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February 17-18, 2004	Faith Based Conference Topics include grant writing, state licensure, counselor credentialing and certification, co-occurring disorders in the residential setting, effective interventions for the substance abusing offender, relapse prevention for the addicted offenders, the theology of addiction, and more.	Atlanta, Georgia	We Care America Kevin Monroe (404) 713-0713. Fed. Project Officer Jocelyn Whitfield (301) 443-7816
February 18, 2004	Metro Urban Institute Pittsburgh's Theological Institute Promising Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Models. Recovering Ministries; Recovery Month Planning. Urban and rural substance abuse treatment coalition development. Workshops on one or more of the following topics; grant writing, charitable choice, program licensing and counselor certification requirements, substance abuse treatment and prevention program models, and evaluation.	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	Bruce Douglas ((412) 880-6010 Fed. Project Officer Clifton Mitchell 301-443-8804
February 18-19, 2004	Nebraska Continuum of Services Technical Assistance Meeting "Taking Your Organization to the Next Level" Capacity building; team building, infrastructure development, fiscal management and auditing strategic planning, 501© requirements, counselor credentialing and certification and program licensing requirements	Omaha, Nebraska	Nebraska Continuum Services (NCS) Patricia Williams 402-991-3948 Fed. Project Officer Jocelyn Whitfield (301) 443-7816
February 18, 19, 20, 2004	Clean and Sober Tampa Bay Conference Catching the Vision: Promise of a Clean and Sober Community Grassroots faith and community recovery conference. Workshops on basic and advance grant writing, financial management, coalition building and recovery support..	Tampa, Florida	George Mclauchlin (813) 930-0855 http://soberworld .com/conf2004.htm Fed. Project officer Clifton Mitchell (301) 443-8804
February 20, 2004	Grassroots Faith and Community Organizations Technical Assistance Meeting Best practice substance abuse, prevention and mental health services models, program designs and evaluations.	Montz, Louisiana	Institute on Therapeutic Wellness Mona Johnson (985) 651-3555 Fed. Project Officer Jocelyn Whitfield (301) 443-7816
February 2004	Asian American Recovery: Women in Recovery Focus Group Meeting Barriers to treatment; cultural competence and engaging community services.	San Francisco, California	Asian American Recovery Services Sarah Barnes 415) 541-9404 Fed. Project Officer Jocelyn Whitfield (301) 443-7816
February 23, 2004 NEW DATE PENDING (March or April)	Grassroots Faith and Community Organizations Technical Assistance Meeting HHS/SAMHSA/ State services and grants opportunities; charitable choice, grant writing and coalition development.	Richmond, Virginia	We Care America 202--667-4616 Fed. Project Officer Jocelyn Whitfield (301) 443-7816
February 24, 2004 NEW DATE PENDING (March or April)	Grassroots Faith and Community Organizations Technical Assistance Meeting Best substance abuse, prevention and mental health services practice models, program designs and evaluations.	Richmond, Virginia	We Care America Kevin Monroe (404) 713-0713 Fed. Project Officer Jocelyn Whitfield (301) 443-7816
February 2004	Grassroots Faith and Community Organizations Technical Assistance Meeting HHS/SAMHSA/ State services and grant opportunities, charitable choice, grant writing and coalition development.	Phoenix, Arizona	We Care America Kevin Monroe 202--667-4616 Fed. Project Officer Jocelyn Whitfield (301) 443-7816
February 25, 2004	Grassroots Faith and Community Organizations Technical Assistance Meeting HHS/SAMHSA/ State services and grant opportunities, charitable choice, grant writing and coalition development.	Brooklyn, New York	We Care America Kevin Monroe 202--667-4616 Fed. Project Officer Jocelyn Whitfield (301) 443-7816
