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Florida
Event Number
270
Title
Recovery Day Celebration - SAMHSA Sponsored
Description
The purpose of this event is simple to celebrate the miracle of recovery. Prevention and treatment providers work tirelessly promoting recovery. Community support groups provide those in recovery with a network to sustain recovery. Individuals in recovery and their families celebrate daily the hope recovery provides. Our goal is to salute all of these efforts.

Featuring national and local experts and advocates. A celebration reception will follow the program. There is no charge for the Recovery Day Celebration. Everyone in recovery and all who support recovery are invited to participate. Providers are encouraged to arrange transportation so that a group of recovering individuals from your community can participate in this event.
Date
8/21/2007 1:00 PM to 8/21/2007 6:00 PM
Type of Event
Presentation and celebration
Location
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
One Grand Cypress Blvd
Orlando, FL 32836
Program Agenda
Please check back for details coming soon.
Invited Officials/Presenters
Stephenie Colston, Director of Substance Abuse, Department of Children and Families
Terry Gorski, Founder and President, CENAPS
Johnny Allem, President, Johnson Institute
Mark Sanders, On The Mark Consulting
Bill Layfield, Regional Representative, Alabama Faces and Voices of Recovery
Expected Number of Participants
300
Invited Participants/Audience
Everyone in recovery and all who support recovery are invited to participate. Providers are encouraged to arrange transportation so that a group of recovering individuals from your community can participate in this event.
Primary Contact
Mary Booker
Address
Florida Alcohol & Drug Abuse Association, Inc., 2868 Mahan Drive, Suite 1
Tallahassee, FL  32308
Phone Number
(850) 878-2196
Email Address
mbooker@fadaa.org
Web Site
http://fadaa.org/services/events/AC2007/recoveryday.cfm

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
470
Title
SAMHSA Sponsored-WestCare/NCAAD Day with the RAYS
Description
WestCare Florida and the National Council of Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCAAD) of Tampa Bay celebrate Recovery Month with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays v. the Boston Red Sox. Proceeds go to assist returning veterans and thousands of families in Tampa Bay touched by homelessness and alcohol/drug abuse issues.
Date
9/23/2007 1:40 PM to 9/23/2007 5:00 PM
Type of Event
Baseball game
Location
Tropicana Field in St.Petersburg FL.
Program Agenda
Rays V. Red Sox with opening testimonials to Recovery.
Invited Officials/Presenters
TBA
Expected Number of Participants
15000
Invited Participants/Audience
TBA
Primary Contact
Chris Yarnold
Address
9700 Martin Luther King,Jr. Street North
St.Petersburg, FL  33702
Phone Number
727-579-9016
Email Address
cyarnold@westcare.com
Secondary Contact
Ricki Liff
Address
1751 First. Ave. N.
St.Petersb FL  33705
Phone Number
727-823-2780
Email Address
rliff@westcare.com
Web Site
http://www.westcare.com

Event Number
91
Title
Healing Arts Conference
Description
This conference is the first of its kind where body, mind and spirit processes used in the treatment of addiction can be experienced and learned. Luxurious Lunch and Dinner included with Keynote Speaker on Therapeutic Humor. Come for pleasue or come for 18 CEU's; LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, CAP, CAC, CAQS, CCJAP, CAPP. Only $230. for the whole three days. Hotel not included.
Date
8/3/2007 5:00 PM to 8/5/2007 1:00 PM
Type of Event
Three Day Conference by the Sea
Location
Marriott Delray Beach Hotel,
10 North Ocean Boulevard
Delray Beach, FL 33483
561-274-3200
Group rate of $119. per night, up to four guests in room.
Program Agenda
Friday, 7:00 pm
Saturday, 7:00 am-8:30 pm
Sunday, 7:00 am-1:00 pm
Invited Officials/Presenters
Laura Di Bello, Healing Sounds;
Maya Malay, MA Theology, Learning to Live a Stress Free Life & Meditation for Caregivers;
Karen Miller, CBHT, Therapuetic Living;
Frances Flanagan-Earl, Art as Therapy;
Julie Queler, Executive Director, Orchid Recovery Center for Women, Aesthetics of Healing Spaces;
Anne Salter, SCSW, CSAT, Broken Hearts, Broken Sex;
Randy Lyons, Acupuncture & The Masks of Addiction;
Melissa Jerace, Phd, CAP, ICADC, Treatment for the Young Substance Abuser;
Leslie Gibson, RN, BSN, Therapuetic Humor;
Tina DePaolis, LMHC, NCC, CAP, CCJAP, The Evolution of Gender Specific Treatment Protocols;
Carey Matthews, MEd, MAC, CCJS, Improvisational Experiential Therapy;
Cristal Crane, BA, CAP, Case Management.
Expected Number of Participants
50
Invited Participants/Audience
Anyone interested in experiencing body, mind and spirit healing, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Certified Addictions Professionals, Certified Addiction Counselors, Certified Addiction Specialist, Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professionals, Certified Addiction Prevention Professionals
Primary Contact
Snow E. Piccolo
Address
2925 10th Avenue North
Palm Springs, FL  33461
Phone Number
561-433-2336
Email Address
Snow@orchidprofessionals.com
Secondary Contact
Ashley  Morales
Address
2925 20th Avenue North
Palm Sprin FL  33461
Phone Number
561-433-2336
Email Address
Ashleym@orchidrecoverycenter.com
Web Site
http://www.orchidprofessionals.com

