Recovery Month Community Events

314

SAMHSA Sponsored-San Quentin Celebration of Recovery

Full Circle Addiction Recovery Services and San Quentin State Prison are sponsoring a Celebration of Recovery, created by the inmate alumni of Full Circle's Addiction Recovery Counseling (ARC) treatment program at San Quentin.

9/8/2007 10:00 AM to 9/8/2007 2:00 PM

San Quentin State Prison,
San Quentin CA

Recovery Month Proclamation reading; inspirational speeches; presentation of ACT (Addiction Counselor Training) inmate counselor trainees; awarding of plaques to key supporters of San Quentin addiction treatment and counselor training programs; music by San Quentin bands; distribution of recovery resource information and promotion of Full Circle's ARC treatment program at San Quentin.

Representative of Warden Robert L. Ayers, Jr.; CAADAC Executive Director Rhonda Messamore; CAADAC Immediate Past President Warren Daniels; national recovery speaker Mark Lundholm; Ron Caracter, CAADAC, NAADAC, IAADAC; Ben Eiland, Director, Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Haight Ashbury Free Clinics; and more

500

All San Quentin general population inmates; alumni from sister alumni group of Center for Recovery, John Muir Hospital, Concord CA; directors, staff and alumni, Options Recovery Services, Berkeley CA

Claire-Elizabeth DeSophia

2625 Alcatraz Avenue #198
Berkeley, CA  94705

(510) 652-3311

desophia.fullcircle@earthlink.net

102

Ride for Recovery- SAMHSA Sponsored

Motorcycle rides from multiple starting points in Los Angeles, Orange, and Inland Empire to a Rally Celebration at Harbor Regional Park in Harbor City, CA. Rally Celebration includes speakers (dignitaries, guests and people in recovery) entertainment, prizes, and motorcycle vendor/recovery related exhibit spaces. Registration fee is $20 for riders, and $20 for co-riders. Registered riders and co-riders will receive a ride t-shirt, ride pin and a chance to win in a grand prize drawing.

9/15/2007 8:00 AM to 9/15/2007 3:00 PM

Motorcycle Ride

Starting Locations: Will be posted at a later date.
Rally Celebration: Harbor Regional Park, 25820 S. Vermont Avenue
Harbor City, CA 90710.

See description

Senator Barbara Boxer, Senator Diane Fienstein, Senator Jane Harman, State Senator Jenny Oropeza, Assembly Member Laura Richardson, Assembly Member Ted Lieu, Dr. Westley Clark, Director, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Ivette Torres, Associate Director for Consumer Affairs, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Henry Lozano, Commissioner, President's Advisory Commission on Drug-Free Communities, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Renee Zito, Director, California Department of Alcohol & Drug Programs, drug and alcohol treatment professionals, drug and alcohol treatment programs, advocates, and other legislators, groups and individuals.

300

Motorcycle riders, bike clubs, motorcycle and related vendors, people in treatment, recovering individuals, family members, friends, counselors, nurses, doctors, therapists, EAPs, attorneys, the judicial community, the faith based community, elected officials, community members, local businesses, and anyone who advocates for and/or supports treatment and recovery.

Candy Cargill-Fuller

15519 Crenshaw Boulevard
Gardena, CA  90249

310-679-9126

candy@bhs-inc.org

Barbara  Smith

1334 Post Avenue
Torrance CA  90501

310-328-1460

Barbara@ncaddsb.com

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Ride For Recovery- SAMHSA Sponsored

Rally Celebration at Harbor Regional Park in Harbor City, CA. 9:00 am Reggie Ride starting at Harbor Regional Park, stopping at three different locations and concluding back at Harbor Regional Park. 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Rally Celebration includes speakers (dignitaries, guests and people in recovery) entertainment, food, prizes, and motorcycle vendor/recovery related exhibit spaces. Registration fee is $20 and includes an event t-shirt, pin, food, and a chance to win in multiple prize drawings.
Co-sponsors include Behavioral Health Services, United for Recovery, Puttin Sober, Lawndale Cycle, Alcohol Drug Council- High Gain, National Council on Alcohol & Drug Dependence/South Bay, The Beacon House, Empire Black Sheep, Boss Hoss, Pacific Motorsports, Reckitt Benckiser Pharmaceuticals (Suboxone) and Prometa.

9/15/2007 9:00 AM to 9/15/2007 3:00 PM

Motorcycle Ride, Rally and Celebration

Harbor Regional Park, 25820 S. Vermont Avenue
Harbor City, CA 90710.

Reggie Ride and a Rally Celebration, which will include speakers, audience participation, entertainment, food, motorcycle vendor/recovery related exhibit space, and prizes. Reggie Ride- 9 am, Rally Celebration- 11 am - 3:00 pm

Senator Barbara Boxer, Senator Diane Fienstein, Senator Jane Harman, State Senator Jenny Oropeza, Assembly Member Laura Richardson, Assembly Member Ted Lieu, Dr. Westley Clark, Director, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Ivette Torres, Associate Director for Consumer Affairs, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Henry Lozano, Commissioner, President's Advisory Commission on Drug-Free Communities, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Renee Zito, Director, California Department of Alcohol & Drug Programs, drug and alcohol treatment professionals, drug and alcohol treatment programs, advocates, and other legislators, groups and individuals.

300

Motorcycle riders, bike clubs, motorcycle and related vendors, people in treatment, recovering individuals, family members, friends, counselors, nurses, doctors, therapists, EAPs, attorneys, the judicial community, the faith based community, elected officials, community members, local businesses, and anyone who advocates for and/or supports treatment and recovery.

Candy Cargill-Fuller

15519 Crenshaw Boulevard
Gardena, CA  90249

310-679-9126

ccargill-fuller@bhs-inc.org

Barbara  Smith

1334 Post Avenue
Torrance CA  90501

310-328-1460

Barbara@ncaddsb.com

619

Motorcycle & Car Show - SAMHSA Sponsored

This is a community event and in connection with Set Free Ministry, Focus One Ministry and Valley Baptist Church in Bakersfield.

There will be a motorcycle show, a car show and several speakers who have gone the route of addiction and now lead clean and sober productive lives.

There will also be games for the children and adults. We will be giving away bicycles and toys for children.

We will be providing food baskets to those who need them. We will hold raffles for adults as well as feeding anyone who decides to stop by.

Tables are open to the recovery centers here in Bakersfield so we can provide information on what services are available for people in the community who need assistance for addiction.

This will prove to be an informative & awesome experience for all.
counselors@caadac.org

9/15/2007 10:00 AM to 9/15/2007 4:00 PM

Motorcycle Show & fair

Stambler Park, on No. Chester Ave in Bakersfield, CA

200

Stephanie Phelps

9725 Palm
Bakersfield, CA  93312

(916) 368-9412

counselors@caadac.org

620

Santa Barbara Recovery Month Events, CAADAC Region 2 Central-SAMHSA Sponsored

A CAADAC training is scheduled for Wednesday
afternoon, September 19, in Santa Barbara. Stan Speck, MFT, will be giving a two hour lecture entitled "The In's and Out's of Residential
Treatment", while Region 2C Director, John Doyel will speak on "SMART Recovery(r): A Complement to the 12 Steps".

In addition, as the ADP Treatment Coordinator for the County of Santa Barbara ADP, John Doyel and his staff will be facilitating and partially underwriting everything from BBQs and "days in the parks" to official proclamations from the Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors declaring September to be Recovery Happens month.

9/19/2007 10:00 AM to 9/19/2007 1:00 PM

Training

Santa Barbara, CA

50

Marty Lythgoe

2515 Doogwood Drive
Oxnard, CA  93036

(916) 368-9412

counselors@caadac.org

653

SAMHSA Sponored-NAADAC Open House

Come join NAADAC for Addiction Professionals' day and to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the association.

9/20/2007 11:00 AM to 9/20/2007 2:00 PM

Alexandria, VA

Doors Open from 11 am to 2 pm and all are welcome!

40

Diana Kamp

1001 N. Faifax St Suite 201
Alexandria, VA  22314

702-741-7686

naadac@naadac.org

198

Fresno Community Resource fair-SAMHSA sponsored

Outdoor community health and resource fair with programming.

