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Recovery Month Community Events


New York
Event Number
636
Title
Run for Recovery-SAMHSA Sponsored
Description
Run For Recovery
2-mile relay race ~ 4-person teams

Join us for the Festivities

Registration closes on 9/14/07 @ 5:00 p.m.
Every runner is rewarded
No entrance fee

Awards
Commissioner's Cup awarded for 1st place provider team & 1st place agency team

Best Team t-shirt-submit t-shirt to registration table for display and judging

Features
After race refreshments for runners and walkers
Live music by The Foy Brothers
Register a team to run or walk, or plan to join us for the festivities.

For More Information
NYS OASAS
518.485.1768
For directions and parking information go to:
www.ogs.state.ny.us/parking
More information
Email: communications@oasas.state.ny.us
Date
9/18/2007 12:00 PM to 9/18/2007 2:00 PM
Type of Event
run
Location
NYS Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY
Expected Number of Participants
300
Invited Participants/Audience
For providers of addiction services and NYS agencies
Primary Contact
Karen Carpenter-Palumbo
Address
1450 Western Ave.
Albany, NY  12203
Phone Number
518-485-1768
Email Address
communications@oasas.state.ny.us

Event Number
269
Title
Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery: Equal Partners Forum - SAMHSA Sponsored
Description
This will be a community forum with the theme: "Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery: Equal Partners -- A Vision for Strengthening Individuals, Families, and Communities."
Date
9/20/2007 9:00 AM to 9/20/2007 4:00 PM
Type of Event
Community Forum
Location
Columbia University
Alfred Lerner Hall, 2920 Broadway, 7th.floor
Program Agenda
Following opening speakers, a dialogue will be held to layout the vision of what the New York recovery system should be.

Come learn, share, and dialogue about what your ideas are in improving the recovery system.

Check back soon for more details.
Invited Officials/Presenters
Phillip Valentine, Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery
Betty Courier, NY Faces and Voices for Recovery
Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo, OASAS Commissioner Name
Robert Hess, Department of Homeless Services Commissioner
Expected Number of Participants
275
Invited Participants/Audience
A broad range of stakeholders: administrators, clinical directors, care providers, counselors, recovering people, families, and public system partners, e.g. housing and criminal justice
Primary Contact
Dale  Wallace-Thompson
Address
OASAS, 501 Seventh Ave, 8th Floor
New York, NY  10018
Phone Number
(646) 728-4578
Email Address
dalewallacethompson@oasas.state.ny.us
Secondary Contact
Lureen McNeil
Address
OASAS, 501 Seventh Ave, 8th Floor
New York NY  10018
Phone Number
(646) 728-4579
Email Address
alewallacethompson@oasas.state.ny.us

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
637
Title
"Addiction--A Family Affair"-SAMHSA Sponsored
Description
"Addiction--A Family Affair" Recovery Month Event
Long Island Recovery Advocates & Nassau Community College Present A National Recovery Month Event

Scheduled Local & National Presenters from:
The Legal Action Center - Faces and Voices of Recovery - NAADAC - Long Island Council - Families Together - Long Island Recovery Advocates

Breakfast and on site registration 8:30 a.m. - 3 CASAC/CEU hours applied
Date
9/21/2007 8:30 AM to 9/21/2007 12:30 PM
Type of Event
workshop
Location
Nassau Community College
CCB Building - Multi Purpose Room
Expected Number of Participants
100
Primary Contact
Edward Olsen
Address
PO Box 262
Franklin Square, NY  11010
Phone Number
516-364-0198
Email Address
15bucks@optonline.net

Event Number
117
Title
Yoga of recovery Retreat
Description
A spiritual retreat for those looking to overcome addictive and self-destructive behaviors. We offer instruction in Yoga, Ayurveda and Meditation specifically for these problems.

Practical classes on relaxation, breathing exercises, yoga postures, instruction on positive thinking and meditation.

Ayurveda offers simple ways to enhance energy and the immune system, guiding us on diet and lifestyle habits, herbal remedies for both body and mind to help repair damage caused by addiction.

