Recovery Field Guide

NIVA proudly supports individuals in recovery, and we’re thrilled to be partnering with Recovery Unplugged to provide you with Sober Support at NIVA ‘25. This includes wellness resources during the conference, as well as daily recovery meetings at Miller High Life Theatre inside Kilbourne Hall.

The 5:00 PM daily meeting is a great place to connect with other conference attendees who want to hit the town and have some sober companions. We encourage everyone, whether you are in recovery yourself or want to support a colleague who finds value in these meetings, to attend.

Please see below for more details on the recovery meeting as well as additional resources. 

Recovery Unplugged X Musicares Present

“The Recovery Room” Recovery Meeting

Miller High Life Theatre - Kilbourn Hall
1st floor (follow signs)
500 W Kilbourn Ave (map)

Location

  • Monday, June 23: 5:00 PM–6:00 PM

  • Tuesday, June 24: 12:00 PM–1:00 PM & 5:00 PM–6:00 PM

  • Wednesday, June 25: 12:00 PM–1:00 PM & 5:00 PM–6:00 PM

Schedule

About Team Elsewhere & Recovery Unplugged

Recovery Unplugged is a behavioral health provider that uses music in all aspects of treatment. Our Elsewhere Program offers touring artists and staff personalized care so they can manage their substance use and mental health challenges on the road.

TEAM ELSEWHERE

  • The Elsewhere Program delivers group access to substance recovery and mental health services while on tour - both in-person and online. Each member of the tour may have access to the support offered. Our goal in tier 1 is to promote recovery & relapse prevention. 

  • Allows individual members access to higher levels of care based on clinical assessment. Services range from clinical support & monitoring to low -intensity therapy sessions. This tier provides clinical access with medical & psychiatric assessments.

  • Custom tailored solutions offered to individuals which may include sober coaching, medical detox, compliance monitoring, and more. Our goal is to assess & help achieve individualized goals and long-term wellness.

RECOVERY UNPLUGGED

  • Recovery Unplugged was founded in 2013 with 1 simple mission: Improve recovery outcomes for individuals suffering from addiction and mental health.

  • 11 years later, we have treated over 19,500 individuals with exceptional outcomes and extremely high patient satisfaction scores.

  • And we’re just getting started… Improvements in technology, clinical treatment protocols, and online care delivery offer exceptional opportunities to engage and help more people.

About MuisCares

MusiCares helps the humans behind music because music gives so much to the world. Offering preventive, emergency, and recovery programs, MusiCares is a safety net supporting the health and welfare of the music community. Founded by the Recording Academy in 1989 as a U.S. based, independent 501(c)(3) charity, MusiCares safeguards the well-being of all music people through direct financial grant programs, networks of support resources, and tailored crisis relief efforts.

MISSION

MusiCares helps the humans behind music because music gives so much to the world.

VALUES

  • Service: We lead with compassion using expertise to offer customized support. We believe empathy and kindness within the music community heals all involved.

  • Inclusivity: We provide a sense of belonging in a meaningful, accessible community not just an industry. We unify all people behind music with the people who support them.

  • Empowerment: We uplift those facing challenges, creating a safe space to get advice, access resources, and be heard. We want the music community to thrive, not just survive.

  • Integrity: We are committed to our values and follow through on our promises. Clients and donors know they are safe with us.

WHAT WE DO

MusiCares provides a safety net of critical health and welfare services to the music community in three key areas:

  • Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Services: Support, referrals, and need-based financial assistance for counseling, psychiatric care, inpatient treatment, coaching, intensive outpatient care, sober living and more.

  • Health Services: Financial assistance during medical crises and preventive services such as dental and medical screenings, hearing clinics, and vocal health workshops.

  • Human Services: Support for basic living expenses like rent, utilities, car payments and insurance premiums in times of hardship, plus programs addressing affordable housing, career development, legal issues and senior services.

ADDITIONAL LOCAL SUPPORT MEETINGS

CRISIS HOTLINES & RESOURCES

  • Suicide Prevention: Call, Text, or Chat - “988”

  • Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline - "211"

RECOVERY PRO TIPS

  • Always have two phone numbers on hand: 1) Sponsor, and 2) Backup Sober Buddy

  • Come with a sober plan (see “Recovery Support Meetings”)

  • Work your plan and stay regulated

NEARBY WELLNESS & COFFEE SPOTS
*within walking distance of NIVA ‘25 daytime programming venues

OTHER WELLNESS & COFFEE SPOTS