Event Number
65
Title
Celebrating Recovery Daytona Beach Cubs Game
Description
Daytona Beach Cubs vs. Vero Beach Devil Rays. Celebrating Recovery, Fan Appreciation Night, with prizes and fireworks.
Date
8/25/2007 7:00 PM to 8/25/2007 9:30 PM
Type of Event
baseball game
Location
Jackie Robinson Ballpark, Downtown Daytona Beach, Florida
Expected Number of Participants
100
Invited Participants/Audience
Local songstress performing National Anthem, some people giving [short] testimonies when time allows. Representatives from 30+ area agencies involved in Recovery Team - event planners and promoters.
Primary Contact
Victoria Kress
Address
702 S. Ridgewood Avenue
Daytona Beach, FL  32114
Phone Number
386-947-2460
Email Address
vkress@stewartmarchman.org
Web Site
http://www.RecoveryMonthNEFL.org
Flier/Media
http://rmweb.relyonmedia.com/download/recoverymonth/200
7/Recovery_flier_after_cubs.pdf

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
471
Title
LIVE outside the bottle: The Story of Alcoholism in America
Description
A touring multi-media, interactive exhibit, LIVE outside the bottle: The Story of Alcoholism in America is coming to Orlando as a part of an unprecedented, national educational program created to inform the public about alcoholism, one of society's most misunderstood and deadly diseases.

As alcoholism is a widespread problem, the exhibit can be a valuable learning experience for an extensive audience including people with alcoholism and their loved ones, college students, physicians, counselors, dignitaries, corporate executives and clergy.

It is important for people to know that alcoholism is a treatable, chronic disease affecting the brain and that the opinion of a medical professional, such as a family doctor or addiction specialist, should be sought when considering treatment options and looking for help.
Date
8/31/2007 10:00 AM to 9/20/2007 6:00 PM
Type of Event
Sunday-Thursday: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.;Friday-Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Location
Orlando Science Center
777 East Princeton Street
Orlando, FL 32803
Expected Number of Participants
3000
Primary Contact
Lauren Ridge
Address
545 West 20th Street
New York, NY  10011
Phone Number
212-845-5647
Email Address
LRidge@biosector2.com
Web Site
http://www.LiveOutsideTheBottle.com

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
317
Title
Special Collection for Alcoholic Service Center
Description
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Jacksonville has selected the Alcoholic Service Center in Jacksonville, Florida to receive first-of-the month special offering, which consists of a presentation about the facility and a collection among those in attendance. Jay Mooney will make a brief presentation on the center, discuss how it will use the money raised by the collection, etc.
Date
9/2/2007 11:45 AM to 9/2/2007 12:00 PM
Type of Event
Fundraiser
Location
Unitarian Universalist Church of Jacksonville, 7405 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville, FL.
Program Agenda
Music, intro to service, presentation by Donna Richie, collection.
Invited Officials/Presenters
Jay Mooney will make a brief presentation on the center, discuss how it would use the money raised by the collection, etc.
Expected Number of Participants
50
Invited Participants/Audience
Church members and all members of the general community are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Primary Contact
Jay  Mooney
Address
119 E. 45th Street
Jacksonville, FL  32208
Phone Number
904-598-5243
Email Address
jmooney41@yahoo.com
Secondary Contact
Jenny  Mooney
Address
119 E. 45th St
Jacksonvil FL  32208
Phone Number
904-630-0370
Email Address
chickietutu@yahoo.com