Classes on Yoga Philosophy connect guests with the higher/spiritual purpose of their life - this covers principles like non-violence and contentment as daily practices, selfless service, ritual and study.
Date
7/8/2007 8:00 AM to 7/13/2007 9:00 PM
Type of Event
Retreat
Location
The Yoga Ranch,
Woodbourne, Catskills, New York
Program Agenda
Morning and Evening Meditation;
Yoga Class with simple yoga postures, breathing and relaxation.
Ayurveda Workshops covering nutrition and herbal remedies.
Tools of Recovery Workshops - positive thinking techniques and introduction to meditation.
Open 12-Step Meeting.
Invited Officials/Presenters
Durga, the retreat leader is a Clinical Ayurvedic and Panch Karma Specialist and a Certified Yoga Instructor. She is a member of the 12 Step Fellowship.
Expected Number of Participants
24
Invited Participants/Audience
For those who want continued recovery - to retreat, relax, rejuvenate and learn great new tools for recovery, serenity and wellness.
We ask that our alcohol/chemically dependent guests have at least 3 months of abstinence.
Primary Contact
Durga Devi
Address
box 743
loyalton, CA  96118
Phone Number
530-993-6048
Email Address
durgayog@yahoo.com
Secondary Contact
Staff 
Phone Number
845-434-9242
Email Address
yogaranch@sivananda.org
Web Site
http://www.yogaofrecovery.com

Event Number
132
Title
Yoga of Recovery Retreat
Description
A spiritual retreat for those looking to overcome addictive and self-destructive behaviors. We offer instruction in Yoga, Ayurveda and Meditation specifically for these problems.

Practical classes on relaxation, breathing exercises, yoga postures, instruction on positive thinking and meditation.

Ayurveda offers simple ways to enhance energy and the immune system, guiding us on diet and lifestyle habits, herbal remedies for both body and mind to help repair damage caused by addiction.

Classes on Yoga Philosophy connect guests with the higher/spiritual purpose of their life - this covers principles like non-violence and contentment as daily practices, selfless service, ritual and study.
Date
7/8/2007 8:00 AM to 7/13/2007 9:30 PM
Type of Event
Retreat
Location
The Yoga Ranch
Budd Road
Woodbourne
New York
12788
Program Agenda
Morning and Evening Meditation;
Yoga Class with simple yoga postures, breathing and relaxation;
Ayurveda Workshops covering nutrition and herbal remedies;
Tools of Recovery Workshops - positive thinking techniques and introduction to meditation;
Daily Open 12-Step Meeting.
Invited Officials/Presenters
Durga, the retreat leader is a Clinical Ayurvedic and Panch Karma Specialist and a Certified Yoga Instructor. She is a member of the 12 Step Fellowship.
Expected Number of Participants
24
Invited Participants/Audience
For those who want continued recovery - to retreat, relax, rejuvenate and learn great new tools for recovery, serenity and wellness.
We ask that our alcohol/chemically dependent guests have at least 3 months of abstinence.
Primary Contact
Durga Ma
Address
box 743
Loyalton, CA  96118
Phone Number
530-993-6048
Email Address
durgayoga@yahoo.com
Secondary Contact
staff 
Phone Number
845-434-9242
Email Address
yogaranch@sivananda.org
Web Site
http://www.yogaofrecovery.com

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
415
Title
Legislative Proclation
Description
Legislative Reading of September National Recovery Month 2007
Date
9/4/2007 7:00 PM to 9/4/2007 8:00 PM
Type of Event
County
Location
Legislative Chambers
175 Arsenal Street
Watertown, NY 13601
Program Agenda
Reading of Proclamation
Receiving the Proclamation
Remarks by Recovering People
Invited Officials/Presenters
Full Board of Jefferson County, New York, Legislators
Expected Number of Participants
100
Invited Participants/Audience
Friends and families of recovering people, members of men's and women's half way houses
Primary Contact
Anita  Seefried-Brown
Address
167 Polk Street Suite 320
Watertown, NY  13601
Phone Number
315-788-4660
Email Address
aseefried-brown@jcasac.com
Web Site
www.jcasac.com

Event Number
306
Title
Understanding Addiction and Recovery
Description
To educate, bring awareness and understanding of alcohol, drug addiction & recovery
Date
9/5/2007 12:30 PM to 9/5/2007 2:00 PM
Type of Event
Forum
Location
111 E. 210 Street, Cherkasky Auditorium - Gun Hill Road Entrance
Program Agenda
Forum Based on the HBO film "Addiction"
Topics: Understanding Addiction & Recovery,
Emergency Room & Addiction, Treatment and Youth
Film and Panel Discussion
Expected Number of Participants
80
Invited Participants/Audience
medical staff, social workers, counselors and treatment providers, direct service providers from family and criminal court, drug court and law enforcement officials and community leaders
Primary Contact
Carmen Cordero
Address
3544 Jerome Avenue
Bronx, NY  10467
Phone Number
718-920-2620
Email Address
cplaja@montefiore.org

