public funding, and program-generated revenue into a cohesive and sustainable financial framework.

Seed Sower Executive Director Jay Phillips will start by helping you understand the structural challenges that contribute to nonprofit financial instability, including over-reliance on restricted grants, misalignment between funding streams and service delivery, and the absence of long-term revenue planning. Phillips will then go on to explain "braided funding" and how recovery-focused organizations can align diverse revenue sources—such as Medicaid reimbursement, transportation billings, workforce development partnerships, and philanthropic investments—to support core operations while expanding services.

About Seed Sower, Inc.

Led by founder and Executive Director Jay Phillips, Seed Sower has built a robust and effective recovery ecosystem in southern West Virginia where its transportation program alone now offsets more than 60 percent of its total operating costs. Seed Sower has proven that the strategic integration of housing, peer support, transportation, outreach, and clinical services can generate both mission success and financial sustainability. Seed Sower has also been a leader in leveraging data to demonstrate outcomes, thereby enhancing the ability of its programs to gain reimbursement while using grants as catalytic “venture capital” to launch and stabilize new initiatives rather than to simply sustain ongoing operations.

James “Jay” Phillips is the CEO of Seed Sower, Inc., a southern West Virginia–based nonprofit organization that provides a comprehensive recovery ecosystem including recovery housing, peer-led support, transportation, workforce development, and community outreach. Seed Sower’s integrated model is designed to remove barriers to recovery, employment, and stability, particularly in rural Appalachian communities where access to services is often limited. Jay holds an MBA from West Virginia University. His background includes ten years of service in the U.S. Army, where he served in military intelligence and as an inspector and interpreter on international arms control treaty implementation missions. Following his military service, he held positions with the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense, and the Internal Revenue Service. These experiences helped him develop a strong foundation in strategic planning, systems thinking, and data-driven decision-making. He resigned from federal service in 2021 to launch Seed Sower, Inc. Under his leadership, Seed Sower has expanded services across multiple counties, formed innovative cross-sector partnerships, and implemented sustainable, outcomes-focused programs that support individuals, families, and communities.

In addition to his role at Seed Sower, Jay serves as a Board Member of the West Virginia Alliance of Recovery Residences and the Region 1 Workforce Development Board. He is also an active member of the Public Education Subcommittee and the Housing and Transportation Task Force for the Governor’s Council on Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment, contributing to statewide efforts focused on prevention, recovery, workforce readiness, and access to essential services.

Jay is passionate about strengthening communities through collaboration, accountability, and recovery-oriented solutions that promote long-term stability and opportunity.

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This publication and project are made possible by SAMHSA FAIN 6H79TI085783-01M001 and by the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Grant Number 4100095780.

Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of SAMHSA or DDAP. Individuals seeking treatment or supports for themselves or a loved one can call the toll-free PA Get Help Now helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or text (717) 216-0905.