2026 Recovery Advocacy in Action Day at the Legislature
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR Recovery Advocacy Day at the West Virginia State Capitol on Friday, February 6th from 8:15am-2:30pm.
The Capitol opens at 8am, please allow time to go through security. Meter parking is very limited and we encourage folks to park at Laidley Field and take the shuttle.
Please note we will not be providing coffee or breakfast this year and Lunch is on your own.
REGISTRATION FOR THE RECEPTION on 2/5 is now CLOSED-Thank you for your understanding- we hope you can join us next year.
The cut off ensures enough time for our catering service to prepare.
REGISTRATION for RAD 2/6 will close on Friday 1/30 at the end of the day
WVAAPP's Recovery Advocacy Day focuses on identifying areas of interest related to treatment, prevention, and recovery efforts including legislation impacting West Virginians.
The event will include professional development/advocacy training, roundtable conversations with West Virginia legislators & State Agency Officials, and updates on legislation impacting our fields.
This event is being co-hosted by:
WVCBAPP – the West Virginia Certification Board for Addiction and Prevention Professionals
WVBHPA- the West Virginia Behavioral Healthcare Providers Association
WVARR – the West Virginia Alliance for Recovery Residences
West Virginia Chapter – NASW – National Association of Social Workers
CE's are approved through WVCBAPP for peers, ADC/AADC & prevention for up to 3.50 hours; SW are approved up to 2.5; LPC provide agenda to the board individually for approval. You must sign the CE form at each session for credit.
Psychology hours are not being requested but can be submitted by the attendee on an individual basis directly to WV Psychology Board for approval.
If you are going to exhibit/sponsor at the event please use the coupon code that was provided to the main point of contact at your organization.
All names of attendees should be listed on the exhibit/sponsorship form and the form should be emailed to Susie Mullens at treasurer@wvaapp.org.
At this time the only free exhibit tables are reserved for institutions of higher education.
Students pursuing degrees in SW, human services, counseling, CJ, psychology, nursing, pharmacy, and medical school are all encouraged and welcome to attend at no cost. Use the coupon code Student when registering. Student ID will need to be shown at registration.
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