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
315
Title
Vision of Hope Luncheon I
Description
The 1st Annual "Vision of Hope Luncheon" is an invitation to intoduce the Recovery Network of New York to the Syracuse New York communityto share in the celebration of life and recovery.
Date
9/7/2007 12:00 PM to 9/7/2007 2:00 PM
Type of Event
Luncheon
Location
Lemoyne Manor
629 Old Liverpool Road
Liverpool, New York
Program Agenda
Welcoming Speaker, Lunch, City, County, and State Proclamation Keynote Speaker, Closing Speaker
Invited Officials/Presenters
Matt Driscoll, Mayor of the City of Syracuse, Nicholas J Pirro County Executive Of Onondaga County and various elected officials.
Expected Number of Participants
150
Primary Contact
Juanita  Gamble
Address
115 East Jefferson Street Suite 300
Syracuse, NY  13202
Phone Number
315-422-5638
Email Address
jgamble@communityalternatives.org
Secondary Contact
Robert Cummings
Address
115 East Jefferson Street Suite 300
Syracuse NY  13202
Phone Number
315-422-5638
Email Address
rcummings@communityalternatives.org
Web Site
http://www.communityalternatives.org

Event Number
260
Title
Recovery Weekend
Description
9th Annual Weekend of prayer in area Houses of Worship
Date
9/7/2007 5:00 PM to 9/9/2007 12:00 AM
Type of Event
Observences in Houses of Worship
Location
Tri-state Area New York
Program Agenda
Houses of worship have been encouraged to incorporate prayers and activities around those struggling with and in recovery from addictive illnesses
Expected Number of Participants
1000
Primary Contact
Terri Engel
Address
6 Dove Court Apt.A
Croton-on-Hudson, NY  10520
Phone Number
(914) 271-2222
Email Address
theresee@bestweb.net
Web Site
http://www.recoveryweekend.org

Event Number
279
Title
The Jericho Project National Recovery Month Health & Wellness Street Fair
Description
Our focus is on Health and Wellness.
Date
9/8/2007 10:00 AM to 9/8/2007 4:00 PM
Type of Event
Street Fair
Location
Mount Hope Place in the Bronx 1840/1886 Anthony Ave. Bronx NY 10457
Program Agenda
To reach out and give back to the communtiy, where they can obtain recovery and health and wellness information and be entertain. So if you got talent and want to show it off. Open Mic Poets ,Singer, Actors,Dancers are wellcome. Call Cecelia for entertainment and call Miss. Muhammad if any Recovery base or Health and Wellness related companies would like to participate. Some Back School supplies will be giving out. Raffle tickects would be sold for a I Pod, a Macy's 20% off shopping pass for
$5.00 will be sold. Entertainment for small children. and live DJ. RAIN DATE SEPTEMBER 15TH
Expected Number of Participants
200
Invited Participants/Audience
Community base clinics,Mobile Dentist, Treatment facilitys, Bord of Health, Manage Care providers
Primary Contact
Zakiyyah Muhammad
Address
1846 Anthony Ave
Bronx , NY  10457
Phone Number
(718) 299-1400
Email Address
zmuhammad@jerichoproject.org
Secondary Contact
Cecelia Zeigler
Address
89 West Tremont
Bronx NY  10453
Phone Number
(718) 874-2950
Email Address
czeigler@jerichoproject.org
Web Site
http://www.jerichoproject.org

Event Number
405
Title
Recovery Fest '07 Free Spaghetti Dinner
Description
6th annual Free Community Spaghetti Dinner
Date
9/10/2007 5:00 PM to 9/10/2007 7:00 PM
Type of Event
Free dinner
Location
John Ash Community Center
112 N. Barry St.
Olean, NY
Program Agenda
Dinner followed by a recovery story
Expected Number of Participants
200
Invited Participants/Audience
everyone
Primary Contact
Marian Carter
Address
201 S. Union St.
Olean, NY  14760
Phone Number
716-373-5202
Email Address
news@cccasa.org
Secondary Contact
Laura  Elliott-Engel
Address
201 S. Union St.
Olean NY  14760
Phone Number
716-373-4303
Email Address
le-e@cccasa.org
Web Site
http://www.cccasa.org

