Events List
2026
January
8 Events
14
Jan
Coalitions Rising: Tools for Change - Prevention Strategies with BIG Impact
Coalitions Rising: Tools for Change - Prevention Strategies with BIG ImpactJoin Prevention Action Alliance for C...
Wednesday, 10:00AM - 4:30PM EST
14
Jan
High in Plain Sight - Youth Drug Trends
ICAHN is offering this free educational webinar, designed for nurses, healthcare workers, educators, prevention providers, co...
Wednesday, 2:00PM - 3:30PM EST
15
Jan
Free Naloxone Training
FREE NALOXONE TRAININGLearn how, when, and why to administer NARCAN (Naloxone)Learn how to obt...
Thursday, 11:00AM - 12:00PM EST
15
Jan
Elevate Your Impact with Youth
Join this FREE virtual series designed tobuild skills, strengthen confidence, and equipleaders to create real impact.W...
Thursday, 2:00PM - 3:30PM EST
15
Jan
Free Naloxone Training
FREE NALOXONE TRAININGLearn how, when, and why to administer NARCAN (Naloxone)Learn how to obt...
Thursday, 3:00PM - 4:00PM EST
15
Jan
Medicaid OTC Benefit
Are you getting the most out of your Medicaid benefit?Join the Prairie Counseling Center to learn how to use your Med...
Thursday, 5:00PM - 6:00PM EST
22
Jan
Creating a Cohesive Harm Reduction Collaborative ECHO
Join us for a six-session ECHO series designed to strengthen harm reduction, overdose prevention,and direct intervention outreach efforts ...
Thursday, 11:00AM - 12:00PM EST
29
Jan
Elevate Your Impact with Youth
Join this FREE virtual series designed tobuild skills, strengthen confidence, and equipleaders to create real impact.W...
Thursday, 2:00PM - 3:30PM EST
2026
February
11 Events
4
Feb
2026 Illinois Statewide Deflection Summit
We are excited to share a special announcement for the first-ever Illinois Statewide Deflection Summit.
Wednesday, 10:00AM - 5:30PM EST
Bone Student Center Illinois State University 200 N. University Street Normal, IL 61761
5
Feb
A Southern Illinois Conversation about Faith, Mental Wellness, & Recovery
Gather with other people of faith, clergy, and non-profit leaders to discuss the unique and essential role of faith communities in supporting ...
Thursday, 9:00AM - 2:00PM EST
Carbondale Muslim Center 530 N Wall St. Carbondale, Il 62901
12
Feb
Elevate Your Impact with Youth
Join this FREE virtual series designed tobuild skills, strengthen confidence, and equipleaders to create real impact.W...
Thursday, 2:00PM - 3:30PM EST
12
Feb
Medicaid Non-Emergency Transportation
Are you getting the most out of your Medicaid benefit?Did you know that Illinois Medicaid covers transportation for m...
Thursday, 5:00PM - 6:00PM EST
18
Feb
OLRC Solutions Forum
What: The OLRC Solutions Forum is a recurring virtual gathering, designed to support Illinois communities through collaborati...
Wednesday, 2:00PM - 3:00PM EST
19
Feb
Free Naloxone Training
At this training, you can expect to:▪ Learn how, when, and why to administer Naloxone (NARCAN®)▪ Learn how to obtain free Nalo...
Thursday, 11:00AM - 12:00PM EST
19
Feb
Addiction Recovery Medicine Series: Perinatal Health & Substance Use Panel - Carle Health
Join Carle Health for their Addiction Recovery Medicine Series: Perinatal Health & Substance Use PanelDuring this this event...
Thursday, 1:00PM - 2:00PM EST
19
Feb
Free Naloxone Training
At this training, you can expect to:▪ Learn how, when, and why to administer Naloxone (NARCAN®)▪ Learn how to obtain free Nalo...
Thursday, 3:00PM - 4:00PM EST
24
Feb
The Hidden Dangers of Kratom
This course provides a comprehensive, evidence-based overview of Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) and its growing clinical relevance in behavioral ...
Tuesday, 12:30PM - 1:30PM EST
26
Feb
Creating a Cohesive Harm Reduction Collaborative ECHO
Join us for a six-session ECHO series designed to strengthen harm reduction, overdose prevention,and direct intervention outreach efforts ...
Thursday, 11:00AM - 12:00PM EST
26
Feb
Elevate Your Impact with Youth
Join this FREE virtual series designed tobuild skills, strengthen confidence, and equipleaders to create real impact.W...
Thursday, 2:00PM - 3:30PM EST
2026
March
15 Events
3
Mar
Intervision
interVision is a structured form of peer-led group learning and reflective practice where a small group of peer support colleagues come togeth...
Tuesday, 10:00AM - 11:00AM EST
4
Mar
OTP, Mobile MAR Readiness
In partnership with Prevention First under the Opioid Training and Technical Assistance Center (OTTAC) grant, Family Guidance Centers (FGC) i...
