Recovery Month

Luncheon 2025

Join us on Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET, in the Columbus Room at Union Station in Washington, DC.

Hosted by Faces & Voices of Recovery and Mobilize Recovery, the luncheon serves to launch Recovery Month, showcasing the power of recovery and celebrating the strides our community has made. The event will include guest speakers from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and other key public officials.

Recovery Month, started in 1989, is a national observance held every September to recognize the importance of evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, support the strong recovery community, and honor the tireless work of recovery service providers and community members that make recovery possible.

FEatured GUEST SPEAKER – TOM FARLEY

Tom Farley grew up in Madison, WI, and graduated from Georgetown University with a degree in Marketing. He began his career in banking and finance before running The Chris Farley Foundation (1999–2012), a nationally recognized nonprofit focused on substance abuse prevention. Through humor-based programs, he helped young people build communication skills and create supportive environments.
In 2008, Tom co-authored The Chris Farley Show, a New York Times bestseller about his late brother, comedian Chris Farley. He has appeared on The Today Show, Good Morning America, and Larry King Live to discuss addiction and recovery.
Now in recovery himself, Tom is a passionate advocate for mental health and addiction treatment. He works at Recovery.com, connecting people with the resources they need to heal. As a speaker, he shares his journey to break stigma, inspire hope, and foster connection. Tom lives in Madison, WI.

GUEST SPEAKERS

Anna Jones – Faces & Voices Board Member and Community Liaison, Community Bridges, Inc.

Patty McCarthy – CEO, Faces & Voices of Recovery

Ryan Hampton – Executive Director, Mobilize Recovery

Peter Gaumond – Senior Policy Analyst, Office of National Drug Control Policy, Executive Office of the President

Congressman Paul Tonko (NY-20)- Co-Chair Congressional Addiction, Treatment and Recovery Caucus

Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-4)- Vice Co-Chair Congressional Addiction, Treatment and Recovery Caucus

2025 Ramstad Kennedy Award Presentation

Congressman Patrick Kennedy- video remarks

Rob Morrison, Executive Director, National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Agency Directors

Dr. Chizano Cunningham – Commissioner, NYS Office of Addition Services and Supports

Kelly Crosbie – Director, Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Services North Carolina DHHS

Thank You

To our sponsors

We are grateful to our sponsors. Without you, the event would not be possible.

Registration for the luncheon is only available by direct invitation. Invitations are non-transferable. For more information, contact us at info@facesandvoicesofrecovery.org.