February 26,2004	Grassroots Faith and Community Organizations Technical Assistance Meeting Best practice substance abuse, prevention and mental health services models, program designs and evaluations.	Brooklyn, New York	We Care America Kevin Monroe 202--667-4616 Fed. Project Officer Jocelyn Whitfield (301) 443-7816
February 2004	Grassroots Faith and Community Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Providers Meetings Resource identification, diversified funding and organizational readiness.	Atlanta, Georgia	We Care America Kevin Monroe 202--667-4616 Fed. Project Officer Jocelyn Whitfield (301) 443-7816
February 2004	Grassroots Faith and Community Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Providers Meeting Resource identification, diversified funding and organizational readiness.	Milford, Connecticut	We Care America Kevin Monroe 202--667-4616 Fed. Project Officer Jocelyn Whitfield (301) 443-7816
February 2004	Grassroots Faith and Community Organizations Technical Assistance Meeting Workshops on program evaluation, effective treatment strategies, charitable choice, program licensing and counselor certification requirements.	Chicago, Illinois	One Church/One Family (202) 789-4333 Fed. Project officer Clifton Mitchell (301) 443-8804
February 28- March 5, 2004	27th Annual American Indian School on Alcohol and Other Drug Related Issues Grant writing; proposal development; AOD recovery issues; coalition building and capacity building (fiscal accountability, diversified funding.	Albuquerque, New Mexico	American Indian Institute Dave Vallo (916) 920-0731 Fed. Project Officer Clifton Mitchell (301) 443-8804
March 5, 2004	Community Providers Forum	Milford, Connecticut	Fed. Project Officer Jocelyn Whitfield (301) 443-7816
March 5-6, 2004	Faith in Action: Skill Development Training and Information for Congregations and Clergy Strengthen networks of congregations, connect them to community resources, and increase the number of prevention and recovery support activities in local congregations	Minneapolis, Minnesota	Faith Partners Trish Merrill (512) 451-9504 Fed. Project Officer Clifton Mitchell (301) 443-8804
March 15, 2004	Grassroots Faith and Community Organizations Technical Assistance Meeting Grant Management and evaluation: Effective accounting and auditing principles, resource identification and program evaluation	Baton Rouge, Louisiana	Institute for Therapeutic Wellness' Mona Johnson (985) 651-3555 Fed. Project Officer Jocelyn Whitfield (301) 443-7816
March 24, 2004	Grassroots Faith and Community Organizations Technical Assistance Meeting HHS/SAMHSA/ State services and grant opportunities, charitable choice, grant writing and coalition development.	Boston, Massachusetts	We Care America Kevin Monroe (404) 713-0713 Fed. Project Officer Jocelyn Whitfield (301) 443-7816
March 24, 2004	Grassroots Faith and Community Technical Assistance Meeting HHS/SAMHSA/ State services and grant opportunities, charitable choice, grant writing and coalition development.	Indianapolis, Indiana	We Care America Kevin Monroe 202--667-4616 Fed. Project Officer Jocelyn Whitfield (301) 443-7816
March 24 & 25, 2004	Grant Writing Workshop	Indianapolis, Indiana	Fed. Project Officer Jocelyn Whitfield (301) 443-7816
March 24-26, 2004	Black Clergy Against Substance Abuse& Drug Courts Conference Strengthen network of congregations operating drug courts and treatment programs in Austin. Workshops on resource identification and basic grant writing skill development.	Austin, Texas	Black Clergy Against Substance Abuse Laurence Vault (512) 854-6421 Fed. Project Officer Clifton Mitchell (301) 443-8804
March 25, 2004	Grassroots Faith and Community Technical Assistance Meeting HHS/SAMHSA/ State services and grant opportunities, charitable choice guidance, grant writing and coalition development.	Indianapolis, Indiana	We Care America Kevin Monroe 202-667-4616 Fed. Project Officer Jocelyn Whitfield (301) 443-7816
March 2004	Grassroots Capacity Building / Grant writing Technical Assistance Meeting Writing effective grants and proposals.	Portland, Oregon	Johnson Institute and Volunteers of America Johnny Allem (202) 662-7104 Fed. Project Officer Clifton Mitchell (301) 443---8804
