Title
Changing the Face of Recovery...SAMHSA sponsored
City
Houston
Description
The Asian American Family Counseling Center will conduct the first community forum to raise awareness regarding substance abuse and its recovery in the APIA community in Houston.
Date
Wednesday, September 8, 2004, 6:30-8:00PM
Type of Event
Community forum
Location
MHMRA Conference Ctr. 7011 SW Freeway (in the Target center)
Program Agenda
1) Educational/research presentation 2) DINNER 3) Resource/info dissemination
Who Should Participate
APIA service providers, communiyt leaders, corporate leaders, phoenix House, Council on Drug and Alcohol, Coaltion Against Club Drug Abuse, and others. Additional Info: One (1) LMSW, LPC, LMFT CEU available RSVP by September 1, 2004
Expected Number of Participants
40-50 people
Invited Officials/Presenters
Dr. Ford Kuramoto, NAPAFASA; Dr. Alan Richard, The Center for Success and Independence; Dr. Tuan Nguyen, MHMRA; City Proclamations by Councilmembers Dr. Sekula-Gibbs, Gordon, Quan, and M.J. Khan
Primary Contact
Kim Szeto
Address
Asian American Family Counseling Center, 6220 Westpark, Suite 228, Houston, TX 77057
Phone Number
713-339-3688
Email Address
kimszeto@aafcc.org
Secondary Contact
Phoenix Mak
6220 Westpark, Sutie 228, Houston, TX 77057
713-3530
Pmak@aafcc.org
"Radical Recovery", an evening with Bill White
Dallas
Bill white, Advocate,author of over 8 books and 30 years in the field of addiction/recovery. Author of "Slaying the Dragon"-history of Addiction Treatment and Recovery in America will empower those who promote recovery in the community
September 9, 2004
Gathering of APAA-Association of Persons Affected by Addiction members and the Recovery community will hear Bill White speak on Recovery evolution, revolution and the future of the Recovery movement .
2438 Butler St., Suite 120, Dallas, TX 75235
Joe Powell, Director of APAA Introducing an evening with Bill White
Dr. Louis Deere Dr. Joel Feiner Dr. Paul Scott Mike Katz GLoria Jackson Eva Freeman Dr. Charles Pharis Linda Soto Judge Mary Miller Jim Hunt Trina Willis the Recovery community
75
Bill White
Joe Powell
2438 Butler Street, Suite 120, Dallas, TX 75235
214/634-APAA
joep2722@aol.com
Brenda Mack
bmack@apaarecovery.org
Web Site
http://www.apaarecovery.org
Recovery Banquet and Awards Dinner
Awards to recognize and honor those in the community who have contributed and promote recovery. Awards will be presented to community leaders, people in recovery and APAA volunteers. Dinner will be provided.
September 28, 2004 Time: 6-9pm
RecoveryAwards Banquet and Dinner - Fundraiser Event
Center for Community Cooperation, 2900 Live Oak Oak Room
Joe Powell, Project Director of APAA - welcome, Brenda Mack, Membership Coordinator, Senator Royce West will speak at 7pm sharp, APAA board members presenting awards,
Recovery Award recipients, APAA Board of Directors, sponsors, donators and Stakeholders
150
Senator Royce West Dr. Louis Deere Gloria Terrell Jackson Jim Hunt Pastor Eva Freeman Charles Pharis Honorable Judge Mary Miller Linda Soto Paul Scott Honorable Judge Creuzot Honorable Judge Francis Honorable Judge Janice Wardie
(214) 634-APAA(2722)
APAA office
(214) 634-APAA
Recovery in the Park
11-7pm. Activities will include softball, basketball, guest speakers, live music and entertainment,provider booths, fishing, children games, bounce houses, Food provided
September 25, 2004 11-7pm
Recovery Picnic
Kiddspring Park 711 Canty
Presenters will start at 2pm
Recovery Community, Allies, family and children
600
Councilman Leo Chaney Rainbow Days-Cathy Brown ACOA-Patty Paul Clarkson Pastor Eva Freeman
Bob Fisher
2438 Butler, Suite 120, Dallas, TX 75235
Kareema Lawton
2438 Butler Street, Suite 120,
www.apaarecovery.org
Faith-Based Initiative Symposium
Mesquite
A collaborative effort with the Faith-Based and Clinical Communities to discuss the holistic approach to treatment and recovery
September 25, 2004
Symposium
Eastfield College Room C295 3737 Motley Drive
Faith-Based Community Clinical Community
100
Dr. Louis Deere Joe Powell Lisa DeVeaux Dr. Ed Pauley
Gloria Jackson
Eastfield College, 3737 Motley Dr., Mesquite, TX 75150
972-860-7624
ght4589@dcccd.edu
George Bush
Eastffield c\College, 3737 Motley Dr., Mesquite, TX 75150
972-860-8352
gwbush@dcccd.edu
2nd Annual Sober Fiesta 2004
Laredo
There will be a Proclamation presentation in observance of Recovery Month in Laredo. The event will promote recovery with personal testimonies. There will be information booths, music, games and food for the public.