Event Number
593
Title
Fulton County Resource Fair
Description
HFM Prevention Council will be hosting the First Annual Fulton County Resource Fair in observance of Recovery Month. The Resource Fair is designed for those in recovery as well as the community at large.
Date
9/14/2007 12:00 AM to 9/14/2007 4:00 PM
Type of Event
Resource Fair - Information Distribution
Location
Johnstown Pyramid Mall, Comrie Ave (Route 30), Johnstown, NY 12095
Invited Officials/Presenters
WorkForce Solutions, Fulton County Addiction Services, Mental Health Association, Fulton Friendship House, Office for the Aging, Fulton County Children's Services, Salvation Army, Senator Hugh Farley's Office, Fulton County Public Health, HealthLink, Catholic Charities, VESID, Project Action, Accustaff, BTS Staffing, Fulton County Housing Authority, Fidelity Insurance, Turning Point Program-Family Counseling Center, Crime Victims Board, HFM Prevention Council/ASAPP's Promise, Community Maternity Services, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Fulton County YWCA, Northeast Parent and Child Society, Gloversville Headstart Program, Employee Assistance Program, Gloversville Transit System, St. Mary's Hospital, Planned Parenthood, Brennan Human Society, FMCC, Project LIFT, Literacy Volunteers, KidsPeace, Domestic Violence Program - Family Counseling Center, Department of Social Services.
Expected Number of Participants
250
Invited Participants/Audience
Anyone who needs information on community services.
Primary Contact
Jaime D. Rulison
Address
86 Briggs Street, Suite #5
Johnstown, NY  12095
Phone Number
518-736-8188
Email Address
jdrulison@yahoo.com
Web Site
http://www.hfmpreventioncouncil.com

Event Number
104
Title
Rally for Recovery
Description
Relay-style run/walk-a-thon involving rocovery families and communities passing off keepsakes and recovery material from outlying areas in our county to newcomers and loved ones gathered at our county seat. Followed by a recovery countdown and picnic. Speakers, information booths and community fun throughout the day.
Date
9/15/2007 7:00 AM to 9/15/2007 5:00 PM
Type of Event
relay run/walk-a-thon, recovery countdown and picnic
Location
All corners of Steuben County NY gathering and finishing in Pulteney Square, Bath NY.
Invited Officials/Presenters
We will announce speakers and presenters at a later date to include success stories, fresh ideas at work, ideas and hopes for our future, family and community supporters...
Expected Number of Participants
1000
Invited Participants/Audience
Everyone interested and involved in recovery, including Lifeworks members and families, drug court clients, judges, teams, probation and parole officers, social workers, public defernders and district attorneys, substance abuse counselors, child protective care workers, teachers, parents, partners and supporters of recovery...
Primary Contact
Marianne Gonta
Address
8786 Vieley Road
Campbell, NY  14821
Phone Number
(607) 527-9466
Email Address
lifeworks@stny.rr.com
Web Site
http://lifeworks@stny.rr.com

Event Number
318
Title
1st Annual Recovery Walk and Cookout
Description
Our Recovery Walk and Cookout at Higher Onondaga Park is an opportunity for recovering people and families to share their experience, strength, and hope in fellowship with one another.
Date
9/15/2007 10:00 AM to 9/15/2007 3:00 PM
Type of Event
Recovery Walk and Cookout
Location
Higher Onondaga Park
Syracuse, New York
Program Agenda
The walk will start at Jubilee Park and end at Higher Onondaga Park. The cookout will be held in the Pavillon/Gazebo section of Higher Onondaga Park.
Invited Officials/Presenters
Local Officials
Expected Number of Participants
100
Invited Participants/Audience
People recovering from substance abuse, their families and/or anyone who supports the recovery process.
Primary Contact
Juanita  Gamble
Address
115 East Jefferson Street Suite 300
Syracuse, NY  13202
Phone Number
315-422-5638
Email Address
jgamble@communityalternatives.org
Secondary Contact
Robert Cummings
Address
115 East Jefferson Street Suite 300
Syracuse NY  13202
Phone Number
315-422-5638
Email Address
rcummings@communityalternatives.org
Web Site
http://www.communityalternatives.org