March 2004	Capacity Building Conference for Interfaith and Community Organizations Workshops on building treatment and prevention capacities through community coalitions, TOT and basic granting skill development.	New York, New York	Islamic Society of North America Sharif Siddisqui (317) 838-8157 Fed. Project Officer Jocelyn Whitfield (301) 443-7816
March 30,31 & April 1, 2004	One Church/One Family & Lonnie Mitchell Conference Grant writing, counselor certification and program licensing requirements.	Baltimore, Maryland	Fed. Project Officer Clifton Mitchell ( 301 ) 443-8804 3

April 1, 2004	One Church/One Family & Lonnie Mitchell Conference Grant writing, counselor certification and program licensing requirements.	Baltimore, Maryland	Fed. Project Officer Clifton Mitchell ( 301 ) 443-8804 3
April 1-2, 2004	Metro Urban Institute Pittsburgh's Theological Institute Grant Writing and Fiscal Management. Workshops on one or more of the following topics; grant writing, charitable choice, program licensing and counselor certification requirements, substance abuse treatment and prevention program models, and evaluation.	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	Bruce Douglas ((412) 880-6010 Bruce Douglas Fed. Project Officer Clifton Mitchell 301-443-8804
April 2, 2004	Grassroots Faith and Community Organizations Technical Forum Assisting Clergy, interfaith leaders, and counselors with identifying and recognizing substance use disorders and mental health issues. Strategies for developing linkages to appropriate community resources	Milford, Connecticut	We Care America 202-667-4616 Fed. Project Officer Jocelyn Whitfield (301) 443-7816
April 6, 2004	Memphis Ten Point Coalition Faith Based Conference for Congregations and Grassroots Faith and Community Organizations Workshops on organizational development and program sustainability, treatment and prevention strategies for youth and ex- offenders.	Memphis, Tennessee	Memphis Ten Point Coalition Tommy Sullivan (901) 219-5633 Fed. Project Officer Jocelyn Whitfield (301) 443-7816
April 15, 2004	Grassroots Faith and Community Organizations Technical Assistance Meeting Writing Federal grants and proposals and obtaining 501© 3 status. Effective grant writing strategies to solicit funds from Federal agencies, local and national foundations. Charitable choice, program evaluation, financial management and counselor certification requirements,	Port Arthur, Texas	Willie Carter Center Barbara Evans (409) 982--1387 Fed. Project Officer Clifton Mitchell (301) 443-8804
April 13, 2004	Grassroots Faith and Community Organizations Technical Assistance Meeting HHS/SAMHSA services and grant opportunities, charitable choice and local community treatment and prevention community resources and coalition development	Boston, Massachusetts	We Care America 202--667-4616 Fed. Project Officer Jocelyn Whitfield (301) 443-7816
April 14 2004	Grassroots Faith and Community Organizations Technical Meeting Best practice substance abuse, prevention and mental health services models, program designs and evaluations.	Boston, Massachusetts	We Care America 202--667-4616 Fed. Project Officer Jocelyn Whitfield (301) 443-7816
April 13-15, 2004	Wellbriety Plan Technical Assistance Meeting for Native Americans Representatives of Urban Community Indian Centers from the United States to address Native American strategies for prevention, treatment, intervention and recovery from alcohol and other addictions, including co-occurring mental disorders.	Denver, Colorado	White Bison Judy Barnes (719) 548-1000 Fed. Project Officer Jocelyn Whitfield (301) 443-7816
April 14-16, 2004	Community Against Drugs South Eastern Faith Based Summit HHS/SAMHSA services and grant writing opportunities Grantwriting, Strategic Planning, Grants Management	Pine Bluff, Arkansas	Contact in Arkansas: 870-879-4646 Jocelyn Whitfield Fed. Project Officer (301) 443-7816