September 23, 2004
Festival with Information booths
3400 Sanders & 100 Montgomery
3:00- 3:45 Mass Offered for people in Recovery and those still suffering from Addiction 4:00- 6:00 Speakers, Music, Games, and door prizes
Public
200
Pending: Major Elizabeth Flores, City Officials, Webb County Commissioners and local organizations invested in Recovery
Acenete Flores
434 S Main Suite 217, San Antonio, Texas 78204
210-270-8575
aflores@aamainc.us
Clara Vazquez
2305 Ventura Laredo, Texas
956-725-2197
rmjohnson@aamainc.us
Recovery Month Celebrity Luncheon
Corpus Christi
Luncheon in honor of those who have overcome barriers to treatment and have begun or sustained their journeys of recovery and the dedicated counselors, health care providers, family members and otherswho help them achieve recovery. Guest speaker - Steve Ford, son of former President Gerald and Betty Ford. He spoke about his victory over alcoholism
Luncheon
707 N. Shoreline
12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Lunch 12:45 p.m. Open Remarks/Introduction 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Steve Ford's speech 2:15 - 2:30 Closing Remarks
General Public including school personnel, law enforcement officials, social service agencies, recovery community, persons currently in treatment facilities, parents, etc.
250
Steve Ford
Emma Garcia
4646 Corona, Ste. 160, Corpus Christi, Texas 78411
361.854.9199
emy1866@yahoo.com
Linda Copado Rincon
361.854.9413
lcr@prcxi.org
http://www.coada-cb.org
Winner's Circle State Convention
El Paso
The Winner's Circle is an organization of criminal justice involved people in recovery who commit to remaining crime, drug and alcohol free.
September 18, 2004
Winner's Circle Convention and Picnic
Recovery Alliance of El Paso 3901 Montana No. B 79903
Meeting of board at Recovery Alliance Visit to Sanchez State Prison Picnic in Grandview Park open to all
Winner's Circle members nationwide The recovery community nationwide
Mr. Bobby Wheeler Judge Patrick Garcia Judge David C. Guaderramma
Jesse Martinez
3901 Montana No. B
915-594-7000
JMartinez@RecoveryAlliance.net
Bobby Wheeler
PO Box 4721, Dallas, TX 75208
214-816-6403
bobbywheeler@sbcglobal.net
http://www.recoveryalliance.net
Drug Free Business Houston
This 3-hour workshop will provide tools and information on how to addresse drug use in the workplace. The value of employee assistance programs will be discussed. Speakers will discuss the impact of drug use and recovery on their careers and provide guidance for employers.
September 15, 2004
Workshop
University of Houston Small Business Development Center 2302 Fannin, Suite 200
9:30-12:30
Business owners, managers, HR and safety professionals
50
Becky Vance, Executive Director, Drug Free Business Houston a division of the Council on Alcohol and Drugs Houston
Becky Vance
303 Jackson Hill, Houston, TX 77007
281-200-9325
bvance@council-houston.org
http://www.drugfreebusinesshouston.org
National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery
San Antonio
Formation of community-based organizations in partnership to bring the sobriety message to the community at large. Recovery is possible!
