Spring Recovery Conference

Our 4th Spring Recovery Conference is scheduled to take place on Monday, May 12!

We are excited to have this collaborative effort between Metro State University and Minneapolis College again. This conference provides education and awareness on supporting students and others in recovery from substances or other addictions.

Free and open to students, professionals and community members. CEUs applied for and lunch provided.

This page includes helpful information about the conference as well as the full event program.

Conference date and location:
Monday, May 12
Minneapolis College
1501 South Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403

Questions? Email us at collegiate.recovery@metrostate.edu.

Sincerely,
Spring Recovery Conference Planning Team

SPRING RECOVERY CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
The conference is in person with the exception of sessions where a Zoom link is provided.

8:30–9 a.m. Check In

9–10:05 a.m. Welcome and Keynote Address, T Plaza

State of the State of SUD – Chuck Hilger and Sandy Clark

For online attendees only

Meeting URL: https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/99161355258?from=addon

Meeting ID: 991 6135 5258

10:10–11 a.m. The Recovery Narratives Project–Dr. Therissa Libby

For online attendees only

Meeting URL: https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/99161355258?from=addon

Meeting ID: 991 6135 5258

11:10–11:55 a.m. Break Out Sessions 1

1A – Recovery Advocacy – Randy Anderson – T.2400

1B – SUD Recovery among African Americans: What it Tiz – Dr. Jonathan Lofgren – T.1400

12–1 p.m. Lunch and Resource Fair, T Plaza

1:00-1:45 Student Panel, T Plaza

For online attendees

Meeting URL: https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/99161355258?from=addon

Meeting ID: 991 6135 5258

1:50-2:35 p.m. Break Out Sessions 2

2A – Gambling and Mental Health: Symptoms of an addiction and how to prevent harm – Sonja Mertz – T.2901

2B – Utilizing structural family systems theory to understand addiction within family systems – Dr. Jennifer Robinson – T.2400

2C – Co-Occurring Disorder Panel: Testimonies of Students in Recovery Managing Co-Occurring Disorders – Krystle Heller, Corinne Martin and Nicolette Waisanen – T.1400

2:45-3:35 p.m. Recovery Community Organizations Round Table/Panel, T Plaza

The Diversity of Recovery Communities; building recovery support for our people – Recovery Community Organizations Panelists

3:45-4:30 p.m. Break Out Sessions 3

Breakout 3A – Finding Your Rhythm: Applying music to treatment and recovery – Bryan Garcia – T.1400

Breakout 3B – Agrotherapy; Healing with Food and Gardens – A Holistic Approach to Addiction Recovery – Maurice Ward – T.2901

4:30 p.m. Departures