April 14-16, 2004.	Christians in Recovery: Promoting Faith Based and 12th steps Recovery. Workshops for youth and clergy focusing on prevention, substance abuse, violence prevention, grantmanships training, charitable choice and the black church.	Atlanta, Georgia	Recovery Consultants David Whiter 404) 370-0123 Fed. Project Officer Clifton Mitchell 301-443-8804
April 15-16,2004	South Carolina Faith and Community Based Technical Assistance Conference SAMHSA/HHS/State services and grant opportunities. Workshops on 501 C 3 requirements, basic grant and proposal writing, program evaluation, effective treatment and prevention strategies, licensing and counselor certification requirements.	Charleston, South Carolina	TollFree 800.528.9695 Allison& Allison Associates La Nica Allison (919) 554-4421 Fed. Project Officer Jocelyn Whitfield (301) 443-7816
April 22-23, 2004	Capacity Building / Grant writing Technical Assistance Meeting Writing Federal grants and proposals and resource Identification	Montana	Johnson Institute John Allem 202-662-7104 Fed. Project Officer Clifton Mitchell (301) 443-8804
April 30-May 1, 2003	Faith In Action: Skill Development Training and Information for Congregations and Clergy Strengthen networks of congregations, connect them to community resources, and increase the number of prevention and recovery support activities in local congregations	Austin, Texas	Faith Partners Trish Merrill (512) 451-9504 Fed. Project Officer Clifton Mitchell (301) 443-8804
May 4-5, 2004	Two Day Grant Writing Technical Assistance Meeting HHS/ SAMHSA and the state of Virginia grant opportunities and services. Basic grant writing skill development and tips on becoming an effective not for profit organization.	Howard and Baltimore County, MD	Nikki Lerner 410-992-5832, ext 208 Fed. Project Officer Jocelyn Whitfield (301) 443-7816
May 6-7, 2004	SAMHSA and the State of Virginia grant opportunities and services Basic grant writing skill development and tips on becoming an effective not for profit organization.	Richmond, Va	We Care America Kevin Monroe 202-667-4616 Fed. Project Officer Jocelyn Whitfield (301) 443-7816
May 6-7, 2004	Grassroots Faith and Community Based Technical Assistance Conference Identifying Funding Resources Resource identification, diversified funding techniques, program evaluation and basic grant and proposal writing.	Omaha, Nebraska	Nebraska Continuum of Services Patricia Williams (402) 991-3948 Fed. Project Officer Jocelyn Whitfield (301) 443-7816
May 13-14, 2004	Asian American Recovery HHS/SAMHSA services and grant writing opportunities Grantwriting and 501(C) 3	San Francisco, California	Sarah Barnes 415-541-9404 Jocelyn Whitfield Fed. Project Officer (301) 443-7816
May 13-14, 2004	California Hispanic Commission Basic Grant Writing Training Seminar Writing Federal Grants and Proposals	Albuquerque, New Mexico	Clifton Mitchell GPO (301) 443-8804
May 27, 2004	How to get your program funded A series of workshops on marketing the correct way and evaluating your programs.	Hampton, Virginia	Help, Inc. Candis Souder (757) 265-7449 Fed. Project Officer Jocelyn Whitfield (301) 443-7816
May 21, 2004	Grassroots Faith and Community Organizations Technical Forum Assisting Clergy, interfaith leaders, and counselors with identifying and recognizing substance use disorders and mental health issues. Strategies for developing linkages to appropriate community resources	Milford, Connecticut	We Care America 202-667-4616 Fed. Project Officer Jocelyn Whitfield (301) 443-7816
May 20-22, 2004	Counselor Skills Seminar Target Audience: Teen Challenge Treatment Providers Substance abuse intervention techniques, relapse prevention, ethics, case management, crisis intervention and program evaluation	Orlando, Florida	Teen Challenge Ed Howe (417) 862-6969 Fed. Project Officer Jocelyn Whitfield (301) 443-7816
May 21-22, 2004	One Church/ One Family Faith and Community Based Conference Coalition development, grant writing and program evaluation	Chicago, Illinois	One Church/One Family Eric Donaldson (202) 789-4333 Fed. Project Officer Clifton Mitchell 301-443-8804
