Join us for an inspiring and informative virtual session featuring Dr. John Kelly, Founder and Director of the Recovery Research Institute and the Elizabeth R. Spallin Professor of Psychiatry in the Field of Addiction Medicine at Harvard Medical School, on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 10 AM to 11:30 AM. Register for this free event here.

As one of the world’s foremost experts in addiction science and recovery research, Dr. Kelly has dedicated decades to understanding how individuals achieve long-term wellness and how communities can build compassionate, effective recovery support systems. In this dynamic 90-minute session, Dr. Kelly will translate complex scientific research into clear, actionable insights for advocates, community members, individuals in recovery, and families.

Key session highlights will include:

• The Science Behind Long-Term Recovery: Uncover how the human brain heals and adapts after substance use disorder.
• Redefining Success in Addiction Recovery: Learn what decades of research reveal about sustained, lifelong wellness.
• Empowerment Through Education: Equip yourself with practical, evidence-based tools to support loved ones and community members.

The Opioid Task Force’s Building Recovery Capital Committee sponsors this event, co-chaired by Shawn Hayden, CEO of GAAMHA, and Abbi Godfrey, Program Director, The RECOVER Project.

Questions? Please email Deb McLaughlin at debmc@opioidtaskforce.org.