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AICDAC RECOVERY HUB
NEWSLETTER
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The Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission's (AICDAC) Recovery HUB has a primary goal of providing training and technical assistance to Recovery Support Services Providers throughout Region 6 and Region 7.
The Recovery HUB works with Single County Authorities (SCAs), Recovery Community Organizations (RCOs), Grassroots Organizations, and other providers to provide FREE training and Technical Assistance that serves to enhance, expand, and promote recovery supports in Western Pennsylvania.
Our service area includes:
Region 6: Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Cambria, Greene, Fayette, Indiana, Somerset, Washington and Westmoreland counties.
Region 7: Cameron, Clarion, Clearfield, Crawford, Elk, Forest, Jefferson, Lawrence, McKean, Mercer, Venango and Warren counties.
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2026 Regional Recovery Support Workforce Summit
Registration Open
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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.
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Region 7
Cameron, Clarion, Clearfield, Crawford, Elk, Forest, Jefferson, Lawrence, McKean, Mercer, Venango and Warren Counties
May 21, 2026
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Conewango Club
201 Market Street Warren, PA 16365
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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
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CRSs, CFRSs, RECOVERY COACHES, SCAs, RCOs, AND
TREATMENT PROVIDERS!
ANYONE PROVIDING RECOVERY SUPPORT, and RECOVERY ADVOCATES!
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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.
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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!
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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! | | |
AICDAC Recovery HUB Monthly Learning Collaboratives
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CRS/CFRS Regional
Learning Collaborative
We meet the 4th Wednesday of every month at 9:00am to discuss topics related to delivery of Recovery Support Services
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Western PA Recovery House Meeting
We meet the 2nd Monday of every month at 11:00am to discuss topic related to Recovery Housing and provide support for Recovery House owners and operators.
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RCO Regional
Learning Collaborative
We meet the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 9:00am to discuss topics related to Recovery Community Organizations and Recovery Community Centers.
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Upcoming AICDAC Recovery HUB Sponsored Training | |
All training is FREE. Click on the underlined segments to view the flyer and registration information
| AICDAC Recovery HUB Sponsored Training Menu | | |
- Grant Writing
- Confidentiality
- Professional Boundaries
- Documentation
- Harm Reduction
- Multiple Pathways of Recovery
- CRS/CFRS Training Series
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CCAR Signature Trainings offered by the Recovery HUB
- Recovery Coach Academy
- Recovery Coaching Basics
- Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaches
- Spirituality and Recovery Coaching
- Recovery Coaching and Professionalism
- Recovery Coaching in the Emergency Department
- Recovery Coaching in Justice Settings
- Coachervision
- Advanced Academy for Recovery Coaches
| | 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. | | AICDAC Recovery HUB Technical Assistance | | |
- Community Needs Assessment
- Community Outreach
- Stigma and Language
- Grant Consultation
- Harm Reduction
- Recovery Community Center Operation
- Recovery Friendly Workplaces
- Recovery Housing
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- Recovery Support Services
- Recovery Support Services Development
- Recovery Support Services Integration
- Job Shadowing
- Recovery Planning
- Re-Entry
- Family Recovery Support
- Recovery Support Services Supervision
| | All TA is FREE and can be requested by clicking HERE! | |
Trainings and Events happening throughout the Regions
Click on underlined segments for more information.
Mutual Aid support for deaf individuals is underway in Westmoreland County! An in-person Deaf All-Recovery Meeting will be kicking off on April 12, 2026 at Sage's Army in Irwin. Meetings will be held biweekly from 1pm-3pm.
New Drop-In Center in Washington County!
Club Serenity, Inc. Drop-In Center had its Grand Opening on March 23, 2026. Located in Charleroi, PA, the center will be open 7 days a week form 9:00am-5:00pm. Services available include Harm Reduction education and resources, food &daily essentials, hygiene & clothing, shower & laundry services, mail services, peer support & recovery groups, and care management & resource navigation. The organization will also provide referrals to treatment programs, MOUD providers, behavioral health, medical services, social services, legal assistance, and benefits & ID support
AICDAC Recovery Simulations are on the calendar!
The Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug & Alcohol Commission has scheduled Recovery Simulations in Clarion and Indiana Counties. Everyone is encouraged to attend , especially people who interact with individuals experiencing SUD. The Simulations are free!
Clarion Simulation: June 17, 2026
Indiana Simulation: September 9, 2026
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Deaf All-Recovery Meeting Kickoff - 4/12/26, Irwin, PA
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Sage's Army 14th Anniversary - 4/16/26, Greensburg, PA
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Hope is Dope Professional Series - Tuesdays 4/21/26 - 5/5/26, Hybrid - Online/Butler, PA
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Addiction and the Family/Beyond Concepts of Codependency Trainings (PRO-A) -5/9/26, Greenville, PA
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Recovery Simulation - 6/17/26, Clarion, PA
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Healing the Stigma of Addiction/Recovery101PRO-Trainings (PRO-A) - 7/15/26, Greenville, PA
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Wounded Healers and Loss/Establishing and Sustaining Psychological Safety in the SUD Workplace Trainings (PRO-A) - 8/18/26, Greenville, PA
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Recovery Simulation - 9/9/26, Indiana, PA
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Supporting from a Strength-Based Perspective/ Multiple Pathways of Recovery Trainings (PRO-A) - 10/14/26, Greenville, PA
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Engaging People with Love - Meeting People Where They Are & Helping Them Heal Training (PRO-A) - 11/18/26, Greenville, PA
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Teetotal Initiative - FREE! Sober Events Calendar
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Life Hacks From the Herd - Too Far Out Farms - Crawford County, PA
Taxi Service to a Weekly Recovery Meeting in Crawford County
Catch a ride from anywhere in Crawford County to the Thursday night Celebrate Recovery meeting in Conneaut Lake, PA. Please sign up by Wednesday evening for a ride to the meeting on Thursday evening. Click the link for more details and to sign up. Sign up here
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RESPONSE REQUESTED
AICDAC Recovery HUB has developed 3 surveys and is asking for feedback to help identify ways the HUB can support Recovery Support Service Workforce Development and Recovery Friendly Workplace initiatives in Region 6 & 7 and we are seeking your input. The flyers containing survey links can be viewed and downloaded by clicking the orange underlined segments. All 3 surveys on 1 flyer can be viewed and downloaded HERE.
Recovery Support Service Workforce Survey
As part of our Recovery Workforce Development initiative, the AICDAC Recovery HUB is asking for input from individuals who are providing or interested in providing Recovery Support Services. Over the years, many people have been trained to become Certified Recovery Specialists, Certified Family Recovery Specialists and Recovery Coaches with intent to work and/or volunteer in recovery support roles. We want to know how that has taken shape over time. This survey is for CRSs, CFRSs and Recovery Coaches to complete and will take about 5 minutes.
Recovery Support Service Provider Survey
As part of our Recovery Workforce Development initiative, the AICDAC Recovery HUB is asking for input from organizations that are providing or interested in providing Recovery Support Services. Over the years, many people have been trained to become Certified Recovery Specialists, Certified Family Recovery Specialists and Recovery Coaches with intent to work and/or volunteer in recovery support roles. We want to know how that has taken shape from an organizational perspective. This survey is for organizations that employ or otherwise utilize CRSs, CFRSs, or Recovery Coaches in their programs and operations and will take about 5 minutes to complete.
Recovery Friendly Workplace Survey
As part of our Recovery Friendly Workplace initiative, the AICDAC Recovery HUB is asking for input to help us connect with employers from a variety of sectors that hire/employ individuals in recovery from substance use disorders. The Recovery HUB intends to build and maintain a list of businesses and organizations that are recovery friendly throughout regions 6 and 7, promote and market the lists throughout the regions, and engage with employers to build relationships and provide any needed training and technical assistance related to employing individuals in recovery. This survey is for anyone to complete and let the Recovery HUB know what businesses or organizations in your community hire/employ individuals in SUD Recovery. These places can be from any sector of employment possibilities and the time to complete varies on the amount of input.
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Employment opportunities throughout the Regions
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Click on underlined segments for more information.
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If you organization is has open Recovery Support positions, let us know and we'll help spread the word!
Positions will be advertised for 30 days.
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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.
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