NARR Annual

Best Practices Summit

As the foremost organization setting recovery housing standards nationwide, NARR’s work shapes policy and practice across dozens of states. Each year, our national summit brings together recovery housing allies to explore cutting-edge initiatives, research, and the evolving application of social model recovery principles.

Now in its second decade, the NARR Summit has become the premier national gathering for anyone invested in the quality, accessibility, and effectiveness of recovery housing. At the 2024 summit, held in Richmond, VA, we welcomed over 500 attendees —our most engaged and diverse audience yet. The conference featured dynamic keynotes, breakout sessions led by national leaders, and powerful peer learning moments that inspired attendees to strengthen recovery communities back home.

A standout addition in 2024 was the introduction of a dedicated track for recovery peers working within recovery housing. This new offering was met with overwhelming enthusiasm, providing targeted training, shared experiences, and connections among peers on the frontlines. Based on its success, the recovery peer track will now be a permanent part of future summits.

This unique event brings together recovery residence operators, affiliate leaders, policymakers, researchers, behavioral health professionals, and advocates—all committed to improving the recovery housing landscape. Whether you’re shaping systems, managing homes, or advancing policy, the NARR Summit offers the tools, connections, and insights to deepen your impact.

Here’s a glimpse into what makes the summit a must-attend event for those leading the way in recovery housing.

Who Attends:

  • Recovery residence operators aiming to elevate their services and expand impact.
  • Affiliate leaders sharing innovations and strengthening state-level collaboration.
  • Policymakers and healthcare professionals exploring recovery housing within systems of care and public health frameworks.
  • Advocates and community stakeholders advancing the broader recovery movement.
  • Recovery peers working in residences—now supported by a dedicated summit track tailored to their roles and lived experience.

 

Why It's Important:

The summit serves as a vital national hub for:

  • Staying on the leading edge of recovery housing practices and standards.
  • Sharing creative solutions and tackling real-world challenges together.
  • Building powerful connections across communities, states, and sectors.

 

What to Expect:

A rich, collaborative program featuring:

  • Hands-on sessions and discussions grounded in NARR standards and the social model of recovery.
  • New research, policy updates, and peer-driven strategies to enhance outcomes.
  • Networking and story-sharing that energize and equip participants to lead with impact.
  • Specialized tracks, including the new recovery peer pathway, offer focused learning and connection.

More Than an Event

The NARR Best Practices Summit is more than just a conference—it’s a catalyst for nationwide progress in recovery housing. Each year, it brings together a movement of leaders committed to equity, quality, and dignity in recovery support.

Join us to share your insights, learn from others, and collaborate toward setting new standards of excellence across the recovery housing landscape. Together, we’re building stronger, more connected recovery communities—one home, one policy, one person at a time.

2025 NARR Best Practices Summit

The 2025 NARR Best Practices Summit is taking place September 15th through the 17th in Sandusky, Ohio. Each year, we look forward to hosting a variety of expert speakers across the recovery housing, support, and advocacy fields. We want to hear about your efforts to build quality recovery ecosystems in your community and are now accepting speaker proposals for this year's summit.

Proposal Deadline: May 18, 2025

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