Saturday, September 17, 2022
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Minnesota State Capitol Grounds
Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN
Schedule of Activities
10:00 – 3:00: Exhibitors open, food trucks available, music and other activities available. (See details below.) Onsite registration opens.
12:00: Recovery Honor Guard photo on Capitol steps.
1:00: Salute to Veterans, presented by Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation.
1:15: All attendees assemble for start of the walk.
1:30: Minnesota Honor Guard with the Minnesota National Guard
1:35: Welcoming remarks, rally for recovery, and world’s largest recovery photo at Capitol steps!
1:45: Walk begins! The Walk route circles the Capitol grounds and surrounding neighborhood. Approximate distance is 1.2 miles.
2:00 – 3:00: Photo finish – get your group’s photo with the Recovery Works! banner at the Walk finish line.
2:00 – 3:00: Closing musical set, more fun and fellowship.
ASL interpretation provided at NUWAY stage performances and presentations and during Walk welcoming remarks. Please check in at the MRC Booth if you need additional ASL interpretation at the event.
Free parking is available near the Capitol grounds and marked on this map.
Food Trucks
Check out the tasty treats from these fabulous food trucks and keep up your strength for a day of Walk activities!
Available from 10 – 3 (or while supplies last).
612 Teppanyaki – Hibachi grilled meat and vegetables
Brick Oven Bus – Wood-fired pizza
Cafe Cairo – Middle Eastern cuisine
El Burrito Mercardo – Mexican cuisine
Fat House BBQ and QabMib – Variety of BBQ offerings
Fro Yo Soul – Organic frozen yogurt and treats
Jinx Tea – Locally crafted tea–based beverages
Purple People Feeder – Burgers and pulled pork
Thai Thai Street Food – Thai street food
The Wandering Mug – Lattes, lemonade, chai, iced tea, and more
Live Music & More!
Put on your dance shoes or sit back and groove to the beautiful sounds of recovery at the NUWAY Mainstage. Musical artists in recovery and recovery allies will keep your toes tapping!
ASL interpretation provided.
10:30 – 11:45: Nyasia (R&B, Pop, Originals and Covers)
11:30 – 1:15: Rising Path (Pop/Soul Originals)
12:30 – 1:00: Artificial Flowers (Folk, Rock, Americana)
1:00 – 1:15: Salute to Veterans, presented by Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
1:30 – 3:00: DJ set with Kid 612
Recovery Pet Zone
Critters large and small, furry or feathered, bring us comfort, joy, and accountability. Some of us couldn’t imagine recovery without them! Stop by and meet some new friends.
Open from 10 – 3
Acres for Life therapy horses
Ben Afquack – Guinness world records title-holder
Drumming Duck!
Feline Rescue cat shelter and adoption
Minnesota Companion Rabbit Society – Serving companion rabbits and their people through adoption and educational programming
Street Dog Coalition – Free medical care and related services to pets of people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness
Family Fun Zone
Recovery is a family affair! Both the young and young at heart are invited to join in the fun of these free activities. Meet MRC’s Recovery Rex (he’s Dino-mite!), challenge your team mates to a friendly competition, make a souvenir, and more!
Open from 10 – 3
Star Wars Jump Moonwalk
Giant Slide
Free Face Painting
Make your own Dino-O-Mite Recovery Rex Hat!
Traveling Photo Booth
Free Henna Tattoos
Free “Angel Card” Readings – Messages of reassuring support and guidance
8 Dimensions of Wellness Zones
Recovery looks different for everyone, but improving personal wellness is a shared experience in the recovery process. Take time on Walk Day to explore the Eight Dimensions of Wellness. Learn about community resources, gather information, participate in activities, connect with others, and share your wellness journey! All zones are open with exhibitors and activities from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Social Wellness Zone
Presented by Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
Social wellness is about developing a sense of connection, belonging and support with others.
Featured programs and exhibitors:
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation (Diamond Sponsor)
Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies (Diamond Sponsor)
Bold North Recovery (Gold Sponsor)
Partners Behavioral Healthcare (Silver Sponsor)
The Retreat (Silver Sponsor)
River Ridge Recovery (Bronze Sponsor)
Niyyah Recovery Initiative
WEcovery by Beyond Brink
Intellectual Wellness Zone
Presented by Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies
Intellectual wellness is recognizing creative abilities and finding ways to expand knowledge and skills.