Event Number
138
Title
Recovery Walk 2007
Description
This is a 2.2 mile walk to celebrate recovery around the Village of Hamilton
Date
9/15/2007 10:30 AM to 9/15/2007 12:00 PM
Type of Event
Walk
Location
Village Green, Hamilton, NY
Program Agenda
Recognition of guests
Walk around Village
Refreshments
Expected Number of Participants
75
Primary Contact
Susan Jenkins
Address
3059 Seneca Tnpk
Canastota, NY  13032
Phone Number
(315) 697-3947
Email Address
sjenkins@bridges-mccasa.org
Web Site
http://www.bridges-mccasa.org

Event Number
716
Title
Open House
Description
Oxford Open House Events
Date
9/19/2007
Type of Event
Open House
Location
Schenectady House
Program Agenda
Open house, coffee and doughnuts to meet the community
Expected Number of Participants
55
Invited Participants/Audience
Open to Public
Primary Contact
Schenectady Oxford House 
Address
1547 Union Street
Schenectady, NY  12309-6022
Phone Number
518-374-5730
Email Address

Event Number
418
Title
DePaul's NCADD-RA presents: Our Stories Have Power: A Workshop for Recovery Advocates
Description
This highly interactive workshop is intended to introduce participants to the new recovery language developed by Faces and Voices of Recovery. Participants will be given both intruction as well as opportunities to practice using this language with the media, with their legislators and in other speaking opportunities. Participants will also learn how to incorporate their story and messaging with the media. Their story may involve someone in recovery or a friend/family member of someone in recovery, or someone who has been/is being impacted by addiction.
Date
9/19/2007 8:30 AM to 9/19/2007 4:00 PM
Type of Event
Conference
Location
DePaul's NCADD-RA
Moody Conference Room
1931 Buffalo Road
Rochester, NY 14624
Program Agenda
8:30am registration
9am-Noon - workshop
Noon-1pm - lunch
1-4pm workshop
4pm closing/certificates/evals
Invited Officials/Presenters
Presenters: Anara Guard, FACES and VOICEs
Betty Currier, CANYS
Expected Number of Participants
50
Invited Participants/Audience
those in recovery, friends/family members, as well as professionals in the addictions field and human services arena
Primary Contact
Jennifer Faringer
Address
NCADD-RA, 1931 Buffalo Road
Rochester, NY  14624
Phone Number
(585) 426-8000
Email Address
jfaringer@depaul.org
Secondary Contact
Barb Christensen
Address
NCADD-Ra, 1931 Buffalo Road
Rochester NY  14624
Phone Number
(585) 426-8000
Email Address
bchristensen@depaul.org
Web Site
http://www.nydas.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
416
Title
Recovery Awards Breakfast
Description
The Recovery Awards Breakfast brings together recovering people, friends and families, as well as professionals working in the addictions field.

The celebration highlights individuals and agencies that demonstrated compassion and commitment to supporting the recovery of individuals and families who suffer from the negative consequences of substance use.

The following honors are conferred at the breakfast:

Public Servant Award: This award is given in honor of an individual who demonstrates initiative, foresight and active participation in their official capacity and advocates for community investment in the support of treatment. This years recipient is the Honorable Cindy Intschert, Jefferson County District Attorney.

Marsala Wertman Award: This award is given in honor of the founding members in Jefferson Countys treatment and recovery community. This years recipient is Albert Speno who devoted many years to helping young men build a strong foundation for recovery via his determination to build on their personal strengths and capacity to instill a Can Do! attitude. Mr. Speno is presently employed at Jefferson Community College.

Gerald DeGroot Award: This award was developed in honor of former officer Gerald DeGroot who promoted awareness of substance abuse in the community. Sergeant DeGroot had a tour of duty lasting 19 years and ended tragically when an intoxicated driver struck his vehicle. This years recipient is Maureen Young, CASAC. Ms. Young holds a Masters Degree in Counseling and was selected for her many years of promoting recovery by outstanding community service. Ms. Young is presently employed at Samaritan Behavioral Health.

