Region 5 Recovery Advisory Council

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We are a peer-driven organization developed to provide guidance, advocacy, and expert assistance to Region 5 on matters that affect individuals receiving services for mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.

📣 PAID CONFERENCE COORDINATOR OPPORTUNITY – REPOST 📣Region 5 Recovery Advisory Council is seeking a Conference Coordinat...
12/18/2025

📣 PAID CONFERENCE COORDINATOR OPPORTUNITY – REPOST 📣

Region 5 Recovery Advisory Council is seeking a Conference Coordinator to support planning and ex*****on of our two-day Peer Recovery Conference at HUB757 in Suffolk, VA, taking place September 29–30, 2026.

This is a flat-fee contract position and no resume is required.
We are looking for someone who is organized, reliable, and comfortable managing timelines, logistics, and communication while working closely with a collaborative planning committee.

📩 How to Apply
Interested parties should email their proposal to:
Lauren Kern – Lauren.Kern@norfolk.gov
Subject Line: Conference Coordinator

✅ Proposals must include:
• Full name, phone number, and email
• A brief overview of relevant event planning or coordination experience
• Examples of similar events you’ve supported (conferences, trainings, summits, large meetings, etc.)
• Your flat fee rate and what services are included
• Your availability from February 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026
• A short description of how you stay organized and manage timelines
• Two professional references (name, organization, and contact info)

📅 Submission Deadline: January 15, 2026
If you or someone you know has a passion for planning, recovery-oriented work, and bringing meaningful events to life, please share this post or tag them below.
Let’s build something impactful together.

Housing and homeless at the Norfolk Community Services Board is hiring for peers. This is a wonderful opportunity for a ...
12/17/2025

Housing and homeless at the Norfolk Community Services Board is hiring for peers. This is a wonderful opportunity for a registered peer here in the 757 .

Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the Cit...

🚨 Community Forum: Fentanyl Education & Awareness 🚨The Peninsula community is coming together for an important conversat...
12/12/2025

🚨 Community Forum: Fentanyl Education & Awareness 🚨

The Peninsula community is coming together for an important conversation on illicit drugs, overdoses, and fentanyl awareness. This forum will feature professionals, peers, advocates, and community leaders working on the front lines of prevention, intervention, and recovery.

🗓 Saturday, December 13th
⏰ 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Sentara Community Care Center
3509 Chestnut Ave, Newport News, VA 23607

This event will include education, real dialogue, and resources aimed at saving lives and strengthening our community’s response to the overdose crisis.

Please share and encourage community members, families, peers, and providers to attend. Awareness saves lives.

🌟 We’re Hiring a Conference Coordinator! 🌟The Region 5 Recovery Advisory Council is excited to announce that we’re seeki...
12/11/2025

🌟 We’re Hiring a Conference Coordinator! 🌟

The Region 5 Recovery Advisory Council is excited to announce that we’re seeking a paid Conference Coordinator to help bring our two-day Peer Recovery Conference to life in September 2026 at HUB757 in Suffolk, VA.

This is a meaningful opportunity for someone who is organized, creative, and passionate about recovery to collaborate with a dedicated peer-led committee and support an event that centers hope, connection, and community impact.

🗓 Planning begins: February 1, 2026
📅 Conference dates: September 29–30, 2026
📨 Apply by: January 15, 2026

If this sounds like you (or someone you know), please email your experience and proposal to Lauren.Kern@Norfolk.gov
with the subject line “Conference Coordinator.”

We encourage individuals with lived experience, strong organizational skills, and a heart for recovery to apply. Please feel free to share this post to help us reach the right person 💜

🎄December at the Pathways Drop-In Center! 🎄FREE food, fun, and fellowship all month long for adults in recovery.We’ve pa...
12/11/2025

🎄December at the Pathways Drop-In Center! 🎄

FREE food, fun, and fellowship all month long for adults in recovery.

We’ve packed December with groups, activities, and TWO special holiday events you won’t want to miss!

📅 Weekly Activities Include:
• Mindfulness
• Recreation (Ping pong, cards, Wii, games)
• Karaoke & Gratitude
• Outdoor Days
• Guided Journaling
• Board Games
• SMART Recovery & Movie Nights

🎉 Special Events

🎄 Holiday Party – Saturday, Dec 13
⏰ 4–6 PM
Join us for food, games, music, hot chocolate, and connection.