Wednesday, 12:00PM - 1:00PM EST
5
Mar
OLRC Regional Networking Event - Carbondale
Join Us for Connection, Collaboration, and ChangeThe Opioid Learning and Response Collaborative (OLRC)invites you to our second Re...
Thursday, 10:00AM - 5:00PM EST
SIU Student Center, Southern Illinois University 1255 Lincoln Dr Carbondale, Il 62901
11
Mar
Gambling and Co-Occurring Disorders: The Trifecta
Gambling and Co-Occurring Disorders: The Trifecta – Addressing The Intersection of Mental Illness, Substance Use Disorder and Process Addictio...
Wednesday, 10:00AM - 12:30PM EDT
12
Mar
Southern Illinois Drug Awareness Conference
Strength in Partnership: Communities United for Prevention, Treatment and Recovery"Together W...
Thursday, 9:30AM - Friday, March 13, 2026 5:30 PM EDT
12
Mar
Elevate Your Impact with Youth
Join this FREE virtual series designed tobuild skills, strengthen confidence, and equipleaders to create real impact.W...
Thursday, 2:00PM - 3:30PM EDT
18
Mar
OLRC Solutions Forum
What: The OLRC Solutions Forum is a recurring virtual gathering, designed to support Illinois communities through collaborati...
Wednesday, 2:00PM - 3:00PM EDT
19
Mar
Free Naloxone Training
Learn how, when, and why to administer Naloxone (NARCAN®)Learn how to obtain free Naloxone (NARCAN®) and other usefulresources.
Thursday, 11:00AM - 12:00PM EDT
19
Mar
Free Naloxone Training
Learn how, when, and why to administer Naloxone (NARCAN®)Learn how to obtain free Naloxone (NARCAN®) and other usefulresources.
Thursday, 3:00PM - 4:00PM EDT
19
Mar
InterVision
InterVision is a structured form of peer-led group learning and reflective practice where a small group of peer support colleagues come togeth...
Thursday, 8:00PM - 9:00PM EDT
25
Mar
OLRC Success Labs
OLRC Success LabsSuccess Labs are built on the understanding that true success for individuals is holistic, encompass...
Wednesday, 11:00AM - 12:00PM EDT
25
Mar
Changing the Conversation on Recovery
Black Stigma - Inspire Hope - Support HealingRecovery is possible, and it starts with conversation.
Wednesday, 1:00PM - 4:00PM EDT
201 E Long St. Marion, IL
26
Mar
Creating a Cohesive Harm Reduction Collaborative ECHO
Join us for a six-session ECHO series designed to strengthen harm reduction, overdose prevention,and direct intervention outreach efforts ...
Thursday, 11:00AM - 12:00PM EDT
26
Mar
Elevate Your Impact with Youth
Join this FREE virtual series designed tobuild skills, strengthen confidence, and equipleaders to create real impact.W...
Thursday, 2:00PM - 3:30PM EDT
31
Mar
Together for Youth Summit 26
Join the Region 5 Substance Use Prevention Integration Center (RSUPIC) for their annual Together For Youth SummitThis year's theme is:...
Tuesday, 10:00AM - Wednesday, April 1, 2026 5:15 PM EDT
2026
April
12 Events
3
Apr
Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP®) Seminar I
Join Peer Power LLC on Fridays in April for a virtual WRAP® Seminar I. This level of WRAP® is for anyone interested in learning about we...
Friday, 11:00AM - 3:30PM EDT
15
Apr
Purpose to Practice: Empowering Our Youth
Join for a one-day, trauma-informed conference designed to strengthen collaboration, build practical skills, and uplift approaches that center...
Wednesday, 10:00AM - 6:00PM EDT
Morraine Valley Community College 9000 College Pkwy, Palos Hills, IL 60465
15
Apr
OLRC Solutions Forum
What: The OLRC Solutions Forum is a recurring virtual gathering, designed to support Illinois communities through collaborati...
Wednesday, 2:00PM - 3:00PM EDT
16
Apr
Comprehensive Opioid Response (COR) for Non-Prescribing Professionals: Harm Reduction and MOUD
The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Comprehensive Opioid Response (COR) training for non-prescribing professionals is designed to build foundat...
Thursday, 10:00AM - 2:00PM EDT
16
Apr
Free Naloxone Training
▪ Learn how, when, and why to administer Naloxone (NARCAN®)▪ Learn how to obtain free Naloxone (NARCAN®) and other usefulresources...
Thursday, 11:00AM - 12:00PM EDT
16
Apr
Retention Roundtable
Join the Retention Roundtable hosted by the Illinois Behavioral Health Workforce Center.During this session, an organization will pres...
