Conference Agenda

1 to 5 p.m. - General Session

9 to 9:15 a.m. - Opening Remarks

9:15 to 9:45 a.m. - Update from OhioMHAS

9:45 to 10:45 a.m. - OhioMHAS Housing and Homelessness Overview

11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. - Breakout Session 1

Lost in Translation: Providing Services to Limited-English Proficiency Patients - Daphne Kackloudis, Brennan, Manna & Diamond
Problem Gambling Overview - Scott Anderson, Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services (OhioMHAS)
Empowering Voices: Advocacy Strategies for Recovery Housing - Ted St. John, Hope Town
Preparing for Peer Services in Recovery Housing? What to Know - Jose Flores, OhioMHAS
Safe Spaces: Combating Human Trafficking in Recovery Housing - Mary Kate Waggoner, Ohio Attorney General's Human Trafficking Initiative
The Digital RHOADS Ahead: Navigating ORH's New Application System - Jake Hammond, Mighty Crow

12:15 to 1:15 p.m. - Lunch

1:15 to 3:30 p.m. - Keynote

From Data to Impact: Building the Case for Quality Recovery Housing - Dr. Gretchen Clark-Hammond, Mighty Crow

3:45 to 5 p.m. - Breakout Session 2

Navigating Certification Requirements for Recovery Housing: Space, Furnishings, Cameras and More - Danielle Gray, Ohio Recovery Housing (ORH)
Harnessing AI for Transformative Recovery Housing: Empowering Communities, Residents and Administrators - Ted St. John, Hope Town
Fostering Healthy Romantic Relationships: A Community Discussion - Dr. Gretchen Clark-Hammond, Mighty Crow
Budgeting & Financing Specific to Recovery Housing - Desiree McKenzie, ARC Recovery Services
Financial Landscape of Recovery Housing Programs in the United States - Rachael Nichols, Fletcher Group
Navigating the Homeless Continuum of Care - What It Is and How It Works - Jonathan Cox, C4 Innovations

6 to 8 p.m. - Awards Dinner

9 to 9:15 a.m. - Welcome

9:15 to 10:45 a.m. - General Session - Re-entry Panel

11 a.m. to 12:15 a.m. - Breakout Session 3

Going from NIMBY to YIMBY - Richard Mason, House of Hope
Insurance and Risk Management for Recovery Residence Operators - Lee Goldberg, BB Insurance Marketing
Navigating Ethical Challenges: Peer Support in Recovery Housing - Reba McCray, ARC Recovery Services
Sustainable Funding Strategies for Recovery Housing: Building Financial Resilience through Grants and Community Partnerships - Laine Bradley, Vraiment Financial
Best Practices for Working with Medication Assisted Treatment Providers - Dustin Mets, Comp Drug
Building Strong Foundations: Staffing Essentials for Recovery Housing - Danielle Gray, ORH

12:15 to 1:30 p.m. - Lunch

1:30 to 2:45 p.m. - Breakout Session 4

Community Capital Planning - Chris Mazzola, OhioMHAS Community Planning
The Oxford House Model™ - Jonathan Gildart, Oxford House Inc.
RecoveryOhio's Overdose Prediction Model - Erin Reed, Governor's Office
Financial Education--Best Practice for Recovery Housing - Rick Zwelling, Right Path Financial Coaching
Does It Make a Difference? Measuring the Value of a Project Designed to Make It Easier to Find Recovery Housing That Fits - Cameron Hay-Rollins, Miami University & R-silience
Grievances: Your Worst Nightmare or Opportunities for Growth - Danielle Gray, ORH

3 to 4 p.m. - Keynote

A Practical Guide to Developing a Comprehensive Compliance Plan - Daphne Kackloudis and Jordan Burdic, BMD