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Georgia
Event Number
484
Title
2008 National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month Press Conference and Kick-Off - SAMHSA-Sponsored
Description
The Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration will unveil the results of the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health at a press conference on Thursday, September 4. The annual survey, formerly called the Household Survey is the largest of its kind, and is the governments primary vehicle for determining how many persons are abusing illegal drugs, pharmaceuticals, alcohol and tobacco.

The release of the 2007 survey results is the keynote of the annual National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month press conference marking a month long observance of the gains made by those in recovery from alcohol and drug abuse, as well as treatment providers.
Date
9/4/2008 10:00 AM to 9/4/2008 11:00 AM
Type of Event
Press Conference and National Kick-Off Event
Location
National Press Building,
Holeman Lounge, 13th Floor
529 14th Street, NW
Washington, D.C.
Invited Officials/Presenters
John Walters, Director, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy

RADM Eric Broderick, Acting Administrator, SAMHSA

H. Westley Clark, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., Director, SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Treatment

Candy Finnigan, Drug and Alcohol Interventionist appearing on the A&E documentary drama Intervention

Nathan Anderson, a person in recovery from drug abuse
Expected Number of Participants
100
Invited Participants/Audience
Media, organizations/associations and government agency representatives in the field of substance abuse addiction, treatment and recovery, the general public
Primary Contact
Mark Weber
Address
1 Choke Cherry Road
Rockville, MD  20857
Phone Number
240-276-2130
Email Address
mark.weber@samhsa.hhs.gov
Web Site
http://www.recoverymonth.gov or www.samhsa.gov

Event Number
217
Title
Recovery Awareness Fair: Celebrating Our Recources--SAMHSA-Sponsored
Description
Georgia Association of Recovery Residences Presents
The 1st Annual Recovery Awareness Fair: Celebrating Our Resources

Also sponsored by: SAMHSA, NAADAC, GACA, Southeast ATTC, Georgia Department of Human Resources Office of Addictive Diseases, and the Georgia State Board of Prisons and Paroles.

Earn 2 contact hours for CAC, LPC, LCSW
Date
9/24/2008 9:30 AM to 9/24/2008 3:00 PM
Type of Event
conference, lunch
Location
Peachford Hospital, Atlanta, GA
Program Agenda
9:30-10:00 Check In & Coffee
10:00-12:00 Keynote Speaker
12:00-12:45 Chik-fil-a Lunch
1:00-3:00 Exhibitors, Presentations and Networking
Invited Officials/Presenters
Keynote Speaker Dr. Paul Earley, Medical Director of Talbott Recovery Campus in College Park.
Expected Number of Participants
300
Primary Contact
Julie Hansen
Address
2801 Clearview Place
Doraville, GA  30340
Phone Number
(404) 459-0759
Email Address
mail@garronline.org
Web Site
http://www.gaca.org/

Event Number
641
Title
Recovery Celebration-SAMHSA & NAADAC Sponsored
Description
Recovery Place, Inc. cordially invites you to attend our first annual Recovery Celebration!

Come join us for a celebration of Recovery

8:30 AM Registration begins

Speakers

Luncheon and Award Ceremony

CEUs for Professionals

Charge for Luncheon $15
Charge for CEUs $10

Please RSVP by September 21, 2008
Date
9/30/2008 8:30 AM to 9/30/2008 1:00 PM
Type of Event
Lunch, award ceremony, training, presentation
Location
Coastal Georgia Center
305 Fahm Street
Savannah, Georgia
Invited Officials/Presenters
Keynote Address by Dr. Bertice Berry

Special Guest Presentation by Lindsay Scott
Expected Number of Participants
100
Primary Contact
Allen Canady
Address
835 E. 65th Street
Savannah, GA  31405
Phone Number
(912)355-1440
Email Address
hsmith@recoveryplace.org
Secondary Contact
Anne Luna
Email Address
anne@naadac.org

