Region 5 Recovery Advisory Council

10/23/2025

🎥 5 Minutes of Connection, Hope, and Community 💙

The Region 5 RAC Recovery Conference was more than just a day, it was a reminder of what happens when peers, providers, and partners come together with one mission: to bridge the gap.

From Dr. Tony Dice’s powerful keynote to every breakout, conversation, and laugh in between, this conference was filled with heart, purpose, and healing energy.

Take a few minutes to watch the recap and feel the impact for yourself. This is what recovery looks like when we do it together.

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10/17/2025

💚💜🖤 Meet the 2025 Region 5 RAC Conference Committee! 💚💜🖤

Behind every incredible event is a team of passionate, dedicated individuals and this group made the Region 5 RAC Recovery Conference – Bridging the Gap one to remember!

From planning and logistics to workshops, vendors, and day-of coordination, this committee poured their hearts into creating a space where peers, providers, and community partners could connect, learn, and grow together.

We are so grateful for their leadership, teamwork, and commitment to recovery, community, and hope. 🙌🏽

Help us celebrate this amazing team, drop a 💜 in the comments and tag someone who made this year’s conference special!

10/16/2025

🎥✨ The Energy. The Connection. The Impact. ✨🎥

Our 2025 Region 5 RAC Recovery Conference – Bridging the Gap was more than an event , it was a movement.

From Dr. Tony Dice’s inspiring keynote to powerful breakout sessions, lived-experience leadership, and moments of authentic connection, the day reminded us what recovery, collaboration, and community are all about. 💙

Thank you to every facilitator, vendor, volunteer, and attendee who made this year unforgettable.

🎬 Watch our 1-minute recap video below — and don’t forget to tag 5 RAC in your photos and posts! Let’s keep the energy and impact of alive all year long.

10/16/2025

10/16/2025

🚨 Job Opportunity – CSAC Positions Available! 🚨
Lightbeam Solutions in Virginia Beach currently has two open CSAC positions available at their VA Beach location:
📍 121 Pennsylvania Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA

If you’re passionate about helping others on their recovery journey and meet the qualifications, this could be a great fit!

📩 To apply, send your resume to garydavis@lightbeamsolutions.com
Please include “CSAC applicant” in the subject line.

Help spread the word throughout our Region 5 recovery community! 💙

10/15/2025

🎙 A Conversation With Raymond T. Barnes
Recorded live at the 2025 Region 5 RAC Recovery Conference & Podcast Series.

After years of dedicated service, Raymond Barnes reflects on his journey, his passion for helping others, and what it means to retire after a lifetime of impact. His story captures wisdom, gratitude, and the true spirit of Bridging the Gap.
This powerful interview reminds us why lived experience, service, and compassion remain at the heart of recovery and leadership. 💙

Special thanks to Ten Minutes of Truth Podcast for partnering with Region 5 RAC to amplify voices that matter.

09/29/2025

Enjoy dinner before our big day!!

We will see you all tomorrow Hub 757!! 😃

Keira Moore

09/29/2025

🚨✨ The wait is almost over! ✨🚨

Tomorrow we gather for the Region 5 RAC Recovery Conference – Bridging the Gap at Hub757 in Suffolk, VA.

🎤 Keynote Speaker: Dr. Tony Dice
📚 Workshops on Ethics, Family Support, Personal Medicine in Recovery, Motivational Interviewing, Medicaid Billing & more
🤝 Vendors, networking, and CE opportunities

📅 Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
🕘 Doors open at 8:30 AM
📍 Hub757 – Suffolk, VA

Let’s come together to connect, learn, and celebrate the power of lived experience in recovery. 💪

We can’t wait to see you there!

09/27/2025

THANK YOU to our Conference Committee for all of the work they put in today completing the final task for conference preparation.

We’re 72 hrs away from the first annual Region 5 Recovery Conference and we couldn’t be more excited! 😆

Keira Moore

09/24/2025

⏰ We’re just 6 days away from the Region 5 RAC Recovery Conference – Bridging the Gap on September 30, 2025 at Hub757 in Suffolk, VA!

🌟 Featuring Keynote Speaker Dr. Tony Dice
📚 Powerful workshops & training sessions
✨ CE’s available for eligible sessions
🤝 Networking, vendors & more

✅ Registration is still open – but spots are limited! Don’t wait to secure your place.

👉 Register now: https://region5racrecoveryconferenc.sched.com/

Let’s come together to inspire change, share lived experiences, and .

Check out the schedule for Region 5 RAC Recovery Conference