9/21/2007 9:00 AM to 9/21/2007 12:00 PM

Fair

Agency parking lot @
Fresno Center for New Americans
4879 E. Kings Canyon Rd.
Fresno, CA 93727

Fresno City Councilman Blong Xiong will be a speaker

Sy Lee from National Asian Pacific American Families Against Substance Abuse (NAPAFASA) will speak and perform Hmong songs

200

Lue Yang

4879 E. Kings Canyon Road
Fresno, CA  93727

559-255-8395

luenyang@fresnocenter.com

Peter Vang

2600 Ventura Street
Fresno CA  93750

559-453-4994

pvang@co.fresno.ca.us

621

Recovery Month Workshop-SAMHSA Sponsored

Announcing an upcoming Recovery Month workshop at Hill Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center, Temecula, CA.

Presenters will be Rocky Hill, Owner/Director
Hill A/D Treatment Center on "Integrating Soboxone and Outpatient Treatment" and our very own President Elect Joe Aragon on "Becoming an Effective Multicultural Counselor".

9/22/2007 10:00 AM to 9/22/2007 1:00 PM

Workshops

Hill Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center, Temecula, CA.

50

Phillip Ybarra

PO Box 892968
Temecula, CA  92589

(916) 368-9412

counselors@caadac.org

624

Fun in the Sun! Recovery Month Round-up! - SAMHSA Sponsored

Fun in the Sun! Recovery Month Round-up!
CAADAC Region 5

September 28, 2007

Fun in the Sun! Recovery Month Round-up!

* Free Workshop CEH's (TBA)

* BBQ Lunch

* Speaker mtg

* Horseshoes, Dunktank, Volleyball, Batting Cage Fishing, Paddleboats

* Must RSVP 75 members only

9/28/2007 10:00 AM to 9/28/2007 5:00 PM

workshop, meeting, lunch

CAADAC Region 4 South

75

members only

Pete Nielsen

2810 Coloma Street
Placerville, CA  95667

(916) 368-9412

counselors@caadac.org

622

San Jose Recovery Month Training-SAMHSA Sponsored

San Jose Recovery Month-Free Training!
CAADAC Region 4 South

Recovery Month, Free Training for all! Lunch and raffle included!

Group Dynamics by Lynda Washington, LCSW

9/29/2007 9:00 AM to 9/29/2007 12:00 PM

Free Training

Gardner Family Care Corp, San Jose, CA 95112

50

Donna Coleman

14700 Oak Street
Saratoga, CA  95070

(916) 368-9412

counselors@caadac.org

97

SAMHSA Sponsored-Soberstock ll

This event will include live music, food and information booths, kids carnival, face painting, speakers, vintage car show and judging motorcycles, raffell prizes

9/29/2007 10:00 AM to 9/29/2007 9:00 PM

Open air music festival/car show/carnival information booths

Fresno California, corner of Blackstone and Shields @ Manchester Center 1901 East Shields Ave.

7-930am booth set-up
10:00am live music, car show begins and carnival, 11:00am opening remarks and flag ceremony.
12:00 speakers
1:00 Music
2:00pm speakers Dance contest
330pm Car show judging
4:30pm Raffell
5:00pm Music
6:00-8:00pm Raffell, music
8:00-9:00pm Concert

City officials, Faith Community, Program Directors, Department of Behavioral Health Substance Abuse Services,recovering community members

5000

Treatment programs, Fresno community, Fresno Police Department, Fresno County Sherriff Dept. Social Services, surrounding communities, churches, Mobile Medical unit, everyone is invited

john  duchscher

2212 north Winery #122
fresno, CA  93703

559-452-2807

jduchscher@co.fresno.ca.us

Lynn  Pimentel

2772 So. Martin Luther King Jr.
fresno CA  93706

559-265-4800

lpimentel@westcare.com

1

NAR-ANON CONVENTION - "Learning A Better Way to Live"

In cooperation with Narcotics Anonymous. www.mbcna.org

Hotel reservations should be made through the NA website for discount.

1/26/2007 12:00 PM to 1/27/2007 7:00 PM

Family and Friends of Addicts - Support Event

Monterey Convention
Learning A Better Way To Live
Portola Plaza Hotel
Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, California
http://www.portolaplazahotel.com

Friday, January 26 Registration and Outreach from noon until 7 p.m. meeting

Saturday, Janury 27 Full day of speakers and meetings.

100

Family and Friends of Addicts - Open to all!!!!

Professional addiction care providers are also encouraged to attend and learn about the support available to their clients' families.

Cathy K. Nar-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.

22527 Crenshaw Blvd #200B
Torrance, CA  90505

(800) 477-6291

naranonWSO@hotmail.com

4

California Walk for Recovery

A 3 mile fun walk which includes festive entertainment, cultural and traditional music, marching bands, cheerleaders, bagpipes, fiestas, dancers, clowns and much more. The community resource Expo, featuring Art of Recovery, will include a Kids-R-#1 fun zone for children, a Clean-N-X-Treem area with activities for teens, and workshops for family/youth, living in recovery, and state of the art information for treatment providers. There will be live entertainment, noted community leaders, and celebrities onstage througout the day.

3/25/2007 8:00 AM to 3/25/2007 4:00 PM

3 Mile Walk, Expo and Resource Fair

West side of Balboa Park located in San Diego near downtown.

The Walk begins promptly at 8 AM.
The Expo, workshops and activities are 8 AM - 4 PM.

5000

Ellen  Larson

6355 Corte del Abeto #C103
Carlsbad, CA  92011

760-692-2900

eflanagan@inmotionevents.com

94

ride 4 recovery 2

run BBQ AA speaker

5/6/2007 8:00 AM to 5/6/2007 4:00 PM

run

castic park

300

all

edward duffy

43865 lively ave
lancaster, CA  93536

661-940-0606

onedayeddie@yahoo.com

edward duffy

43865 lively ave
lancaster CA  93536

661-940-0606

onedayeddie@yahoo.com

81

Free N One Recovery Picnic

FREE EVENT!
Games, Barbeque, raffle, testimonies

6/30/2007 10:00 AM to 6/30/2007 5:00 PM

Soberity Community Picnic

Alondra Community Regional Park
Alondra Park
3850 West Manhattan Beach Boulevard
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 217- 8366

Total day of relaxing and having a good time sober.

Elder Carl Lofton
Pastor Sandra Webster

100

Total Restoration Ministry
Shields For Families
Free N One Families

Debra A  Walker Terry

2009 East Shauer Street
Compton Ca, CA  90222

(310) 941-2801

Godislove58@hotmail.com

Anthony Terry

2009 East Shauer st
Compton CA  90222

(310) 722-9130

anthonyterry56@msn.com

189

"23rd Annual Block Party, Music and Art Festival"

The oldest clean and sober festival in Los Angeles County started by the residents of the Beacon House Association of San Pedro, a residential treatment program for men. The two day festival includes live entertainment, music, dancing, Speaker Meeting, food, games, prizes, and much more. Admission is free. Great for the entire family.

8/11/2007 11:00 AM to 8/12/2007 12:00 AM

Clean and Sober Festival

At the Beacon House, 1003 S. Beacon Street, San Pedro, CA 90731. (corner of 10th and Beacon Streets)

Visit the website for more information

Supervisor Don Knabe of Los Angeles County; Councilwoman Janice Hahn of the City of Los Angeles. Guest Speaker Clint Howard.

3000

All are welcome. No alcohol and drugs allowed. Community members, recovering individuals, public officials.

Luis  Lozano

1003 S. Beacon Street
San Pedro, CA  90731

(310) 514-4940

beacnhouse@aol.com

Toni Purcell

1003 S. Beacon Street
San Pedro CA  90731

(310) 514-4940

sprocklady@aol.com

116

Yoga of Recovery Retreat

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.

8/12/2007 8:00 AM to 8/17/2007 9:00 PM

Retreat

The Yoga Farm
14651 Ballantree Lane
Grass Valley
CA 95949

Morning 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.

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.

20

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.

Durga Devi

box 743
Loyalton, CA  96118

530-993-6048

durgayoga@yahoo.com

Staff 

800-469-9642

yogafarm@sivananda.org

473

Mutual Aid Based Group Work.com

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.

8/28/2007 1:27 AM to 8/28/2007 2:28 AM

On-line promotion of Recovery Awareness Month

On-line

on-line promotion

no one

500

on-line viewers

Andrew Cicchetti

439 78th street, apt. 4
Brooklyn, NY  11209

212-505-6212

atcicchetti@att.net

89

Oxford House 9th Annual World Convention

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.

8/30/2007 9:00 AM to 9/2/2007 7:00 PM

Conference

Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001

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.

500

Oxford House Forum is open to any organization, company, or entity having an interest in the activities of the Oxford House Forum.