Featured programs and exhibitors:
Minnesota Recovery Corps (Gold Sponsor)
PEASE Community Foundation (Silver Sponsor)
YourPath (Silver Sponsor)
Great Lakes Addiction Technology Transfer Center (GLATTC) (Bronze Sponsor)
Rogers Behavioral Health (Bronze Sponsor)
StepUP Program (Bronze Sponsor)
The Phoenix Spirit (Bronze Sponsor)Will Work for Recovery
The Aliveness Project (free HIV testing)
Overdose Awareness Education with North Memorial Health
Will Work for Recovery
Emotional Wellness Zone
Presented by Allina Health
Emotional wellness includes coping effectively with life and creating satisfying relationships.
Featured programs and exhibitors:
Allina Health (Platinum Sponsor)
The Pride Institute (Silver Sponsor)
Pink Cloud Foundation (Bronze Sponsor)
Wilder Foundation (Bronze Sponsor)
Co-Dependents Anonymous
MRC’s Peer Advisory Council/Family Recovery
Minnesota Association of Sober Homes
Recovery Is Happening
Thrive Family Recovery Resources
Wild Hearts Adventures
Occupational Wellness Zone
Presented by Kyros
Occupational wellness includes finding personal satisfaction and enrichment in one’s work.
Featured programs and exhibitors:
Kyros (Platinum Sponsor)
Northstar Behavioral Health (Silver Sponsor)
ANEW Chemical Health Services (Bronze Sponsor)
M Health Fairview (Bronze Sponsor)
Meridian Behavioral Health (Bronze Sponsor)
Transformation House Inc. (Bronze Sponsor)
Gam-Anon
Gamblers Anonymous of Minnesota
Minnesota Hope Dealerz
Environmental Wellness Zone
Environmental wellness includes occupying pleasant and stimulating environments that support well-being, from the great outdoors to the places we call home.
Featured programs and exhibitors:
Drew Horowitz and Associates/Elite Recovery/Gateway Recovery and Recovery Academy (Gold Sponsor)
Nystrom & Associates (Gold Sponsor)
MARRCH (Gold Sponsor)
Villa at Bryn Mawr (Silver Sponsor)
Burkwood Treatment Center (Bronze Sponsor)
FastTrackerMN.org (Bronze Sponsor)
Sage Prairie (Bronze Sponsor)
Twin Cities Recovery Project, Inc.
Voter Registration
Spiritual Wellness Zone
Spiritual wellness is about expanding our sense of purpose and meaning in life.
Featured programs and exhibitors:
Mn Adult & Teen Challenge (Gold Sponsor)
Avivo (Silver Sponsor)
Vinland National Center (Silver Sponsor)
Metro Hope Ministries (Bronze Sponsor)
Steve Rummler HOPE Network (Bronze Sponsor)
Against The Odds Ministries
Center of Addiction & Faith
Minnesota Prevention and Recovery Alliance
The Recovery Church
Financial Wellness Zone
Financial wellness refers to feeling satisfied with current and future financial situations.
Featured programs and exhibitors:
Valley Medical & Wellness (Gold Sponsor)
Medica (Silver Sponsor)
MN Dept of Corrections (Silver Sponsor)
Minnesota Certification Board (Bronze Sponsor)
Nivon Wellness Center, LLC (Bronze Sponsor)
Begin Anew
Prepare and Prosper
Recovery Community Network
SMART Recovery
Physical Wellness Zone
Physical wellness is recognizing the need for physical activity, healthy diet, sleep and nutrition.
Featured programs and exhibitors:
Twin Cities Wellness Center & Recovery Gym (Silver Sponsor)
Wayside Recovery Center (Silver Sponsor)
Progress Valley (Bronze Sponsor)
Recovering Hope Treatment Center (Bronze Sponsor)
Hurley Health
Minnesota Young Adults 4 Recovery
Narcotics Anonymous
Recovery Café Frogtown
Rise Up Recovery
