Stories That Save Lives: A Community Gathering on Prevention, Purpose & Pathways to Recovery
Schedule
Sat Sep 13 2025 at 12:00 pm to 07:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
FVTC - Bordini Center | Appleton, WI
🎟 Free to attend — registration required
Register Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/7c24328
Breath & Sound Healing
Led by Ashley + Loryn from RISE Up Experiences
Youth & Adult Collaboration Panel
Moderated by News Anchor & Mental Health Advocate Aisha Puyleart
Featuring:
• Jessica Geschke – SHN/OAK (Overdose Prevention)
• Brooklyn – RISE Youth Perspective
• Anthony Alvarado – ORN Consultant / Lived Experience
• Jennifer Skolaski – Winnebago County OFR Manager
• Sandy Shaeffer – Treatment & Recovery (Dual Diagnosis) Collaborative Wellness
Breakout Sessions
• Storytelling & Prevention – Anthony Alvarado (RISE TOGETHER)
• Treatment & Recovery (Dual Diagnosis) – Sandy Shaeffer
• Community Overdose Prevention & Narcan Training – Jessica Geschke (ORN/OAK)
Reflection & Action Hour
• Breakout takeaways
• Naloxone access
• Ally sign-ups
• ORN community feedback
• Ways to support peer-led initiatives
Who Should Attend:
• Youth & adult advocates
• Educators & mental health professionals
• Public health & prevention leaders
• Recovery & overdose prevention supporters
• Anyone holding space for healing, hope, and change
This gathering is designed for those ready to lead change…not just talk about it.
Let’s heal, lead, and rise — together.
Where is it happening?
FVTC - Bordini Center, 5 N Systems Dr, Appleton, WI 54914-1655, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays: