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Maryland
Event Number
653
Title
SAMHSA Sponored-NAADAC Open House
Description
Come join NAADAC for Addiction Professionals' day and to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the association.
Date
9/20/2007 11:00 AM to 9/20/2007 2:00 PM
Location
Alexandria, VA
Program Agenda
Doors Open from 11 am to 2 pm and all are welcome!
Expected Number of Participants
40
Primary Contact
Diana Kamp
Address
1001 N. Faifax St Suite 201
Alexandria, VA  22314
Phone Number
702-741-7686
Email Address
naadac@naadac.org
Web Site
http://www.naadac.org

Event Number
174
Title
Recovery Walks: 1st Annual Walk for Recovery - SAMHSA Sponsored
Description
The Northwest Baltimore Drug-Free Community Coalition and the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence of Maryland are working together to bring you the 1st Annual Walk for Recovery. Participants will walk 1.5 miles from Good Sheppard Church to Pimlico Race Course. At Pimlico Race Course participants will learn more about treatment and recovery from local and national speakers and facilities that provide drug treatment and other health care providers who are in attendance. Live music and other forms of entertainment, along with childrens activities will be available at the Pimlico location. Food and beverages will also be available.
Date
9/29/2007 8:00 AM to 9/29/2007 2:00 PM
Type of Event
Walk in addition to Information and Education
Location
Beginning:
Good Sheppard Church
3459 Park Heights Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21215

Ending:
Pimlico Race Course
5201 Park Heights Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21215.
Invited Officials/Presenters
Robert Lindsey, President of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence.
Governor Martin OMalley Maryland Mayor Sheila Dixon Baltimore City Mr. Robert Hendricks. Special Assistant to the Director of Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administrations Center for Substance Abuse Treatment Dr. Peter Luongo Director Maryland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration Congressman Elijah Cummings 7th Congressional District Senator Barbara A. Mikulski U.S. Senate Maryland Senator Benjamin L. Cardin U.S. Senate Maryland Mr. Rod J. Rosenstein U.S. Attorney of Maryland Senator Lisa A. Gladden 41st Legislative District Delegate Samuel I. (Sandy) Rosenberg 41st Legislative District Delegate Jill P. Carter - 41st Legislative District Nathaniel T. Oaks - 41st Legislative District Senator Catherine E. Pugh 40th Legislative District Delegate Frank M. Conaway Jr. 40th Legislative District Delegate Barbara A. Robinson 40th Legislative District Delegate Shawn Z. Tarrant 41st Legislative District Hon. Stephanie Rawlings-Blake President Baltimore City Council President Hon. Sharon Green Middleton 6th Council District Hon. Rochelle Rikki Spector 5th Council District Ms. Patricia C. Jessamy States Attorney of Baltimore City
Expected Number of Participants
300
Invited Participants/Audience
Those in recovery, friends and family of those in recovery, and advocates and supporters of drug treatment and recovery are all invited to attend. An invitation will also be extended to the Mayor of Baltimore, Governor of Maryland, and other local public officials.
Primary Contact
Florine V.  Robinson
Address
3521 W. Belvedere Ave.
Baltimore, MD  21215
Phone Number
410-578-7190
Email Address
fvrobinson@thedevelopmentcorporation.org
Secondary Contact
Sandra  Flowers
Address
3717 Springdale Ave
Baltimore MD  21216
Phone Number
410-664-4300
Email Address
sustainplan@projectgarrison.org

Event Number
473
Title
Mutual Aid Based Group Work.com
Description
I will be using my blog, Mutual Aid Based Group Work.com to promote recovery awareness month all month. The blog is viewed mostly by social workers providing group treatment.
Date
8/28/2007 1:27 AM to 8/28/2007 2:28 AM
Type of Event
On-line promotion of Recovery Awareness Month
Location
On-line
Program Agenda
on-line promotion
Invited Officials/Presenters
no one
Expected Number of Participants
500
Invited Participants/Audience
on-line viewers
Primary Contact
Andrew Cicchetti
Address
439 78th street, apt. 4
Brooklyn, NY  11209
Phone Number
212-505-6212
Email Address
atcicchetti@att.net
Web Site
http://www.mutualaidbasedgroupwork.com

