You may choose from the many hotels and casinos in Las Vegas, however, the event will be held at Westgate Resort and Casino. Block room rates will be available at the Westgate Resort and Casino.

We want to train and give YOU the tools to make sustainable, real change in your community; connect with emerging leaders from across the country; and develop a plan of action that we can work on together to inspire recovery and end the preventable overdose crisis in America.

Addiction is a crisis of epidemic proportions and shows no sign of slowing down. It affects people of every race, class, social group, religion, and gender. It does not discriminate. Currently, 23 million Americans are in sustained recovery from substance use disorder. Another 22 million are suffering from this highly preventable, treatable illness. One in every three households includes a person with substance use disorder; beyond the home, the prevalence of addiction affects almost everyone. From healthcare systems overloaded with people desperate for help, to criminal justice courts crammed with people who need treatment instead of jail time, our society is burdened by the stigma of addiction.

Without civic engagement, organization, and recovery advocacy, millions of people will never access the life-saving support they need. Currently, less than 10 percent of people will ever seek medical help of any kind for their addiction. Hundreds of people lose their lives daily, leaving behind family members, friends, loved ones, children, and community members. Yet, when the recovery community organizes, reform is possible. Activists have successfully accessed funding for recovery supports, effective and ethical standards for treatment, and changes to employment processes. When recovery speaks, people listen. 

That’s A-OK! We balance the experience and skills of participants and offer trainings for the novice and experienced.

Be Comfortable: Comfortable clothing. Summers in Las Vegas can reach high temperatures.

Business Cards: Remember that you’ll be with hundreds of other passionate advocates, make sure to bring some business cards to hand out.

Laptop: It’s not required, but if you have one and you’re able to travel with it we suggest you bring one. You’ll use it for taking notes and some of the activities in the breakout sessions.

Applications close Friday, June 11. Participants will be notified by the end of June 2021.