September 11, 2004
City Observance
Roosevelt Pavilion 331 Roosevelt Park San Antonio Tx. 78201
Information Dissemenation will be provided kby various agencies who will be educating the public of resources that are available to the community, recovering speakers and local enterainment will be provided
Open to Coalition of Community Agencies, media
Pending: City managers, County Commisioners, Judges
434 S. Main, Suite 217, San Antonio Tx.
(210) 270-8575
aflores@ aamainc.us
Victoria A. Guajardo
vguajardo@aamainc.us
Road to Recovery
El Paso, Texas
Recovery family and friends 8K competitive/non-competitive run and 2 mile non-competitive walk
8K run/walk and 2 mile family walk
Starting point at Althea Park, corner of Stockwell and Stanton Recovery Alliance located at:3901 Montana Ste.B
Family event. Race to begin at 8AM at Althea Park. Awards and good, clean fun at start/finish line. On-line registration: www.active.com
All members of the recovery community: recovering individuals, family members, friends and allies of recovery
500+
City officials and local celebrities
Rusty Broughton
3901 Montana B El Paso, TX 799903
915 594-7000
rbroughton@recoveryalliance.net
Mary Vallejo
3901 Montana B El Paso, TX 79903
mvallejo@recoveryalliance.net
recoveryalliance.net
APAA presents Bill White: Recovery Management Workshop
Bill White, MA, will present a progress report and 6 hour workshop on Recovery in America, the introduction to Recovery Management. Continued Education Hours provided.
September 10, 2004
Conference on Recovery Management
Fairmont Hotel 1717 N. Akard,
Introduction-Joe Powell, APAA Project Director Bill White,MA Presentation agenda will include Recovery oriented systems of care, the History, acute models into sustain interventions for Recovery Management, strategies and pitfalls of Recovery Management
Recovery Community, Treatment and Mental Health providers and professionals,
bill White, Masters in Addiction Studies and 35 years in the behavioral health field, Author of 8 books on addiction/recovery and behavioral health, Senior Research Consult at Chestnut Health Systems, Director of Behavioral Health Recovery Management Project and Recovery Advocate Joe Powell, Project Director, APAA-Association of Persons Affected by Addiction
2438 Butler Street, Suite 120
214) 634-2722
same
Bmack@apaarecovery.org
Recovery Month Kickoff in Dallas, TX
Recovery Month Kickoff City of Dallas City Council and Mayor Laura Miller presenting proclaimation to Assoc. of Persons Affected by Addiction and other Community Stakeholders
September 1, 2004 - 9:30AM
Municipal/Dallas City council and Mayor Proclaimation of Recovery Month
City Hall Dallas City Council Chambers
Mayor Miller, City Council members and Joe Powell, Director of APAA, will address the importance of Recovery, Recovery Month and community stakeholders.
the Recovery Community, Value Options, Dallas Juvenile Dept, Greater Dallas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Phoenix House, Green Oaks Hospital, ABC BHC, Adapt BHC, Hillvale Medical Group, NAMI, DCAA, 24 Hour Fitness, Mosiac Inc, Lifenet, Dallas MetroCare BHC, Veterans, Telecare BHC,
Dallas Mayor Laura Miller, Dallas City Council,Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Maverick and Many Community Stakeholders who are invested in Recovery
2438 Butler Street, Dallas, TX 75235
214)634-APAA
Lynette Pearl
City Hall
214)243-1578
Recovery Month Kickoff
APAA along with Recovery Month Stakeholders will receive the Proclamation for Recovery Month from City of Dallas Council and Mayor Laura Miller
September 1, 2004
City of Dallas Council/Mayor Miller and APAA, Association of Persons Affected by Addiction and Recovery Stakeholders
City Hall - Dallas Council Chambers 1500 Marilla Street Dallas, TX 75201 9am
Mayor Laura Miller presentation of Recovery Month proclamation. Association of Persons affected by Addiction Director Joe Powell will give an overview of Addiction/Recovery observance of Stakeholders in Dallas and Recovery.
