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Wyoming (Events posted: 15)
Event Number
484
Title
2008 National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month Press Conference and Kick-Off - SAMHSA-Sponsored
Description
The Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration will unveil the results of the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health at a press conference on Thursday, September 4. 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 2007 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
9/4/2008 10:00 AM to 9/4/2008 11:00 AM
Type of Event
Press Conference and National Kick-Off Event
Location
National Press Building,
Holeman Lounge, 13th Floor
529 14th Street, NW
Washington, D.C.
Invited Officials/Presenters
John Walters, Director, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy

RADM Eric Broderick, Acting Administrator, SAMHSA

H. Westley Clark, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., Director, SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Treatment

Candy Finnigan, Drug and Alcohol Interventionist appearing on the A&E documentary drama Intervention

Nathan Anderson, a person in recovery from drug abuse
Expected Number of Participants
100
Invited Participants/Audience
Media, organizations/associations and government agency representatives in the field of substance abuse addiction, treatment and recovery, 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
147
Title
Sobriety Celebration 2008--SAMHSA-Sponsored
Description
This event will take place at City Park in Riverton. There will be a bluegrass band, speakers, and light snacks. There will be drawings throughout the event for different prizes. We will also have Open Mic for those that wish to share their experience, strength and hope with other community members.
Date
9/6/2008 4:00 PM to 9/6/2008 8:00 PM
Type of Event
sobriety celebration
Location
City Park located on the corner of Main and Federal
Riverton, Wyoming
Program Agenda
4:00 pm-8:00 pm
Food, speakers, live music
Invited Officials/Presenters
Governor Dave Freudenthal
Mayor John Vincent
Don Coyhis, President, White Bison, Inc.
Expected Number of Participants
275
Invited Participants/Audience
Anyone who is interested in relaxing to some great music, hearing some good speakers, and eating some good food is welcome to help us celebrate Recovery Month. Please bring your friends and your family along.
Primary Contact
Ron Groathouse
Address
223 West Adams
Riverton, WY  82501
Phone Number
307-856-9006
Email Address
fcacc@wyoming.com
Secondary Contact
Kateri Vergez
Address
6145 Lehman Drive, Suite 200
Colorado S CO  80918
Phone Number
719-548-1000
Email Address
kateri@whitebison.org

Event Number
681
Title
Recovery Rocks Fest 2008-NAADAC & SAMHSA Sponsored
Description
LIVE MUSIC from "Flashback"

Childrens Games & Face Painting

All-Day Activities FREE Prizes ALL DAY!!

FREE FOOD FROM JC BURGERS FOR EVERYONE!

Inflatables for the kids to play on, face paintings and lots of prize give-aways!

Music, food, activities for kids and families.

Everyone is welcome to attend!
Date
9/20/2008 10:00 AM to 9/20/2008 3:00 PM
Type of Event
festival
Location
Washington Park
Casper, Wyoming
Expected Number of Participants
400
Primary Contact
Charlie Powell
Address
1430 Wilkins Circle
Casper, WY  82601
Phone Number
(307) 237-9583
Email Address
info@recoveryrocks2008.org
Secondary Contact
Anne Luna
Email Address
anne@naadac.org
Web Site
http://www.recoveryrocks2008.org/

Event Number
462
Title
got recovery? t-shirts
Description
in the spirit of "got milk", our got recovery? t-shirts are designed to increase awareness for addiction recovery. Help us spread the word by wearing yours, got recovery?
Date
8/25/2008 8:00 AM to 9/30/2008 12:00 AM
Type of Event
Campaign to increase awareness
Location
To order go to:
http://www.spiritworksfoundation.org/
Expected Number of Participants
5000
Primary Contact
Jan Brown
Address
5800 Mooretown Road
Williamsburg, VA  23188
Phone Number
757-564-0001
Email Address
jan@spiritworksfoundation.org
Secondary Contact
Sissy Allen
Address
5800 Mooretown Road
Williamsbu VA  23188
Phone Number
757-564-0001
Email Address
sissy@spiritworksfoundation.org
Web Site
http://www.spiritworksfoundation.org/

Event Number
547
Title
"In My Own Words..." Essay Contest - ATTC National Office
Description
In celebration of National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month, the ATTC National Office is excited to announce its essay contest "In My Own Words..."

