About This Event

Mobilize Recovery is kicking off the Campus Surge 2025 initiative in Charleston, West Virginia! With support from the Drug Intervention Institute and ONEbox, the event will be held at the University of Charleston in West Virginia as part of a nationwide effort to address the challenges of substance use and mental health among college students. This event aims to raise awareness, provide resources, and empower students to become advocates for recovery within their communities.

Logos for University of Charleston, Drug Intervention Institute, and ONEbox

What To Expect:

West Virginia Overdose Awareness Day: The event will be held in conjunction with Overdose Awareness Day activities.
Concert with American Idol winner Noah Thompson!
Educational Workshops: Interactive sessions on addiction, recovery, and mental health led by experts and advocates.
Empowerment Training: Leadership and advocacy training designed to equip students and community members with tools to effect change.
Community Engagement: Interactive exhibits (like the Healthy and Creative Brain) to foster community connection and dialogue.
Life-Saving Resources: Distribution of overdose reversal agents, ONEbox, fentanyl & xylazine test strips to reduce fatalities.

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For local sponsorship interest, please contact Drug Intervention Institute at [email protected]

Suggested Parking: Riggleman Lot (next to Pharmacy School on Campus)

Event Details

Sunday, August 31, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM (Eastern Time)

University of Charleston · 2300 MacCorkle Ave SE, Charleston, WV

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Featuring These Special Guests

Noah Thompson

Country Music Singer & 2022 American Idol Winner
Tom Farley

New York Times Bestselling Author of “ The Chris Farley Show”, Recovery Advocate, and Community Outreach Director at Recovery.com.

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Tom Farley

New York Times Bestselling Author of “ The Chris Farley Show”, Recovery Advocate, and Community Outreach Director at Recovery.com.

Tom Farley grew up in Madison, WI, and graduated from Georgetown University with a degree in Marketing. He began his career in banking and finance before running The Chris Farley Foundation (1999–2012), a nationally recognized nonprofit focused on substance abuse prevention. Through humor-based programs, he helped young people build communication skills and create supportive environments.

In 2008, Tom co-authored The Chris Farley Show, a New York Times bestseller about his late brother, comedian Chris Farley. He has appeared on The Today Show, Good Morning America, and Larry King Live to discuss addiction and recovery.

Now in recovery himself, Tom is a passionate advocate for mental health and addiction treatment. He works at Recovery.com, connecting people with the resources they need to heal. As a speaker, he shares his journey to break stigma, inspire hope, and foster connection. Tom lives in Madison, WI.

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Noah Thompson

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