Event Number
89
Title
Oxford House 9th Annual World Convention
Description
Oxford House is a concept in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. In its simplest form, an Oxford House describes a democratically run, self-supporting and drug free home. Parallel to this concept lies the organizational structure of Oxford House, Inc. This publicly supported, non-profit 501(c)3 corporation is the umbrella organization which provides the network connecting all Oxford Houses and allocates resources to duplicate the Oxford House concept where needs arise.
Date
8/30/2007 9:00 AM to 9/2/2007 7:00 PM
Type of Event
Conference
Location
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001
Program Agenda
Oxford House, Inc. exists to educate individuals and private and public entities in the benefits of the Oxford House concept of group homes for recovering substance abusers. It allocates all resources, including grant funds, property donations, and available personnel, to replicate democratically self-run and self-supported Oxford Houses to assist in the recovery of substance abusers.
Expected Number of Participants
500
Invited Participants/Audience
Oxford House Forum is open to any organization, company, or entity having an interest in the activities of the Oxford House Forum.
Primary Contact
Anna Mable-Jones
Address
1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 400
Silver Spring, MD  20910
Phone Number
(301) 587-2916
Email Address
anna.mable@oxfordhouse.org
Web Site
http://www.oxfordhouse.org/

Event Number
402
Title
Recovery Month Faith Community Bulletin Insert
Description
This product, a faith community bulletin insert, can be easily downloaded and used by churches, temples and mosques for their Sunday/Sabbath-day bulletins, newsletters or bulletin boards. The 5" X 8" double-sided informational sheet provides: current facts from research about the number of persons struggling with addiction; effectiveness of evidence-based treatment in bringing about recovery; what persons can do to become more informed about this disease; what persons can do to help others suffering from addiction; and what faith communities can do to provide support services. The bulletin insert in pdf is available in color and black & white. Both the color and black & white versions can be downloaded from the Mid-America ATTC Web site at: http://www.mattc.org/information/recovery/insert.html . Printing instructions are provided on the website.
Date
9/1/2007 12:01 AM to 9/30/2007 11:59 PM
Type of Event
product
Location
This product can be downloaded from http://www.mattc.org/information/recovery/insert.html and used anywhere in the country.
Program Agenda
N/A
Invited Officials/Presenters
N/A
Expected Number of Participants
100
Invited Participants/Audience
N/A
Primary Contact
Jan Wrolstad
Address
Mid-America ATTC; UMKC; 5100 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO  64110-2499
Phone Number
(816) 482-1150
Email Address
WROLSTAD@MATTC.ORG
Web Site
http://www.mattc.org/information/recovery/insert.html

Event Number
438
Title
National Recovery Month Health Fairs with Various Churches
Description
Will work with various churches in the Baltimore area to present information on recovery, treatment and the effects of alcohol and drugs.
Date
9/4/2007 10:00 AM to 9/29/2007 2:00 PM
Type of Event
Health Fair, Discussion Groups
Location
Baltimore
Expected Number of Participants
100
Primary Contact
Karen Mercer
Address
5710 Executive Drive, Suite 105
Catonsville, MD  21228
Phone Number
410-744-8422
Email Address
kmercer211@verizon.net

Event Number
505
Title
Recovery Month Kick-Off National Survey on Drug Abuse Release -- SAMHSA-Sponsored
Description
The Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration will unveil the results of the 2006 National Survey on Drug Use and Health at a press conference on Thursday, September 6. 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 2006 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
9/6/2007 9:30 AM to 9/6/2007 11:00 AM
Type of Event
Press Conference
Location
National Press Building,
Murrow-White-Lisagor Rooms, 13th Floor
529 14th Street, NW
Washington, D.C.
Invited Officials/Presenters
John Walters, Director, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy

Terry Cline, Ph.D., Administrator, SAMHSA
H. Westley Clark, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., Director, SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Treatment
Expected Number of Participants
100
Invited Participants/Audience
Media, organizations and 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
434
Title
Recovery Celebration
Description
Sponsored by MCPS Safe and Drug Free Schools and the Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Advisory Council (AODAAC). Adult and youth speakers in recovery. Recognition of Phoenix Program - Alternative School. All are welcome to stay for the regular AODAAC meeting afterwards 7:00-9:00 pm.
Date
9/6/2007 6:00 PM to 9/6/2007 7:00 PM
Type of Event
Open House
Location
Phoenix School at the
Mc Kinney Hills Center
2600 Hayden Dr.
Silver Spring, MD 20902
Expected Number of Participants
50
Invited Participants/Audience
Open to All
Primary Contact
Rita Rumbaugh
Address
14501 Avery Rd
Rockville, MD  20853
Phone Number
301-279-3041
Email Address
Rita_B_Rumbaugh@mcpsmd.org
Secondary Contact
Tracey Speelmans
Address
401 Hungerford Dr
Rockville MD  20850
Phone Number
240-777-4392
Email Address
Tracey.Speelmans@montgomerycountymd.gov

Event Number
353
Title
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month Kick-Off Celebration
Description
The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration of the State of Maryland will be hosting the annual celebration of Alcohol and Drug Adiction Recovery Month with a statewide kick-off ceremony and festival on the grounds of the ADAA administration.
Date
9/7/2007 11:00 AM to 9/7/2007 1:30 PM
Type of Event
State Observance
Location
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration

