Building Communities of Recovery

This year we are holding our "Building Communities of Recovery" conference virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to the drastic rise in relapses and overdose deaths as a result of the challenges presented by COVID-19, the Davis Direction Foundation has also decided to make this year's "Building Communities of Recovery" Conference free. We want to ensure that as many communities as possible are able to join us to "Fight Addiction and Fuel Recovery." Donations are appreciated and help us, during this time of crisis, to serve the public as well as our local community of people in recovery from Substance Use Disorder.

Join us as we seek to inspire communities to replicate our model of building a safe and sober environment where those in recovery are encouraged and supported to live productively in their own communities. We will showcase innovative recovery solutions to address the disease of addiction and to support the recovery lifestyle.

You will hear from speakers and learn from presenters such as:

Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House and a leader of Advocates for Opioid Recovery, a bipartisan initiative promoting evidence-based treatment for opioid addiction.

Ryan Hampton, Political activist and Recovery Advocate. Ryan was part of the team that released the first U.S. Surgeon General’s report on addiction. Additionally, Ryan was named a top social media entrepreneur and influencer in the recovery movement, by Forbes, as a result of such work as the #VoicesProject.

Dr. Diane Sherman began her career in the U.S. Army where she served as a Behavioral Science Specialist, went on to earn her Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Master Addiction Counselor, Certified Addiction Counselor-II, and Certified Clinical Supervisor credentials, among many others. She started ACTS Consulting International in 1991 and has worked with hundreds of private and nonprofit companies in the United States and Internationally. As an organizational consultant, she provides services such as Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) accreditation readiness.

And many more!