Title
Recovery Month Institute..hosted by APAA, Cadap, and La Sima Foundation
Description
Health screenings performed in conjuction with Bring Your Loved One to the Doctor Day.
Date
Tuesday, September 16, 2003
Location
CADAP - Community Alcohol Drug After Care Program Martin Luther King Center, on MLK Drive
City
Dallas
Who Should Participate
Individuals and Family members in Recovery, Persons needing info and/or affected by addiction/HIV/STD/HEP C Co-occurring Mental Illness, etc.
Expected Number of Participants
200+
Presenters
City of Dallas officials
Primary Contact
Paul Clarkson - La Sima Foundation
Address
777 R.L.Thorton FWY. Suite 101, Dallas, TX 75203
Phone Number
paul44@airmail.com
Email Address
214-941-1132
Secondary Contact
Sam Smith - CADAP
3200 S. Lancaster/Kiest Shopping Center, Suite 405
214-371-8905
cadapinc@aol.com
Recovery Month Kickoff, Hosted by the APAA-SAMHSA Sponsored
The APAA (Association for Persons Affected by Addictions) is hosting a city-wide Kickoff celebration. Speaking will be Dallas’ Mayor Laura Miller and members of City Council, reading a proclamation for Recovery Month. Also present will be a Dallas Cowboys player, representatives from the city’s Youth Services Office, the Senior Affairs Office, and the Starfish Foundation.
September 3, 2003
City Hall, Dallas
Open to the public. Media attendance strongly encouraged.
- Mayor Laura Miller and members of City Council, reading a proclamation for Recovery Month. - TBD, a Dallas Cowboys player. - Also, representatives from the Youth Services Office, the Senior Affairs Office, and the Starfish Foundation.
Program Agenda
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Joe Powell, Director of APAA
2438 Butler Street, Suite 120, Dallas, TX 75235
214-634-2722
Joep2722@aol.com
Katherine Gill
553 Route 3A, Bldg. #3, Bow, NH 03304
603-226-3000 or 866-265-3891
kgill@highpointcommunications.com
Recovery forum called, “Discrimination against People in Recovery from Alcohol and Drugs.” -SAMHSA Sponsored
Town forum to meet and discuss the, “Discrimination against People in Recovery from Alcohol and Drugs.”
September 25, 2003
Nexus Recovery Center, 8733 La Prada Drive (http://www.nexusrecovery.org)
Open to the community. Media invited. For more information please call Joe Powell.
200
Guest speakers include Phil Watson of Drug Prevention Resources and Recovering Dr. Jimmy Edmondson. Boxed lunches will also be served.
8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Joe Powell
2438 Butler Street, Suite 120 Dallas, TX 75235
603-226-3000
Sober Fiesta
Community Fair with booths and entertainment
September 19, 2003
Laredo Civic Center Grounds 2400 San Bernardo
Laredo
Julian Negrete
2305 Ventura Laredo Texas 78040
956-725-2197
bsrcounselors@stx.rr.com
Melinda Mendez Titus
956-740-1113
mtitus@stx.rr.com
Recovery Institute
Speaking will be Oscar Manning, a Licensed Professional Counseling intern and person in Recovery, and Coordinater of Services for APAA. Oscar will be speaking on co-occuring and coexisting disorders. Joe Powell, Director of APAA, will be speaking on the importance of Recovery and the APAA organization. Louis Deere, psychiatrist and person in Recovery, will keynote. Also speaking are locals in Recovery Paul Clarkson and David Whithers. During this event there will also be mini physicals, mental exams and testing for HIV/STD/Cholesterol tests, Beck Depression screening, and other exams. APAA will partner with the LaSima Foundation to conduct the screenings.
Center for Community Corporation (2900 Live Oak)
Open to the community, to people in Recovery, to city officials and to the media. For more information, please call Joe Powell.
- Oscar Manning, a Licensed Professional Counseling intern and person in Recovery, and Coordinater of Services for APAA. - Joe Powell, Director of APAA. - Louis Deere, psychiatrist and person in Recovery. - Locals in Recovery Paul Clarkson and David Whithers.
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
553 Route 3A Bldg. # 3, Bow, NH 03304
Miracle Spaghetti Dinner
The Miracle Kids Dance Troupe will perform at a lovely evening of Italian Cuisine and special ambiance.
3901 Montana Ave.
El Paso, TX
Recovery Community in El Paso.
50 Guests and 20 children.
Spaghetti Dinner and Dance Recital.
Regina White
3901 Montana, El Paso 79903
915-594-7000
RWhite@RecoveryAlliance.net
Web Site
http://www.RecoveryAlliance.net
Faces of Recovery-SAMHSA Sponsored
Family focussed outdoor celebration with speakers, information, health screenigns, food, fun, and education on health and recovery.