🎨 Holiday Bash – Trivia & Ornament Decorating – Monday, Dec 15
⏰ 5–10 PM
Enjoy art, trivia, food, fellowship, and holiday cheer!

📍 Pathways Drop-In Center
409 Birdneck Circle, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
📞 757-385-6950

🚐 Some transportation is available — call to inquire.

Come warm up, relax, and spend time with a community that understands recovery and celebrates it. 💙

🎄❄️ Festive Holiday Party at Pathways Drop-In! ❄️🎄The Peer-Led Drop-In Center of Virginia Beach is hosting a Holiday Par...
12/11/2025

🎄❄️ Festive Holiday Party at Pathways Drop-In! ❄️🎄
The Peer-Led Drop-In Center of Virginia Beach is hosting a Holiday Party for adults in substance use recovery — and you’re invited! Come warm up, connect, and have some fun with your fellow peers.

📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025
🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Pathways Drop-In Center
409 Birdneck Cir., Virginia Beach, VA 23451
📞 (757) 385-6950

We’ll have:
✨ Food
✨ Games
✨ Music
✨ Hot chocolate
✨ Fellowship and fun

Some transportation is provided — call to inquire.
Event is 18+.

Share with someone who could use a little extra joy and connection this season. ❤️

🎥 Last Call for Videographer Submissions! 🎥If you’re interested in capturing the magic of our upcoming Region 5 RAC even...
12/10/2025

🎥 Last Call for Videographer Submissions! 🎥

If you’re interested in capturing the magic of our upcoming Region 5 RAC event on January 16th at The Assembly in Downtown Norfolk, the deadline to submit your interest is Monday, December 15th.

We’re looking for a videographer with a creative eye to help us record 2–3 podcast episodes and our live RAC meeting. This is a great opportunity to support lived-experience storytelling and shine a light on recovery across Region 5.

📩 Send your experience and proposal to:
Region5RACouncil@gmail.com

Don’t wait — we’d love to consider you for this project. Let’s create something powerful together! 💙🔥

🎥✨ We’re on the hunt for a VIDEOGRAPHER! ✨🎥
Region 5 RAC has an event coming up on January 16th at The Assembly in Downtown Norfolk — and we want YOU (or someone you know!) to help us capture the magic!

We’ll be recording 2–3 podcasts + our live meeting, and we’re looking for a creative eye behind the camera to bring recovery stories to life.

Think you’ve got the skills?
📩 Send your experience and proposal to Region5RACouncil@gmail.com

Let’s create something powerful together! 💙🔥

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HvzSS7PUs/?The Region 5 RAC offers Scholarships for the 72 hour peer training. Let us ...
12/06/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HvzSS7PUs/?

The Region 5 RAC offers Scholarships for the 72 hour peer training. Let us assist you in this milestone in your life in your journey.

Welcome to the Region 5 Recovery Advisory Council Scholarship Application! Please fill out the form below and include all relevant information regarding your lived experience with mental health or substance use disorders, or both. Please give us two business weeks to reply regarding if you will rece...

🎥✨ We’re on the hunt for a VIDEOGRAPHER! ✨🎥Region 5 RAC has an event coming up on January 16th at The Assembly in Downto...
12/05/2025

🎥✨ We’re on the hunt for a VIDEOGRAPHER! ✨🎥
Region 5 RAC has an event coming up on January 16th at The Assembly in Downtown Norfolk — and we want YOU (or someone you know!) to help us capture the magic!

We’ll be recording 2–3 podcasts + our live meeting, and we’re looking for a creative eye behind the camera to bring recovery stories to life.

Think you’ve got the skills?
📩 Send your experience and proposal to Region5RACouncil@gmail.com

Let’s create something powerful together! 💙🔥

10/23/2025

🎥 5 Minutes of Connection, Hope, and Community 💙

The Region 5 RAC Recovery Conference was more than just a day, it was a reminder of what happens when peers, providers, and partners come together with one mission: to bridge the gap.

From Dr. Tony Dice’s powerful keynote to every breakout, conversation, and laugh in between, this conference was filled with heart, purpose, and healing energy.

Take a few minutes to watch the recap and feel the impact for yourself. This is what recovery looks like when we do it together.

Tag Region 5 Recovery Advisory Council and share your favorite moment using — we want to see your perspective!



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23435

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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