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
384
Title
His Healing Hand Aftercare
Description
A time of encouragement and celebration for those returning from a time behind bars due to Drug and alcohol addiction
Date
9/6/2007 7:00 PM to 9/6/2007 8:30 PM
Type of Event
Recovery meeting
Location
Calvary Assembly of God Church
1199 Clay St.
Winter Park, Fl 32789
Program Agenda
A time of encouragement and direction.
Invited Officials/Presenters
All local members of government and church leaders.
Expected Number of Participants
100
Invited Participants/Audience
All memebers of the general public.
Primary Contact
Rev. David  Cramer
Address
187 Lewfield Circle
Winter Park, FL  32792
Phone Number
407-702-2041
Email Address
hishealinghand@hishealinghand.com
Web Site
http://www.hishealinghand.com
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Event Number
261
Title
Recovery Month River Walk
Description
Gateway Community Services and River Region Human Services are joing forces to celebrate September Recovery month, starting with a walk on the river.
Date
9/8/2007 8:00 AM to 9/8/2007 9:30 AM
Type of Event
Walk
Location
390 Park St., Jacksonville, FL
Expected Number of Participants
50
Invited Participants/Audience
ALL
Primary Contact
Bruce Jones
Address
555 Stockton Street
Jacksonville, FL  32204
Phone Number
904-493-5423
Email Address
bjones@gatewaycommunity.com
Secondary Contact
Kenneth Arnold
Address
390 Park St
Jacksonvil FL  32204
Email Address
Kenny.Arnold@rrhs.org
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Event Number
688
Title
Camillus House ISPA Client Graduation/Family & Friends Formal Dinner
Description
On Sunday, September 9, 2007, Camillus House, Inc., Institute for Social and Personal Adjustment celebrated Recovery Month by hosting their annual client graduation, where about 90 clients participated in the commencement ceremony celebrating their completion of the 6-8 month residential substance abuse treatment program and the beginning of their recovery, living life on life's terms.
Date
9/9/2007 1:00 PM to 9/9/2007 4:00 PM
Type of Event
Family & Friends Event
Location
The event took place on Sunday, September 9, 2007 at 1:00pm at the Biltmore Hotel located in Coral Gables, Florida.
Invited Officials/Presenters
Camillus House, Inc. staff were present.
Expected Number of Participants
300
Invited Participants/Audience
Clients' families and friends attended the event and also participated in a formal dinner to celebrate the event.
Primary Contact
Elizabeth Rodriguez
Address
726 N.E. 1st Avenue
Miami, FL  33132
Phone Number
305-374-1065
Email Address
elizabethr@camillus.org
Secondary Contact
Fred Mims
Address
726 N.E. 1st Avenue
Miami FL  33134
Phone Number
305-374-1065
Email Address
fredm@camillus.org
Web Site
http://www.camillushouse.org

Event Number
550
Title
Recovery Pizza Party
Description
Bridgeway Center, Inc. Addictions/ Substance Abuse Department is hosting a pizza party for clients in recovery. This event is to celebrate individuals and families in recovery and the treatment professionals who have helped them reclaim their lives. The HBO special "Addiction" will be showing for participants to answer "What is Addiction?" and to look into understanding recovery and relapse.
Date
9/13/2007 5:00 PM to 9/13/2007 6:30 PM
Type of Event
Open house
Location
205 Building A Shell Avenue, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Expected Number of Participants
50
Invited Participants/Audience
Current or past clients that are in recovery and local AA/NA participants.
Primary Contact
Maigan  Oliver
Address
205 Building A Shell Avenue
Fort Walton Beach, FL  32548
Phone Number
850-833-9191
Email Address
moliver@bridgeway.org
Web Site
http://www.bridgewaycenter.org

Event Number
386
Title
His Healing Hand Aftercare
Description
A time of encouragement and celebration for those returning from a time behind bars due to Drug and alcohol addiction
Date
9/13/2007 7:00 PM to 9/13/2007 8:30 PM
Type of Event
Recovery meeting
Location
Lion Of Judah Church
2548 Park Dr.
Sanford, Fl 32772
Program Agenda
A time of encouragement and direction.
Invited Officials/Presenters
All local members of government and church leaders.
Expected Number of Participants
100
Invited Participants/Audience
All members of the general public.
Primary Contact
Rev. David  Cramer
Address
187 Lewfield Circle
Winter Park, FL  32792
Phone Number
407-702-2041
Email Address
hishealinghand@hishealinghand.com
Web Site
http://www.hishealinghand.com

Event Number
798
Title
NW Soberstock 2007
Description
Recovery Month event
Date
9/15/2007 7:30:00 AM
Type of Event
Music Festival
Location
Okeeheelee Park and Palm Beach County Park
Expected Number of Participants
300
Primary Contact
Cindy McAlpin
Address
5200 East Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL  33407
Phone Number
612-889-7721
Email Address
cmcalpin@hanleycenter.org