Anna Mable-Jones

1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 400
Silver Spring, MD  20910

(301) 587-2916

anna.mable@oxfordhouse.org

402

Recovery Month Faith Community Bulletin Insert

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.

9/1/2007 12:01 AM to 9/30/2007 11:59 PM

product

This product can be downloaded from http://www.mattc.org/information/recovery/insert.html and used anywhere in the country.

N/A

N/A

100

N/A

Jan Wrolstad

Mid-America ATTC; UMKC; 5100 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO  64110-2499

(816) 482-1150

WROLSTAD@MATTC.ORG

367

Designated Driver Membership Drive

Fathers Against Drunk Driving or FADD as we call it will be promoting our DESIGNATED DRIVER membership drive during the month of September 2007.

9/1/2007 9:00 AM to 9/30/2007 7:00 PM

Membership Drive

FADD will be placing local ads, using direct mail, word of mouth and telemarketing from our office located at 311 Conley St. Porterville, CA. 93257

Our goal is to reduce the alcohol related deaths on our U.S. Highways. Presently FADD has over 1200 members nationwide and growing daily.

FADD will invite officials from the local police, sheriffs, district attourneys office and our council members as well as teachers and school administrators.

5000

FADD will invite local business owners, other civic and community organizations, as well as our local chamber of commerce.

Robert  Ybarra

311 Conley Street
Porterville, CA  93257

(559)756-1748

jryfadd@yahoo.com

None 

128

Recovery Happens!

Recovery Happens is a Rally/Information Fair held in celebration of recovery on the west steps of the State Capitol building in Sacramento, California with speakers, information booths, singers, food, AA/NA meetings inside the Capitol, fellowship, etc. It all starts off with a complimentary pancake breakfast at 8:00AM!

9/5/2007 8:00 AM to 9/5/2007 4:00 PM

Rally on the West Steps of the State Capitol

State Capitol, Sacramento, California at 10th and L Streets in downtown Sacramento on the west steps of the State Capitol building

8:00 AM Free Pancake Breakfast
9:00 AM Information Fair
11:00 AM Rally
2:00 AA/NA meetings inside Capitol

4 Star General Barry McCaffrey (former Drug Czar), Rene Zito, Director, California State Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs, more TBA...

6000

EVERYONE and ANYONE who supports Recovery, as well as those who would like to know more about it!!

Ken Jones

2921 Fulton Avenue
Sacramento, CA  95821

916-338-9460

ken@caarr.org

John Durbin, CAS

2921 Fulton Avenue
Sacramento CA  95821

916-487-8528

john@casboard.org

362

County Center Kick-Off

On September 5th we invite our community and providers to gather for our keynote speakers, Mike Nevin, Rich Hayward (Correctional Mental Health), Dr. David Gershan, and Renee H (success story) to Join the Voices for Recovery. This will be an opportunity to engage with treatment providers and get familiar with the community resources of the County of San Mateo.

9/5/2007 11:30 AM to 9/5/2007 1:30 PM

Panelist and Resource Day

555 County Center Redwood City, Ca

Mike Nevin will give the interduction to our event.
Rich Hayward (Correctional Mental Health) will then lead off our keynote speakers.
Dr. David Gershan will discuss Understanding the Savings of Treating Substance Abuse use Disorders.
and Renee H will close the event with her (success story)

Mike Nevin, Rich Hayward (Correctional Mental Health), Dr. David Gershan, and Renee H (success story)

300

All San Mateo County providers and Community members.

Nikki Adams

400 Harbor Blvd., Bldg. C
Belmont, CA  94002

650-877-5683

NFAdams@co.sanmateo.ca.us

505

Recovery Month Kick-Off National Survey on Drug Abuse Release -- SAMHSA-Sponsored

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.

9/6/2007 9:30 AM to 9/6/2007 11:00 AM

Press Conference

National Press Building,
Murrow-White-Lisagor Rooms, 13th Floor
529 14th Street, NW
Washington, D.C.

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

100

Media, organizations and the general public

Mark Weber

1 Choke Cherry Road
Rockville, MD  20857

240-276-2130

mark.weber@samhsa.hhs.gov

172

Fun Day in The Park " Celebrate Recovery"

Free BBQ, Bounce House, Games, Information Booths, Climbing Wall, Swat Truck, Fire Truck, Live Music, Free Raffle and More.

9/8/2007 11:00 AM to 9/8/2007 3:00 PM

Free Community Event Celebrate Recovery

Ryon Park
Corner of Ocean and "O" Street
Lompoc, CA

400

Lompoc Recovery Task Force, City Officials, Lompoc Police, Lompoc Fire, Treatment Providers, Probation, Community Members. Everyone and Anyone who Supports Recovery

Cindy  Strange

608 W. Ocean
Lompoc, CA  93436

(805) 736-0357

goodsamlompoc@earthlink.net

802

Spirit of Recovery Breakfast

Recovery Month event

9/8/2007 12:00:00 PM

Breakfast

Sheraton Harbour Island Hotel

100

Dee Dee Sagun

2527 Double Tree Rd.
Spring Valley, CA  91978

619-670-1184

anewpath@cox.net

483

L.A. County Board of Supervisors Proclamation & Resource Fair at Hall of Administration

Board of Supevisors will present a Proclamation about September being the Recovery Month and stating that Recovery works!

9/11/2007 9:00 AM to 9/11/2007 11:00 AM

Los Angeles County Event

Hall of Administration
500, West Temple Street
Los Angeles, Ca 90012

Give publicty County-wide that Recovery Works!

Presenter Zev Yaroslavshi, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors and 5 other Supervisors

500

Recovering community -

Betty Batenburg

1334 Post Ave
Torrance, CA  90501

310-328-1460

betty@ncaddsb.com

Barbara  Smith

1334 Post Ave
Torrance CA  90501

310-328-1460

barbara@ncaddsb.com

271

County of Los Angeles Proclamation for Recovery Month

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will proclaim September 2007 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in the County of Los Angeles

9/11/2007 9:30 AM to 9/11/2007 10:00 AM

Proclamation- County Observance

Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, 500 W. Temple, Board Hearing Room, 381B, Los Angeles, CA

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting begins at 9:30 am. The Proclamation will be presented in the beginning, approximately between 9:30 am and 10:00 am

Congresswoman Maxine Waters, District 35, Dr. Westley Clark, Director, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Ivette Torres, Associate Director for Consumer Affairs, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Renee Zito, Director, California Department of Alcohol & Drug Programs, Henry Lozano, Commissioner, President's Advisory Commission on Drug-Free Communities, Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina, Los Angeles County Supervisor Yvonne B. Burke, Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe, Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich, Dr. Bruce Chernof, Director and Chief Medical Officer, Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, Dr. Jonathan Fielding, Director of Public Health and Health Officer, Patrick Ogawa, Director, Los Angeles County Alcohol and Drug Program Administration, Wayne Sugita, Chief Deputy Director, Los Angeles County Alcohol and Drug Program Administration, The Los Angeles County Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Commission, The Los Angeles County Commission on Alcoholism

250

People in treatment and recovery, recovering individuals, family members, friends, counselors, nurses, doctors, therapists, EAPs, attorneys, the judicial community, the faith based community, elected officials, community members, businesses, and anyone who advocates and/or supports recovery

Candy Cargill-Fuller

15519 Crenshaw Blvd.
Gardena, CA  90249

310-679-9126

ccargill-fuller@bhs-inc.org

Barbara Spille

18646 Oxnard Street
Tarzana CA  91356

818-996-1051

bspille@tarzanatc.org

484

Rally for Recovery

Resource Fair

9/12/2007 10:00 AM to 9/12/2007 2:00 PM

Square next to Hall of Aministration
500 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, Ca 90012

Resource Fair. Particpating programs will have a booth and give out informtion about their program and about addiction.

Drug Court Judge Tynan, L.A. County Director of Public Health Services: Jonathan Fielding

1500

Recovery/treatment programs. Residential/outpatient and Sober Living programs.

Betty Batenburg

1334 Post Ave
Torrance, CA  90501

310-328-1460

betty@ncaddsb.com

Barbara  Smith

1334 Post Ave
Torrance CA  90501

310-328-1460

barbara@ncaddsb.com

668

Los Angeles County Rally for Recovery

The Los Angeles County Recovery Month Planning Partners organized this two-hour rally to celebrate Recovery Month in Los Angeles County. Approximately 250 people were in attendance. The Pacific Southwest ATTC was a featured exhibitor at the Rally.

