Events List

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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons
2026
July
1 Event
22
Jul

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
Posted By
Elijah Lyons