Event Number | 220 |
Title | Indiana Recovery Celebration--SAMHSA-Sponsored |
Description | Cookout for people in recovery, their families and friends. Recovery speaker panel Games food and music |
Date | 8/30/2008 1:00 PM to 8/30/2008 5:00 PM |
Type of Event | Statewide celebration to commence Recovery Month |
Location | 3500 Brookside Parkway S. drive Indianapolis Shelter # 2 |
Program Agenda | Food served at 1:00 Speakers 1:30- 3pm Band 3p-5p |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Governor Mitch Daniels, and other state lawmakers
Cookout presented by the Indiana Addictions Issues Coalition
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Expected Number of Participants | 150 |
Invited Participants/Audience | People in recovery, family and friends, anyone with an interest in recovery from alcohol and/or drug addiction general public |
Primary Contact | Jill Matheny |
Address | 1431 N. Delaware Street Indianapolis, IN 46202 |
Phone Number | 317-638-3501 |
Email Address | jmatheny@mhai.net |
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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.
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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.
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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
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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 |
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Event Number | 623 |
Title | Recovery Month Reception-SAMHSA & NAADAC Sponsored |
Description | Recovery Month Reception at the Indiana Statehouse!
Program and Refreshments outside of the Governor's Office
Featured Speakers include: Stand up comedian in recovery, Retired NBA basket ball player in recovery, Representative of the Office of Addiction and Emergency Preparedness, Division of Mental Health and Addiction, Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, and many more! |
Date | 9/8/2008 1:00 PM to 9/8/2008 2:30 PM |
Type of Event | Reception |
Location | Statehouse Rotunda 200 W. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46204
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Invited Officials/Presenters | Representative Peggy Welch (D) Representative Eric Coch (R)
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Expected Number of Participants | 250 |
Primary Contact | Stuart Turner Ball |
Address | 4309 East 3rd Street Bloomington, IN 47401 |
Phone Number | 765-342-0908 |
Email Address | stbms1975@yahoo.com |
Secondary Contact | Anne Luna |
Email Address | anne@naadac.org |
Event Number | 427 |
Title | Recovery Ride 2008 - SAMHSA & NAADAC Sponsored |
Description | Bikes will gather at Indiana State Capitol in Indianapolis for brief rally, and then ride a loop on I-465 around the city of Indianapolis. Open to all supporters of recovery |
Date | 9/27/2008 9:00 AM to 9/27/2008 10:30 AM |
Type of Event | Motorcycle Ride FREE! |
Location | Indianapolis Ride is sponsored by the Indiana Addictions Issues Coalition, Division of Mental Health and Addiction, and the Dept. of Corrections |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Governor Daniels Representatives from DMHA Representatives from DOC
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Expected Number of Participants | 200 |
Invited Participants/Audience | All supporters of addiction and recovery issues.
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Primary Contact | Jill Matheny |
Address | 1431 N. Delaware St Indy, IN 46202 |
Phone Number | 317-638-3501 |
Email Address | jmatheny@mhai.net |
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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 |
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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 | 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
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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.
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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 |
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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 |
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Event Number | 306 |
Title | Recovery Takes Flight 2008 |
Description | 30,000 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 |
Location | East Indiana Treatment Center |
Program Agenda | 11:30 am--Gather, 11:50 am-- Statement Read, 11:59 am--Countdown to release ballons, Noon--Release Balloons |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Local Dignitaries |
Expected Number of Participants | 250 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Staff, clients, and alumi of the treatment center |
Primary Contact | Mary Ann Detmer |
Address | 816 Rudolph Way Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 |
Phone Number | 812-537-1668 |
Email Address | mdetmer@crchealth.com |
Event Number | 307 |
Title | Recovery Takes Flight 2008 |
Description | 30,000 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 |
Location | Evansville Treatment Center |