Event Number
701
Title
"Step in the Name of Love"- Recovery Walk 2007
Description
This is the 2nd annual recovery walk for the Orlando and Central Florida area.
Date
9/15/2007 10:00 AM to 9/15/2007 12:00 PM
Type of Event
Walk
Location
James R. Smith Center; 1723 Bruton Blvd.; Orlando, FL
Program Agenda
Walkers will meet at the J.R. Smith Community Center, recieve a Proclamation from the Mayor of Orlando, walk 2 miles in the Washington Shores area of Orlando and return to the Center for refreshments, testimonies of recovery and edu-tainment from the youth and adults of the community
Expected Number of Participants
250
Primary Contact
John Robertson
Address
5104 N. Orange Blossom Trail, Suite 111
Orlando, FL  32810
Phone Number
407-532-2774
Email Address
drjr@nbacinc.org

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
488
Title
Recovery Continues at Wekiva Springs
Description
Women in recovery fellowshipping with speakers from twelve step groups telling their stories.
Date
9/20/2007 6:30 PM to 9/20/2007 8:00 PM
Type of Event
Aftercare/Alumni Speaker and Eating Meeting
Location
3947 Salisbury Road
Jacksonville, FL 32216
Program Agenda
Dinner and speakers. Potluck participation welcome
Expected Number of Participants
35
Invited Participants/Audience
Wekiva Springs Alumni
Primary Contact
Penny M
Address
3947 Salisbury Road
Jacksonville, FL  32216
Phone Number
904-296-3533
Email Address
pmcelroy@wekivacenter.com
Web Site
http://www.wekivacenter.com
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Event Number
385
Title
His Healing Hand Aftercare
Description
A time of encouragement and celebration for those returning from a time behind bars due to Drug and alcohol addiction
Date
9/20/2007 7:00 PM to 9/20/2007 8:30 PM
Type of Event
Recovery meeting
Location
Calvary Assembly of God Church
1199 Clay St.
Winter Park, Fl 32789
Program Agenda
A time of encouragement and direction.
Invited Officials/Presenters
All local members of government and church leaders.
Expected Number of Participants
100
Invited Participants/Audience
All members of the general public.
Primary Contact
Rev. David  Cramer
Address
187 Lewfield Circle
Winter Park, FL  32792
Phone Number
407-702-2041
Email Address
hishealinghand@hishealinghand.com
Web Site
http://www.hishealinghand.com

Event Number
263
Title
Recovery Month Block Party
Description
Gateway Community Services and River Region Human Services are hosting a celebration for the recovery community.
Date
9/21/2007 5:00 PM to 9/21/2007 8:00 PM
Type of Event
Recovery Block Party
Location
900 Bredier St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
Program Agenda
Music, food & Beverages, and good fellowship.
Expected Number of Participants
100
Primary Contact
Bruce Jones
Address
555 Stockton Street
Jacksonville, FL  32204
Phone Number
904-493-5423
Email Address
bjones@gatewaycommunity.com
Secondary Contact
Kenneth Arnold
Address
390 Park St
Jacksonvil FL  32204
Phone Number
904-899-6300
Email Address
Kenny.Arnold@rrhs.org

Event Number
446
Title
St.Pete's Got Soul
Description
Recovery Month Benefit Concert and Silent Auction . Proceeds benefit local substance abuse programs through WestCare and the National Council of Alcoholism and Drug Dependence of Tampa Bay. Performances by Mo' Betta, Amanda Mason, and Early Clover of the world famous origional Coasters with hits like "Charlie Brown" and "Yakkety -Yak"
Date
9/22/2007 7:30 PM to 9/22/2007 10:30 PM
Type of Event
Concert
Location
The Palladium of St.Petersburg Florida located at 253 5th. Ave.N.

For tickets in advance, call 727-822-3590
Program Agenda
Concert and Silent auction
Invited Officials/Presenters
TBA
Expected Number of Participants
2000
Invited Participants/Audience
TBA
Primary Contact
Chris  Yarnold
Address
9700 Dr.Martin Luther King St.N.
St.Petersburg, FL  33702
Phone Number
727-570-9732
Email Address
cyarnold@westcare.com
Secondary Contact
Ricki Liff
Address
1751 First Ave. N.
St.Petersb FL  33705
Phone Number
727-823-2780
Email Address
rliff@westcare.com
Web Site
http://www.westcare.com/ NCAAD TampaBay.org

Event Number
316
Title
Panel Discusion on Recovery
Description
We will have a three-member panel discussion of people in recovery moderated by a professional counselor from Gateway Community Services in Jacksonville, FL
Date
9/23/2007 10:45 AM to 9/23/2007 12:00 PM
Type of Event
Panel Discussion
Location
Unitarian Universalist Church of Jacksonville, 7405 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville, FL.
Program Agenda
Opening Music, introduction to the service. Moderator will say words on treatment in Jacksonville, then call on each panelist individually. Moderator will then close out the service.
Invited Officials/Presenters
Kathy Estlund, Moderator, Gateway Community Services