Spring Grove Hospital Center
Catonsville, MD.
Program Agenda
The DHMH Secretary John M. Colmers will welcome the audience and deliver the Governor's proclamation of September as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in Maryland. Robert Hendricks will provide welcoming comments on behalf of CSAT. The Honorable William G. Simmons will deliver a keynote address. Local jurisdictions and selected vendors will provide display tables on the grounds. Light luncheon and musical entertainment will follow the program.
Invited Officials/Presenters
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Secretary John M. Colmers, presenting Governor's Proclamation

Special Assistant Robert Hendricks for H. Westly Clark, MD., CSAT

The Honorable William G. Simmons, District Court of Maryland, Keynote Speaker.
Expected Number of Participants
250
Invited Participants/Audience
Delegates, Senators, Department Secretaries and other State officials, Prevention, Intervention & Treatment providers, Recovery Support Services Providers, Local and State Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council Members, Local Judges, Drug Court Coordinators and Evaluators, Temporary Cash Assistance Addiction Specialists, Community Leaders and Experts in the field of addiction recovery.
Primary Contact
Laura E. Burns-Heffner, LCSW
Address
55 Wade. Ave. , MD
Catonsville, MD  21228
Phone Number
410-402-8611
Email Address
lburns-heffner@dhmh.state.md.us
Email Address
recovery@dhmh.state.md.us
Web Site
http://www.maryland-adaa.org

Event Number
482
Title
2nd Annual SAMHSA Recovery Month Fun Walk/Run
Description
The 2nd Annual SAMHSA Recovery Month Fun Walk/Run - 3 miles - will celebrate the 18th year of Recovery Month, www.recoverymonth.gov
Date
9/12/2007 10:00 AM to 9/12/2007 12:00 PM
Type of Event
walk/run
Location
1 Choke Cherry Road through King Farm neighborhood, Rockville, MD
Program Agenda
Welcome with Recovery Month PSAs, remarks from SAMHSA Administrator Dr. Cline, CSAT Director Dr. Clark; map route; warm up followed by 3 mile fun walk/run.
Invited Officials/Presenters
Dr. Terry Cline, Administrator, SAMHSA and Dr. H. Westley Clark, Director, CSAT, SAMHSA
Expected Number of Participants
400
Invited Participants/Audience
Federal employees and on-site contractors
Primary Contact
Carol DeForce
Address
1 Choke Cherry Road, Rm. 2-1060
Rockville, MD  20857
Phone Number
240-276-2751
Email Address
carol.deforce@samhsa.hhs.gov
Secondary Contact
Pat  Bransford
Address
1 Choke Cherry Road
Rockville MD  20857
Phone Number
240-276-1124
Email Address
patricia.bransford@samhsa.hhs.gov

Event Number
548
Title
Walk a Thon
Description
Walk a thon walking for recovery one life at a time. Peer Support Pinic
Date
9/15/2007 9:00 AM to 9/15/2007 3:00 PM
Type of Event
walk/pinic
Location
Druid Hill Park/Chinese pavillion
Program Agenda
walk begins a 9am
entertainment throught out the walk.
Auction
Invited Officials/Presenters
Pastor Lorenzo Long
Dr. Basha Jordan
Board of Director of Tuerk House, Inc.
Expected Number of Participants
150
Invited Participants/Audience
Communities, Churches, etc...
Primary Contact
Violetta Daughtry
Address
730 N. Ashburton St.
Baltimore, MD  21216
Phone Number
410-233-0684
Email Address
vdaughtry@tuerkhouse.com
Secondary Contact
John Hickey
Address
730 N. Ashburton St.
Baltimore MD  21216
Phone Number
410-947-1125
Email Address
jhickey@tuerkhouse.com
Web Site
http://www.tuerkhouse.com

Event Number
659
Title
Addictions Counselor Day 2007
Description
Whereas, addiction counselors are uniquely qualified, frontline health care professionals who are indispensable in the process of guiding patients with addictive disorders to recovery;

Whereas, alcohol and drug disorders are a major public health problem that costs American society more than $300 billion each year, affecting millions of Americans of all ages, races, and ethnic backgrounds and in all communities through treatment, education, and prevention programs; and

Whereas, addictive disorders are a treatable disease and treatment of addiction is as successful as the treatment of other chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma; and

Whereas, tens of thousands of addiction-focused health care professionals have dedicated their lives to increasing awareness of alcohol and drug disorders and enhancing the care of individuals, families, and communities through treatment, education and prevention programs; and

Whereas, addiction counselors promote excellence in care by promoting the highest quality and most up-to-date, science-based services to our clients, our families and our communities;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gary A. Rosenberg, Garrison Commander of the United States Army Garrison Bamberg, do hereby proclaim 20 September 2007

ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR DAY

GARY A. ROSENBERG
LTC, SF
Commanding
Date
9/20/2007 1:00:00 AM
Type of Event
official observance
Location
United States Army Garrison Bamberg, Germany
Expected Number of Participants
250
Primary Contact
Larry Ashley
Address
University of Nevada, 4505 Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV  89154-3066
Phone Number
702-895-3935
Email Address
BambergPAO@eur.army.mil
Web Site
http://www.bamberg.army.mil/sites/local/

Event Number
352
Title
...Moments...A Night With Billl W
Description
Writer-Actor Bill M brings AA founder Bill Willson to life on stafe in a one man dramatic presentation...telling his story to a fictitious AA group (the audience)....Picnic foods and drinks provided..Contest for the young people
Date
9/20/2007 5:30 PM to 9/20/2007 8:30 PM
Type of Event
Live Presentation
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland
1302 Pennsylvania Avenue
The picnic area on campus of the Washington County Health Department
Program Agenda
5:30 - 6:30 Picnic
6:30 - 7:30 Presentation
7:30 - 8:30 Contest Winners
Invited Officials/Presenters
Local public officials, members of the judiciary and social services
Expected Number of Participants
200
Invited Participants/Audience
Members of the recovering community and their families
Primary Contact
Melissa Bartles
Address
13114 Pennsylvania Avenue
Hagerstown, MD  21742
Phone Number
240-313-3398
Email Address
MBartles@dhmh.state.md.us
Web Site
http://MBartles@dhmh.state.md us

Event Number
439
Title
Guided Visions Counseling Center's Open House
Description
Will conduct an open house for service providers from 11am - 2:00 p.m and then an evening event from 5:00 pm -7:0 pm
Date
9/28/2007 11:00 AM to 9/28/2007 7:00 PM
Type of Event
Open House
Location
5710 Executive Drive Suite 105 Catonsville, MD
Invited Officials/Presenters
State Delegate Shirley Nathan-Pulliam will speak.
Expected Number of Participants
100
Invited Participants/Audience
Social service providers, churches, general public
Primary Contact
Karen Mercer
Address
5710 Executive Drive, Suite 105
Catonsville, MD  21228
Phone Number
410-744-8422
Email Address
kmercer211@verizon.net

Event Number
173
Title
Recovery Walks: 1st Annual Walk for Recovery
Description
The Northwest Baltimore Drug-Free Community Coalition and the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence are working together to bring you the 1st Annual Walk for Recovery. Participants will walk 1.5 miles from Good Sheppard Church to Pimlico Race Course. At Pimlico Race Course participants will learn more about treatment and recovery from local and national speakers and facilities that provide drug treatment and other heath care providers who are in attendance. Live music and other forms of entertainment, along with childrens activities will be available at the Pimlico location. Food and beverages will also be available.
Date
9/29/2007 8:00 AM to 9/29/2007 2:00 PM
Type of Event
Walk in addition to Information and Education
Location
Beginning:
Good Sheppard Church
3459 Park Heights Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21215

Ending:
Pimlico Race Course
5201 Park Heights Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21215.
Invited Officials/Presenters
Robert Lindsey, President of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence.
Expected Number of Participants
300
Invited Participants/Audience
Those in recovery, friends and family of those in recovery, and advocates and supporters of drug treatment and recovery are all invited to attend. An invitation will also be extended to the Mayor of Baltimore, Governor of Maryland, and other local public officials.
Primary Contact
Florine V.  Robinson
Address
3521 W. Belvedere Ave.
Baltimore, MD  21215
Phone Number
410-578-7190
Email Address
fvrobinson@thedevelopmentcorporation.org
Secondary Contact
Sandra  Flowers
Address
3717 Springdale Ave
Baltimore MD  21216
Phone Number
410-664-4300
Email Address
sustainplan@projectgarrison.org

Event Number
575
Title
Anchor of Walden/Sierra Alumni Picnic
Description
Walden/Sierra will hold its 3rd Annual Anchor Alumni Picnic on Sunday, September 30, from 4:00 7:00 p.m. at the Anchor facility in Charlotte Hall. Former Anchor Alumni and their families are invited to attend.
For more information, please call the Walden hotline at 301-863-6661 or visit www.waldensierra.org.
Date
9/30/2007 4:00 PM to 9/30/2007 7:00 PM
Type of Event
Picnic for alumni of treatment center
Location
Anchor of Walden/Sierra
Charlotte Hall, Maryland
Invited Officials/Presenters
N/A
Expected Number of Participants
50
Invited Participants/Audience
Alumni of Walden/Sierra's Anchor Intermediate Care Facility and their families
Primary Contact
Valerie Colvin
Address
26845 Point Lookout Road
Leonardtown, MD  20650
Phone Number
301-997-1300
Email Address
valerie@waldensierra.org
Web Site
http://www.waldensierra.org