Program Agenda | 11:30 am--Gather, 11:50 am-- Statement Read, 11:59 am--Countdown to release ballons, Noon--Release Balloons |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Local Dignitaries |
Expected Number of Participants | 250 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Staff, clients, and alumi of the treatment center |
Primary Contact | Jim Ward |
Address | 1510 W Franklin Street Evansville, IN 47710 |
Phone Number | 812-424-0223 |
Email Address | jward@crchealth.com |
Event Number | 308 |
Title | Recovery Takes Flight 2008 |
Description | 30,000 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 |
Location | Indianapolis Treatment Center |
Program Agenda | 11:30 am--Gather, 11:50 am-- Statement Read, 11:59 am--Countdown to release ballons, Noon--Release Balloons |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Local Dignitaries |
Expected Number of Participants | 250 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Staff, clients, and alumi of the treatment center |
Primary Contact | Robert McCarthy |
Address | 2626 E 46th Street, Suite J Indianapolis, IN 46205 |
Phone Number | 317-475-9066 |
Email Address | rmccarthy@crchealth.com |
Event Number | 309 |
Title | Recovery Takes Flight 2008 |
Description | 30,000 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 |
Location | Richmond Treatment Center |
Program Agenda | 11:30 am--Gather, 11:50 am-- Statement Read, 11:59 am--Countdown to release ballons, Noon--Release Balloons |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Local Dignitaries |
Expected Number of Participants | 250 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Staff, clients, and alumi of the treatment center |
Primary Contact | David Reeves |
Address | 4265 South A Street Richmond, IN 47374 |
Phone Number | 765-962-8843 |
Email Address | dreeves@crchealth.com |
Event Number | 310 |
Title | Recovery Takes Flight 2008 |
Description | 30,000 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 |
Location | Southern Indiana Treatment Center |
Program Agenda | 11:30 am--Gather, 11:50 am-- Statement Read, 11:59 am--Countdown to release ballons, Noon--Release Balloons |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Local Dignitaries |
Expected Number of Participants | 250 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Staff, clients, and alumi of the treatment center |
Primary Contact | Vicki Friel |
Address | 7509 Charlestown Pike Charlestown, IN 47111 |
Phone Number | 812-283-4844 |
Email Address | vfriel@crchealth.com |
Event Number | 371 |
Title | Recovery Takes Flight 2008 |
Description | 30,000 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 |
Location | CTC: IN, KS, GA, TN, LA |
Program Agenda | 11:30 am--Gather, 11:50 am-- Statement Read, 11:59 am--Countdown to release ballons, Noon--Release Balloons |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Local Dignitaries |
Expected Number of Participants | 250 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Staff, clients, and alumi of the treatment center |
Primary Contact | Tim Bohman |
Address | 12139 St. Peters Road Brookville, IN 47012 |
Phone Number | 812/623-6778 |
Email Address | tbohman@crchealth.com |
Event Number | 561 |
Title | Tara Recovery Month Workshop |
Description | This workshop will feature two separate topics. One part will cover 'Understanding Interventions' while the other will cover 'Women, Pregnancy, and Substance Abuse.' This workshop is offered free of charge. |
Date | 9/17/2008 9:00 AM to 9/17/2008 11:45 PM |
Type of Event | Workshop |
Location | Tara Treatment Center 6231 South US Highway 31 Franklin, IN 46131 |
Program Agenda | 9:00-10:30am- Women, Substance Abuse, and Pregnancy- Dr. James Nocon 10:45-11:45am- Understanding Interventions- Bruce Perkins |
Invited Officials/Presenters | James Nocon, M.D. Bruce Perkins, MA, NCAC II, CAC, LMFT, LSW |
Expected Number of Participants | 45 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Any Interested Parties. Must RSVP. |
Primary Contact | Tadd Whallon |
Address | 6231 South US Highway 31 Franklin, IN 46131 |
Phone Number | 812-526-2611 |
Email Address | taddwhallon@taracenter.com |
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Event Number | 594 |
Title | Clinical Consideration for the Dual Disorder Client |
Description | The hospital invites you to attend our Food For Thought Series for Addiction Recovery Month and Back to School.
Clinical Consideration for the Dual Disorder Client
Recovery is a Gift
JILL MATHENY DIRECTOR, INDIANA ADDICTIONS ISSUES COALITION Thursday, October 16, 2008 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
NO CHARGE: One hour to hour & half session including Lunch Please Join Us For This Informative Presentation One CEU Credit Hour The Indiana Social Worker, Marriage and Family therapist and Mental Health Counselor Board has approved this organization to provide Category I Continuing Education for L.S.W., L.C.S.W., L.M.F.T., and L.M.H.C. However, licensees must judge the programs relevance to their professional practice. Please RSVP by calling 317-887-1348 OR 1-800-447-1348 OR emailing Kitina Young at kitina.young@psysolutions.com by September 11, 2008 and October 9, 2008.
