Interested in Free Trainings?
UI ARC has numerous educational opportunities focused on opioid use disorder, including providing presentations and trainings on naloxone, buprenorphine, and other management strategies for opioid use disorder and overdose.
These trainings come at no cost, and we also offer free CE.
Current training offerings:
- Substance Use Disorder Overview
- Overdose Recognition and Naloxone Administration
- Naloxone provided
- Overdose Recognition and Naloxone Administration Training of Trainers Session
- This more in-depth training certifies participants to train others to administer naloxone on their own time. UI ARC will provide any resources possible to help participants spread this education throughout the state.
- General and Advanced Buprenorphine Trainings
- Including 8-hour training sessions through PCSS (Providers Clinical Support System) which would fulfill this new DEA requirement
- Substance Use Disorder in the Workplace
- Alcohol Use Disorder and Withdrawal Management
- Stimulant Use Disorder
- Perinatal Substance Use
Current & Upcoming Events
INTO LIGHT Benefit Concert — FREE to the public
The James Theater, 2:00-5:00 PM
Join UI Addiction and Recovery Collaborative at the James Theater for a very special benefit concert to celebrate the power of community, music, and courage brought forth through the INTO LIGHT Project's Iowa exhibition, “Drug Addiction: Real People, Real Stories,” currently on display at the Old Capitol Museum.
The current exhibition is temporary, with the portraits and narratives to be gifted to families when the exhibition closes in December. Admission to this event is free with at-will donations going to support the creation of a permanent exhibition to remain in Iowa, for rotation throughout the state to educate and inspire.
Featuring local performing artists:
- David Zollo
- The Recliners
- Riley Hanick
- Larry Mossman and Kathy Maxey
- Michael Judge
- Ann Aschoff with Sasha Wemmie
- Tiffany Lewis
- Turkana
A selection of portrait and narrative replicas will be on display in the gallery entrance of the theater alongside the live entertainment.
Whether you come to enjoy the performances, connect with other families, or simply be surrounded by community, this event promises to be a meaningful experience.
Holiday Toy Drive with ASAC
All donations will benefit the mothers and children living in ASAC facilities.
Looking for:
New, unwrapped gifts for children aged 0-17 (male or female)
Examples:
Toys, coloring books, art supplies
Donations for moms’ holiday gift bags
Examples:
Lip gloss, lotion, mini journals
*Note: no aerosols or perfumes
Drop off:
Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM
1-292 MEB
(Medical Education Building)
500 Newton Rd., Iowa City
Contact information:
For alternative drop off times or locations, call or text Amanda Eleazar at (319) 359-9072.
For monetary donations/other donation questions, email Kelsey at kelseymontross@gmail.com.
INTO LIGHT Project Exhibition
January 25, 2025 - December 19, 2025
Old Capitol Museum - Hanson Humanities Gallery (ground floor)
The INTO LIGHT Project, a national non-profit, creates public exhibitions of original portraits and individual stories of people who have died from the disease of drug addiction in locations around the country. Their mission is to change the conversation about drug addiction through the power of original art and story.
INTO LIGHT recognizes the powerful influence of museums and galleries to host thought provoking conversation through art. The project selects one public academic museum or gallery in each state based on their ability to engage the community by building meaningful educational programming around the exhibit that addresses issues about the disease of addiction. The Old Capitol Museum has been chosen as the exhibit site in Iowa in 2025.
Recent Events
International Overdose Awareness Day Screening
6:00-9:00 PM Into Light exhibit open
6:30 PM Showtime
Join us for a screening of Beautiful Boy, based on the 2008 memoir of the same name, followed by a panel discussion on substance use and harm reduction.
Pay-What-You-Wish Ticketing with a portion of the proceeds to go towards Community & Family Resources’ NEW Men’s Recovery House
FREE Recovery Yoga in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day
Join us at the Iowa City Public Library (Meeting Room A) on Sunday, August 31 at 2 PM.
Come experience the health advantages of yoga in a loving and non-judgmental environment. All you need is a water bottle and an open heart— no experience necessary!
Class taught by Noelle Haverhals
CRUSH of Iowa Overdose Awareness Event
CRUSH of Iowa's Overdose Awareness Day event at NewBo Market was extremely powerful! The event featured tabling, a raffle with a dozen great prizes, and a panel that included our own consultant Tiffany Lewis. The space was filled with energy, connection, and love as people came together to remember those we’ve lost and celebrate moments of joy.
Lisbon Celebrate Community & Safety Fair
Presentation for Court Appointed Specialists
On August 14, Tiffany and Courtney, two of our team members with lived experience, shared their stories with Iowa Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) to help break down misconceptions about families affected by substance use. It was an extremely powerful presentation and we thank our Iowa CASAs for their willingness to listen and learn!
UI ARC at Hinterland Music Festival