May 26, 2004	Grassroots Faith and Community Organizations Technical Meeting Assisting Clergy, interfaith leaders, and counselors with identifying and recognizing substance use disorders and mental health issues. Strategies for developing linkages to appropriate community resources	Phoenix, Arizona	We Care America Kevin Monroe 202--667-4616 Fed. Project Officer Jocelyn Whitfield (301) 443-7816
May 2004	Grassroots Faith and Community Organizations Technical Meeting Assisting Clergy, interfaith leaders, and counselors with identifying and recognizing substance use disorders and mental health issues. Strategies for developing linkages to appropriate community resources	Atlanta, Georgia	We Care America Kevin Monroe 202--667-4616 Fed. Project Officer Jocelyn Whitfield (301) 443-7816
May 27, 2004	Grassroots Faith and Community Organizations Technical Forum Assisting Clergy, interfaith leaders, and counselors with identifying and recognizing substance use disorders and mental health issues. Strategies for developing linkages to appropriate community resources	Seattle, Washington	We Care America Kevin Monroe 202--667-4616 Fed. Project Officer Jocelyn Whitfield (301) 443-7816
May 2004	Grassroots Faith and Community Organizations Technical Forum Assisting Clergy, interfaith leaders, and counselors with identifying and recognizing substance use disorders and mental health issues. Strategies for developing linkages to appropriate community resources	Connecticut,	We Care America 202--667-4616 Fed. Project Officer Jocelyn Whitfield (301) 443-7816
May 27-28, 2004	Capacity Building / Grant writing Technical Assistance Meeting Writing Federal grants and proposals and resource Identification	South Dakota	Johnson Institute John Allem 202-662-7104 Fed. Project Officer Clifton Mitchell (301) 443-8804
June 14-16, 2004	Counselor Skills Seminar Teen Challenge Treatment Providers Substance abuse intervention techniques, relapse prevention, case management, crisis intervention, ethics and program evaluation	Rehrersburg, Pennsylvania	Teen Challenge Ed Howe (417) 862-6969 Fed. Project Officer Jocelyn Whitfield (301) 443-7816
June 23, 2004	Metro Urban Institute Pittsburgh's Theological Institute Coalition development and sustainability; Diversified Funding Options Workshops on one or more of the following topics; grant writing, charitable choice, program licensing and counselor certification requirements, substance abuse treatment and prevention program models, and evaluation.	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	Bruce Douglas ((412) 880-6010 Bruce Douglas Fed. Project Officer Clifton Mitchell 301-443-8804
June 2004	One Church/ One Family Faith and Community Based Conference Coalition development, grant writing and program evaluation	Chicago, Illinois	One Church/One Family Eric Donaldson (202) 789-4333 Fed. Project Officer Clifton Mitchell 301-443-8804
TBD	Hope Preservations Annual Prayer Day Coalition building.	San Francisco, California	Fed. Project Officer Clifton Mitchell 301-443-8804
TBD	Hope Preservations Annual Prayer Day Coalition building.	San Francisco, California	Fed. Project Officer Clifton Mitchell 301-443-8804
August 2004	Behind Enemies Lines: Substance Abuse Conference Strategies and tools to empower congregations to address the recovery needs of substance abusers and their related problems.	Atlanta, Georgia	Recovery Consultants David Whiter (404) 370-0123 (678) 592- 9932 Fed. Project Officer Clifton Mitchell 301-443-8804
December 2004	Grant Writing and Capacity Building Conference for community- and faith-based treatment, mental health and prevention, and recovery service providers	Ft. Arthur, Texas	Willie Carter Johnny H 409-982-1387 240-276-2755 GPO Clifton Mitchell 240-276-2755
December 14-17, 2004	Technical Assistance Workshop to build the capacities of local faith and community and tribally affiliated treatment, mental health and substance services serving Native American Individuals	Bemidji, Minnesota	White Bison Judy Barnes 719-548-1000 GPO Jocelyn Whitfield 240-276-2759

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