September 13, 2003
Gudalupe Park 2311 Runnels 11:00 AM-2:00 PM
Houston
Expect 1,000 participants
7
Carol Alvardo,Councilwoman Gabriel Vasquez, Councilman Orlando Sanchez, Mayoral Candidate Bill White, Mayoral Candidate Luis Cano, Communty Activitist Judge Philips Ken Camanetti, Athlete
being finalized
Sonia Rivera, Program Coordinator
AAMA Inc. 204 Clifton St. Houston, Texas 77011
713-926-9491
sonia.rivera@aamainc.com
Orlando Montalvo
713-928-6726
omontalvo@ammainc.com
Recovery in the Park!, hosted by APAA of Dallas
House Representative Terri Hodge (District 16) will be speaking at 4:00 p.m., and Recovering Lance Lopez Band will play. Also in attendance will be Ann Stover, a local young person in recovery, Recovering Minister Henry Mass, and a Starfish Foundation Family in Recovery.
White Rock Lake Park, 8100 Doran (Buckner and Northwest Highway). Meet at the flagpole.
Open to the public. Media attendance encouraged.
100+
House Representative Terri Hodge (District 16) will be speaking at 4:00 p.m. Also in attendance will be Ann Stover, a local young person in recovery, Recovering Minister Henry Mass, and a Starfish Foundation Family in Recovery.
3:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Katherine Gill, High Point Communications for SAMHSA
Rainbow Drummers
Recovery Month should be special in El Paso. The El Paso Alliance will be hosting two Drumming Circles, on the 11th and 25th. The Rainbow Drummers will begin at 8:30PM on each day and go until the drumming finishes. The circle is in the Native American tradition and features 20 octagonal 18 inch tambourine style drums that were produced especially for the recovery community in El Paso. The drums were made at the Taos Pueblo by Taos Drum Company.
September 11 and 25th.
El Paso
All who seek recovery in El Paso and who walk the Red Road.
30 Drummers
Lon Silagi, Standing Man, will lead the Drummers.
Lon Silagi
505-589-9851
speakout@RecoveryAlliance.net
Recovery Under The Stars
The El Paso Alliance will host the first annual "Recovery Under the Stars". This open air concert will start in the afternoon with a picnic, volleyball, softball, frisbees and after dark the music begins. There will be a jam session with people in recovery in the El Paso and Southern New Mexico area and then a band in recovery, under the stars.
October 5, 2003
Memorial Park on Copia in Central El Paso.
The Recovery Community in El Paso. This means family, friends and allies of recovery.
250
Mayor Joe Wardy Councilman Dan Power Councilman Susan Austin Funny Steve George
Rusty
915-630-8513
Rusty99@hotmail.com
Mary Vallejo
MVallejo@RecoveryAlliance.net
Celebration Recovery
The Irwin Foundation, Aztrazeneca Pharmacuetical Co. Presents "Recovery Celebration" for persons recoverying from Mental Illness and Substance Use, families affected by both disorders, all interested in recovery and many more.
October 12, 2003
944 South Lamar Dallas, TX 75201
Dallas, TX 75201
NAMI-FAMILY MEMBERS, Mental Health Providers, people recoverying from Mental Illness and Substance Use, Addiction Treatment Programs, People in Recovery
2000
Dr Freeze, Joel Slack, Michael Schwartz, Dr. Joel Fiener, All public officails of Dallas,State and governor Perry of Texas were invited.
All you can eat Barbeque provided by Eddie Deens Ranch, many gifts, raffles, exhibits by Mental Health and Treatment Providers, speakers and much more.
NAMI
6510 Abrams, Suite 568
214) 3417133
namidallas@aol.com
Association of Persons Affected by Addiction office
2438 Butler St. Suite 120, Dallas, TX 75235
214) 634-APAA - Joe Powell
loretta_knickerbocker@deanfoods.com
Texas Soberfest 2003
Texas Soberfest is a celebration of life free from addiction. It's a rockin' party featuring some of the area's hottest bands and best-known entertainers all designed to showcase a healthy and clean lifestyle. Other festivities for this year's bash include: guest speakers, a martial arts exhibition, magicians, comedians, great food, children's'activities, a silent auction and a raffle. This is the festival's second year. In 2002, the event drew more than 5,000 people. This year, organizers are predicting double that number because of the positive community response. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Austin Council on Drug and Alcohol Abuse.
May 10, 2003
The Leander VFW Grounds
Austin
Everyone!
Jason Gurule
512-476-2600
jason@cartisgroup.com
Juli Cunningham
Recovery Health Checks
Cholesterol screening, Mammograms, HIV/STDS, Hepititis C info, Mini Dental Exam, Beck Depression and many other Health checks.
09/19/2004
3200 S. Lancaster/Keist Shopping Center, Suite 405 Rear of the Shopping Center, Front of CADAP/CORINTH AA Group.
City of Dallas officials, People in Recovery,
214) 941-1132
3200 S. Lancaster/Kiest Shopping Center, suite 405
214-376-8905
