2026 King County Substance Use Recovery Conference - Keynote Regina LaBelle
About this Event
6th Annual King County Substance Use Recovery
Join us in person for an inspiring day at the 6th Annual King County Substance Use Recovery Conference! Hear from keynote speaker Regina LaBelle, Georgetown University Professor of Addiction Policy; and connect with policy makers, recovery experts, and community members passionate about recovery and support. Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of something meaningful and empowering in King County!
Complimentary lunch and refreshments will be provided for all registered attendees throughout the day. This is your chance to see what local organizations are doing in King County to help those battling addiction, what resources are out there to support, and discover new ways that we can move forward towards recovery, together!
Further agenda details and additional information will be shared as we get closer to the event*
Agenda
🕑: 08:15 AM - 09:00 AM
Check-In
Info: Kick off your morning by visiting our registration desk to pick up your conference badge and event materials. Afterward, head over to the main area to enjoy a complimentary pastries, coffee/tea, and networking opportunities before the opening remarks begin.
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM
Welcome & Introductions
Info: Begin the conference with Councilmember Dunn on his personal journey through recovery and the current state of drug overdose in King County. Following, Carolyn Presnell will guide us through the conference as the Master of Ceremonies and share her story of recovery and the work she does with WELD Seattle.
🕑: 09:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Morning Breakout Session A: Culturally Responsive Recovery
Info: Explore how culturally responsive recovery approaches strengthen connection, trust and healing by honoring the lived experiences, identities and communities of people seeking support put moderated by the Washington Recovery Alliance.
🕑: 09:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Morning Breakout Session B: King County DCHS Crisis Care Centers
Info: A panel discussion highlighting progress on the Crisis Care Center Levy with the Department of Community & Human Services and Public Health of Seattle-King County.
🕑: 09:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Morning Breakout Session C: King County DCHS Crisis Care Centers
Info: Walk with Renton Technical College staff as they share current services offered at RTC, the Wellness Center, and current needs of the student population.
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Keynote Speaker: Regina LaBelle
Info: Join keynote speaker Regina LaBelle as she draws on her Seattle roots and tenure leading the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy to unpack today's drug policy landscape. She will examine shifting federal policies, explore ways to better align national strategy with local community needs, and offer a clear, evidence-based roadmap for the future of recovery.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:15 PM
Lunch & Networking
Info: Take the opportunity to connect with exhibitors on site through an interactive activity. Boxed lunches will be provided by Renton Technical College.
🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:30 PM
Afternoon Breakout Session D: Recovery Supports for Youth & Adults
Info: A panel describing programs and impacts of recovery support featuring voices from youth outreach services, a recovery high school campus, an alternative peer group with a parent program, and collegiate recovery.
🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:30 PM
Afternoon Breakout Session E: Regina LaBelle & Brad Finegood – Deep Dive
Info: A deeper conversation with Keynote Speaker Regina LaBelle and Brad Finegood (King County Public Health) driven by participant engagement.
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Closing
Info: Wrap up the conference with inspiring closing remarks with DeAunte Damper (Public Health – Seattle & King County) as he shares his story of recovery and advocating within community.
Where is it happening?
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