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Operator trainings, the annual conference, community forums, and partner events — everything happening across the AARR network and the wider recovery field.

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NARR Friday Open Call

DatesNovember 6, 2026

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Eastern (10:00 to 11:00 AM Central) An open monthly call for affiliates and operators to bring questions to NARR staff and peers. Held the first Friday of every month.

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    Nov16–172026
    National

    NAADAC Conflict Resolution Virtual Training

    Virtual · NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals

    An intensive two-day course curated by national addiction professionals focusing on conflict mitigation within behavioral health and recovery workforces.

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    Nov172026
    Arkansas

    2026 Stop Overdose Summit

    Fort Smith Convention Center · Fort Smith, AR · Arkansas Attorney General's Office

    The 15th annual Stop Overdose Summit hosted by the Arkansas Attorney General's Office. This event is FREE and open to the public. The Summit features five breakout tracks: · Clinical track – Pharmacists, Nurses, Doctors, and others in the medical field · Counseling/Recovery track – Anyone who is involved in the counseling and recovery field · Criminal Justice track – Law Enforcement community · Education/Prevention track – Educators, community coalitions, and anyone involved or interested in the education and prevention of opioid abuse · Youth track – For high-school age youth

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    Nov182026
    National

    NARR Learning Community Call

    Virtual · National Alliance for Recovery Residences

    3:30 to 5:00 PM Eastern (2:30 to 4:00 PM Central) A working session on recovery residence best practices. Held the third Wednesday of every month.

    Register on narronline.org ↗
    Dec42026
    National

    NARR Friday Open Call

    Virtual · National Alliance for Recovery Residences

    11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Eastern (10:00 to 11:00 AM Central) An open monthly call for affiliates and operators to bring questions to NARR staff and peers. Held the first Friday of every month.

    Register on narronline.org ↗
    Dec162026
    National

    NARR Learning Community Call

    Virtual · National Alliance for Recovery Residences

    3:30 to 5:00 PM Eastern (2:30 to 4:00 PM Central) A working session on recovery residence best practices. Held the third Wednesday of every month.

    Register on narronline.org ↗
    Feb24–262027
    Arkansas

    2027 Rural Health Association of Arkansas Annual Summit

    North Little Rock, AR · Rural Health Association of Arkansas

    Not recovery-specific, but rural access to recovery services is a recurring topic and many certified residences serve rural counties.

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    Apr172027
    Arkansas

    Wolfe Street Foundation Red Carpet Recovery Gala

    Pleasant Valley Country Club · Little Rock, AR · Wolfe Street Foundation

    Doors 5:00 PM, program 6:30 PM Wolfe Street's annual fundraiser for community-based recovery in Arkansas: seated dinner, mocktails, auctions, and impact updates. Keynote: Kathy Webb.

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    Jul19–222027
    National

    RISE27

    Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center · National Harbor, Maryland · All Rise

    Hosted by the national organization All Rise, RISE is a nationwide annual training conference dedicated to the intersection of addiction, mental health, and justice innovation. RISE27 will be held in National Harbor, MD from July 19-22, 2027.

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    Dates and details link to each host's official page. More AARR trainings and community events will be added as they're scheduled.

    Past events

    Earlier on the calendar.

    Oct242026
    Arkansas

    National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

    Collection sites statewide, Arkansas · DEA Diversion Control; Arkansas Drug Take Back

    10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Twice a year Arkansans return unused medication at hundreds of sites, no questions asked. A simple way for residences to clear medicine cabinets safely and for operators to share with residents and families.

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    Oct212026
    National

    NARR Learning Community Call

    Virtual · National Alliance for Recovery Residences

    3:30 to 5:00 PM Eastern (2:30 to 4:00 PM Central) A working session on recovery residence best practices. Held the third Wednesday of every month.

    Register on narronline.org ↗
    Oct22026
    National

    NARR Friday Open Call

    Virtual · National Alliance for Recovery Residences

    11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Eastern (10:00 to 11:00 AM Central) An open monthly call for affiliates and operators to bring questions to NARR staff and peers. Held the first Friday of every month.

    Register on narronline.org ↗
    Sep28–302026
    National Conference · NARR

    2026 NARR Best Practices Summit

    Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa · Fort Lauderdale, FL

    Join recovery housing operators, affiliate leaders, peer professionals, researchers, advocates, and policymakers from across the country for three days of learning, collaboration, and implementation-focused discussions.

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