Regional Events Calendar
Please submit events in HHS Region 3 to newsletter@danyainstitute.org
Visit the SAMHSA Region 3 TTC event calendars for center-specific events:
HHS REGION 3 EVENTS:
January 27, 2024: Philadelphia, PA – Family Fun Night, Danny’s House. Good old-fashioned Family Fun with circus activities, food, arts & crafts, raffle prizes, and games! The proceeds of this fundraiser will benefit Danny’s House.
January 29 – Feburary 1, 2024: National Harbor, MD – SAMHSA’s 20th Annual Prevention Day, CADCA. This virtual summit will feature prominent industry professionals discussing critical issues in the Black community relevant to treatment and recovery. Open to all professionals, this summit seeks to foster diversity, openness, and inclusion within the recovery community, and highlight some of the unique needs and traits of this identified group.
February 8-9, 2024: Virtual – Engagement in the Black Community: A Virtual NAADAC Summit, NAADAC. The premier yearly nationwide assembly committed to advancing efforts in substance use and misuse prevention. Join in commemorating the 20th anniversary of SPD, delving into contemporary advancements, acknowledging past achievements, and setting the trajectory for the future of prevention.
NATIONAL CONFERENCES
February 8-9, 2024: Virtual – 4th Annual Engagement in the Black Community Summit, American Society of Addiction Medicine. This virtual summit will feature prominent industry professionals discussing critical issues in the Black community relevant to treatment and recovery. Open to all professionals, this summit seeks to foster diversity, openness, and inclusion within the recovery community, and highlight some of the unique needs and traits of this identified group.
April 4-7, 2024: Grapevine, TX – ASAM Annual Conference Innovations in Addiction Medicine and Science, NAADAC. The pinnacle event in addiction medicine where professionals unite to forge connections, gain insights, and ignite inspiration. With a rich legacy spanning 55 years, ASAM has been at the forefront of convening the addiction treatment community. Immerse yourself in an unparalleled experience!
April 14-16, 2024: Pocono Manor, PA – MATRC 2024 Telehealth: Reimagining the Care Beyond the Unwinding of the PHE. Embark on a transformative journey #MATRC2024, uniting healthcare visionaries, pioneers, and experts to chart the future of telehealth beyond 2024. Witness the evolution of telehealth as it becomes an integral part of modern healthcare, and navigating the forefront of telehealth implementation, remote patient monitoring, virtual consultations, and cutting-edge AI-driven healthcare solutions.
May 18-22, 2024: Las Vegas, NV – 2024 American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence, Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Learning Network. Delve into the crucial theme of ‘Treating Opioid Use Disorder: So Much More Than Medication.” Discover innovative approaches, connect with industry leaders, and gain invaluable insights to make a lasting impact in the field of addiction treatment. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to be at the forefront of advancing opioid dependence treatment!
October 16-18, 2024: San Francisco, CA – Addiction Health Services and Research Conference. The Addiction Health Services Research (AHSR) conference, a pivotal annual gathering uniting researchers, policymakers, and treatment providers since 2005. Addressing the pressing issue of inequitable access to evidence-based, quality addiction services. Immerse yourself in a dynamic environment featuring distinguished plenary speakers, cutting-edge health services research discussions, and invaluable opportunities.
NAMIWalks: National Alliance on Mental Health
These walks support organizations that host education programs, facilitate support groups, provide mental health trainings, advocate for access to services, and offer a compassionate place to turn for the millions of Americans living with mental illness. #NotAlone
May 4, 2024: Wilmington, DE – NAMIWalks Delaware. This walk takes place at Bellevue State Park Figure 8 & Hunters Barns.
May 4, 2024: Ambler, PA – NAMIWalks Montgomery County, PA. This walk takes place at Temple University Ambler Campus.
May 18, 2024: Gaithersburg, MD – NAMIWalks Montgomery County. This walk takes place at RIO Lakefront.