The essay contest is open to anyone currently in the addictions treatment and recovery field, or closely related discipline. The deadline for submission is Midnight, October 1, 2008. Prizes include: First - $500; Second - $250; Third - $100

Guidelines are available online: http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=84

Questions? Contact Deann Jepson, jepsond@umkc.edu.
Date
9/1/2008 12:00 AM to 10/1/2008 12:00 AM
Location
Find additional information, including submission guidelines online: http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=84
Expected Number of Participants
1000
Primary Contact
Erin Fridley
Address
5100 Rockhill Rd
Kansas City, MO  64110
Phone Number
816-235-6989
Email Address
fridleye@umkc.edu
Secondary Contact
Deann Jepson
Phone Number
816-235-6981
Email Address
jepsond@umkc.edu

Event Number
78
Title
15th National TASC Conference on Drugs & Crime - The Sky's the Limit: Strengthening Communities through TASC - Innovation, Integration & Imagination
Description
In celebration of Recovery Month, the 15th National TASC Conference on Drugs & Crime will take place September 3-5. This event offers research applications, skills-building, and advocacy activities for public safety, substance abuse and mental health treatment professionals as well as faith-based organizations, juvenile and adult services providers, and community advocates.

REGISTER TODAY! Go to www.NationalTASC.org (*) for convenient online registration or a registration form that can be printed and mailed with payment to: PO Box 5061, Williamsburg VA 23188, ATTN: 2008 National TASC Conference Registration

Early Bird rates apply for all registrations received by July 31, 2008. Member: $295 Non-Member: $395

Regular Registration Member: $345 Non-Member: $445

(*) Sponsor and Exhibitor packages are also available. For details scroll to "Becoming a Sponsor/Exhibitor at the Conference" on the left menu of the National TASC homepage.
Date
9/3/2008 8:00 AM to 9/5/2008 7:00 PM
Type of Event
Conference
Location
Chicago, Illinois at The Westin Michigan Avenue

To reserve a room at The Westin Michigan Avenue, Chicago , call 1-888-627-8385 and ask for the National TASC rate.

Hotel bed rates are $199 single/$224 double (plus parking and all applicable taxes). Offer available until August 2, 2008 at 5 PM CDT.

Online room reservations available at: Http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/tasc2008
Program Agenda
Intensive workshop tracks will focus on the topics of: Incarceration and Reentry; Diversion; Clinical Skills and Interventions; Evaluation and Research; and Innovative Applications.
Invited Officials/Presenters
There will be prominent speakers from the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the Pew Charitable Trusts, and many others.
Expected Number of Participants
300
Invited Participants/Audience
Public safety, substance abuse and mental health treatment professionals, counselors and social workers, faith-based organizations, juvenile and adult services providers, community advocates.
Primary Contact
National TASC
Address
2204 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA  22301
Phone Number
703-836-8272
Email Address
nationaltasc@nationaltasc.org
Web Site
http://www.nationaltasc.org

Event Number
96
Title
Recovery Takes Flight 2008
Description
30 thousand Balloons will be released across the country by CRC Health Group facilities at Noon local time creating a wave of recognition honoring recovery.
Date
9/10/2008 12:00 PM to 9/10/2008 1:00 PM
Type of Event
Balloon Release
Location
Over 60 facilities nationwide
Program Agenda
11:30am gather
11:50am Statement read
11:59 am countdown
Noon- release balloons
Invited Officials/Presenters
Local dignitaries
Expected Number of Participants
30000
Invited Participants/Audience
Staff, clients and alumni of the various treatment centers
Primary Contact
Melissa  Preshaw
Address
20400 Stevens Creek Blvd, Suite 600
Cupertino , CA  95014
Phone Number
(408)367-2185
Email Address
mpreshaw@crchealth.com
Web Site
http://www.crchealth.com

Event Number
390
Title
Recovery Recognition Luncheon
Description
This will be a luncheon to recognize Western Wyoming Community College students in recovery and local community members in recovery.
Date
9/11/2008 12:00 PM to 9/11/2008 1:00 PM
Location
Southwest Counseling Western Wyoming Community College
2500 College Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82901
Invited Officials/Presenters
Bret Zerger - Counselor at WWCC
Lena Warren- Southwest Counseling
Expected Number of Participants
30
Invited Participants/Audience
WWCC Students
Community Members
Primary Contact
Bret  Zerger
Address
2500 College Drive
Rock Springs, WY  82901
Phone Number
307-382-1652
Email Address
bzerger@wwcc.wy.edu
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Event Number
441
Title
Join the Voices: Real People Real Recovery
Description
Informational table with games and give-aways to create more awareness about Recovery and the services available.
Date
9/12/2008 11:30 AM to 9/12/2008 1:00 PM
Type of Event
Informational Table
Location
Rock Springs High School
Expected Number of Participants
100
Invited Participants/Audience
Rock Springs High School students
Primary Contact
Lena  Warren
Address
1124 College Drive
Rock Springs, WY  82901
Phone Number
307-352-6680
Email Address
lwarren@swcounseling.org

