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Newsletter2025 ARHE/ARS/AAPG Annual Conference Updates2025

2025 ARHE/ARS/AAPG Annual Conference Updates

2 min read · Newsletter · 2025

  • Conference Description
  • Sponsorship
  • Registration
  • Request Form
  • Accommodations / Hotel Booking
  • Volunteer Sign Up
  • Awards Information
  • Recovery Program Showcase
  • Detailed Conference Schedule
  • Hotel Shipping Information
  • Conference Policies
  • Accessibility Guidelines
  • Entertainment, Wellness Activities, and Recovery Meetings
  • Frequently Asked Questions

Booths are free for ARHE, ARS, or AAPG member institutions, and available at a cost of $500 for non-member institutions. To sign up for membership, please visit: https://collegiaterecovery.org/join/

Booths are for collegiate recovery programs, recovery high schools, or alternative peer groups. For-profit or non-profit organizations must apply for an exhibit booth or sponsorship.

Booth showcases must be set up by an attending member. Set up will be available beginning Wednesday, June 25, 2025. A follow-up email will be sent with further details. Booths do not need to be attended during the conference, but all materials should be picked up before the close of the conference on Sunday, June 29, 2025.

  • Being connected with others for travel or
  • Sharing a room
  • Comfortable, lightweight clothing for New Orleans heat and humidity
  • Business casual attire (with optional flair—it is New Orleans!)
  • Comfortable walking shoes Closed toe shoes recommended
  • Layers or a light sweater for cold conference rooms
  • Umbrella or rain jacket and rain boots! (summer showers are common)
  • Swimwear (the Hotel has a pool!)
  • Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Sun Hat
  • Cooling towel, hand held fans (IT WILL BE HOT!!)
  • New Orleans Official Visitors Guide
  • Things to do in New Orleans
  • Events
  • New Orleans FAQs
  • Non-Drinker’s Guide to New Orleans
  • WWII Museum: Discount Code: “CVB”
  • Walking Tours: Discount Code “ARHE25”
  • Download APP ‘Le Pass’ for the Street Car https://www.norta.com/ride-with-us/how-to-pay/lepass
  • Travel in groups when possible, especially after dark
  • Stick to well-lit, populated areas
  • Keep personal belongings secure and avoid displaying valuables
  • Trust your instincts—if something feels off, change course
  • Save important contact numbers in your phone (hotel front desk, a travel buddy, etc.)
  • Conference and hotel staff are always happy to help
  • Common Scams of New Orleans to Avoid
  • Check the weather – It will be very hot and humid in New Orleans in late June. Pack breathable clothes and hydrate often.
  • Hydrate – Seriously. The heat is no joke. Keep a refillable water bottle with you.
  • Accessibility – Many sidewalks and streets in New Orleans are uneven and not consistently ADA-friendly. Please plan accordingly if you or a group member has mobility needs.
  • Public Transit – The city’s RTA buses and streetcars are scenic but can run slow or irregular in the heat. Download the RTA app / Le Pass to track routes in real-time.
  • Dining – Even though it’s off-season for tourism, popular restaurants still book up—especially for dinner. Make reservations early where possible.
  • Need a recommendation or help planning? Don’t hesitate to reach out to a local CRP Professional from our Conference Planning Committee! 1) Jacob Goldberg (Tulane University): (225) 202-6342 2) Bryan Sadler (Southeastern Louisiana University): (432) 238-1676

SMART Recovery

Pine Grove Behavorial Health & Addiction Services

SAFE Project

One World Recovery Network

Opioid Response Network (ORN)

Center for Students in Addiction Recovery

Botvin LifeSkills Training

ECU Addictions and Rehabilitation Studies

SteelCityHxCxRecovery

St. Christopher’s Addiction Wellness Center

Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) Network Coordinating Office

Students Recover