Thursday, 1:00PM - 2:00PM EDT
16
Apr
Addiction Recovery Medicine Series - Carle Health
Learning ObjectivesUnderstand common medical concerns most frequently addressed with the maternal/perin...
Thursday, 1:00PM - 2:00PM EDT
16
Apr
Free Naloxone Training
▪ Learn how, when, and why to administer Naloxone (NARCAN®)▪ Learn how to obtain free Naloxone (NARCAN®) and other usefulresources...
Thursday, 3:00PM - 4:00PM EDT
22
Apr
OLRC Success Labs
OLRC Success LabsSuccess Labs are built on the understanding that true success for individuals is holistic, encompass...
Wednesday, 11:00AM - 12:00PM EDT
23
Apr
Creating a Cohesive Harm Reduction Collaborative ECHO
Join us for a six-session ECHO series designed to strengthen harm reduction, overdose prevention,and direct intervention outreach efforts ...
Thursday, 11:00AM - 12:00PM EDT
23
Apr
The Trifecta: Addressing The Intersection of Mental Illness, SUD, and Process Addictions
Come learn from behavioral health expert Mark Sanders as he breaks down the intersection of mental illness, substance use disorder, and proces...
Thursday, 2:00PM - 5:00PM EDT
Eagle Theatre Pontiac, IL
24
Apr
ASAM Harm Reduction
This one-hour harm reduction workshop introduces the eight most common areas of focus in harm reduction practice. Participants will explore th...
Friday, 12:00PM - 1:00PM EDT
2026
May
9 Events
5
May
A Moment to Breathe: An Introduction to Mindfulness
Life can be stressful, and many of us move through our days without a chance to pause and breathe. This mindfulness webinar introduces simple,...
Tuesday, 11:00AM - 12:00PM EDT
6
May
Suicide Prevention Symposium
Learn about a range of mental health and suicide prevention efforts with a focus on youth ages 10-24, rural communities, and health equity. Th...
Wednesday, 10:00AM - 5:30PM EDT
1255 Lincoln Drive Carbondale, IL 62901
7
May
OLRC Networking Event - Rockford
The Opioid Learning and Response Collaborative (OLRC) is hosting its second Regional Networking Event on May 7, 2026 in Rockford, IL. This eve...
Thursday, 10:00AM - 5:00PM EDT
12
May
3rd Annual Illinois Alliance For Drug Endangered Children Conference
More information to be provided soon!Contact Abby Behrens for more information:abehrens@pcaillinois.org
May 12, 2026 1:00 AM - May 13, 2026 12:59 AM EDT
Memorial Learning Center Springfield, Illinois
19
May
Understanding Co-Occurring Disorders: An Introduction for All Agency Staff
This foundational training offers agency staff an introductory overview of individuals diagnosed with co-occurring mental health and substance...
Tuesday, 11:00AM - 3:30PM EDT
20
May
OLRC Success Labs
OLRC Success Labs Success Labs are built on the understanding that true success for individuals is holistic, encompas...
Wednesday, 11:00AM - 12:00PM EDT
20
May
OLRC Solutions Forum
What: The OLRC Solutions Forum is a recurring virtual gathering, designed to support Illinois communities through collaborati...
Wednesday, 2:00PM - 3:00PM EDT
27
May
Grant Seeking 101
This introductory session is designed for nonprofit staff, board members, and volunteers with little or no experience writing a grant proposal...
Wednesday, 10:30AM - 1:30PM EDT
28
May
Creating a Cohesive Harm Reduction Collaborative ECHO
Join us for a six-session ECHO series designed to strengthen harm reduction, overdose prevention,and direct intervention outreach efforts ...
Thursday, 11:00AM - 12:00PM EDT
2026
June
5 Events
17
Jun
OLRC Success Labs
OLRC Success LabsSuccess Labs are built on the understanding that true success for individuals is holistic, encompass...
Wednesday, 11:00AM - 12:00PM EDT
17
Jun
OLRC Solutions Forum
What: The OLRC Solutions Forum is a recurring virtual gathering, designed to support Illinois communities through collaborati...
Wednesday, 2:00PM - 3:00PM EDT
24
Jun
ASAM Adolescent Phase One: One Day Core Concept Training
This interactive training introduces participants to the foundational principles, goals, and structure of The ASAM Criteria, Fourth Edition, V...
Wednesday, 9:30AM - 5:30PM EDT
25
Jun
ASAM Adolescent Phase One: One Day Core Concept Training
This interactive training introduces participants to the foundational principles, goals, and structure of The ASAM Criteria, Fourth Edition, V...
Thursday, 9:30AM - 5:30PM EDT
25
Jun
Creating a Cohesive Harm Reduction Collaborative ECHO
Join us for a six-session ECHO series designed to strengthen harm reduction, overdose prevention,and direct intervention outreach efforts ...
Thursday, 11:00AM - 12:00PM EDT