Community Service Award: This honor is reserved for an organization, business, or industry in recognition of their contributions to the field of alcohol and substance abuse prevention and treatment. Honored for the support of recovery media promotion will be WWNY TV - 7 News. Accepting the award on behalf of WWNY TV - 7 News at this years ceremony will be Catherine Pirsuk, the general manager. The responsiveness to helping our prevention and treatment agencies to spread the message of hope for recovery and the message that we want our young people to be supported in making healthy choices has been invaluable.
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Date
9/20/2007 7:30 AM to 9/20/2007 10:00 AM
Type of Event
County
Location
Watertown Elk's Lodge
Bradley Street
Watertown, NY 13601
Program Agenda
Conferring of Honors
Invited Officials/Presenters
OASAS Representatives
Local politicians, i.e., legislators, assemblymen
Treatment providers
Expected Number of Participants
250
Invited Participants/Audience
Community at large
Primary Contact
Anita  Seefried-Brown
Address
167 Polk Street Suite 320
Watertown, NY  13601
Phone Number
315-788-4660
Email Address
aseefried-brown@jcasac.com

Event Number
417
Title
Third Annual Recovery Walk
Description
Friday, September 21, 2007, 7:30 AM: Third Annual Recovery Walk at Thompson Park.

Last year more than 100 individuals met at the pavilion in a show of support and to honor individuals now living a clean and sober life. The public is welcome to join this event and no reservations are required.

Date
9/21/2007 7:30 AM to 9/21/2007 10:00 AM
Type of Event
Recovery Walk
Location
Thompson Park
Watertown, NY 13601
Program Agenda
Re-reading of proclamation
1 mile walk
Refreshments
Invited Officials/Presenters
Legislators, assemblymen
Expected Number of Participants
150
Invited Participants/Audience
Community-At-Large
Clients of women's and men's halfway houses
Staff of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Providers
Primary Contact
Anita  Seefried-Brown
Address
167 Polk Street Suite 320
Watertown, NY  13601
Phone Number
315-788-4660
Email Address
aseefried-brown@jcasac.com
Web Site
http://www.jcasac.com

Event Number
474
Title
Recovery Month: Reaching out to the Asian Communtiy
Description
Asian American Recovery Services and Chinese Community Social Service and Health Council will be collabrating together to make the public more aware of the alcohol and substance abuse issues among Asian communities.
Date
9/21/2007 9:00 AM to 9/21/2007 12:00 PM
Type of Event
Cnnference
Location
Held at Hamilton-Madison House, Asian American Recovery Services. 253 South Street, 2nd Floor. Conference will be held in room 208.
Invited Officials/Presenters
Hamilton-Madison House- Asian American Recovery Services, Chinese Community Social Service & Health Council, and Douglas Warn, Clinical Director from Project Renewal.
Expected Number of Participants
60
Invited Participants/Audience
Anyone who wants to join, however, seats are limited
Primary Contact
Katy  Li
Address
253 South Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY  10002
Phone Number
212-720-4520
Email Address
samhsapj@hmhonline.org
Web Site
http://www.hmhonline.org

Event Number
407
Title
Recovery Fest '07 featuring Comedian Mark Lundholm
Description
6th Annual Dysfunctional Family Reuion staring Comedian Mark Lundholm
Non-alcoholic cash bar beginning at 5, all you can eat buffet at 7, followed by Comedian Mark Lundholm. Tickets $50 each including dinner and show.
Date
9/21/2007 5:00 PM to 9/21/2007 10:00 PM
Type of Event
Dinner/Theater
Location
Yodeler Lodge
Holiday Valley Resort
Ellicottville, NY 14731
Program Agenda
Cash non-alcoholic bar on patio overlooking scenic Holiday Valley Resort, followed by a homestyle buffet. Mark's performance will begin after dinner.
Expected Number of Participants
300
Primary Contact
Marian Carter
Address
201 S. Union St.
Olean, NY  14760
Phone Number
716-373-5202
Email Address
news@cccasa.org
Secondary Contact
Laura  Elliott-Engel
Address
201 S. Union St.
Olean NY  14760
Phone Number
716-373-4303
Email Address
le-e@cccasa.org
Web Site
http://www.cccasa.org

