Peer Meetings
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November 4, 2026
Connect Appalachia Recovery to Work Peer Meeting
Learn More: Connect Appalachia Recovery to Work Peer MeetingCREC and First Tennessee Development District (FTDD) will host a one-day peer meeting for organizations that build recovery-to-work ecosystems in Appalachia.
Webinars
Year 1 • 2026-2026
Foundations of the Recovery-to-Work Ecosystem
June 23, 2026
Ecosystem Building
Building Your Local Recover-to-Work Ecosystem
An introduction to the Recovery-to-Work Ecosystem Builder’s Guide and the step-by-step process for mapping local partner assets and coordinating an ecosystem, with a live example from a working Appalachian community.
July 23, 2026
Employer Engagement
Recovery-Friendly Workplace Certification: An Introduction
An overview of Recovery-Friendly Workplace certification, how the national model adapts to Appalachian employers, and how Connect Appalachia supports businesses through the process.
Upcoming
October, 2026
Wraparound Services
Wraparound Services: Housing and Transportation for Workers in Recovery
Models for connecting workers in recovery to stable housing and reliable transportation as employment supports, plus the federal and state resources available to service providers.
TBD
Funding
Opioid Settlement Funds: Opportunities for Workforce and Recovery Communities
How Appalachian communities can use opioid settlement funds to build recovery and workforce infrastructure — allowable uses, community-level planning, and examples from early-adopter communities.