9/12/2007 11:00 AM to 9/12/2007 1:00 PM

Rally/exhibit table

Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration

250

Christina Gutierrez

1640 S Sepulveda Blvd
Los Angeles, CA  90025

310-267-5408

gutierrezc@ucla.edu

Barbara  Smith

310-328-1460

278

Rally for Recovery

Rally For Recovery is a County-wide rally that includes speakers (dignitaries, guests and people in recovery) entertainment, prizes and treatment/recovery exhibit space.

9/12/2007 11:00 AM to 9/12/2007 2:00 PM

County-wide Rally/Celebration

Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, 500 W. Temple, outside Mall Area on grass near Hill Street.

Rally, speakers, entertainment, audience participation, prizes, and treatment/recovery exhibit space.

Congresswoman Maxine Waters, District 35, Dr. Westley Clark, Director, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Ivette Torres, Associate Director for Consumer Affairs, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Henry Lozano, Commissioner, President's Advisory Commission on Drug-Free Communities, Renee Zito, Director, California Department of Alcohol & Drug Programs, Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina, Los Angeles County Supervisor Yvonne B. Burke, Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe, Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich, Dr. Bruce Chernof, Director and Chief Medical Officer, Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, Dr. Jonathan Fielding, Director of Public Health and Health Officer, Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, Patrick Ogawa, Director, Los Angeles County Alcohol and Drug Program Administration, Wayne Sugita, Chief Deputy Director, Los Angeles County Alcohol and Drug Program Administration, The Los Angeles County Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Commission, The Los Angeles County Commission on Alcoholism, other local, state and federal speakers, and other groups and individuals.

500

People in treatment and recovery, recovering individuals, family members, friends, counselors, nurses, doctors, therapists, EAPs, attorneys, the judicial community, the faith based community, elected officials, community members, local businesses, and anyone who advocates and/or supports recovery.

Candy Cargill-Fuller

15519 Crenshaw Blvd.
Gardena, CA  90249

310-679-9126

ccargill-fuller@bhs-inc.org

Barbara Spille

18646 Oxnard Street
Tarzana CA  91356

818-996-1051

bspille@tarzanatc.org

276

Lunch and Learn

Come join in recovery month, enjoy lunch, network, and earn 1.5 CEU's! Our speaker Rita Lehmann MFT will be giving statistics on how often eating disorders and substance abuse/addiction occur as co-morbid conditions.

I am also going to include the addict cycle to describe how some eating disordered patients get involved with addicts and how similar the self-esteem issues are and how similar the control issues are in eating disordered patients and chemically dependent patients.

9/14/2007 11:00 AM to 9/14/2007 1:30 PM

Lunch and Speaker

Rebecca's House Eating Disorder Outpatient Programs
23861 El Toro Road Suite 700 (7th Floor) in the bank building.
Lake Forest, CA 92630

11:00 am Announcements and Introductions
11:30 Lunch is Server
12:00 Speaker
1:30 Concluding Remarks

Speaker: Rita Lehmann MFT

Everyone Welcome. Please RSVP with Kristin 949-900-8262

30

Everyone Welcome. Please RSVP with Kristin 949-900-8262

Kristin Hardy

23861 El Toro Road Suite 700
Lake Forest , CA  92630

949-900-8262

marketing@rebeccashouse.org

363

Movie Night

On September 14th we invite our community and providers to gather at the College of San Mateo for a night of education and discussion surrounding Alcohol and Addiction Recovery. We will be showing an HBO series on Addiction followed by a group discussion on the movie. Please come out for an evening of education and networking.

9/14/2007 6:00 PM to 9/14/2007 9:00 PM

Educational Movie and Discussion

1700 West Hillsdale Blvd
San Mateo, Ca 94402

Please come out for an evening of education at the College of San Mateo. We will be showing an HBO series on Addiction followed by a group discussion on the movie.

Angela Stocker and Lea Greenberg.

250

All San Mateo County providers/ Community members.

Nikki Adams

400 Harbor Blvd. Bldg. C
Belmont, CA  94002

650-877-5683

NFAdams@co.sanmateo.ca.us

210

One Gay at a Time

The Los Angeles County HIV Drug & Alcohol Task Force invites all LGBT folks in recovery to come to a night of stand-up comedy to celebrate life in recovery.

9/14/2007 8:00 PM to 9/14/2007 11:00 PM

A Night of Stand-Up Comedy

the Village at Ed Gould Plaza
1125 N. McCadden Place
Los Angeles, CA 90038

A night of Stand-Up Comdedy starring the Latin Diva of Comedy, Ms. Sandra Valls

Sandra Valls will MC and be the headliner, with surprise guests

250

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, genderqueer & genderfabulous sisters, brothers & others in recovery

Susan Forrest

6838 West Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA  90028

323-461-3161

hivdatfla@yahoo.com

Farina Dary

1125 N McCadden Pl
Los Angele CA  90038

323-860-7394

fdary@laglc.org

485

RIDE FOR RECOVERY III

Bike Riders in Recovery plus the general public invited to "Ride for Recovery.'

9/15/2007 9:00 AM to 9/15/2007 3:00 PM

Motor Cycle Ride

Harbor Regional Park
Anaheim & Vermont
Harbor City, Ca 90701

Motor cycle Ride to get publicity about Recovery.
Recovery Works

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
Local Press

1250

All Recovery Facilities in Southwestern portion Los Angeles County

Betty Batenburg

1334 Post Ave
Torrance, CA  90501

310-328-1460

betty@ncaddsb.com

Barbara  Smith

1334 Post Ave
Torrance CA  90501

310-328-1460

barbara@ncaddsb.com

419

Next Stop Recovery - Nar-Anon Unity Day

2007 Mt. Diablo Area Nar-Anon Unity Day
Meetings to share experience, strength and hope (ESH) .
Welcoming newcomers.
Bake Sale
NCWSR Assembly - www.naranoncalifornia.org

9/15/2007 9:30 AM to 9/15/2007 4:00 PM

Informational and Inspirational Day of Unity

Laney College
900 Fallon Street
Oakland, CA

An open event to share the journey of recovery for the friends and families of drug addicts.

All community members are invited.

50

Nar-Anon's Purpose
Nar-Anon is a twelve-step program designed to help relatives and friends of addicts recover from the effects of living with an addicted relative or friend. Nar-Anon's program of recovery uses Nar-Anon's Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions. The only requirement to be a member and attend Nar-Anon meetings is that there is a problem of drugs or addiction in a relative or friend. Nar-Anon is not affiliated with any other organization or outside entity.
www.nar-anon.org

Cathy Nar-Anon

22527 Crenshaw Blvd #200B
Torrance, CA  90505

(800) 477-6291

naranonWSO@hotmail.com

437

5th Annual Recovery Happens Celebration

Free and open to the public - bbq, entertainment, music, booths, and speakers.

9/15/2007 11:00 AM to 9/15/2007 1:30 PM

Barbecue

Red Bluff River Park
Red Bluff, CA

Speakers
BBQ
Music
Special Recognition Award
Gift Giveaways

Tehama County Drug and Alcohol Advisory Board and
Tehama County Health Services Agency

300

Public.

Patrice Tamp

PO Box 400
Red Bluff, CA  96080

(530) 527-7893

tampp@tcha.net

698

San Francisco Recovery Walk

A 10 block walk ending at Union Square (heart of SF retail district) with speakers and music

9/15/2007 11:00 AM to 9/15/2007 1:00 PM

Walk

Start Justin Herman Plaza (Embarcadero). End Union Square

11:15 am - 11:45 walk; 12:00 - 12:15 Proclamations read; 12:15 - 12:45

250

John de Miranda

2165 Bunker Hill Drive
San Mateo, CA  94402

650-578-8047

solanda@sbcglobal.net

217

2007 Solano Recovery Day-Sixth Annual Rally and Barbeque

The Solano Prevention and Recovery Alliance (SPRA) and the Fighting Back Partnership join in sponsoring the Sixth Annual Rally and Barbeque to celebrate National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month.

