As an advocate and voice for individuals with lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges, OIFA organizes events and participates in many committees and other organizations.

Our marquee event, for which we are the principal sponsor, is the annual Pathways to Wellness Conference. [Link]. For more than 20 years the CSB has partnered with local organizations to provide this pillar of the mental health recovery community.

OIFA staff also participate in the following standing committees or events:

• Fairfax Opioid & Substance Use Task Force [Link]
• Fairfax Re-Entry Council
• Global Peer Support Day
• Northern Virginia Committee of the Virginia Recovery Initiative
• Virginia Peer Recovery Specialist Roundtable
• Recovery Month
• CSB Senior Leadership Team
• CSB Equity Team

We are also tapped to provide consultation on the implementation of new services, ensuring they meet the needs of those we served.

Interested in sharing your experience as an individual with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges? Would you like OIFA to participate on your committee? Contact ______