Event Number
521
Title
GROUP Ministries, Inc. National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month Rally and Celebration
Description
We are holding a Rally/Celebration that will feature speakers, information tabling, entertainment, beverages and food. We also will be testing & counseling on HIV/AIDs.
Date
9/22/2007 10:00 AM to 9/22/2007 1:00 PM
Type of Event
Rally/Celebration
Location
Recovery Park @ Glenwood and Jefferson Avenues. BUffalo, New York
Invited Officials/Presenters
City of Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, CIty of Buffalo Drug Court Judge Robert Russell, Erie County Court Judge Michael Pietruszka, New York State Senator Antoine Thompson, Buffalo City Councilman Demone Smith and other elected officials.
Expected Number of Participants
350
Invited Participants/Audience
We have invited all members of the recovery community to share their experience strength and hope along with their families and children. The general community and residents of the neighborhood have all been invited as well.
Primary Contact
Kenneth Smith
Address
1333 Jefferson Ave
Buffalo, NY  14208
Phone Number
716-510-1664
Email Address
khsmith101@aol.com
Secondary Contact
Duane Diggs
Address
1333 Jefferson Ave.
Buffalo NY  14208
Phone Number
716-883-4367 ext. 1821
Email Address
ddiggs@groupministriesbuffalo.org

Event Number
343
Title
Odyssey House Run For Your Life 5K Run / 2 Mile Walk
Description
In celebration of National Recovery Month, Odyssey House will host its 2nd Annual Run for Your Life 5K Fun Run / 2 Mile Walk on Sunday, September 23, 2007 at Icahn Stadium. This family-friendly community event will include free T-shirts, prizes, a raffle, music and refreshments.

Registration fee: $10 before September 22, 2006; $15 on Race Day
Date
9/23/2007 8:00 AM to 9/23/2007 12:00 PM
Type of Event
Run/Walk/Kids Run
Location
Icahn Stadium, Randall's Island
New York NY 10035
Program Agenda
8:00 am Registration begins
9:00 am Kids Run
9:30 am 5K Run and Corporate Challenge
10:30 am 2 Mile Walk
Expected Number of Participants
2000
Primary Contact
Carolyn Abrams
Address
95 Pine St, 17th Fl
New York, NY  10005
Phone Number
212-361-1660
Email Address
info@odysseyhouseinc.org
Web Site
http://www.odysseyhouseinc.org/Whatsnew/funrun1.html

Event Number
656
Title
SAVING LIVES, SAVING DOLLARS
Description
Family/Community recovery event. Free food, kids fun zone, jazz music
Date
9/23/2007 12:00 PM to 9/23/2007 4:00 PM
Type of Event
Community Recovery Event
Location
Syracuse Inner Harbor
Expected Number of Participants
750
Invited Participants/Audience
Syracuse and surrounding recovery organizations are sponsoring this event. Our audience is expected to be a variety of the community
Primary Contact
Lisa Mott
Address
770 James Street
Syracuse, NY  13203
Phone Number
315-474-5506
Email Address
Lisam@sbh.org
Secondary Contact
Jeremy Klemanski
Address
770 James Street
Syracuse NY  13203
Email Address
Lisam@sbh.org
Web Site
http://www.shb.org

Event Number
319
Title
1st Annual Open House/Candlelight Vigil
Description
The Open House will serve as an community educational forum to inform the various stakeholders/treatment providers of our peer-driven, peer-led recovery support services. The Candlelight Vigil will close out the evening with a remembrance of all persons who have died from the horrors of active addiction and those who are living happy and free from active addiction.
Date
9/24/2007 5:00 PM to 9/24/2007 8:00 PM
Type of Event
Open House and Candlelight Vigil
Location
Open House- 115 Jefferson Street
Suite 300 Syracuse, New York 13202

Candlelight Vigil- Columbus Circle Syracuse, New York
Program Agenda
Dinner will be served at the Open House, followed by an overview/ history of the Recovery Network of New York.