Jay M., Panelists
Jorge N., Panelist
Anne M., Panelist
Expected Number of Participants
75
Invited Participants/Audience
Members of Unitarian Universalist Church of Jacksonville; members of the community at large are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Primary Contact
Jay  Mooney
Address
119 E. 45th Street
Jacksonville, FL  32208
Phone Number
904-598-5243
Email Address
jmooney41@yahoo.com
Secondary Contact
Jenny  Mooney
Address
119 E. 45th St
Jacksonvil FL  32208
Phone Number
904-630-0370
Email Address
chickietutu@yahoo.com
Web Site
http://www.uujax.org/

Event Number
59
Title
Narcotics Anonymous Awareness Day
Description
NA is a non-profit fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. This is a program of complete abstinence from all drugs. There is only one requirement for membership, the desire to stop using.
Date
9/23/2007 1:00 PM to 9/23/2007 4:00 PM
Type of Event
Community Information Booth
Location
Community Corner, Section 149, at Dolphin Stadium, 2267 Dan Marino Blvd., Miami, FL 33056.
Program Agenda
South Florida Region of Narcotics Anonymous will host a Community Information Booth in the Community Corner in Section 149 of Dolphin Stadium. We will offer information about recovery from addition through the program of Narcotics Anonymous. Free literature will be available.
Expected Number of Participants
2000
Invited Participants/Audience
All members of the public are invited to visit the booth and get information about Narcotics Anonymous.
Primary Contact
South Florida Region Public Relations Committee 
Address
P.O. Box 5842
Lighthouse Point, FL  33074-5842
Phone Number
866-288-6262
Email Address
info@soflarscna.org
Web Site
http://www.soflarscna.org

Event Number
275
Title
HBO Viewing of Addiction Series
Description
A celebration of recovery and awareness!! Enjoy a special viewing of the HBO series "Addiction". Free food! Free raffle!

Please RSVP by 9-7-07 at
407-933-8331
Date
9/24/2007 6:00 PM to 9/24/2007 9:00 PM
Type of Event
Viewing of HBO Addiction Series
Location
Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
1603 N. Thacker Ave
Kissimmee, Fl 34744
Program Agenda
Tentative schedule:
Introduction
Viewing
Raffle
Break for food
Viewing
Raffle
Invited Officials/Presenters
Inviting Government Officials
Expected Number of Participants
50
Invited Participants/Audience
Anyone interested in celebrating recovery!!
Primary Contact
Kelly Strouse
Address
306 East Oak Street
Kissimmee, FL  34744
Phone Number
407-933-8331
Email Address
midfloridametro@earthlink.net
Secondary Contact
Deanna  Helm
Address
306 East Oak Street
Kissimmee FL  34744
Phone Number
407-933-8331
Email Address
midfloridametro@earthlink.net
Web Site
http://midfloridametro@earthlink.net

Event Number
671
Title
Hope & Help of Central Florida Recovery Breakfast
Description
Hope & Help Center of Central Florida.

First Annual Recovery Month Breakfast
Date
9/27/2007 9:00 AM to 9/27/2007 11:00 AM
Type of Event
Breakfast
Location
Marriott Courtyard
730 N. Magnolia Avenue
Orlando, Florida 32803
Program Agenda
HBO Addiction Documentary.

Addiction "The Disease"
Invited Officials/Presenters
Appolonia Conde - Substance Abuse Program Manager, Hope & Help Center of Central Florida.
Carol Burkett - Director, Office for a Drug Free Community.
Asst. Superintendent Carl Nichols (Juvenile Justice System)
Dr. Regan Burke
Marilyn S. Carifi - MSW, Executive Director - Hope & Help Center of Central Florida
Expected Number of Participants
65
Primary Contact
Appolonia  Conde
Address
1935 Woodcrest Dr
Winter Park , FL  32792
Phone Number
407-645-2577
Email Address
aconde@hopeandhelp.org
Secondary Contact
Dr. Jay  Flicker
Address
1925 Woodcrest Dr
Winter Par FL  32792
Phone Number
407-645-2577
Email Address
jflicker@hopeandhelp.org
Web Site
http://www.hopeandhelp.org

Event Number
387
Title
His Healing Hand Aftercare
Description
A time of encouragement and celebration for those returning from a time behind bars due to Drug and alcohol addiction
Date
9/27/2007 7:00 PM to 9/27/2007 8:30 PM
Type of Event
Recovery meeting
Location
Lion Of Judah Church
2548 Park Dr.
Sanford, Fl 32772
Program Agenda
A time of encouragement and direction.
Invited Officials/Presenters
All local members of government and church leaders.
Expected Number of Participants
100
Invited Participants/Audience
All members of the general public.
Primary Contact
Rev. David  Cramer
Address
187 Lewfield Circle
Winter Park, FL  32792
Phone Number
407-702-2041
Email Address
hishealinghand@hishealinghand.com
Web Site
http://www.hishealinghand.com

