Opioid Learning & Response Collaborative Training

The Opioid Learning and Response Collaborative (OLRC) provides training, technical assistance and resources, to strengthen the capacity of organizations, providers, and communities addressing opioid use disorder and related behavioral health challenges. 

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The OLRC is dedicated to supporting the workforce through evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches that promote recovery, resilience, and systems-level change. We rely on the expertise of health professionals with both lived and clinical experience to create and curate these trainings. Our subject matter experts help OLRC approach these topics with cultural humility and empathy that's rooted in personal understanding of our Illinois communities. Our training emphasizes effective practices that reduce harm, improve outcomes, and build sustainable, recovery-oriented systems of care across Illinois.


Training Events

Our training events (in person and virtually) are offered throughout the fiscal year. To find the next scheduled event, search below. Training on demand (self-paced) can be found via search or browsing through the online training and recorded webinar descriptions below. 

Live Training Events (Classroom, Virtual Classroom, or Live Webinar)

 

OLRC Regional Networking Event

The Opioid Learning and Response Collaborative (OLRC) is hosting its first Regional Networking Event-Central on December 4, 2025 in Springfield, Illinois. This event will bring together professionals working in prevention, harm reduction, and street outreach to build connections and break down silos. Attendees will hear a presentation from Southern Illinois University (SIU) on peer workforce development, peer workforce training, and stigma reduction surrounding people with lived experience. OLRC will introduce its new website, offer a tutorial on how to utilize the website's resources, and get attendees excited about what’s to come. This event is open to all interested parties, with a focus on individuals with lived experience, those who supervise PLEs, and direct service workers.

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ECHO Events

OLRC’s ECHO model provides a virtual, collaborative learning space where professionals can build skills, gain practical strategies, and learn from experts and peers through educational presentations and real-world case discussions. It strengthens statewide capacity by creating a supportive community of practice focused on improving opioid-related prevention, treatment, recovery, and systems-level outcomes.

ECHO Series

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Classroom

OLRC Regional Networking Event

Thursday, December 04, 2025
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters) - Springfield, IL
Description

The Opioid Learning and Response Collaborative (OLRC) is hosting its first Regional Networking Event-Central on December 4, 2025 in Springfield, Illinois. This event will bring together professionals working in prevention, harm reduction, and street outreach to build connections and break down silos. Attendees will hear a presentation from Southern Illinois University (SIU) on peer workforce development, peer workforce training, and stigma reduction surrounding people with lived experience. OLRC will introduce its new website, offer a tutorial on how to utilize the website's resources, and get attendees excited about what’s to come. This event is open to all interested parties, with a focus on individuals with lived experience, those who supervise PLEs, and direct service workers.

 

Southern Illinois University will be presenting on the topics of workforce development, peer workforce training, and their CRSS program. Attendees of the event will learn about the goals, purpose, current state, and components of workforce development. Attendees will also learn about peer workforce training, its core competencies, performance domains, and growth with Prevention First. Lastly, SIU will incorporate stigma reduction regarding supervising and working alongside people with lived experience.

               Learning Objectives:

  • Define workforce development
  • Explain goals, purpose, and current state of workforce development
  • Identify core competencies of peer workforce training
  • Describe performance domains of peer workforce training
  • Apply peer workforce training in employer sites
  • Identify the advantages of employing peers
  • Show growth of opportunities for peers alongside Prevention First

Prevention First will be presenting on OTTAC and OLRC (mission, background, purpose), giving a tutorial on the new OLRC website and resource hub, and introducing upcoming events and opportunities. Attendees will leave having learned of a new resource to utilize and how OLRC can be a support for professionals and communities across Illinois.

               Learning Objectives:

  • Introduce the background, mission, and purpose behind the programs.
  • Demonstrate the website, its tools, and how to access key resources.
  • Get participants excited and engaged with what’s next.

 

 

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