The 2026 HOPE Conference “Celebrating the Journey”

May 13, 2026 from 8am to 4pm at the Augusta Civic Center

The HOPE Conference is a statewide recovery and wellness conference for persons in recovery from substance abuse use and mental health challenges and service providers. It was created to help participants gain a greater understanding of what recovery and wellness looks like from the many paths and different perspectives on the journey of life.

The workshops will be based on a variety of topics this year! While our theme is celebrating the journey (and let’s face it- the past year has been very tough for many of us and a celebration of survival is called for) it will encompass a variety of topics from the lived experience communities.  All workshops will allow for the opportunity to learn from each other, network, and gain greater understanding about recovery and wellness. How do I as an individual celebrate and connect more closely with my communities of choice?
 
We want to look at how we honor and connect all our experiences as a broad peer/recovery/lived experience community. We honor building broader definitions of wellness and embrace the many ways that recovery shows up in our lives and the world. Please join the conversation and explore how this is or can be reflected in systems/services, our individual choices, journeys, and continuing to create a supportive and vibrant community. It is time to celebrate!