Event Number
303
Title
Broward County National Recovery Month
Description
Awards ceremony, keynote speaker, music, refreshments, booths for treatment facilities and 12-step support groups
Date
9/28/2007 2:00 PM to 9/28/2007 5:00 PM
Type of Event
Broward County Day Celebration
Location
Morton Activity Center
2890 SW 8 Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Program Agenda
Music, award ceremonies for people that made a difference for recovery in the community, keynote speaker, clean time count down, and networking
Invited Officials/Presenters
Gary McClain/keynote speaker, Florida Department of Children and Families Substance Abuse and Mental Health Division of Tallahassee and Broward County, Help Me Howard, Judges from Drug Court
Expected Number of Participants
300
Invited Participants/Audience
Substance abuse treatment facilities and persons in recovery from the community, including sober club houses
Primary Contact
Cheryl Clardy
Address
915 Middle River Drive#120
Ft. Lauderdale, FL  33304
Phone Number
954-566-6215
Email Address
cclardy@brhpc.org
Secondary Contact
Harry Nash
Address
915 Middle River Drive #120
Ft. Lauder FL  33304
Phone Number
954-566-6215
Email Address
hnash@brhpc.org
Web Site
http://www.brhpc.org

Event Number
475
Title
Scramble for Prevention
Description
18 hole gole tournament
Date
9/29/2007 7:00 AM to 9/29/2007 2:00 PM
Type of Event
Golf TOurnament
Location
PGA National Golf Course
400 Avenue of Champions
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Program Agenda
18 hole golf scramble tournament, lunch follows, silent auction
Expected Number of Participants
300
Invited Participants/Audience
Entire community
Primary Contact
Pam Viscusi
Address
5200 East Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL  33407
Phone Number
800-444-7008
Email Address
pviscusi@hanleycenter.org
Secondary Contact
cindy mcalpin
Address
5200 east avenue
West Palm FL  33407
Phone Number
561-596-7403
Email Address
cmcalpin@hanleycenter.org
Web Site
http://www.hanleycenter.org/birdie

Event Number
500
Title
Annual Recovery Walk
Description
The Orange County Drug Free Coalition will be holding their Annual Recovery Walk at Lake Eola Park on Saturday, September 29th beginning at 8:30 a.m. Our Keynote speaker this year is State Drug Control Director Bill Janes. Please join our community providers/organizations from across Orange County as we celebrate those in recovery. We will have live music, free refreshments, raffles prizes and much more.
Date
9/29/2007 8:30 AM to 9/29/2007 11:00 AM
Type of Event
Orange County Drug Free Coalition Annual Recovery Walk
Location
Lake Eola Park
Amphitheatre
101 N. Rosalind Avenue
Orlando Florida 32801
Program Agenda
Registration - 8am
Entertainment
Walk Begins - 8:30 am
Reading of Proclamation - 9:10 am
Walker Awards
Pet Contest
Walker Awards
Keynote Speaker - 10:00am
Walker Awards
Open Mic - audience members testimonials
Raffle Prizes- 11:00a.m.
Invited Officials/Presenters
Orange County Commissioner Linda Stewart
Director Bill Janes, Florida Office of Drug Control
Expected Number of Participants
300
Invited Participants/Audience
Community Providers/Organizations, Department of Children & Families, Faith-based providers and the community at-large
Primary Contact
Carol Burkett
Address
109 E. Church Street
Orlando, FL  32801
Phone Number
407-836-7335
Email Address
carol.burkett@ocfl.net
Web Site
http://www.drugfreecoalition.org

Event Number
257
Title
Walk for Recovery
Description
The Human Services Organization of St. Petersburg College's Health Education Center is holding a walk/family picnic to raise awareness and celebrate those who help aid in the fight against addiction and those who are in recovery. This event is open to anyone who would like to join us and who would like to help put a stop to addiction and celebrate recovery. We will be starting the walk at 11am and afterwards we will be having a family picnic with brochures and information about addiction and recovery. We will also be having a few speakers from local human services agencies and voices of recovery. We will be serving Starbucks Coffee, but supplies are limited. There will be some food and drink, but again supplies are limited so feel free to bring a picnic basket. We hope you will join us.
Date
9/29/2007 9:00:00 AM
Type of Event
Walk/Family Picnic/Honarary Service
Location
TBA
Invited Officials/Presenters
TBA
Expected Number of Participants
200
Invited Participants/Audience
Anyone is welcome to attenend that would like to help put a stop to addiction and help celebrate recovery.
Primary Contact
Milissa Ferrer
Address
565 Fairwood Ave #209
Clearwater, FL  33759
Phone Number
727-678-1068
Email Address
Milissa224U@hotmail.com
Secondary Contact
Cheryl Kerr
Address
Attn: Dr. Cheryl Kerr P.O. Box 13489
St. Peters FL  33733
Phone Number
(727) 341-3736
Email Address
Kerr.Cheryl@spcollege.edu

