Recovery Without Borders – Weekly Global City Forums (Toronto, New York, Enugu) | Keynotes | Workshops | Lived Experience Speakers

Wherever you are in recovery, there is a weekly forum for you. Recovery Without Borders (RWOB) hosts free weekly online city forums in Toronto, New York, and Enugu for anyone impacted by mental health, substance use, trauma, or recovery—along with families, allies, and people who are simply sober curious or looking for accessible education. Each week, every city forum features a different mix of: Lived-experience speakers sharing real recovery stories Professionals (therapists, counsellors, physicians, recovery coaches, faith leaders, etc.) Community organizations and partners Sessions are offered as keynotes, workshops, panels, and open sharings focused on: Mental health and trauma education Substance use and addiction awareness Recovery tools, pathways, and lived wisdom Practical supports around work, relationships, and rebuilding life All forums are: Free and open to the public Anonymous‑friendly and drop‑in Accessible to people in all stages of recovery: early, long‑term, returning after relapse, or still figuring things out Welcoming to people from any city – you are invited to join any forum that fits your schedule and interests You do not have to register formally with Recovery Without Borders to attend these forums. However, free RWOB membership is strongly recommended, because members also receive: Access to additional free peer support groups Links to free and low‑cost online therapy and counselling pathways Information about work and entrepreneurship opportunities Updates about arts, community, and education events in the RWOB ecosystem All RWOB resources and links can be found here:https://linktr.ee/recoverywithoutborders All weekly forums use the same Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/99968983815 City Forum Schedules Toronto, Canada – Toronto Forum📅 Every Friday at 7:00 PM EST (Zoom)🧭 Focus: Recovery in the context of Toronto’s diverse communities, including local professionals, peer facilitators, and organizations working on mental health, housing, and substance use. New York, USA – New York Forum📅 Every Tuesday at 12:00 PM EST (Zoom)🧭 Focus: Mid‑day connection point for people in or near New York, including professionals, advocates, and lived‑experience speakers sharing tools for resilience, harm reduction, and long‑term recovery. Enugu, Nigeria – Enugu Forum📅 Every Monday at 8:00 PM WAT (Zoom)🧭 Focus: A dedicated space for people in Enugu and across Nigeria and the diaspora to explore mental health, addiction, spirituality, community, and culturally grounded recovery pathways. You are welcome to attend any city forum regardless of where you live. Many participants drop into multiple forums over time to learn from different communities and perspectives. About OpenRecovery & RWOB Digital Support All RWOB participants are invited to join the OpenRecovery digital community as a free, always‑available support layer between forums and events. With OpenRecovery, you can: Journal and track your mood and triggers Access structured tools from 12‑Step, SMART Recovery, CBT, and more Chat with Kai, an AI recovery companion, for practical suggestions and emotional support Build daily routines and check‑ins that support your mental health and sobriety goals OpenRecovery Community – Free Access Link:https://recoveryiq.openrecovery.com/go/8732c1b1 OpenRecovery is integrated with RWOB’s ecosystem, so you can use these tools: Before or after city forums Alongside peer support groups While navigating therapy, counselling, or treatment During everyday life when you need grounding, perspective, or a next step How to Get Involved Join a weekly city forum using the shared Zoom link:https://zoom.us/j/99968983815 Explore all RWOB resources and links (forums, support groups, therapy pathways, events, OpenRecovery, and more):https://linktr.ee/recoverywithoutborders Register as an RWOB member (recommended, free):This helps you stay connected, receive updates, and access more support options over time. Your presence—whether you are in crisis, curious, stable, or somewhere in between—is welcome. If you’d like, next step I can: Condense this into a shorter version for the main Zeffy description, and Create three city‑specific blurbs you can paste into separate Toronto / New York / Enugu campaigns or sections. 🔗https://linktr.ee/recoverywithoutborders 📧 Email: [email protected] 🔗 Registration: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/survey/IDEIkGVb1KYm4lfcpE1Y