Event Number
38
Title
National African American HIV/Aids Awareness Day
Description
Free HIV/Aids Testing, Educational Seminars, Music, Food and more
Date
2/7/2008 5:00 PM to 2/7/2008 9:00 PM
Location
Making A Way Housing, Inc
377 Westchester Blvd
Atlanta, Ga 30314
Invited Officials/Presenters
Denise Stokes
Eldrin Bell, Chairman of Clayton County
Ivory Young
Comm. Nancy Boxill
Comm. Emma Darnell
Expected Number of Participants
150
Invited Participants/Audience
All
Primary Contact
Elizabeth Thompson
Address
377 Westchester Blvd
Atlanta, GA  30314
Phone Number
404-792-8011
Email Address
jenesia@bellsouth.net
Web Site
http://www.makingawayhousing.org

Event Number
61
Title
"Parents....Youth & Healthier Choices for Prevention Against Addictions"
Description
Parents....'youth and healthier choices for prevention against addictions'.
Date
4/21/2008 7:00 PM to 4/21/2008 8:15 PM
Type of Event
Open Forum
Location
Snellville UMC (Wesley Hall), Snellville, GA). For more information about this meeting 770-972-9360
Program Agenda
Snellville UMC's Faith Partners Addictions Ministry offers the community an opportunity to talk about the challenges parents face in raising children who will make healthy choices as they grow up. Come learn about initiatives to do more in the area of reducing some of the high social and economic costs of treatment. Information about Education, Awareness, Prevention and Recovery.
Invited Officials/Presenters
Guest speaker: Faye Stulken with BreakThru House and 'Roots & Wings'.
Expected Number of Participants
80
Invited Participants/Audience
Public invited at no cost
Snellville and surrounding community - open to public and free of charge
Primary Contact
Shaysha Kingsbury
Address
1247 Rivermist Drive
Lilburn, GA  30047
Phone Number
770-596-3671
Email Address
faithpartners@hotmail.com
Secondary Contact
Ella Collier @ SUMC
Address
2428 Main Street
Snellville GA  30078
Phone Number
770-972-9360
Email Address
ecollier@snellvilleumc.org
Web Site
http://www.SnellvilleUMC.org/faithpartners

Event Number
462
Title
got recovery? t-shirts
Description
in the spirit of "got milk", our got recovery? t-shirts are designed to increase awareness for addiction recovery. Help us spread the word by wearing yours, got recovery?
Date
8/25/2008 8:00 AM to 9/30/2008 12:00 AM
Type of Event
Campaign to increase awareness
Location
To order go to:
http://www.spiritworksfoundation.org/
Expected Number of Participants
5000
Primary Contact
Jan Brown
Address
5800 Mooretown Road
Williamsburg, VA  23188
Phone Number
757-564-0001
Email Address
jan@spiritworksfoundation.org
Secondary Contact
Sissy Allen
Address
5800 Mooretown Road
Williamsbu VA  23188
Phone Number
757-564-0001
Email Address
sissy@spiritworksfoundation.org
Web Site
http://www.spiritworksfoundation.org/

Event Number
547
Title
"In My Own Words..." Essay Contest - ATTC National Office
Description
In celebration of National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month, the ATTC National Office is excited to announce its essay contest "In My Own Words..."

The essay contest is open to anyone currently in the addictions treatment and recovery field, or closely related discipline. The deadline for submission is Midnight, October 1, 2008. Prizes include: First - $500; Second - $250; Third - $100

Guidelines are available online: http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=84

Questions? Contact Deann Jepson, jepsond@umkc.edu.
Date
9/1/2008 12:00 AM to 10/1/2008 12:00 AM
Location
Find additional information, including submission guidelines online: http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=84
Expected Number of Participants
1000
Primary Contact
Erin Fridley
Address
5100 Rockhill Rd
Kansas City, MO  64110
Phone Number
816-235-6989
Email Address
fridleye@umkc.edu
Secondary Contact
Deann Jepson
Phone Number
816-235-6981
Email Address
jepsond@umkc.edu