Recovering is hard to do Solano County celebrates addiction recovery in Vallejo By ANDREA WOLF /Vallejo Times-Herald staff writer The sleeves of faded blue prison tattoos covering Ronald Rikers arms and the scars on his face are proof his life has not been easy. Rikers, 47, started drinking and smoking marijuana at 8 years old, and had moved onto methamphetamine and other drugs by age 11. After spending decades in and out of prison, Rikers, of Vallejo, has now been sober for almost two years, and credits the Genesis House with his ability to keep his life together. "I have so much gratitude for the people there," Rikers said of the Genesis House, a long-term recovery program in Vallejo. "They gave me a chance and saved my life." Similar stories of addiction and recovery were abundant Saturday at the sixth annual Solano Recovery Day Celebration held at City Park in Vallejo. Hundreds of people came out for the event and enjoyed the music, free barbecue and a chance for recovering addicts and their loved ones to come out and celebrate being sober. "It's great to get everyone out so members of the community can see the stereotypes of what recovering addicts look like are not real," said Dennis Wade, an event organizer. "Events like this help fight the stigma." Many recovery organizations and 12-step programs from around the county came out for the party sponsored by the Solano County Prevention and Recovery Alliance and the Vallejo Fighting Back Partnership. "I can't put words to what it's like to see all these old friends together today," Rikers said. "It is like one big family get-together out here." The theme this year was "Saving Lives, Saving Dollars," a message to the community that spending tax dollars on addiction treatment is a wise investment and incarceration for addicts does not productively address the illness, Wade said. "If the state spends $35,000 to $50,000 incarcerating an addict for a year, at the end of it you have someone who served time," Wade said. "If you spend $8,000 to $10,000, which is what it costs for a year of recovery treatment, you have someone who is sober, ready to work and a contributing member to society." In addition to speakers and personal testimonies from the recovery community, three people were rewarded with the James McCarver Jr. award, which recognizes those in Solano County who have worked tirelessly in areas of substance abuse and treatment. "Today is about taking the time to celebrate those who are part of the solutions rather than those people or things that are part of the problem," said Donna Wapner, who was awarded the James McCarver award for her work as an addiction studies educator at Diablo Valley College. "We all have 'aha!' moments in our life. Times when we see things start to make sense that we did not see before. Meaningful education triggers 'aha!' moments, and it is one of the keys that will finally open the door to more effective, researched policy and treatment options." Other award recipients were John Allen, a community activist for the Vallejo Fighting Back Partnership, and Gloria Flores, a substance abuse therapist for Dixon Family Service. Recovery organizations came from all over the county to network with one another and just enjoy a party with people who have been through similar struggles. "It's good for people to know that they are not alone. Everyone here has something in common," said Renee Prusso, an assimilator for the Solano Valley Church Celebrate Recovery Group in Fairfield. Held in Fairfiled the last five years, this was the first time the Solano Recovery Day has been held in Vallejo. "We had a little competition today from other events, but this has been a great turn out," Wade said. "We want to try and reach as many people in the county as we can." E-mail Andrea Wolf at awolf@thnewsnet.com or call 553-6835.

9/15/2007 11:00 AM to 9/15/2007 4:00 PM

Rally and Barbeque

City Park
Sacramento and Alabama Streets
Vallejo, California

The aim of the rally is to spread the message that recovery from addiction is possible, that treatment for people in need is compassionate public policy and a sound investment. A major goal of this years rally is to help educate the community that Addiction Treatment spending is a wise and prudent expenditure of tax dollars that will have long term benefits for each member of society, and the communities they live, work, and play in. We will have speakers on the benefits of treatment, present James McCarver Jr. awards to recognize community members who have made significant contributions to the recovering community, free BBQ, live music, and personal testimonials from people in recovery from addiction.

All City Council Members from Solano County Cities
All Law Enforcement Members from Solano County Cities
Solano County Board of Supervisors
Local State and Federal Elected Officials
Community Activists
Community Leaders
Educators

500

Solano County Addiction Treatment Clients
Solano County Addiction Treatment Facility Providers
Solano County Addiction Treatment Professionals
Clients Family and Friends
The Recovery Community of Solano County
Interested Community Members

Dennis Wade

419 Pennsylvania St.
Vallejo, CA  94590

707-373-1017

SolanoRecovery@aol.com

Lloyd  Gieg

1149 Warren Ave
vallejo CA  94590

707-557-3156

genesishouse@scronline.com

697

Walk on Washington for Recovery

Walk on Washington & Rally for Recovery! in order to advocate for thereapeutic treatment opportunities for substance abuse, celebrate recovery, and to mobilize in support of policies that support recovery from addictive illness. San Diego County recovery advocates will walk down Washington Street in Mission Hills from Hawk St. to 4th Street to put a human face on recovery.

9/15/2007 5:00 PM to 9/15/2007 6:00 PM

Walk and Rally

1425 Washington Pl.; San Diego, Ca. 92103

The walk and rally begins at 5pm at Pioneer Park next to Grant Elementary School at 1425 Washington Place, and proceeds east on Washington St. to 4th avenue and back to Pioneer Park. A Press Conference will precede the rally 4:30pm at Pioneer Park, with invited community leaders, elected officials, A New PATH (Parents for Addiction Treatment and Healing) spokespeople and individuals in recovery.

250

Gretchen  Burns Bergman

2527 Doubletree Rd.
Spring Valley, CA  91978

619-670-1184

anewpath@cox.net

699

Celebration for Recovery

It's a celebration for recovery! there will host speakers with fabulous stories. Come enjoy food and drinks. There will be billiards, foosball and Darts!

9/16/2007 4:00 PM to 9/16/2007 6:00 PM

Rally

Serenity House; 4313 Amhurst Way

250

Denise Rogers

741 Rose Ave., Apt. F
Pleasanton, CA  94566

925-339-1335

plstnwoman@yahoo.com

566

Recovery Happens

Former patients and current long-term patients in our Methadone Maintenance Program will speak about their experiences unique to our patient population.

9/18/2007 6:00 PM to 9/18/2007 7:15 PM

Patient Forum

Janus Community Clinic
1000A Emeline Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA

5 speakers, each presenting for approximately 10 minutes, followed by a question and answer period.

Current and Former Patients who have transformed their lives through participation in Medication-Assisted Treatment.

5

Patients and their guests, Board Members, community service providers.

Cecilia Krebs

1000A Emeline Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA  95060

831-425-0112

program_manager@janussc.org

Mike  Fisher

1000A Emeline Ave.
Santa Cruz CA  95060

831-425-0112

222

An Evening with the Padres

In support of recovery month, we have secured 1000 seats at the Padres Game on September 19, 2007 at 7:05. Tickets are $10/each. If you purchase 30 or more they are $8/each. THESE SEATS ARE
IN A DESIGNATED
ALCOHOL FREE SECTION. Sponsorship opportunities and additional incentives are available.

9/19/2007 7:05:00 PM

Padres game

Petco Park
100 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101

1200

Get together with friends, family members,
colleagues, recovery groups, youth
councils, clients, sports fans and neighbors at a
Padres game in support of RECOVERY!

Carolyn  Smyth

5348 University Ave
San Diego, CA  92105

619-582-9056

csmyth@saysandiego.org

659

Addictions Counselor Day 2007

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

9/20/2007 1:00:00 AM

official observance

United States Army Garrison Bamberg, Germany

250

Larry Ashley

University of Nevada, 4505 Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV  89154-3066

702-895-3935

BambergPAO@eur.army.mil

568

Recovery Happens

Current and former patients of our Methadone Maintenance Program share their recovery experience unique to our population

9/20/2007 11:00 AM to 9/20/2007 12:15 PM

Patient Forum

1000A Emeline Ave.
Santa Cruz CA

Each participant will share for approximately 10 minutes regarding their experience in receiving medication-assisted treatment. A brief question and answer period will follow.

Patients or former patients

5

Current patients and guests, Board members, community service providers

Cecilia Krebs

1000A Emeline Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA  95060

831-425-0112

program_manager@janussc.org

Mike  Fisher

831-425-0112

262

Berkeley Alcohol and Substance Abuse Providers (BASAP) Annual Recovery Month Event

BASAP is sponsoring a free Golden Gate Bay Cruise for clients and staff.
Lunch will also be provided.

9/21/2007 10:00 AM to 9/21/2007 4:00 PM

Field Trip/Outing

San Francisco, CA

100

Clients and staff of BASAP agencies.

Barbara Coleman

1947 Center Street, 3rd Fl.
Berkeley, CA  94704

510-981-5218

bacoleman@ci.berkeley.ca.us

Margaret  Thomas

1947 Center Street, 2nd Fl.
Berkeley CA  94704

510-981-5209

mthomas@ci.berkeley.ca.us

409

Addiction: An Orange County Town Hall

Second in a series of Orange County Town Halls, coincident with the HBO Addiction Project, and supported by AddictionAction.org.

This Town Hall focuses on INTERVENTION issues for LABOR and MANAGEMENT.

