New Location: Richmond Marriott Short Pump Date: March 14, 2025 | Time: 8:00 AM - 4:15 PM
CE Hours: 6 Continuing Education Credits
Exclusively for VAAP Individual Members
Join us at the 2025 VAAP Annual Meeting & Training, where education meets community! This event offers a unique opportunity to network with colleagues, connect with exhibitors, and gain valuable insights through our featured training sessions.
Featured Training: Recovery Ally Training & Train the Trainer
Presenters:
Tom Bannard, CADC, CPRSS-T, MBA
Rev. Jan Brown
Recovery Ally Training is a cornerstone of the Recovery Advocacy movement, empowering individuals to become agents of change for community recovery. This session will:
Explore the role of allies and champions in reshaping societal approaches to substance use disorders.
Address challenges faced by clinicians and behavioral health organizations.
Provide practical tools to build recovery-focused networks in local communities.
The Train-the-Trainer component equips participants with the skills to bring these insights back to their communities, fostering leadership and advocacy
Event Highlights
6 CE Hours of Training
Lunch Included
Vote at the Annual Business Meeting
Networking Opportunities
Raffle: Enter to win a full scholarship to the Virginia Summer Institute for Addiction Studies (VSIAS) in Williamsburg, VA, July 2025 (value up to $560).
Snacks & Beverages: Provided throughout the day.
Where to Stay
The Richmond Marriott Short Pump has reserved a block of rooms for attendees at a special rate of $159 per night (+tax).
Event Location
Richmond Marriott Short Pump
4240 Dominion Blvd
Glen Allen, VA 23060
Event Schedule
7:30 Exhibitor Set Up
8:00 Check-in Starts
8:30 Training Starts
10:30 Break
12:00 Lunch & Annual Meeting
1:30 Training
2:30 Break & Raffle
4:15 Close
Important Information
Registration Deadline: March 7, 2025. Registrations will NOT be accepted after the deadline or on-site.
Payment: All payments must be made at the time of registration.
CE Credit Requirements: To receive CEs, attendees must arrive on time and stay for the entirety of the event.
Where to Stay: Richmond Marriott Short Pump has reserved a block of rooms for attendees at the special rate of $159 per night (+tax).
To review your registration record, enter your Last Name and Confirmation Number you received in your registration confirmation email.
Your registration includes:
6 Continuing Education Hours (CEs) of Training
Lunch
A Vote at the Annual Business Meeting
Opportunities to Network with Colleagues and Exhibitors
A Chance to Win a Full Scholarship to the Virginia Summer Institute for Addiction Studies (VSIAS) in Williamsburg, VA in July (value up to $560)
Snacks and beverages throughout the day
The VAAP Annual Meeting & Training is open only to currentIndividual Members of VAAP. Prior to registering, please be sure your membership will be current on the day of the event.