Recovery Community, Recovery Stakeholders, Treatment providers, Behavioral Health organizations and many others
Mayor Laura Miller Dallas City Council other Public City officials.
214/634-2722
1500 Marilla Street
214/243-1578
APAA-Association of Persons Affected by Addiction and City of Dallas -Recovery Month Kickoff
Proclamation presentation in observance of Recovery Month with Dallas City Council, Mayor Laura Miller, Community Stakeholders and many invested in the recovery community.
Sept 1, 2004
Dallas City Council and Mayor Laura Miller - Recovery Month Proclamation Presentation to Association of Persons Affected by Addiction and Community Stakeholders
Dallas City Hall 1500 Marilla Street Dallas, TX 75201
Mayor Miller presenting Proclamation, observing September as Recovery Month in Dallas, TX. Director of APAA, Joe Powell-SAMHSA/CSAT Planning Partner will recieve the Proclamation
Dallas Recovery Community Stakeholders,APAA members, Dallas Cowboy, Dallas Maverick, Media, Alcohol and Drug Treatment Providers.
Dallas City Council, Mayor Laura Miller, Association of Person Affected by Addiction Director Joe Powell
Joe Powell, Project Director
214) 634-APAA
Joep2722@aol.com
1500 Marilla, Dallas, TX, 75201
214) 243-1578
Access to Recovery Rally
Edinburg, Texas
Local Display of Motor Cycles, Music, Information Booth
Saturday, September 25th 2004
Motorcycle Rally / Fair
University of Texas Pan Am Road Runners Stadium 1201 W University
Motor cycle rally, music, Information Booths.
300
invitations sent out to local Sport Personality
434 S Main Suite 217, San Antonio, Texas
210 270 8575
Victoria Guajardo
Access to Recovery
Edinburg
8 Hour Focus Seminar. Forums will discusss various aspects of Substance Abuse, Treatment, Recovery, Family and Women issues in Substance Abuse
Friday, September 24th, 2004
All Day Seminar
University of Texas Pan Am 1201 W University Drive
Propaganda, radio and TV to begin August to be handled by the University of Texas Pan American
Invited participants include Dr. Noreen Graft, on "Specific Women Isues In substance Abuse" Dr.Tina Buck on "Bio Feedback and Substance Abuse Treatment."
Judge Rose Guerra Reyna
434 S. Main Ste 217, San Antonio, Texas
Recovery Ambassadors Training
The Council on Alcohol and Drugs Houston is hosting Recovery Ambassadors Training (provided by the Johnson Institute) to transform public attitudes about addiction and recovery. A follow-up event will be planned at this training and will be held in September to celebrate National Recovery Month.
August 21, 2004
303 Jackson Hill
8:30-4:30 pm
Anyone interested in learning how to become an advocate for recovery.
Mayor Bill White Rob Mosbacher, Chairman of the Board, Greater Houston Partnership Johnny Allem, President, Johnson Institute Joel Hernandez Lyle Prouse, Luncheon Speaker Mike Barry, Faces & Voices of Recovery
Discussion Meetings
Discussion meetings on "Cognitive Restructuring in the Treatment of Alcohol Disorders" and "Support Group Resources for Court-Mandated Clients."
09-25-04 and 09-30-04
Educational / Resource Presentation
201 E. 28th Street Houston, TX 77008
Sat. 09-25-04, 1:30 PM Thurs. 09-30-04, 7:00 PM
Persons in recovery, treatment professionals, probation officers, parole & court staff, interested third parties.
25
Joe Orduna Licensed Professional Counselor Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
Joe Orduna LPC
713-426-0871
smart_houston@nhrci.cnc.net
nhrci@concentric.net
http://www.smartrecovery.org