Event Number
461
Title
Private Clinic North's Celebrate Recovery
Description
Private Clinic North will Celebrate Recovery for the National Recovery Month Sept 2008
Date
9/1/2008 6:00 AM to 9/30/2008 6:00 AM
Type of Event
Open House
Location
Private Clinic North 822 Chickamauga Ave Rossville Georgia 30742
Program Agenda
We will Celebrate Recovery by having an Open House through the month of September. We will be using the Birthday Theme. Posters and Educational Materials will be given along with snacks in the sack for those in recovery or seeking recovery.
Invited Officials/Presenters
Open House to the General Public. Wanda Henry CAS, Diane Jahoples CAS, Melissa Avans CAS, Linda Holland CAS. Presenting Addiction "Why They Just Can't Stop" Video presentation.
Expected Number of Participants
600
Invited Participants/Audience
Open House to the General Public in our community. Open Forum morning groups on Addiction "Why they just can't quit"
Primary Contact
Steve  Davis
Address
822 Chickamauga Ave
Rossville, GA  30741
Phone Number
706-861-6458
Email Address
sdtnvols42@aol.com
Secondary Contact
Wanda Henry
Address
822 Chickamauga Ave
Rossville GA  30741
Phone Number
706-861-6458
Email Address
maddwreck@aol.com
Web Site
http://www. private clinic north.com

Event Number
78
Title
15th National TASC Conference on Drugs & Crime - The Sky's the Limit: Strengthening Communities through TASC - Innovation, Integration & Imagination
Description
In celebration of Recovery Month, the 15th National TASC Conference on Drugs & Crime will take place September 3-5. This event offers research applications, skills-building, and advocacy activities for public safety, substance abuse and mental health treatment professionals as well as faith-based organizations, juvenile and adult services providers, and community advocates.

REGISTER TODAY! Go to www.NationalTASC.org (*) for convenient online registration or a registration form that can be printed and mailed with payment to: PO Box 5061, Williamsburg VA 23188, ATTN: 2008 National TASC Conference Registration

Early Bird rates apply for all registrations received by July 31, 2008. Member: $295 Non-Member: $395

Regular Registration Member: $345 Non-Member: $445

(*) Sponsor and Exhibitor packages are also available. For details scroll to "Becoming a Sponsor/Exhibitor at the Conference" on the left menu of the National TASC homepage.
Date
9/3/2008 8:00 AM to 9/5/2008 7:00 PM
Type of Event
Conference
Location
Chicago, Illinois at The Westin Michigan Avenue

To reserve a room at The Westin Michigan Avenue, Chicago , call 1-888-627-8385 and ask for the National TASC rate.

Hotel bed rates are $199 single/$224 double (plus parking and all applicable taxes). Offer available until August 2, 2008 at 5 PM CDT.

Online room reservations available at: Http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/tasc2008
Program Agenda
Intensive workshop tracks will focus on the topics of: Incarceration and Reentry; Diversion; Clinical Skills and Interventions; Evaluation and Research; and Innovative Applications.
Invited Officials/Presenters
There will be prominent speakers from the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the Pew Charitable Trusts, and many others.
Expected Number of Participants
300
Invited Participants/Audience
Public safety, substance abuse and mental health treatment professionals, counselors and social workers, faith-based organizations, juvenile and adult services providers, community advocates.
Primary Contact
National TASC
Address
2204 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA  22301
Phone Number
703-836-8272
Email Address
nationaltasc@nationaltasc.org
Web Site
http://www.nationaltasc.org

Event Number
96
Title
Recovery Takes Flight 2008
Description
30 thousand Balloons will be released across the country by CRC Health Group facilities at Noon local time creating a wave of recognition honoring recovery.
Date
9/10/2008 12:00 PM to 9/10/2008 1:00 PM
Type of Event
Balloon Release
Location
Over 60 facilities nationwide
Program Agenda
11:30am gather
11:50am Statement read
11:59 am countdown
Noon- release balloons
Invited Officials/Presenters
Local dignitaries
Expected Number of Participants
30000
Invited Participants/Audience
Staff, clients and alumni of the various treatment centers
Primary Contact
Melissa  Preshaw
Address
20400 Stevens Creek Blvd, Suite 600
Cupertino , CA  95014
Phone Number
(408)367-2185
Email Address
mpreshaw@crchealth.com
Web Site
http://www.crchealth.com