9/21/2007 6:30 PM to 9/21/2007 9:30 PM

Town Hall Meeting

Teamsters Local 952
140 S. Marks Way
Orange, CA 92868

Presentation of a preview of the HBO series on Addiction.

Speaker presentations on Intervention issues in the workplace.

Questions and answers

Featured speaker is Ken Seeley from Intervention 911, who is a Lead Interventionist from the popular TV series on A&E: Intervention, and has been seen on Larry King Live, CBS The Morning Show, and soon the subject of a feature presentation on MTV.

90

Management,
Labor, and of course
the Public

Tim Williams

21913 Erie Lane
Lake Forest, CA  92630

(949) 297-4182

abbottim@yahoo.com

364

3rd Annual Recovery Walk

Will gather for a walk and at the end there will be family entertainment, food, music, speakers, raffles, children activities, and T-shirts

9/22/2007 8:30 AM to 9/22/2007 4:00 PM

Walk

Martinez Marina, Contra Costa County

District II Supervisor Gayle Uilkema, AODS Director

300

All AOD providers, alumni associations, local NA AA, sober living homes,counselors, etc

Fatima Matal Sol

597 Center Avenue
Martinez, CA  94553

(925)313-6311

fmatalso@hsd.cccunty.us

Judy  Bastin

597 Center Ave
Martinez CA  94553

(925)313-6311

jbastin@astound.net

http://cchealth.org  support4recovery 

125

Ride In To the Recovery Walk

1st Annual Ride-In to The Recovery Walk - ride in and join the walk and celebration

9/22/2007 9:00 AM to 9/22/2007 4:00 PM

Clean & Sober Motorcycle Ride-In

Martinez Marina
Martinez National Shoreline
7 North Court Street
Martinez, CA 94553

Ride-In
Gather for Recovery Walk
Celebration

Recovery Walk sponsored by Support4Recovery

Ride-In being held in conjunction with 3%ers MCC and the AOD Advisory Board of Contra Costa County

100

All Clean & Sober Motorcycle Clubs, Riders and Friends. Public Welcome.

Gayle Hansen

1489 Del Rio Cir #D
Concord, CA  94518

925-681-2302

ghansenaod@gmail.com

365

Coastside Family Fun

On September 22nd we invite our community and providers to gather on the Coastside for a day of Family Fun. Activities will include live music, a clown, and Keynote speakers Robin T. from El Centro and Craig W. from Project 90. Come out and Join the Voices for Recovery and become aware of the resources available in the County of San Mateo.

9/22/2007 11:00 AM to 9/22/2007 3:00 PM

Community Resources and Recovery Celebration

American Legion
470 Capistrano Road
Half Moon Bay, Ca

Live Music, Clown, Keynote Speakers

Keynote speakers Robin T. from El Centro and Craig W. from Project 90

250

All San Mateo County providers/ Community members.

Nikki Adams

400 Harbor Blvd. Bldg. C
Belmont, CA  94002

650-877-5683

NFAdams@co.sanmateo.ca.us

516

Recovery Happens/ Sun Street Centers BBQ

Sun Street Centers has invited other Monterey County Recovery Programs and their families to share friendship and fellowship to celebrate this years Recovery Happens celebration. Local Government officials and their families are invited as well.

9/22/2007 11:00 AM to 9/22/2007 4:00 PM

Family BBQ

Toro Park
Monterey County
4 miles west of Salinas

Keeping it Simple!
Childrens Games
Having Fun in Recovery
Food and a good time

Monterey County Board of Supervisors
Salinas City Council
various criminal justice officials

400

Recovery Program Participants and their families
from Monterey County

Sam Ackerman

8 Sun Street
Salinas, CA  93901

831-753-5145

tsackerman@sunstreet.org

447

PROSPER Family Picnic

PROSPER (Peers Reaching Out Supporting Peers to Embrace Recovery) is a supportive community created by and for formerly incarcerated men and women and our families. This picnic is one of our Community Interaction events at which we celebrate recovery with PROSPER members, families and alumni. Our Peer Leaders have done a phenomenal job planning a great day of burgers, hot dogs and soda; karaoke, cards and chess; piñatas and team sports! Let the fun begin!

9/22/2007 12:00 PM to 9/22/2007 4:00 PM

Picnic

DIRECTIONS via Jefferson --

West on JEFFERSON Blvd.
Take Jefferson around all of its curves and twists and turns until you get to
DUQUESNE Street in Culver City.

CULVER CITY PARK is to the left on the corner of Jefferson & Duquesne.

Family! Food! Fun!

70

PROSPER Members and Families!

Raedorah S.

149 W. 22nd St.
Los Angeles, CA  90007

213-741-3790

rstewart@waldenhouse.org

Rob  Y.

149 W. 22nd St.
Los Angele CA  90007

213-741-3730

ryoung@waldenhouse.org

272

Annual Janus Recovery Celebration

Janus of Santa Cruz is celebrating Recovery. We will be having a BBQ, kids games, comedy, wecoming a new Executive Director, meeting our Board of Directors, giving out volunteer awards, and many more. Please join us in Celebrating our Recovery

9/22/2007 12:00 PM to 9/22/2007 5:00 PM

Recovery Celebration BBQ

Harvey West Park
300 Evergreen Street.
Santa Cruz, CA. 95060

Board of Directors
Local Business Donors
Local Judges
Staff of Janus

300

Alumni Members
Family & Friends of Janus
Volunteers
Business Owners
& All of those that are Celebrating Recovery

Amber Williams

200 7th Avenue Suite#150
Santa Cruz, CA  95062

831-462-1060

ambernalex@sbcglobal.net

Margie Storms

200 7th Avenue Suite #150
Santa Cruz CA  95062

831-462-1060

rtc_mgr@janussc.org

121

Sunday Shoes Concert

Concert sponsored by Celebrate Recovery Ministry at Christ Community Church featuring Sunday Shoes (www.sundayshoes.com) and Restore(www.celebratewithrestore.
com)

9/22/2007 6:30 PM to 9/22/2007 9:00 PM

Celebrate Recovery Concert

Christ Community Church
5025 Manzanita Avenue
Carmichael, CA 95608

Concert

300

Everyone

Marc Stormont

6226 Mineral Way
Carmichael, CA  95608

916-844-6156

marcs@celebraterecovery-we.com

421

Recovery Works

Recovery Celebration.
Speakers, vendor booths and walk down Van Nuys Blvd.

9/25/2007 10:00 AM to 9/25/2007 2:00 PM

Rally and March

Van Nuys Courtyard behind City Hall.
14410 Sylvan Street
Van Nuys

Speakers and Walk
To celebrate our own Recoveries and educate the community that Treatment Works and people can and do recover.

Mayor Antonio R Villaraigosa, Senator Barbara Boxer, Senator Diane Fienstein, Assemblywoman Julia Brownley, Councilman Zine and other legislators, Dr.'s, groups and individuals

300

Everyone in Recovery and their families, community members and everyone who supports Recovery.

Barbara  Spille

18646 Oxnard Street
Tarzana, CA  91356

(818) 996-1051

bspille@tarzanatc.org

Ken  Seldon

11027 Burbank Blvd
North Holl CA  91601

(818)398-0436

kenchristopher@hotmail.com

280

Los Angeles Dodgers Celebrate Recovery

The Los Angeles Dodgers Celebrate National Recovery Month before and during their home game against the Colorado Rockies.

9/26/2007 6:15 PM to 9/26/2007 10:00 PM

National League Baseball Game

Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA

Pre-game activities on field prior to the game. On-field and screen recognition throughout game.

Dodger greats Sweet Lou Johnson and Maury Wills, State of California Alcohol and Drug Programs Director Renee Zito, Los Angeles City Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Henry Lozano, Californians For Drug Free Youth, other local, state and national dignitaries

1500

All are invited. 1500 group tickets are available for $8 each. Email ccargill-fuller@bhs-inc.org for tickets. Once those tickets are gone, individuals need to contact Dodger stadium directly for tickets elsewhere in the stadium.

Candy Cargill-Fuller

15519 Crenshaw Blvd.
Gardena, CA  90249

310-679-9126

ccargill-fuller@bhs-inc.org

Norma Cruz

15519 Crenshaw Blvd.
Gardena CA  90503

310-679-9126

ncruz@bhs-inc.org

487

Los Angeles Dodgers Game

Dodgers donated 3,000 tickets to be sold or given to persons currently in treatment for addiction and staff, friends, family members.

9/26/2007 7:00 PM to 9/26/2007 10:30 PM

Baseball Game

L.A. Dodger Stadium
Stadium Way
Los Angeles, Ca

To have "fun" in recovery. To expose recovering persons to a social/community activity.