Event Number
448
Title
Town Meeting
Description
Join us for Speakers, Information about recovery for families, schools, employers. Learn how you can make a difference in your community!. Sponsored by:
Mission Unity Recovery Housing
Date
9/29/2007 2:00 PM to 9/29/2007 6:00 PM
Type of Event
TOWN MEETING
Location
Harbor Heights Park
27420 Voyageur Drive
Harbor Heights, Fl.
Charlotte County
Program Agenda
Speakers from Health facilities,
Recovery, Information tables,
Discussions.
Expected Number of Participants
300
Primary Contact
Bruce Porter
Address
1973 Dorion st.
Port Charlotte, , FL  33948
Phone Number
941-979-2347
Email Address
brucewilliamporter@yahoo.com
Secondary Contact
Tom  Porter
Address
1973 Dorion st
Port Charl FL  33948
Phone Number
941-979-7428
Email Address
brucewilliamporter@yahoo.com
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Event Number
66
Title
Celebrating Recovery Bandshell Concert
Description
Concert with local artists, resource information, testimonies, prizes, fireworks, and refreshments, on the beach!
Date
9/29/2007 4:00 PM to 9/29/2007 7:00 PM
Type of Event
communitywide concert event
Location
Daytona Beach Bandshell, behind the Ocean Walk Shoppes, off Atlantic Avenue (A1A), Daytona Beach.
Program Agenda
Concert with local artists, resource information, testimonies, prizes, and refreshments, on the beach!
Invited Officials/Presenters
Michael English - Contemporary Christian and multiple Dove Award- winning recording artist headlines
Expected Number of Participants
500
Invited Participants/Audience
TBA
Primary Contact
Victoria Kress
Address
702 S. Ridgewood Avenue
Daytona Beach, FL  32114
Phone Number
386-947-2460
Email Address
vkress@stewartmarchman.org
Web Site
http://www.RecoveryMonthNEFL.org

Event Number
420
Title
Safari to Recovery
Description
On September 29, 2007, The Palm Beach County Substance Abuse Coalition will work with community based agencies and system partners to:

a. Celebrate individuals and families in recovery and the treatment professionals who have helped them reclaim their lives.
b. Highlight the societal and personal cost benefits of substance use disorders, treatment and recovery.

c.Education the public and community leaders that substance use disorders are a treatable health problem.

d.Encourage community support for those in need of treatment and people in recovery.

The Coalition will be hosting An Evening at the Palm Beach Zoo-A Safari to Recovery an alcohol-free, recovery resource fair with live music, childrens activities, food and forty exhibitors of services and resources which aid in the recovery process. The event will begin at 6:00 PM and conclude with a fountain light display at 9:30 PM.
Date
9/29/2007 6:00 PM to 9/29/2007 9:30 PM
Location
Palm Beach Zoo
1301 Summit Boulevard
West Palm Beach, Florida 33405
Program Agenda
Family Friendly activities include:
Foundation water play and carousel rides
Information Stations
Recovery Resources
Games
Music: Gospel, Jazz, Rock n Roll
Hors douervres
Expected Number of Participants
600
Primary Contact
Doris  Carroll
Address
12180 Alternate A1A
Palm Beach Gardens, FL  33410
Phone Number
(561) 627-6603
Email Address
Dcarroll@PBCSAC.org
Secondary Contact
Cathy Claud
Address
111 So. Sapodilla Ave. Suite #101
West Palm FL  33401
Phone Number
(561) 650-6860
Email Address
Cathy_Claud@dcf.state.fl.us
Web Site
http://www.PBCSAC.org

Event Number
323
Title
One Step at a Time:5K walk/run for recovery
Description
Inaugural event. All proceeds will benefit Recovery Ambassadors Program to advocate for rights while honoring anonymity
Date
10/20/2007 7:30 AM to 10/20/2007 11:30 AM
Type of Event
5 K walk/run for recovery
Location
Okeeheekee Park
Micanopy Pavilion
7500 Forest Hill Blvd
West Palm Beach, Florida
Program Agenda
7:30 am registration
8:30 am 5K event
8:45 am 1 mile fun run
Expected Number of Participants
300
Invited Participants/Audience
Community event
Primary Contact
Amanda Guelzow
Address
5200 East Avenue
West Palm Beach , FL  33407
Phone Number
561-841-1115
Email Address
aguelzow@hanleycenter.org
Secondary Contact
Cindy McAlpin
Address
5200 East Avenue
West Palm FL  33407
Phone Number
561-596-7403
Email Address
cmcalpin@hanleycenter.org
Web Site
http://hanleycenter.org/walkrun

