Building Community in SUD Treatment and Recovery

A virtual training designed to deepen understanding of the role of community in recovery and prompt intentional engagement with clients and support networks.

Training Details

• Audience:  Behavioral Health and Substance Use Professionals
• Registration Fee:  $25
• Format:  Live Virtual Training
• Date:  April 16, 2026
• Time:  10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• CE Credits:  Approved by the North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board (NCASPPB)

Course Description

Connection and community are powerful predictors of long‑term recovery outcomes. This training examines current research on the biological, psychological, and social impacts of connection in supporting individuals with substance use disorders (SUD).

Participants will explore how both professional and natural support systems influence engagement, resilience, and sustained recovery. The training emphasizes intentional relationship-building and community-focused approaches that can enhance treatment effectiveness and client well‑being.

Earn Board‑Approved Continuing Education Credits

This training offers CE hours approved through the North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board (NCASPPB).

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

1. Identify the importance of community and connection in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and long-term recovery.
2. Describe the roles and benefits of both professional and non-professional support networks in fostering recovery.
3. Discuss and apply strategies that build and strengthen community engagement within SUD treatment and recovery.

Course Instructor

This training is led by Christina Esping, LMFT, Behavioral Health Trainer at Freedom House Recovery Center. Christina brings extensive experience in clinical supervision, recovery‑informed training, and professional development across behavioral health and substance use treatment settings.