Event Number
663
Title
County Fair
Description
Education Booth at the Gwinnett County Fair. Drug Information and education pamplets, giveaways, prizes
Date
9/11/2008 6:00 PM to 9/21/2008 10:00 PM
Type of Event
County Fair Education Booth
Location
2405 Sugarloaf Pkway,
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
Program Agenda
Children sign Drug-Free Pledges, Liaising with churches and civic groups to from a drug-free coalition.
Expected Number of Participants
1000
Invited Participants/Audience
Open Audience, for more information go to www.drugsno.com
Primary Contact
Chip Bullard
Address
5688 Peachtree Parkway Suite B-1
Norcross, GA  30092
Phone Number
770-379-0208
Email Address
narcononofga@yahoo.com
Secondary Contact
Jenni Hilton
Address
5688 Peachtree Parkway Suite B-1
Norcross GA  30092
Phone Number
770-379-0208
Email Address
narcononofga@yahoo.com
Web Site
http://www.drugsno.com

Event Number
487
Title
3rd Annual Walk for Hope
Description
A walk to promote recovery and to benefit Promise of Hope in Dudley, Ga.
Date
9/13/2008 8:00 AM to 9/13/2008 1:00 PM
Type of Event
Walk
Location
Trinity Christian School Track Dublin Ga
Program Agenda
A family fun filled day with a water slide, jumpy house, obstacle course, monster truck, face painting, animal balloons, kernel corn and food.
Invited Officials/Presenters
Rodney Carr, Donnie Gillis
Expected Number of Participants
500
Invited Participants/Audience
Anyone can participate
Primary Contact
denise dobbins
Address
PO Box 321
Dudley, GA  31022
Phone Number
478-676-4673
Email Address
denise@promiseofhopega.org
Secondary Contact
nichol  upshaw
Address
PO Box 321
Dudley GA  31022
Phone Number
478-676-4673
Email Address
nichol@promiseofhopega.org
Web Site
http://denise@promiseofhopega.org

Event Number
680
Title
PROCLAMATION
Description
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF MILLEDGEVILLE GA PROCLAMATION OF OBSERVANCE OF NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH IN THE CITY OF MILLEDGEVILLE SPONSOR BY RECOVERY RESOURCES AND LOCAL COMMUNITY SERVICE BOARDS
Date
9/15/2008 2:00 PM to 9/15/2008 2:30 PM
Type of Event
MUNICIPAL OBSERVANCE
Location
CITY HALL MILLEDGEVILLE GA
Program Agenda
NETWORKING SESSION, PRESENTATION AND PROCLAMATION, REFRESHMENTS
Invited Officials/Presenters
SHERIFFS OFFICES, CHAMP PROGRAM, LOCAL GOVERMENT OFFICALS, AND MAYOR'S OFFICE
Expected Number of Participants
20
Invited Participants/Audience
PARTICIPANTS IN TREATMENT FROM RECOVERY RESOCURES
Primary Contact
SCOTT ROTTER
Address
195 IVEY DRV SW
MILLEDGEVILLE , GA  31061
Phone Number
478-454-1811
Email Address
ROTTERSCOTT@YAHOO.COM
Secondary Contact
CHARLES COFER
Address
195 IVEY DRV SW
MILLEDGEVI GA  31061
Phone Number
706-340-3640
Email Address
MRCHARLESCOFER@YAHOO.COM

Event Number
384
Title
Community Forum on Substance Abuse
Description
This Community Forum is co-sponsored by the City of Snellville Police Department and the Faith Partners Addictions Ministry of Snellville United Methodist Church. Community leaders of Gwinnett County will speak out to bridge understanding and identify issues that can lead to greater awareness, education, prevention, early intervention, and enforcement against substance abuse.
Date
9/16/2008 7:00 PM to 9/16/2008 8:30 PM
Type of Event
Forum in celebration of National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month
Location
Council Chambers
Snellville City Hall
Program Agenda
After introductions by Rev. Owen Skinner, Moderator, each guest speaker will make a brief presentation (15-20 minutes each). Open discussion will follow with questions from the audience.
Invited Officials/Presenters
Presenters:
Wayne Rikard, Chief of Police, Gwinnett County City Schools
The Honorable Phyllis Miller, Judge, Gwinnett Juvenile Court
Roy Whitehead, Chief of Police, City of Snellville
Brett Bagley, CACI Program Director, Purple, Inc.
Expected Number of Participants
200
Invited Participants/Audience
Everyone -- Families and Individuals. Free
Primary Contact
Ella Collier
Address
Snellville UMC, 2428 Main Street East
Snellville, GA  30078
Phone Number
770-972-9360
Email Address
ecollier@snellvilleumc.org
Secondary Contact
Jewell Meringer
Phone Number
678-525-2692
Email Address
jewell.meringer@gmail.com
Web Site
http://www.snellvilleumc.org/faithpartners