Recovery Community

15000

Recovery/treatment community & general public

Betty Batenburg

1334 Post Ave
Torrance, CA  90501

310-328-1460

betty@ncaddsb.com

Barbara  Smith

1334 Post Ave
Torrance CA  90501

310-328-1460

barbara@ncaddsb.com

246

Beyond Talk Therapy: New Frontiers in Addiction Treatment

The first holistic addiction treatment symposium focusing on correcting brain chemistry with nutrients such as amino acids and vitamins, as well as acupuncture, acupressure, exercise, and cranial electrical stimulation. Nationaly renown clinical experts teach drug-free techniques applicable in every treatment program for any addiction. CEUs available.

9/27/2007 7:00 AM to 9/29/2007 6:00 PM

Symposium

Red Lion Hotel, Sacramento, CA

Thursday, September 27th
Session 1 First General Session
Welcome and Introductions
Allen Green, Conference Chair

Learning to Live Gracefully in the Moment: The Process of Recovery
Cardwell C. Nuckols, PhD

Nutritional Medicine for Addiction Treatment
Joan Mathews-Larson, PhD

Acupuncture Heals Through Relationship, Not Action
Michael Smith, MD

Lunch

Breakout Sessions:
Session 2
Crime and Addiction: Simple Nutritional Changes, Major Successes
Barbara Reed Stitt, PhD

Session 3
Acupuncture: Outcomes of Addiction Treatment Worldwide
Michael Smith, MD

Session 4
Tai Ch/Qi Gong: How Moving Meditations Prevent Relapse
Frank Gaviola

Session 5
The Tully Hill Breakthrough: Developing Successful
Integrated In-Patient Addiction Treatment
Charles Gant, MD

Session 6
Needle-free Acupuncture: Ear Seeds and Magnets
Lianne Audette, L.Ac.

Session 7
Teaching Addicts to Tap Away Emotional Distress: EFT At Drug Court
Brad Yates, CHt

WELCOMING RECEPTION

Friday, September 28th
Session 8
Qi Gong Exercise
Brad Gilbert, MMQ

Session 9 Second General Session
The Neurobiology of Addiction:
Genomics and Reward Deficiency Syndrome
Kenneth Blum, PhD

Breakout Sessions
Session 10
The Prefrontal Cortices: Pursuing Pleasure While Staying Within the Rules of Society
Cardwell C. Nuckols, PhD

Session 11
Successful Acupuncture Treatment With Dual Diagnosis Patients (Including the Smokers)
Elizabeth "Libby" Stuyt, MD

Session 12
EMDR: Integrating Hemispheres for Addiction and PTSD Treatment
Nancy J. Smyth, PhD

Session 13
Substitute Addiction to Sugar, Coffee, and Tobacco: Eliminating The Top Causes of Relapse and Death In Recovery
Julia Ross, MA, MFT

Session 14
How Cranial Electrical Stimulation (CES) Helps Vets and Native Americans Recover from PTSD and Alcoholism
Clark Inkanish, ICADC

Session 15
Rx-ercise! An Alternative Addiction Prevention and Treatment Choice
Brenda Marshall, EdD

Lunch

Session 16
IV-Oral Nutrient Therapy for the Rapid Reversal of Chronic Abstinence Symptoms
Merlene Miller, MA and James Braly, MD

Session 17
Recovery Without Medication: Eliminating Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia, and Other Neurotransmitter Deficiency Symptoms With Targeted Nutrient Supplementation
Hyla Cass, MD

Session 18
Eliminating Post Traumatic Stress with EFT: Simple and Successful
Patricia Farrell

Session 19
Dual Diagnosis: Mental Illness as a Nutritional Deficiency Disease
Joan Larson, PhD

Session 20
The Stressed-Out Co: Holistic Approaches to Addictive Family Members
Christina Veselak, MS, LMFT, C.Ht.

Session 21
The Pleasure Trap: Food as a Tool of Recovery
Doug Lisle, PhD

Session 22
The Hidden History of Addiction Treatment:
How We Found The Stool's Third Leg:
Stan Stokes, MS, CCDC

Session 23
Enhancing Sprituality in Recovery: Neuroimagery and Neuronutrition
Charles Gant, MD, NMD, PhD

Session 24
14 Clinically Proven Methods of Helping Your Patients Off Their Opiates
Paul Anderson, MD

Awards Banquet
The First Abram Hoffer Award for Lifetime Achievement given to Abram Hoffer, MD, PhD, Introduction by Hyla Cass, MD
Guest Speaker: Charlotte Kasl, PhD on A Wholistic Empowerment Approach for Healing From Trauma and Addiction

Saturday, September 29th
Session 25
Yoga Exercise
Sadhu Singh Khalsa, LISW, MSW

Session 26 Third General Session
Methamphetamine and Marijuana:
Successful Approaches to Unique Addictors
Julia Ross, MA, MFT

Session 27
How We Successfully Introduced New Approaches
Into Our Existing Treatment Programs
Elizabeth Stuyt, MD, Carolyn Reuben, L.Ac.
Clark Inkanish, ICADH and Stan Stokes, MS, CCDC

Session 28 (in three rooms, to facilitate small group discussions)
How to Integrate These Techniques Into YOUR Program
Small Group Question and Answer Session with Conference Speakers

Session 29
Final General Session
The Vision From Here for Your Treatment Program
Prizes Giveaway and Farewell
Allen Green, Conference Chair

Julia Ross; Joan Mathews-Larson, PhD; Charlotte Kasl, PhD; Hyla Cass, MD; James Braly,MD; Charles Gant, MD, NMD, PhD; Cardwell Nuckols, PhD; Ken Blum, PhD; Michael Smith, MD; Barbara Reed Stitt, PhD; Nancy Smyth, PhD; Stan Stokes, CCDC; Libby Stuyt, MD; Merlene Miller; Paul Anderson, MD; Lianne Audette, LAc; Clark Inkanish, ICADC; Doug Lisle, PhD; Christina Veselak, LMFT; Carolyn Reuben, LAc.

400

Addiction Treatment Program Administrators; Social Workers; Health Educators; Probation Officers; Public Defenders; District Attorneys; Addiction Counselors; Nurses; Acupuncturists; Nutritionists; Medical Doctors; Psychologists; Psych. Techs; Vocational Nurses.

Carolyn Reuben, L.Ac.

2230 Loma Vista Drive
Sacramento, CA  95825

916-214-0607

info@carasac.org

Allen  Green

2230 Loma Vista Drive
Sacramento CA  95825

916-483-1311

atgreen1@aol.com

366

Recovery Month Breakfast Wrap-up

On September 28th we invite our community and providers to gather at St. Andrews Church for our Pancake Breakfast. Our keynote speaker will be Steve Kaplan along with Poetry readings, Recovery Sharing, resource tables, raffle and music. Please come celebrate and Join the Voices for Recovery.

9/28/2007 9:30 AM to 9/28/2007 12:00 PM

Recovery Month Wrap-up

St Andrews Church
1600 Santa Lucia
San Bruno, Ca

Breakfast, Keynote speaker Steve Kaplan,
Poetry readings,
Recovery Sharing,
resource tables, raffle and music.

Steve Kaplan

250

All San Mateo County providers/ Community members.

Nikki Adams

400 Harbor Blvd. Bldg. C
Belmont, CA  94002

650-877-5683

NFAdams@co.sanmateo.ca.us

700

Voices of Recovery

Christian Based 12 Step; Speakers and Educational Awareness on Abuse, Alcohol, Drugs and Recovery

9/29/2007 8:30 AM to 9/29/2007 4:00 PM

Culver Palms Church of Christ
Venice Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90034

100

Linda Ramirez

9776 Venice Boulevard
Los Angelos, CA  90034

301-815-1006

linda.ramirez@losangeles.af.mil

680

Natinixwe Wellbriety Walk

September 2007 National Recovery Month

3rd Annual
Natinixwe Wellbriety Walk
September 29th, 2007
10:00 to 11:00am
(Meet in front of Coast Central Bank at 9:30am)
Sobriety Countdown
Pookys Park
12:00pm - 3:00pm

Celebrating Recovery Together from downtown Hoopa to Pookys Park

Come walk with us to show your support for being Clean & Sober and support Wellbriety in our tribal community. Restoring balance to our lives One Day At A Time - Healing from addictive and compulsive behaviors, domestic violence and all forms of abuse.


