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Dusty Hanner posted a new Topic
Thursday, Jan 8, 2026 at 4:37 PM
2026 Illinois Statewide Deflection Summit Question
Is there a website for the 2026 Illinois Statewide Deflection Summit? I would be interested in seeing the agenda and speakers.
Elijah Lyons posted a new Topic
Thursday, Jan 8, 2026 at 3:09 PM
January 2026 Events Highlight
Good afternoon,
On behalf of the OLRC team, we hope you had a joyous and restful holiday and a happy New Year!
We wanted to take a moment to highlight some amazing trainings, events, and opportunities coming up this month. Click the links to learn more about each event and how to register!
Coalitions Rising: Tools for Change - Prevention Strategies with BIG Impact
On behalf of the OLRC team, we hope you had a joyous and restful holiday and a happy New Year!
We wanted to take a moment to highlight some amazing trainings, events, and opportunities coming up this month. Click the links to learn more about each event and how to register!
Coalitions Rising: Tools for Change - Prevention Strategies with BIG Impact
Elijah Lyons posted a new Topic
Friday, Dec 19, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Season's Greetings!
Happy Holidays from the Opioid Learning and Response Collaborative! As we close out the year, we want to share our gratitude towards this community of hard-working and dedicated health professionals in every corner of Illinois who show up every day to aid prevention efforts and support those struggling with substance use challenges. The holidays can be a challenging time for many in our community, but they remind us why the connection we're fostering and the systems of collaboration we're...
Carson Conn posted a reply on Re: Let's connect! Share your location and role
Thursday, Dec 11, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Said: Hi all! I'm Carson, I work as the Executive Director of Amare. I am in the Wood River office but we serve Madison and St. Clair Counties. Amare is a Recovery Community Organization serving adults 18+ who have a SUD. We also have a Famil...
Paul Benson posted a reply on Re: Let's connect! Share your location and role
Wednesday, Dec 10, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Said: Hello, my name is Paul Benson, and I am from DeKalb County in northern Illinois. I work at Safe Passage, a dual domestic violence and sexual assault crisis center. I am the community outreach specialist for underserved populations, focu...
Susan Newberry CADC, CODP1, CHAA, CRC posted a reply on Re: Let's connect! Share your location and role
Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Said: Hello!I am Susan Newberry, CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor), CODP1 (Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Disorder Professional Level I),
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Upcoming Events
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Oct
Trauma-Responsive Care in Behavioral Health and SUD Settings
Wednesday, 1:30PM - 3:30PM EDT
22
Oct
Addiction Recovery Medicine Series
Thursday, 1:00PM - 2:00PM EDT
7
Nov
OLRC Regional Networking Event - Effingham
Saturday, 11:30AM - 5:00PM EST
200 N 3rd Street Effingham, IL 62401
12
Nov
Free Laundry Day - Shelby County ROSC
Thursday, 10:00AM - 1:00PM EST
Shelbyville Wash n Fold
10
Dec
Free Laundry Day - Shelby County ROSC
Thursday, 10:00AM - 1:00PM EST
Shelbyville Wash n Fold