Event Number
488
Title
Town Meeting-Addiction Forum
Description
A forum held for the purpose of engaging the public, clergy, professional, legal or any interested parties in open discussion about cares and concerns regarding addiction and it's affects on our community and families.
Date
9/18/2008 6:30 PM to 9/18/2008 9:00 PM
Type of Event
Addiction Forum
Location
Theater Dublin
Dublin, Ga
Program Agenda
An open discussion. Free of charge
Invited Officials/Presenters
Jim Seckman, Clinical Director of Metro Recovery Residences (MARR)
Expected Number of Participants
1200
Invited Participants/Audience
Anyone is welcome.
Primary Contact
denise dobbins
Address
PO Box 321
Dudley, GA  31022
Phone Number
478-676-4673
Email Address
denise@promiseofhopega.org
Secondary Contact
nichol upshaw
Address
PO Box 321
Dudley GA  31022
Phone Number
478-676-4673
Email Address
nichol@promiseofhopega.org
Web Site
http://denise@promiseofhopega.org

Event Number
456
Title
Addiction Nurses Week
Description
Its the First Annual Addiction Nurses Week!
(Sept. 24th-30th)
Celebrate the contribution of nurses in addiction treatment and be a part of Recovery Month September 1st-30th.
Addiction nurses are integral to the process. Addiction nurses know firsthand the affects of addiction from treatment to counseling to education and from working with patients, families and communities. NOW addiction nurses can celebrate their experience along with their colleagues in the field of substance use disorders.
Date
9/24/2008 1:00 AM to 9/30/2008 1:00 AM
Type of Event
National observance
Location
Across the nation
Expected Number of Participants
500
Primary Contact
Carolyn  Baird
Address
119 Joyce Dr
McMurray, PA  15317
Phone Number
724-941-8551
Email Address
carolynab@earthlink.net
Web Site
http://www.intnsa.org

Event Number
415
Title
Celebrating Recovery Resources - GARR Networking Fair
Description
Georgia Association of Recovery Residences presents a Networking Fair and CEU training with nationally know addictions expert Dr. Paul Earley.
Date
9/24/2008 9:30 AM to 9/24/2008 3:00 PM
Type of Event
Conference
Location
Peachford Hospital
Atlanta, GA
Program Agenda
9:30-10 registration and breakfast
10-12 Paul Earley, M.D. : Managing the Recovery Life Cycle (2 CEU's)
12-1 Lunch
1-3 Networking
Invited Officials/Presenters
Paul Earley, M.D.
Expected Number of Participants
200
Invited Participants/Audience
Recovery organizations, professionals
Primary Contact
Beth Fisher
Address
1741 Spring Street
Smyrna, GA  30080
Phone Number
404-558-1485
Email Address
beth@hopehomesrecovery.org
Web Site
http://www.garronline.org

Event Number
482
Title
Save a life Save a Family Rally
Description
A morning of Fun, Food, and Fellowship with guest speakers.
Date
9/27/2008 8:30 AM to 9/27/2008 12:00 PM
Type of Event
Open house amd Rally
Location
The HopeQuest CrossRoads Campus.
5341 Crossroads Dr
Acworth, GA 30102
Program Agenda
Speakers,
Music
Testimony
Invited Officials/Presenters
Special Guests Lex Luger former Wresting Champ, Ashley Smith Hostage of the Atlanta Court house Shooting, and Chip Rogers GA State Senator.
Expected Number of Participants
250
Invited Participants/Audience
All who would support our recovery efforts
Primary Contact
Stephen Hendrix
Address
P.O. Box 2699
Woodstock , GA  30188
Phone Number
678-391-5962
Email Address
stephen.hendrix@hopequestgroup.org
Secondary Contact
Mary  Hughes
Address
P.O. Box 2699
Woodstock GA  30188
Phone Number
678-391-5965
Email Address
mary.hughes@hopequestgroup.org
Web Site
http://www.hopequestgroup.org

