The 2025 RAI Healthy Recovery Communities Symposium brought together over 188 leaders and advocates from 13 sectors across 28 North Carolina counties for two days of connection, learning, and action in New Bern. The event featured inspiring keynote speakers, dynamic panels, and powerful lived-experience case studies — all aimed at building stronger pathways for prevention, recovery, and community collaboration. Together, we celebrated progress, shared innovative solutions, and strengthened our collective commitment to creating recovery-oriented communities across the state.
Key Highlights
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188 attendees from 28 counties and 13 sectors
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Powerful case study panel & Q&A identified as the session with the greatest impact
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Keynote insights on prevention models, peer support, recovery-friendly communities, and justice system partnerships
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97% of participants supported the creation of a housing resource app
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Strong momentum for collaboration, networking, and learning
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Positive feedback with participants committing to join us again at the 2025 RAI Summit in Raleigh