Greylock Recovery

Recovery Community Dinner
2025-05-15 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | First Baptist Church
Every third Thursday of the month, there’s a free community dinner at the First Baptist Church in Bennington, VT.
It’s a laid-back, welcoming event and a great opportunity to meet others working in the field as well as connect with folks in recovery. Whether you’re there to network, support the community, or just enjoy a good meal and conversation, it’s always a meaningful time. Feel free to stop by or bring someone along, the more the merrier!

West Coast Symposium on Addictive Disorders
2025-05-29 00:00 - 2025-05-31 23:59 | La Quinta Resort & Club, 49-499 Eisenhower Drive, La Quinta, CA, United States
Now in its 16th year, the West Coast Symposium continues to be at the forefront of the addiction treatment and behavioral health field, providing advanced education and networking for professionals across the nation. The 2025 agenda focuses on the latest evidence-based practices, including topics such as psychedelics, GLP-1s, harm reduction, and trauma-informed care, delivered by the field’s top thought leaders.

56th Annual New England School of Addiction and Prevention Studies
2025-06-02 00:00 - 2025-06-06 23:59 | Virtual
Commonly called Summer School, this four-day intensive experience aims to further knowledge, skills, and experience in the field of substance use disorder services. Participants can select from many intensive courses across the continuum of treatment, prevention, and recovery. Virtual courses take place live by video conference, allowing for course group work and interaction. Additional features include plenary sessions, community engagement, and the opportunity to earn 26 Contact Hours during the week.

[POSTPONED] Greylock Recovery: Therapy in Boots Hike
2025-06-07 00:00 - 23:59 | Mt. Greylock Base, Cheshire Harbor Trailhead – West Mountain Rd, Adams, MA, United States
The Greylock Recovery: Therapy in Boots Hike is a full-day, community-based hiking event designed to support and celebrate recovery through nature, movement, and connection. We’ll be hiking up Mt. Greylock—the highest peak in Massachusetts—via the scenic and accessible Cheshire Harbor Trail.
No distractions. No buzz of phones. Just the sound of the wind through the trees, birds, and your own thoughts. It’s grounding. It’s a day to help you slow down and reconnect with yourself. Plus, sharing the experience with others on a similar path—laughing, struggling, encouraging each other—builds bonds. You’re not doing it alone. You never have to.
This event is open to anyone in the recovery community, those supporting loved ones in recovery, and allies looking to engage in a meaningful day of reflection, growth, and camaraderie in nature.

Time: 9:00 AM Start
Location: Cheshire Harbor Trailhead – West Mountain Rd, Adams, MA
Trail: Cheshire Harbor Trail (out-and-back)
Length: 6.4 miles (round trip)
Elevation Gain: 1,922 feet
Estimated Total Time: ~3 hours 51 minutes
Difficulty: Moderate – appropriate for beginner to intermediate hikers with basic fitness

8:30 AM: Arrival, check-in, light stretching/warm-up
9:00 AM: Hike begins
Midday: Arrival at summit and recovery circle/reflection time
Summit Celebration: We are planning to have a food truck (Chef Chris Bonnivier) at the top to provide a nourishing and celebratory meal after the hike
Afterward: Group photo, informal hangout, optional journaling/personal reflection time before descent

Notes & Recommendations:
Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate hiking clothes and sturdy shoes
Bring a reusable water bottle, sun protection, and any personal snacks or medications needed

CPDD 87th Annual Scientific Meeting
2025-06-14 00:00 - 2025-06-18 23:59 | Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, New Orleans, LA, United States
Since 1938, the College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD) has sponsored an annual scientific meeting serving as a forum bringing together basic scientists and clinical investigators from industry, academia, and government. The conference focuses on the biochemical, behavioral, and public health aspects of drug dependence, with participants including representatives of regulatory agencies, scientists, and professionals from diverse disciplines.

48th Annual RSA Scientific Meeting / ISBRA Congress
2025-06-21 00:00 - 2025-06-25 23:59 | Hyatt Regency New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, United States
The Research Society on Alcohol (RSA) Annual Meeting is the premiere conference for dissemination of scientific knowledge regarding alcohol use and alcohol-related problems. Since 1976, RSA has provided a forum for communication and career development among alcohol researchers. The 2025 meeting, held in conjunction with the International Society for Biomedical Research on Alcoholism (ISBRA), will feature presentations of the latest findings and opportunities for professional interaction.

Addiction Studies Institute Conference
2025-06-25 00:00 - 2025-06-27 23:59 | The Ohio State University Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, OH, United States
Hosted by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, the Addiction Studies Institute (ASI) is a premier conference for professionals in the field of addiction medicine. Attendees will gain practical skills and knowledge to enhance their practice, with sessions covering a wide range of topics from ethics to pharmacology. The conference is designed to provide up-to-date information and networking opportunities. The agenda includes workshops, keynote sessions, and discussions on the latest trends in substance use disorder treatment.
June 25: hybrid (virtual or in-person)
June 26: hybrid (virtual or in-person)
June 27: virtual only
Interested in participating as a vendor? Contact Tamara.Buhrts@osumc.edu

Harm Reduction & Overdose Response Training
2025-07-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Barre Social Club, 105 N Main St, #102, Barre, VT, 05641, United States
On Thursday, July 24th there will be a harm reduction & overdose response training hosted by Central Vermont Prevention Coalition (in collaboration with the Barre City Fire Department).