Event Number
666
Title
Walk a Mile for National Recovery Month
Description
Join The Voices For Recovery in Walk a Mile for National Recovery Month hosted by Foundations of Mental Health Graduate Students of Troy University Augusta and Hope House of Augusta.
Date
9/27/2008 9:00 AM to 9/27/2008 1:00 PM
Type of Event
A 3K Walk/Run
Location
Diamond Lakes Park @ 4335 Windsor Spring Rd. Hephzibah, GA 30815
Program Agenda
9:00-9:45am Intro & Speakers
9:45-10:45am 3k Walk/Run
10:50am-1:00pm Exhibits & Fun
Expected Number of Participants
250
Invited Participants/Audience
Open to the public
Primary Contact
Dr. Deborah Wilson
Address
2743 Perimeter Parkway Suite 201
Augusta, GA  30909
Phone Number
(706)210-3800
Email Address
dwilson30958@troy.edu
Secondary Contact
Judy  Avrett
Phone Number
(706)737-5719

Event Number
668
Title
"Walk a Mile for National Recovery Month"
Description
Come Join The Voices For Recovery 3k Walk/Run hosted the Foundations of Mental Health Graduate Students of Troy University Augusta and Hope House of Augusta.
Date
9/27/2008 9:00 AM to 9/27/2008 1:00 PM
Type of Event
3k Walk/Run
Location
Diamond Lakes Park @ 4335 Windsor Spring Rd.
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 771-2996
Program Agenda
9:00am-9:45am Intro & Speakers
9:45am-10:45am 3k Walk/Run
10:50am-1:00pm Exhibits & Fun
Expected Number of Participants
250
Invited Participants/Audience
Open to the public
Primary Contact
Dr. Deborah Wilson
Address
2743 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 201
Augusta, GA  30909
Phone Number
(706)210-3800
Email Address
dwilson30958@troy.edu
Secondary Contact
Judy Avrett
Phone Number
(706)737-5719

Event Number
669
Title
"Walk a Mile for National Recovery Month"
Description
Come Join The Voices For Recovery 3k Walk/Run hosted by the Foundations of Mental Health Graduate Students of Troy University Augusta and Hope House of Augusta.
Date
9/27/2008 9:00 AM to 9/27/2008 1:00 PM
Type of Event
3k Walk/Run
Location
Diamond Lakes Park @ 4335 Windsor Spring Rd.
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 771-2996
Program Agenda
9:00am-9:45am Intro & Speakers
9:45am-10:45am 3k Walk/Run
10:50am-1:00pm Exhibits & Fun
Expected Number of Participants
250
Invited Participants/Audience
Open to the public
Primary Contact
Dr. Deborah Wilson
Address
2743 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 201
Augusta, GA  30909
Phone Number
(706)210-3800
Email Address
dwilson30958@troy.edu
Secondary Contact
Judy Avrett
Phone Number
(706)737-5719

Event Number
470
Title
National Recovery Month Celebration
Description
Live remote broadcast of the Breakthrough Addiction Recovery Hour, with live audience.

Presentations on cutting edge treatment of alcohol, opiate and cocaine addiction.

Exhibits of community resources.

Food and Give aways.

Drawing for one full treatment scholarship.
Date
9/27/2008 12:00 PM to 9/27/2008 4:30 PM
Type of Event
Open House with Live Radio Broadcast
Location
Breakthrough Addiction Recovery
8000 Miller Ct East
Norcross, Ga 30071
Program Agenda
12:00 to 1:00 Opiate Treatment Presentation

1:00 to 2:00 Alcohol Treatment Presentation

2:00 to 3:00 Cocaine/Meth Treatment Presentation

3:00 to 4:00 Live remote broadcast on WGKA 920 AM of the Breakthrough Addiction Recovery Hour with hosts Jill Mattingly and Brian Fujii.
Invited Officials/Presenters
Presentations by Clinical and Medical Professionals
Expected Number of Participants
100
Invited Participants/Audience
Open to Public
Primary Contact
Jill Mattingly
Address
8000 Miller Court East
Norcross, GA  30071
Phone Number
770-734-8091
Email Address
zep317@hotmail.com
Secondary Contact
Joy  Earle
Address
8000 Miller Court East
Norcross GA  30071
Phone Number
770-734-8091
Web Site
http://www.breakthroughaddictionrecovery.com

