September 9, 2025

2025 WV Peer Recovery Support Services and Recovery Housing Conference – Charleston

This hybrid event will be held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton, Charleston, WV and available virtually. It’s a full day of learning, connection, and innovation at this statewide gathering designed to support and inspire peers, recovery housing leaders, nonprofit professionals, state and community leaders, and advocates. Registration is $35 for both in-person and virtual attendees. CEs pending. Plan to stay for West Virginia's 2025 State Substance Use Response Plan Community Conversations, led by Dr. Stephen Loyd from 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM! This meeting is a part of a series of Community Conversations events hosted by the West Virginia Office of Drug Control Policy. View Details 

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September 13, 2025

Recovery Celebration, Shoemaker Square, Beckley

​An evening of connection, celebration, and fun as we honor the friendships, resilience, and recovery journeys that make our community strong. Enjoy inspiring speakers, live music, creative performances, activities for all ages, and the chance to simply relax and enjoy time together. Event runs 5 PM - 10 PM. View Details.

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September 18–19, 2025
Mountain State Conference on Disabilities: Bridging the Gap
Organizer: West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services
A two-day conference in Morgantown focused on strategies and services for people with disabilities, including those in recovery. Audience: Service providers, advocates, professionals working in disability services and behavioral health. View Details

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September 18, 2025
2025 Mental Health, Recovery, & Suicide Prevention Summit
Organizer: Federation of State Physician Health Programs

A free, virtual event addressing mental health and substance use recovery, with a focus on suicide prevention. Audience: Recovery advocates, health professionals, educators, and general public. View Details 

 

September 18–20, 2025
Healing Appalachia
Organizer: Hope in the Hills
A three-day music festival at Boyd County Fairgrounds in Ashland, KY supporting recovery efforts across Appalachia. Proceeds support prevention, wellness, recovery housing, and reentry initiatives. Event is for people in recovery, recovery organizations, youth advocates, and the broader Appalachian community. View Details

 

September 18–20, 2025
Appalachian Addiction and Prescription Drug Abuse Conference

Organizer: Hope in the Hills
Pain and Addiction, Best Practices & Proper Prescribing: The Transformation in the Treatment and Recovery of Mental Illness and Addiction. Held in-person, Charleston, WV. Registration fee includes 20 CME/CEs pending for multiple disciplines. View Details

 

September 20, 2025
West Virginia Goes Purple Recovery Fest: Embracing Hope and Healing
Organizer: West Virginia Goes Purple
Community recovery event with music, speakers, family-friendly activities, and resource tables at War Memorial Park in Martinsburg. Audience: Individuals in recovery, families, youth, and community members. View Details
 

September 23, 2025
WV Academic Mentoring Partnership: Hepatitis C Training
Organizer: WVHAMP & WV Rural Health Association
A free, virtual full-day Hepatitis C training for primary and addiction care providers across West Virginia.
Audience: Physicians, nurse practitioners, peer recovery specialists, and addiction treatment providers. View Details
 

September 23, 2025
Keep Them Safe: Preventing Suicide (Session 1)
Organizer: Marshall University Center of Excellence for Recovery
n-person suicide prevention training with evidence-based safety planning tools. Held at the Highlands Event Center, Triadelphia. Audience: School counselors, social workers, nurses, mental health professionals, and community advocates. View Details
 

September 25, 2025
Keep Them Safe: Preventing Suicide (Session 2)
Organizer: Marshall University Center of Excellence for Recovery
Description: A second date of the same in-person suicide prevention training in Triadelphia.
Audience: Same as above – mental health professionals, school staff, and community supporters. View Details
 

September 25, 2025
Save a Life Day – Free Naloxone Distribution (Mercer County)
Organizer: SOAR WV
A regional event offering free naloxone and overdose response training. Organizers also offer guidance on planning similar events elsewhere in West Virginia. Audience: Community members, harm reduction advocates, and local coalitions. View Details
 

September 26, 2025
National Recovery Month Celebration – Clarksburg
Organizer: Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center
A community celebration at Jackson Square in Clarksburg from 11 AM – 3 PM featuring resource tables, food, music, and speakers. Vendors invited to register. Event is designed for veterans, recovery organizations, and the general public. View Details
 

October 19, 2025

Glow For Recovery 5K – Charleston

The Glow Run for Recovery is a 5k night run/walk along Kanawha Boulevard in Charleston, starting at Magic Island. The event will feature a special  live DJ performance; a dance party; recovery speakers sharing experience, strength and hope; a dance party, glow paint/powder, community vendors and recovery resources booths. The Kids Fun Area will have a foam machine slip-n-slide, bounce house, glow face painting, splash pad and more! The event starts at 5pm and the race starts at 8pm (check in by 7pm) Come early and celebrate with families, allies, and members of the recovery community. View Details