The OLRC is excited to invite you to two options for our free Teen Intervene Training.

 

Teen Intervene is designed expressly for young people ages 12-19 who display the early stages of substance use problems. Tested, time-efficient, and evidence-based, the program is ideal for education, mental health, youth treatment, and juvenile justice settings.

 

SBIRT: Teen Intervene- Virtual (August 26th – 27th, 9:00-4:00)

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We are a little over two weeks away from an exciting virtual classroom event!!

The OLRC will be hosting an ASAM Adolescent Phase One Core Concept Training on June 24 and June 25 from 8:30 am-4:30 pm.

This training provides a comprehensive overview of the continuum of care for adolescent substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, emphasizing developmental considerations, family engagement, and integrated care...

Kratom and 7-OH (7-hydroxmitragynine) are substances that act like an opioid or stimulant, depending on the amount taken, and are posing an increasing risk to the health and wellness of youth and communities in Illinois. Join us for a conversation with Dr. Sterling Elliott PharmD, BCMTMS to learn more about what kratom and 7-OH are, the impact they are having on the health of individuals and communities, and the most important information you should know to keep your community safe.
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The Opioid Learning and Response Collaborative (OLRC) is hosting its second Regional Networking Event on June 4, 2026 in Chicago, IL. This event will bring together professionals working in prevention, harm reduction, and street outreach to build connections and break down silos.

This event is open to all interested parties, with a focus on individuals with lived experience, those who supervise PLEs, and direct service workers, all working in rural settings.
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The Opioid Learning and Response Collaborative (OLRC) is hosting its second Regional Networking Event on May 7, 2026 in Rockford, IL. This event will bring together professionals working in prevention, harm reduction, and street outreach to build connections and break down silos.

Attendees will hear presentations from Hillary Wang, Sarah Pepper, and Chris Killmer from Family Guidance Center. FGC will present an overview of the pati...

Good afternoon, everyone!!

I hope the week has been treating each of you well! I wanted to share about OLRC's Success Labs Session 2: Navigating Challenges and Stressors tomorrow from 10am-11am!

Success Labs are built on the understanding that true success for individuals is holistic, encompassing personal growth, professional development, and overall well-being. Grounded in the principles reflected in SAMHSA’s definition o...