Event Number
313
Title
One Step at a Time 5K Walk/Run for Recovery
Description
This is a timed 5 K run open to runners and walkers of all experience levels. We are also including a 1 mile fun run for the children to enjoy
Date
10/20/2007 7:30 AM to 10/20/2007 11:00 AM
Type of Event
5K Run/Walk
Location
Okeeheelee Park
West Palm Beach Florida
Program Agenda
registration 7:30am
Expected Number of Participants
300
Invited Participants/Audience
Everyone, all ages
Primary Contact
amanda guelzow
Address
5200 east avenue
west palm beach, FL  33407
Phone Number
561-841-1115
Email Address
aguelzow@hanleycenter.org
Secondary Contact
cindy  mcalpin
Address
172 water oak dr
mooresvill NC  28117
Phone Number
704-662-8842
Email Address
cmcalpin@hanleycenter.org
Web Site
http://hanleycenter.org/walkrun

Event Number
692
Title
Caring ... Connecting ... Community
Description
Rally to Recovery Event
Raising awareness within Pasco, Harnando and Pinellas County Communities to enhance Mental Health & Addictions Recovery
Date
10/26/2007 11:00 AM to 10/26/2007 2:00 PM
Type of Event
Conference
Location
Jasmine Lakes Civic Association 7137 Jasmine Blvd. New Port Richey, FL
Program Agenda
Welcome 11:00 am Sign in & welcoming activity

Opening Remarks 11:15am Kathy Chaykosky, Community Care & Support Services Manager for The Harbor & Betty Kennedy, Community Care & Support Services Coordinator for The Harbor

Keynote Speaker 11:30am Jan Glidewell, St. Petersburg Times Columnist, Retired

Intermission Noon Roger Sullins, Guitarist Opens intermission and welcomes us back. Please enjoy refreshments and meet local community resources who support Role Recovery.

Keynote Speaker 11:30am Kristy Krug, Consumer Affairs Coordinator for Value Options

Personal Journeys Elizabeth Staples, Role Recovery Coach for The Harbor & Brian Savage, Behavioral Health Technician for The Harbor
Invited Officials/Presenters
Kathy Chaykosky, Community Care & Support Services Manager for BayCare's The Harbor Behavioral Heath Care Institute (The Harbor);
Betty Kennedy, Community Care & Support Services Coordinator for The Harbor;
Jan Glidewell, St. Petersburg Times Columnist, Retired;
Roger Sullins, Guitarist;
Kristy Krug, Consumer Affairs Coordinator for Value Options;
Elizabeth Staples, Role Recovery Coach for The Harbor;
Brian Savage, Behavioral Health Technician for The Harbor.
Expected Number of Participants
120
Invited Participants/Audience
Individuals in recovery, and providers of services designed to encourage role recovery.
Primary Contact
Kathy  Chaykosky
Address
7809 Massachusetts Ave.
New Port Richey, FL  34653
Phone Number
727-841-4200
Email Address
Kathy.Chaykosky@baycare.org
Secondary Contact
Melissa  Stephens
Address
7809 Massachusetts Ave.
New Port R FL  34653
Phone Number
727-841-4207 Ext 271
Email Address
Melissa.Stephens@baycare.org

Event Number
119
Title
Gratitude Cruise
Description
This annual Halloween Cruise is for alcoholics who want to go on vacation on one of the most magnificent cruise ships and largest in the world, Liberty of the Seas. 7 Days in the Eastern Caribbean. Talk to your sponsor prior to calling us to see if you are ready to be in the general population onboard.
Date
10/27/2007 2:00 PM to 11/3/2007 12:00 PM
Type of Event
Recovery Group Cruise
Location
Leaving Port of Miami, returning Port of Miami.
Program Agenda
Miami, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Labadee, Haiti
Halloween costumes for this Inaugural Halloween sailing and the parade!
Invited Officials/Presenters
Ben T., Dave F., Cyndi M., Keynote Speakers. Daily 12 step meetings, 24 Hour Fellowship Station.
Booking exclusively with www.sobercelebrations.com
Expected Number of Participants
350
Invited Participants/Audience
Sober alcoholics and their familes, & freinds, Frieds of Lois, Friends of Dorothy and all on the road of happy destiny. Participation exclusively with Gratitude Cruise group booking through Sober Celebrations.
Primary Contact
Snow E.  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
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