2026 VSIAS Conference

Join us for the 2026 Virginia Summer Institute for Addiction Studies (VSIAS):



"A Clinical Vision: Innovation, Access, and Hope”


We are excited to announce that VSIAS 2026 will once again take place at The Williamsburg Lodge, offering a refreshed conference experience in a new setting while continuing the event’s longstanding legacy of excellence in training, collaboration, and professional development.

The Virginia Summer Institute for Addiction Studies (VSIAS) is the Commonwealth’s premier annual event for clinical addiction professionals. Over three impactful days, the conference brings together experts, practitioners, and emerging leaders to explore evidence-based practices, innovative models of care, and evolving approaches to recovery support.

Participants gain access to nationally recognized presenters, high-quality continuing education, and meaningful opportunities to connect with colleagues from across Virginia and beyond. In its new location, VSIAS remains a cornerstone event for professionals working on the front lines of addiction treatment and recovery.

PLEASE NOTE: Conference registrations after July 5, 2026 will not include lunch.

*Self-parking is $5.00 per guestroom, per night for overnight guests. The charge will be applied to the guestroom reservation, and a parking pass will be given to each guest upon arrival.

*Guests who are not staying at the hotel will pay using Hotel’s parking App. Directions for using the App are displayed throughout the parking areas..

VAAP Members Receive up to a $50 Discount!
VAAP Members: Be sure to use your discount code you received in your email.






Featured Speakers

Sharon Craddock, MSN, PMHNP, AGACNP
Sharon Craddock, MSN, PMHNP, AGACNP
Lead Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Stephanie Davis, LCADC, LPC
Stephanie Davis, LCADC, LPC
Trauma Therapist
Lisa Duez, LCSW, EMDR Approved Consultant
Lisa Duez, LCSW, EMDR Approved Consultant
Founder and Clinical Director of Turning Point Counseling & Consulting
Rachel Gilbert, LPC, PhD
Rachel Gilbert, LPC, PhD
Senior Clinician
Carmen Greiner, LPC, LSATP
Carmen Greiner, LPC, LSATP
Director, Lighthouse Counseling
Hannah Hayden, LCSW
Hannah Hayden, LCSW
Founder/Clinical Director of Sapphire Counseling
Thomas A. Jackson, R-CPRS-T, COAPS-T, QMHP
Thomas A. Jackson, R-CPRS-T, COAPS-T, QMHP
Co-Lead Organizer, Masters Candidate
Dr. Sdhari King, DSW, LCSW, NPT-C
Dr. Sdhari King, DSW, LCSW, NPT-C
Adjunct Instructor and Field Liaison at Virginia Commonwealth University
Kayla Smith, LCSW, PhD
Kayla Smith, LCSW, PhD
Founder and CEO of Helen’s Project
Andrew Waller MD, FASAM
Andrew Waller MD, FASAM
Addiction Medicine Specialist
Ali Webb, C-IAYT, 500 E-RYT, YACEP
Ali Webb, C-IAYT, 500 E-RYT, YACEP
Certified Yoga Therapist
Erin Berthold, PhD in Pharmaceutics
Erin Berthold, PhD in Pharmaceutics
Founder of Planted in Science Consulting LLC, FL

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