At VCU, we aspire to create a whole- person educational experience that emphasizes well-being as a core component of student success. We believe that health and wellness should be at the center of the university experience. We believe that the promotion of well-being requires a dual approach of promoting mental health and flourishing, while treating substance use disorders and mental health challenges with compassionate, evidence based care.
In its first five years, the Research to Recovery Conference has provided exceptional speakers sharing expertise in a wide range of areas, from basic research and public policy, to treatment and recovery. Previous speakers have included Jan Brown, Dr. Marc Fishman, Dr. John Kelly, Dr. Jason Kilmer, Dr. Kenneth Sher, Gail Taylor, Dr. Lula Beaty, Dr. Judson Brewer, Dr. Danielle Dick, Dr. Linda Hancock, Gail Taylor, Dr. Aaron White, and Dr. Jehannine Austin, to name a few. We place a substantial emphasis on providing access to all of the talks to ensure the wisdom of the presenters can be available to anyone seeking quality education about substance use disorders. Through the support of generous sponsors, 2017 marked the first year Rams in Recovery was able to professionally record each speaker and presentation. To view these videos, please visit: https://bit.ly/ResearchtoRecovery
This year, our videos topped 160,000 views and more than 25,000 hours of watch time.In May 2026, we once again plan to gather a diverse audience that includes young people, parents, professionals, and faculty to hear a variety of perspectives on substance use, mental health, and the promotion of well-being. The conference is not only focused on addiction professionals, but brings together educators from all levels, community members, and anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge of substance use and recovery. While these are not often groups that gather under the same roof, the opioid epidemic and the dramatic rise in students accessing college counseling centers demands that each of us exit our silos and look for collaborative solutions for both preventing these challenges and treating them effectively when they occur. This is a unique opportunity for sponsors to engage with a different audience than traditional conferences. We hope that you will consider sponsoring this important event.
Sponsorship levelsPlatinum: $4,000
- Platinum Sponsorship at Spring Research to Recovery Conference
- 12 conference registrations
- Headline Recognition in all conference promotional materials
- Table at conference
- Title Sponsorship for Fall Recovery Scholars Breakfast
- Provides support for 5 years of participation in the Recovery Scholars Program
- Headline recognition in event program and materials
- Up to 8 tickets and a table at the Recovery Scholars Breakfast
- Sponsorship of one day of conference breakfast with recognition
- Eight conference tickets
- Conference app Recognition
- Recognition in all conference promotional materials
- Table at conference*
- 4 Tickets to the Recovery Scholars Breakfast Fall 2026
- Supports 1 student for 1 year in the Recovery Scholars Program
- Four conference tickets
- Conference app Recognition
- Recognition in all conference promotional materials
- Table at conference
- Supports 1 student for 1 semester in the Recovery Scholars Program
Registration is limited.