Event Number
391
Title
Recovery Information Table
Description
Informational table with giveaways, informational brochures, etc, related to recovery month theme.
Date
9/17/2008 9:00 AM to 9/17/2008 3:00 PM
Location
Southwest Counseling Western Wyoming Community College
2500 College Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82901
Invited Officials/Presenters
Bret Zerger - Counselor
Various Southwest Counseling Professionals
Expected Number of Participants
500
Invited Participants/Audience
College students and the local community
Primary Contact
Bret  Zerger
Address
2500 College Drive
Rock Springs, WY  82901
Phone Number
307-382-1652
Email Address
bzerger@wwcc.wy.edu
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Event Number
393
Title
Living the Dream
Description
National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month Event
Living the Dream Saturday, September 20th at Lions Park next to the Municipal Pool. This event is a celebration of those in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction and free to the public in recovery. Kick off at 11:00 with a welcoming and wellness walk around Sloans Lake. Enjoy a free lunch with a live band, Putt Hutt mini golf, face painting, a karate demonstration, support groups, theater improve act, dance with DJ and line dance instruction. Bring the entire family! For more information call 632-3449.
Date
9/20/2008 11:00 AM to 9/20/2008 10:00 PM
Type of Event
All day celebration in Lions Park, Cheyenne, Wyoming
Location
Lions Park shelter next to Municipal Pool
Program Agenda
11:00 a.m.: Official kickoff
Welcoming & wellness walk
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. = Free pizza & refreshments
12:00 p.m.to 2:00 p.m. = live band
1:00 to 3:00 p.m. = Free face painting
Free mini gold at Putt Hutt for first 50 kids and karate demonstration
2:00 p.m. to ?? = Meetings, speakers, coffee house
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. = Improv act at amphitheater
8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. = Line dance instruction
9:00 to 10:00 p.m. = Dance with DJ
Expected Number of Participants
200
Invited Participants/Audience
Individuals and families in recovery.
Primary Contact
Lisa Scholz
Address
PO Box 371
Cheyenne, WY  82001
Phone Number
307-632-3449
Email Address
cheywyo6@yahoo.com

Event Number
456
Title
Addiction Nurses Week
Description
Its the First Annual Addiction Nurses Week!
(Sept. 24th-30th)
Celebrate the contribution of nurses in addiction treatment and be a part of Recovery Month September 1st-30th.
Addiction nurses are integral to the process. Addiction nurses know firsthand the affects of addiction from treatment to counseling to education and from working with patients, families and communities. NOW addiction nurses can celebrate their experience along with their colleagues in the field of substance use disorders.
Date
9/24/2008 1:00 AM to 9/30/2008 1:00 AM
Type of Event
National observance
Location
Across the nation
Expected Number of Participants
500
Primary Contact
Carolyn  Baird
Address
119 Joyce Dr
McMurray, PA  15317
Phone Number
724-941-8551
Email Address
carolynab@earthlink.net
Web Site
http://www.intnsa.org
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Event Number
392
Title
Recovery Month Workshop
Description
Recovery workshop featuring several speakers: Southwest Counseling (Recovery Specialist), an individual in recovery, and a family member of someone in recovery.
Date
9/24/2008 12:00 PM to 9/24/2008 1:00 PM
Location
Southwest Counseling Western Wyoming Community College
2500 College Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82901
Invited Officials/Presenters
Recovery Specialist Southwest Counseling
Expected Number of Participants
50
Invited Participants/Audience
WWCC Students
Community
Primary Contact
Bret  Zerger
Address
2500 College Drive
Rock Springs, WY  82901
Phone Number
307-382-1652
Email Address
bzerger@wwcc.wy.edu

Event Number
426
Title
Join the Voices: Real People Real Recovery
Description
Informational table with games and give-aways to create more awareness about Recovery and the services available.
Date
9/26/2008 11:00 AM to 9/26/2008 2:00 PM
Type of Event
Informational table at the Green River High School
Location
Green River High School
Expected Number of Participants
100
Invited Participants/Audience
Green River High School students
Primary Contact
Lena Warren
Address
1124 College Drive
Rock Springs, WY  82901
Phone Number
307-352-6680
Email Address
lwarren@swcounseling.org
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Event Number
672
Title
Gratitude Cruise for Halloween, 2008
Description
Fellowship vacation on the largest cruise ship in the world, Freedom of the Seas.
Date
10/26/2008 2:00 PM to 11/2/2008 9:00 AM
Type of Event
7 Day Western Caribbean Cruise
Location
Leaving Miami, FL, to Labadee, Haiti, Ocho Rios, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Cozumel, Mexico.
Program Agenda
Itinerary distributed to guests first day on ship.
Invited Officials/Presenters
Keynote Speakers: Angie P., Ohio, Lorna K., NY, Russell Sp, FL
Expected Number of Participants
150
Invited Participants/Audience
Program for registered guests only. Please call 561-702-2312
Primary Contact
Snow Piccolo
Address
102 NE Second St. #417
Boca Raton, FL  33432
Phone Number
561-702-2312
Email Address
Snow@sobercelebrations.com
Web Site
http://www.sobercelebrations.com