June 1, 2024: Cockeysville, MD – NAMIWalks Maryland. This walk takes place at Hunt Valley Towne Centre.
OUT OF THE DARKNESS COMMUNITY WALKS
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. These events raise awareness and funds for suicide prevention to invest in new research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss. #TogetherToFightSuicide
2024 events will be added as they become available.
DELAWARE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
MARYLAND
PENNSYLVANIA
VIRGINIA
WEST VIRGINIA
OUT OF THE DARKNESS CAMPUS WALKS
2024 events will be added as they become available.
DELAWARE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
MARYLAND
April 13, 2024: Baltimore, MD – Johns Hopkins University Campus Walk. This walk takes place at O’Connor Center for Rec and Well-Being.
April 14, 2024: College Park, MD – University of Maryland Campus Walk. This walk takes place at McKeldin Mall.
April 27, 2024: Salisbury, MD – Salisbury University Campus Walk. This walk takes place at Salisbury University.
May 3, 2024: Baltimore, MD – Morgan State University Campus Walk. This walk takes place at MSU Student Center.
May 4, 2024: Towson, MD – Towson University Campus Walk. This walk takes place at Towsontown Field.
PENNSYLVANIA
March 23, 2024: Waynesburg, PA – Waynesburg University Campus Walk. This walk takes place at Waynesburg University Auxiliary Gym.
April 7, 2024: Scranton, PA – Marywood University Campus Walk. This walk takes place at Marywood University Art Field.
April 11, 2024: Pittsburgh, PA – Point Park University Campus Walk. This walk takes place at Village Park.
April 13, 2024: Huntingdon, PA – Juniata College Campus Walk. This walk takes place at Juniata College Campus.
April 13, 2024: Pittsburgh, PA – University of Pittsburgh Campus Walk. This walk takes place at William Pitt Union Plaza.
April 14, 2024: Slippery Rock, PA – Slippery Rock University Campus Walk. This walk takes place at Slippery Rock Quad.
April 20, 2024: Allentown, PA – Lehigh Valley Colleges and Sigma Nursing Campus Walk. This walk takes place at Cedar Beach Park.
April 20, 2024: Pittsburgh, PA – Duquesne University Campus Walk. This walk takes place at Mellon Patio.
April 20, 2024: Philadelphia, PA – Holy Family University Campus Walk. This walk takes place at Holy Family University.
April 20, 2024: Shippensburg, PA – Shippensburg University Campus Walk. This walk takes place at Recreational Field on campus.
April 21, 2024: Collegeville, PA – Ursinius College Campus Walk. This walk takes place at Ursinus College Campus.
April 21, 2024: Pittsburgh, PA – Pennsylvania State University Campus Walk. This walk takes place at HUB Lawn.
VIRGINIA
March 11, 2024: Fishersville, VA – Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences Campus Walk. This walk takes place at Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences.
March 16, 2024: Norfolk, VA – Old Dominion University Campus Walk. This walk takes place at Campus.
April 6, 2024: Alexandria, VA – Virginia Theological Seminary Campus Walk. This walk takes place at Virginia Theological Seminary Campus.
April 7, 2024: Harrisonburg, VA – James Madison University Campus Walk. This walk takes place at Festival Lawn & 5K Route.
April 13, 2024: Radford, VA – Radford University Campus Walk. This walk takes place at Radford University.
April 14, 2024: Blackburg, VA – Virginia Tech Campus Walk. This walk takes place at The Drillfield.
April 20, 2024: Lynchburg, VA – Liberty University Campus Walk. This walk takes place at Liberty University.
April 20, 2024: Williamsburg, VA – College of William & Mary Campus Walk. This walk takes place at William & Mary Campus.
WEST VIRGINIA
March 23, 2024: Charleston, WV – University of Charleston Campus Walk. This walk takes place at University of Charleston.
THE OVERNIGHT WALK
June 2223, 2024: Boston, MA – The Overnight. Register for additional information.
2025 events will be added as they become available.