AARR - Alabama Alliance for Recovery Residences

12/26/2025

We want to welcome Best Life Recovery Residences as a Gold Sponsor for Alabama Recovery Advocacy Day aka ALRAD 2026, with Best Life’s Executive Director Stephanie Jennings serving as our official photographer for ALRAD 2026! Thanks Stephanie!

Registration is now open!
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12/24/2025

Registration is now open for the 3rd annual Alabama Recovery Advocacy Day aka ALRAD 2026!

Join with hundreds of recovery organization leaders, advocates and allies plus state and national leaders as we come together on March 4 at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery!

Highlights include:
-Connecting with State and National Leaders
-Showcase of Recovery Organizations/Initiatives Impacting Alabama
-Inspiring Recovery Stories
-Networking With Dozens Of Recovery Organizations Across Alabama and the South

ALRAD 2026 takes place at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl, 220 Hall Street, Montgomery, AL 36104. Doors open at 7:00am, and the programming runs from 8:30am to 3:00pm. Refreshments will be able for purchase throughout the day, and there is free parking on site.

Here are some important links:

ALRAD 2026 WEBSITE
https://alrad.info/

ALRAD 2026 FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE
https://www.facebook.com/share/17fNeeDCsb/

REGISTRATION FOR ALRAD 2026 (FREE TO ATTEND!)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alabama-recovery-advocacy-day-alrad-2026-tickets-1970276605365

ALRAD 2026 SPONSORSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE!
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to showcase your organization and the incredible work you are doing to help support persons in recovery! Platinum, Gold and Silver Sponsorships are available (see attached flyer).

Go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alabama-recovery-advocacy-day-alrad-2026-tickets-1970276605365 and click on Get Tickets to become an ALRAD 2026 sponsor! Sponsorships will close on February 20, 2026 or once they are sold out, whichever comes first.

ALRAD 2026 T-SHIRTS NOW ON SALE!
ALRAD 2026 t-shirts are sale for $15 through January 31, 2026. Regular price is $20. Order yours today at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alabama-recovery-advocacy-day-alrad-2026-tickets-1970276605365 -- click on Get Tickets, and use promo code RECOVERY to place your order!

ALRAD 2026 PARTICIPATION SURVEY (BE PART OF OUR VOLUNTEER TEAM!)
https://forms.gle/nK5BWzpSMKGz15wh9

ALRAD 2026 GROUP HOTEL RATE
We have reserved a group hotel rate at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Eastchase Montgomery at a discounted rate of $134/night. Rooms are limited so book yours early at https://tinyurl.com/4wz3czan or by calling 334-271-5516 (identify the group as ALRAD 2026).

ALRAD 2024 - Highlights Video
https://alrad.info/alrad-2024-video

ALRAD 2025 - Highlights Video
https://youtu.be/OV169tQQ2KU?si=eiBeATJbrnvkP_XW

ALRAD 2026 will be a highlight of the year! Plan now to join us in Montgomery!!!

AARR - Alabama Alliance for Recovery Residences
National Alliance for Recovery Residences
Alabama Department of Mental Health
SAMHSA

12/11/2025

Enjoyed a great Launching & Leading A Recovery Residence Program That Changes Lives training today in Huntsville! Thanks to Longleaf Recovery Huntsville for hosting us, and for everyone who participated!

AARR - Alabama Alliance for Recovery Residences
National Alliance for Recovery Residences
Alabama Department of Mental Health
SAMHSA
Curt Lindsley

12/09/2025

Enjoyed a great meeting and tour of Silver Linings Recovery this morning! Ashley, Brittany and their team are doing a fantastic job of helping women on the path to long-term recovery!

Learn more at https://www.silverliningrecover.com

AARR - Alabama Alliance for Recovery Residences
National Alliance for Recovery Residences
Alabama Department of Mental Health
SAMHSA
Curt Lindsley
Ashley West
Brittany Walker

12/07/2025

Thanks to WAFF 48 News for covering last night’s Black and White Gala celebrating The Father's House and The Potter' House!

These programs are doing great work in Sand Mountain to help people on the road to longterm recovery!

WAFF-48 story:
https://www.waff.com/2025/12/07/dekalb-county-recovery-group-celebrates-7-years/

AARR - Alabama Alliance for Recovery Residences
National Alliance for Recovery Residences
Alabama Department of Mental Health
SAMHSA

12/06/2025

Looking forward to presenting with these fabulous AARR-certified recovery residence operators Jason Johnson, David Clements and Katina Lasha Blanchett at the 2026 ASADS Conference! We will be presenting on "Destination Life Change: When Evidence-Based and Faith-Based Recovery Intersect."

Plan now to join us at ASADS! Registration will be opening shortly:

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