Event Number
678
Title
Recovery Walk Celebration
Description
Please join us for Macon's First Annual Recovery Walk Celebration on Monday, September 29, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm as we celebrate those in recovery from addiction and highlight their stories of success. Supporters will walk 1/2 mile and attend a brief program with speakers sharing their recovery stories. Treatment information will be available, and free dessert will be offered to the attendees. This event is free & open to the public. It is supported by elected officials, treatment professionals, community leaders, and the family and friends of those in recovery, and sponsored by the Macon/Bibb Alliance for Drug Endangered Children. For more information, please contact LaTanya Lester @ 478.621.6356 or llester@co.bibb.ga.us.
Date
9/29/2008 6:00 PM to 9/29/2008 7:30 PM
Type of Event
1/2 mile Walk & Program
Location
Heritage Trail, Macon, GA: The 1/2 mile walk begins at the River Edge parking lot, 175 Emery Highway and ends at the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail River Walk. Spring Street Entrance.
Program Agenda
Welcome Rally
Recovery Walk
Presentation of Resolution
Presentation of Proclamation
Treatment/Recovery Address
Recovery Stories
Recognition of Recovery
Invocation
Closing Remarks
Invited Officials/Presenters
Mayor, Board of Commissioners, City Council members, State Representatives, Sheriff's Office, Chief of Police, River Edge Behavioral Health Center
Expected Number of Participants
75
Invited Participants/Audience
Individuals in recovery, their friends, families, and supporters; treatment professionals; the community at large
Primary Contact
LaTanya Lester
Address
505 Bibb County Courthouse
Macon, GA  31201
Phone Number
478-621-6356
Email Address
llester@co.bibb.ga.us

Event Number
246
Title
2008 Conference on Family Recovery from Addiction
Description
Conference to provide information related to understanding addiction as a family disease; working toward recovery as couples, parents, and children; and using practical resourses to move from crisis to recovery
Date
10/14/2008 8:15 AM to 10/14/2008 3:30 PM
Type of Event
Conference
Location
Simpsonwood Conference Center
4511 Jones Bridge Circle, NW
Norcross, Georgia 30092
Program Agenda
"Blessed Be the Tie That Binds"
"Recovery For Families"
"A Personal Story"
"A Cross Generational History of Addiction"
"Couples in Recovery"
Invited Officials/Presenters
Martha Tate
Jocelyn Penner
Chuck Savage
Barbara Larsen
David Jordan
Janet Fluker
Expected Number of Participants
200
Invited Participants/Audience
anyone who address addiction personally or professionally. CEUs for Addiction Counselors, Licensed Professional Counselors and Chaplains
Primary Contact
Faye Craven
Address
1866 Eastfield Street
Decatur, GA  30032
Phone Number
404-284-4658
Email Address
fstulkenbth@bellsouth.net
Secondary Contact
Barbara  Larsen
Address
1866 Eastfield Street
Decatur GA  30032
Phone Number
404-284-4658
Email Address
blarsenbth@bellsouth.net
Web Site
http://www.breakthruhouseinc.org

Event Number
672
Title
Gratitude Cruise for Halloween, 2008
Description
Fellowship vacation on the largest cruise ship in the world, Freedom of the Seas.
Date
10/26/2008 2:00 PM to 11/2/2008 9:00 AM
Type of Event
7 Day Western Caribbean Cruise
Location
Leaving Miami, FL, to Labadee, Haiti, Ocho Rios, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Cozumel, Mexico.
Program Agenda
Itinerary distributed to guests first day on ship.
Invited Officials/Presenters
Keynote Speakers: Angie P., Ohio, Lorna K., NY, Russell Sp, FL
Expected Number of Participants
150
Invited Participants/Audience
Program for registered guests only. Please call 561-702-2312
Primary Contact
Snow Piccolo
Address
102 NE Second St. #417
Boca Raton, FL  33432
Phone Number
561-702-2312
Email Address
Snow@sobercelebrations.com
Web Site
http://www.sobercelebrations.com