Harm reduction and overdose response training are incredibly important tools in the effort to save lives and support people who use substances. This kind of training gives individuals the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively in the event of an overdose, which can make all the difference in a life-or-death situation. It also helps break down stigma by encouraging understanding and compassion over judgment. Harm reduction doesn’t enable substance use, it meets people where they are and provides safer pathways forward. Whether you’re a provider, a loved one, or a community member, being trained can help you stay prepared and make a real impact.

Vermont CARES provides life-saving harm reduction services, education, and resources to Vermonters affected by HIV, Hepatitis C and substance use by increasing access to care, reducing social stigmas, and building relationships.

33rd Annual New England School of Best Practices in Addiction Services
2025-08-25 00:00 - 2025-08-29 23:59 | Virtual
This multi-day event provides established addiction professionals the opportunity for in-depth study of areas of special interest. The program includes advanced clinical and administrative skill-based treatment in best practices and evidence-based treatment approaches, as well as current and emerging opioid treatment practices, advanced prevention coursework, and clinical supervision and management training.

37th Annual Sober In The Sun
2025-08-30 06:00 - 2025-09-01 17:00 | Treasure Valley Scout Reservation, 394 Pleasantdale Rd, Rutland, VT, United States
Presented by Sand Stew Inc: A free, annual sober festival (37th year) featuring live music, family activities (face painting, games), food, vendor booths, raffles, and community support.
Festival begins Friday morning (gates open at 6:00 AM on August 30, 2025)

Click here for more information!
https://soberinthesun.org/

International Overdose Awareness Day
2025-08-31 18:00 - 20:00 | VT
Concurrent vigils in North Adams, Pittsfield and Great Barrington
More info to come for International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD)!

Into Light Walk, Food Trucks & Music, Candlelight Vigil
2025-09-13 13:00 - 19:00 | Burbank Park, Pittsfield, MA, United States
Love of T Foundation and Berkshire Coalition for Suicide Prevention host an Into Light Walk at Burbank Park in Pittsfield at 1:00 pm, followed by food trucks and live music from 3:00-6:00 and a candlelight vigil at dusk.
More information to come!

Revel in Recovery
2025-09-14 00:00 - 23:59 | Pittsfield, MA
More information to come!

Addictions 2025 Conference – McLean Hospital (HMS/HMS CE)
2025-09-19 08:00 - 2025-09-20 17:00 | Assembly Row Campus, Somerville, MA, United States
Explore cutting-edge, evidence-based strategies to treat addiction and comorbid disorders in this dynamic course led by top experts from McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School. A hybrid (in-person + virtual) professional conference offering the latest in addiction treatment advances, PTSD/SUD workshops, mindfulness, stimulant use disorders, and expert panels with CE/MEE opportunities.

Registration link: https://learn.hms.harvard.edu/programs/addictions

FreshGrass Festival 2025 @ Mass MoCA
2025-09-19 08:00 - 2025-09-21 22:00 | Mass MoCA, 1040 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA, 01247, United States
FreshGrass features roots music traditionalists and innovators on four stages and platforms throughout the museum’s 16-acre campus. Festival programming also includes FreshGrass commissions and world premieres; instrument and industry workshops; pop-up performances and retail; and local Berkshire food and spirits vendors. Additionally, FreshGrass is continually striving to become more eco-friendly and sustainable. To-date, we’ve planted 16,689 trees in Appalachia via the nonprofit, One Tree Planted, as part of our carbon offset plan, and eliminated single-use plastics from our vending.
Come on out and find the Greylock Recovery booth!

Smash the Stigma
2025-09-20 00:00 - 23:59 | Great Barrington

SoberFest 2025
2025-09-20 00:00 - 23:59 | Bennington, VT, Main St., Bennington, VT, United States
This year’s event will be held in the heart of downtown Bennington, VT on Main Street and promises an engaging lineup of live music, a dedicated Kids and Wellness Village, and a variety of activities, vendors, and food trucks. At Turning Point Recovery Center, we are committed to cultivating a community that embraces a substance- and alcohol-free lifestyle. SoberFest serves as a beacon of hope and a model for healthy living in recovery. We believe that with your partnership, we can further amplify this message.

Voices in Recovery 2025
2025-09-27 00:00 - 23:59 | Noel Field, North Adams, MA, 01247, United States

Substance Use Disorders: A Comprehensive Review and Update
2026-02-06 00:00 - 2026-02-07 23:59 | Virtual
Attend this conference virtually on substance use disorders to hear the latest research and find guidance that enhances your care for patients. Substance use disorders are complex and have a huge impact on patients, families, and communities They challenge even experienced health care professionals to stay current with evolving guidelines. They are seen and treated across all professions, disciplines, and practice settings. This includes primary care, psychiatry, social work, psychology, family practice, nursing, and more.
That’s why our agenda focuses on a broad update across the spectrum of substance use disorders. Sessions cover everything from neuroscience and developmental perspectives all the way through recovery-oriented systems of
care. Our faculty share their experience as both clinical caregivers and research experts. They make time to answer questions and help you find solutions for complex conditions.

MORE INFORMATION TO COME