Sponsored by Hoopa Valley Tribal Departments. For more information call Nina Carlson, TANF 530 625-4816 or Viva Campbell at the Department of Human Services at 530 625-4236 x 22 or Norma McAdams, Hoopa Valley Tribe at 530 625-4211 x146

9/29/2007 10:00 AM to 9/29/2007 3:00 PM

10:00 to 11:00am
(Meet in front of Coast Central Bank at 9:30am)
Hoopa, CA

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Sobriety Countdown
Pookys Park
Hoopa, CA

9:30 AM-3:00 PM
Meet at Central Coast Bank Downtown Hoopa

Begin Walk to Pooky's Park

Sobriety Countdown

100

Anyone who would like to show their support for National Alcohol and Drug Addictions Recovery Month and Wellbriety can join us!

Norma McAdams

Hoopa Valley Tribes PO Box 1348
Hoopa, CA  95546

530-625-4211

nmcadams@hoopa-nsn.gov

522

Napa County Recovery Rally and Information Fair

Napa County's Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board is presenting its first annual rally and information fair. Information will be shared about county and community recovery programs.

9/29/2007 10:00 AM to 9/29/2007 11:00 PM

Rally

Napa Town Center Rotunda

Speakers from 10am-Noon
Information tables

Mark LUce, Napa County Board of Supervisors
Mayor Jill Techel
Police Chief Richard Melton
Randy Snowden, Director of the County's Health and Human Services
Connie Moreno-Peraza, County Alcohol and Drug Administrator

45

The Wolfe Center
RAFT
Alternatives for Better Living
Members of the Recovery Community
Napa County Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board

Shirin Vakharia

2344 Old Sonoma Rd, Bldg B
Napa, CA  94558

707-259-8691

svakharia@co.napa.ca.us

546

Recovery Walk & Celebration

Meet at Santa Barbara County Courthouse in Santa Maria, CA and walk with banners & signs RECOVERY WORKS to Good Samaritan Shelter at 401 West Morrison. At the shelter there will be a carnival of fun and boothes with information from a variety of local agencies, live music, BBQ, and games.

9/29/2007 10:00 AM to 9/29/2007 3:00 PM

Celebration Walk & Carnival

Santa Maria, California
401 West Morrison -
Good Samaritan Services, Inc

Judge Rojelio Flores, Prop.36
local law enforcement, county drug and alcohol programs and many more.

800

Everyone in the community is invited for free BBQ, live music and a day of celebration.

Jennie  Sayers-Heighes

731 South Lincoln Street
Santa Maria, CA  93458

805-346-8185

jenniesayers@msn.com

Betty  Treur

731 South Lincoln Street
Santa Mari CA  93458

805-347-3338 x112

332

Join The Voices for Recovery 2007

Information Rally in Recognition of Recovery Month 2007

9/29/2007 10:00 AM to 9/29/2007 12:00 PM

Rally

Napa Town Center Rotunda
Napa, California

10:00 - 12:00 Presentations from the invited participants

Information table available

Mark Luce, Napa County Board of Supervisors; Mayor Jill Techel; Chief of Police, Richard Melton; Randy Snowden, HHSA Director; Connie Moreno-Peraza, AOD Administrator, The Wolfe Center, Alternatives for Better Living; Health and Human Services Substance Abuse Services; Members of the Recovery Community and The Napa County Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board

100

Everyone interested in Recovery

Shirin Vakharia

2344 Old Sonoma Road
Napa, CA  94558

707.259.8691

svakharia@co.napa.ca.us

Robert J. Howard, Phd

P.O. Box 4136
Napa CA  94558

707-258-9495

drrobertj@yahoo.com

322

Celebrate Recovery and Success

Recovery Month Celebration activities will include life music, a variety of activities for kids and adults. Lunch and several speakers addressing success in recovery.We are also inviting health care providers to exhibit brochures and information re: their services.

9/29/2007 11:00 AM to 9/29/2007 3:00 PM

Rally and Pinic

Stanislaus Recovery Center
1904 Richland Ave.
Ceres, CA

Speakers-12:00 noon
Music/Live bands-1:00 PM
Activities for kids throughout the day.
Serving food between: 11:00-12:00 noon

In the planning stage.

250

Families, Kids, adults and people in recovery.

Edwin Rivera, BHS II

BHRS - 800 Scenic Avenue
Modesto, CA  95350

209-525-6246

erivera@co.stanislaus.ca.us

Ruben Imperial

800 Scenic Drive
Modesto CA  95350

209-525-6201

rimperia@co.stanislaus.co.us

133

Recovery Works

Celebrating Recovery in the Antelope Valley

10/2/2007 10:00 AM to 10/2/2007 2:00 PM

Rally and March

Tarzana Treatment Center
44447 N. 10th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93534

10:00 a.m. Speakers
11:30 a.m. Walk
12:15 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Speakers/Open mic
2:00 p.m. Close

To be announced

300

People in Recovery
Treatment Programs
Community Members
Families Member of People in Recovery

Barbara  Spille

18646 Oxnard Street
Tarzana, CA  91356

(818) 996-1051

bspille@tarzanatc.org

Vince  Scribner

44447 N. 10th Street West
Lancaster CA  93534

(661) 726-2630

vscribner@tarzanatc.org

662

Recovery Rally and Walk

Speakers and Walk
To celebrate our own Recoveries and educate the community that Treatment Works and people can and do recover.

10/2/2007 10:00 AM to 10/2/2007 2:00 PM

Rally

Tarzana Treatment Center
44447 10th Street West
Lancaster, CA

Speakers, Walk and BBQ

TBA

300

Everyone in Recovery, their families and community members

Vince  Scribner

44447 10th Street West
Lancaster, CA  93534

661-726-2630

vscribner@tarzanatc.org

Barbara  Spille

18646 Oxnard Street
Tarzana CA  91356

818-996-1051

bspille@tarzanatc.org

515

Los Angeles Recovery Summit 2007

Los Angeles Recovery Summit

Presented by the Los Angeles County Sober Living Coalition and the Sober Living Network- both non-profit entities.

The program is a day devoted to topics concerning recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction, presented from many viewpoints, and focused on the experiences of people working in the field. Presenters and panelists include psychologists, interventionists, treatment professionals, sober living providers, physicians, educators and representatives of the criminal justice field. Continuing education hours are available for Summit participants.

10/13/2007 8:00 AM to 10/13/2007 3:30 PM

Conference

Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA

Registration
Welcome from presenters
LMU overview
Ethics in the Workplace
The Continuum of Recovery
Cravings and Relapse
Propisition 36 in Action
William Glasser Institute- Choice Theory
Spirituality and Recovery
The Changing Face of Sober Living
The Intention Behind Intervention
Making Sense of Accreditation
Evidence and Practice
Medicine, Healing, and Recovery
Where Will They Live?
Keynote Address, Housing Rights

Brdaley Smith, LMU
Rick Alsop, President LA County Sober Living Coalition
Ken Schonlau, Executive Director Sober Living Network
Rev. Jack Kearney, LMU faculty
Steve Polin, housing rights attorney
DR. Seth Kadish, Milestones Ranch
Howard Samuels, Wonderland Center
Dave Rolston, CLARE
DR. Daniel Gatlin, Renaissance Malibu
Bob Tyler, President CAADAC
Jane Kowalski, Didi Hirsch
Judge Scott T. Millington
Denise Moehlman, DA's office
Larry Wolf, Defense Lawyer
Jeff Nalin, ECHOS
Susna Burton, A New Way of Life
Karl Morris, Puente House
Derek Ritchie, Magnolia House
Sage Bennett, LMU faculty
Lori Phelps, CAADE President
DR. Milt Birnbaum
Dr. Hyla Cass
Rabbi Mark Borovitz, Beit T'Shuvah
Mark Gottesman
Carrie Newman, Beit T'Shuvah
Sarah Manchak, UC Irvine
Jennifer Eno Louden, UC Irvine
Jean Mackie, CAADAC 1
Dallas Taylor, interventionist
Ed Storti, interventionist
Jim Tracey, interventionist
Ken Seeley, interventionist
Dave Sheridan, Sober Living Network Board Member
Gail deKrassel, sober coach
Paul Alsop, musician
Jim Coddington, MSW, LA County Sober Living Board Member

375

Professionals working in the field of recovery, nurses, physicians, social workers, psychologists, lawyers, government officials, and interested parties from the general public.

Jim Coddington

11444 Washington Blvd Ste. C113
Los Angeles, CA  90066

310-305-9567

iceaglesgift@gmail.com