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Date | 9/18/2008 11:30 AM to 9/18/2008 1:00 PM |
Type of Event | Free CEU training |
Location | The hospitals location- 898 E. Main Street, Greenwood, Indiana
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Program Agenda | 11:30-1 pm- training and free lunch provided. |
Invited Officials/Presenters | NICK SAHAIDACHNY, LCSW, MAC, ICACII, CEAP CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT COORDINATOR
Thursday, September 18, 2008 11:30 am-1:00 pm |
Expected Number of Participants | 80 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Anyone who works with those whom have behavioral health or addiction treatment needs. |
Primary Contact | Zoe Frantz |
Address | 898 E. Main Street Greenwood , IN 46143 |
Phone Number | 800-447-1348 |
Email Address | zoe.frantz@psysolutions.com |
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Event Number | 430 |
Title | 5th Annual Dry Run |
Description | Motorcycle and Family Fun |
Date | 9/19/2008 7:00 PM to 9/20/2008 10:00 PM |
Type of Event | Run |
Location | Lions Club Park 3201 Tansel Rd Indianapolis, In |
Program Agenda | Friday Night Skit and Dance Awards |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Clergy/Community Leaders |
Expected Number of Participants | 200 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Recovery and Families |
Primary Contact | Mark Toliver |
Address | 4519 W. Byrkit Indianapolis, IN 46221 |
Phone Number | 317-730-3461 |
Email Address | marktoliver@comcast.net |
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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 |
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Event Number | 577 |
Title | Marion County Drug Treatment Court Graduation |
Description | Celebration of Drug Court Participants who have successfully completed the Marion County Drug Treatment Court. |
Date | 9/25/2008 12:00 PM to 9/25/2008 1:00 PM |
Type of Event | Open Court Graduation Ceremony |
Location | 200 East Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46204 Courtroom 14 |
Program Agenda | Graduation Ceremony will include: presentatioin of certificates, encouraging words of wisdon from speakers, and refreshments |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Mark Renner, Deputy Safety Director, Prosecutors Office, Public Defender Agency and Drug Treatment Court Representative |
Expected Number of Participants | 20 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Drug Treatment Court Graduates, Familiy Members of Graduates, anyone in the community |
Primary Contact | Jennifer Fillmore |
Address | 251 East Ohio St. Suite 850 Indianapolis , IN 46204 |
Phone Number | 317-327-4917 |
Email Address | jfillmor@indygov.org |
Event Number | 463 |
Title | Celebration of Recovery |
Description | Event will include musical performances, artwork, poetry, stories of recovery, inspirational keynote address, informational displays, refreshments, DirecTV raffle winner and recipient of Recovery Advocate of the Year |
Date | 9/25/2008 5:00 PM to 9/25/2008 7:00 PM |
Location | Holy Cross Church - Gymnasium, 125 N. Oriental, Indianapolis, IN 4620 |
Program Agenda | TBD |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Quinn Buckner, Indiana Pacers Sports Corporation |
Expected Number of Participants | 150 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Those in recovery, treatment providers, staff and alumni, media, faith-based groups, community at-large |
Primary Contact | Randy Miller |
Address | 2506 Willowbrook Parkway, Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN 46205 |
Phone Number | 317-254-2815 |
Email Address | rmiller@drugfreemc.org |
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Event Number | 151 |
Title | Reclaim |
Description | Conference of hope for anyone who has ever been touched by addiction. "Reclaim yourself, your family, your community" |
Date | 9/27/2008 8:00 AM to 9/27/2008 5:00 PM |
Type of Event | conference |
Location | East 91st Street Christian Church 6049 East 91st Street, Indianapolis, IN 46250 |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Hiram Johnson, Main speaker Local Mental health professionals leading workshops |
Expected Number of Participants | 500 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Anyone in the community or state |
Primary Contact | Lori Burns |
Address | 6049 East 91st Street Indianapolis, IN 46250 |
Phone Number | 317-849-1261 |
Email Address | lorib@east91st.org |
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Event Number | 148 |
Title | Dearborn County Citizens Against Substance Abuse 5K Road to Recovery Run/Walk |
Description | This is an event to raise awareness and funds for treatment and youth prevention programs. |
Date | 9/27/2008 9:00 AM to 9/27/2008 12:00 PM |
Type of Event | Run/Walk |
Location | Downtown Lawrenceburg at the end of Walnut St. under the Memorial Clock near the Levee. |
Program Agenda | Run/Walk the 5K and receive information about recovery. |
Expected Number of Participants | 75 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Open to everyone! |
Primary Contact | Donna Thacker |
Address | 423 Walnut St. Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 |
Phone Number | 812-532-3538 |
Email Address | dthacker52@embarqmail.com |
Web Site | |
Event Number | 433 |
Title | Recovery Advocate: The next step for addictions recovery |
Description | Training on addictions advocacy- How to do it without violating 12 step traditions, why advocacy is important, ways to advocate |
Date | 9/27/2008 11:00 AM to 9/27/2008 2:00 PM |
Type of Event | Workshop |
Location | Fairbanks Recovery Center 8102 Clearvista Parkway Indianapolis, IN |
Program Agenda | Immediately following the morning Recovery Ride 2008
Lunch will be provided
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Invited Officials/Presenters | Presented by the Indiana Addictions Issues Coalition
Stan DeKemper and Craig Andler will be facilitating |
Expected Number of Participants | 50 |
Invited Participants/Audience | All who are interested in addiction and recovery issues |
Primary Contact | Jill Matheny |
Address | 1431 N. Delaware Street Indianapolis, IN 46202 |
Phone Number | 317-638-3501 |
Email Address | jmatheny@mhai.net |
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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 |
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