Candlelighting along with personal acknowledgements.
Invited Officials/Presenters
Local Officials
Expected Number of Participants
100
Invited Participants/Audience
Recovery Network Members families and friends.
Primary Contact
Juanita  Gamble
Address
115 East Jefferson Street Suite 300
Syracuse, NY  13202
Phone Number
315-422-5638
Email Address
jgamble@communityalternatives.org
Secondary Contact
Robert Cummings
Address
115 East Jefferson Street Suite 300
Syracuse NY  13202
Phone Number
315-422-5638
Email Address
rcummings@communityalternatives.org
Web Site
http://www.communityalternatives.org

Event Number
265
Title
A Successful Re-entry and Multiagency Community Approach
Description
This open house will provide an opportunity for those working with men, women, and juveniles involved in the justice system to network, have lunch, and learn about best practices to reduce recidivism and drug or alcohol relapse. We will also recognize people working in the field who have made an important contribution to the lives of people incarcerated.
Date
9/26/2007 11:00 AM to 9/26/2007 2:00 PM
Type of Event
open house
Location
Center for Community Alternatives
39 West 19th Street 10th Floor
New York, NY 10011
Program Agenda
Booth with services providers to network and share their service areas.

Lunch

Speaker from Parole

Speaker on re-entry services

Testimonies from men and women who were involved in the justice system and have made positive changes in their lives.
Invited Officials/Presenters
TBD
Expected Number of Participants
75
Invited Participants/Audience
Community organizations,
Substance abuse treatment facilities, HRA, criminal justice initiatives, probation, parole, etc.
Primary Contact
Amanda  Craig
Address
39 West 19th Street 10th Floor
New York, NY  10011
Phone Number
212-691-1911
Email Address
acraig@communityalternatives.org
Secondary Contact
Laverne  Merritt-Morrison
Address
25 Chapel Street 7th Floor
Brooklyn NY  11201
Phone Number
718-858-9658
Email Address
lmerritt-morrison@communityalternatives.org
Web Site
http://www.communityalternatives.org

Event Number
283
Title
The Miracles of the Recovering Counselor
Description
A short film by film maker Michel Negroponte about recovering counselors followed by a panel discussion discussing the concerns if any about being a counselor in Recovery. A powerful evening for anyone who is in the field or someone who is thinking of going into the field. We are looking at positive outcomes for our field. These graduates are walking miracles.
Date
9/26/2007 6:30 PM to 9/26/2007 9:00 PM
Type of Event
Workshop/Conference
Location
20 West 20th Street
NY NY 10011
Suite 802
between 5 & 6th Ave
Program Agenda
Film, Panel discussion
Invited Officials/Presenters
Michel Negroponte
Dona Rea Pagan
Donna Mae DePola
Valerie Lyons
Graduates in the Film
Guest speakers
Expected Number of Participants
70
Invited Participants/Audience
Anyone who is interested in addiction and Recovery.
Primary Contact
Donna Mae DePola
Address
482 39 street
bklyn, NY  11232
Phone Number
718-871-7433
Email Address
trg482@aol.com
Secondary Contact
Dona Pagan
Address
482 39 street
bklyn NY  11232
Phone Number
718-871-7433
Email Address
trg482@aol.com
Web Site
http://trg482@aol.com

Event Number
674
Title
Healthy Breakfast Forum
Description
Breakfast Health Fourm
Date
9/29/2007 9:00 AM to 9/29/2007 12:00 PM
Type of Event
Breakfast Forum
Location
Holland House
351 West 42nd Street
(btw. 8th and 9th Ave)
New York, NY 10036
Program Agenda
Healthy Breakfast Club

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
REGISTRATION, OPENS
URBAN MUSIC PROVIDED BYTOGETHER WE CAN

10:00 AM10:15 AM
COMMUNITY ACTION HEALTH AWARNESS BREAKFAST
MORGAN PEPPER
OLIVER MARTIN

10:15 AM 10:45 AM
NATIONAL ALCOHOL &
DRUG ADDICTION RECOVERY MONTH
Nancy Caradianle from
Project RENEWAL

10:45 AM11:00 AM
RECOVERYMY PERSPECTIVE
DENISE BOURNE

11:00 AM11:30
HOW I LOST 130 POUNDS IN 1 YEAR
LESA NESMITH, PERSONAL COACH

11:30 AM11:45 AM
ARE YOU READY TO QUIT SMOKING?
SELNA WONG

11:45NOON
DOOR PRIZES
Invited Officials/Presenters
Nancy Cardinale
Expected Number of Participants
80
Invited Participants/Audience
Open to the Public
Primary Contact
Oliver Martin
Address
351 West 42nd Street - Medical Suite 2nd Floor
New York, NY  10036
Phone Number
(212) 664-1966
Email Address
martinow@aol.com
Web Site
http://www.ccofny.org