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Events and Activities

Virginia

Title	Celebrating Recovery in Richmond
City	Richmond
Description	Individuals in recovery speak out in celebration and share stories of success, struggles, and perseverance.
Date	Wednesday, September 29, 2004
Type of Event	Speaker's Forum
Location	107 South 5th Street
Program Agenda	Opening ceremony starts at 11 a.m.
Who Should Participate	open to the public
Expected Number of Participants	50
Invited Officials/Presenters	TBA
Primary Contact	Jo Cordery
Address	107 South 5th Street
Phone Number	804-819-4079
Email Address	corderyj@rbha.org
Secondary Contact	Carol Olson
Address	107 South 5th Street
Phone Number	819-4194
Email Address	olsonc@rbha.org

Title	Vanguard Services Unlimited Celebration of Recovery
City	Arlington
Description	Vanguard Services Unlimited invites its alumni and friends to its 7th annual Celebration of Recovery recognizing those in recovery and all almuni of our programs
Date	Wednesday, September 22
Type of Event	Dinner and Recognition Ceremony
Location	Knights of Columbus Hall Little Falls Rd Arlington, VA
Program Agenda	Dinner and presentations
Who Should Participate	All Vanguard clients, alumni, family, and friends
Expected Number of Participants	350
Invited Officials/Presenters	Deboarh Simpson Taylor, CEO
Primary Contact	Amanda Mason
Address	521 N. Qunicy St, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone Number	703-841-0703 x207
Email Address	amason@vanguardservices.org
Secondary Contact	Marilyn Williams
Address	same
Phone Number	703-841-0703 x202
Email Address	mwilliams@vanguardservices.org
Web Site	http://www.vanguardservices.org

Title	Voices of Recovery Forum
City	Hampton
Description	Members of the recovery community will present a forum.This forum will consist of a panel of individuals in recovery brought together to discuss specific recovery issues.The panel will include participants from the methadone clinic,treatment program graduates and a husband and wife in recovery
Date	September 30,2004
Type of Event	FORUM
Location	St.Mark'S Episcopal Church 2605 Cunningham Drive Hampton,Va 23666
Program Agenda	Introducton of participants Prayer from the Faithbase rep Panel discussion question and answer
Who Should Participate	community invited to include the Faithbased community
Expected Number of Participants	60
Primary Contact	John Haywood
Address	2236 Todds Lane,Hampton,Va
Phone Number	757-827-8430
Email Address	jhaywood@hnncsb.org
Secondary Contact	Lauri Faison-Dorsey
Address	2236 Todds Lane,Hampton,Va
Phone Number	757-827-8430
Email Address

Title	Join the Voices for Recovery...Now!
City	Lynchburg
Description	Central Virginia Community Services is sponsoring a Public Forum at 11 a.m. on the steps of the Courtland Center featuring speakers from SAARA (Substance Abuse and Addiction Recovery Alliance) of Virginia, Inc.
Date	September 30, 2004
Type of Event	Public Forum
Location	620 Court Street
Program Agenda
Who Should Participate	open to the public
Expected Number of Participants	30
Primary Contact	Rhonda Callaham
Address	620 Court St., Lynchburg, VA 24504
Phone Number	(434) 847-8035
Email Address	lindae@lynchburg.net
Secondary Contact	Christy Compton
Address	2215 Langhorne Rd. Suite 102, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Phone Number	(434) 948-4901
Email Address	sydney838@cs.com
Web Site	http://www.cvcsb.org

Title	Voices for Recovery
City	Lynchburg
Description	Come hear and see persons who are recovering. Speakers from AA, NA, Alanon, Service Providers, and Faith-Bssed community will share their stories. Artwork provided by the recovering community will be on display. 6PM Reception 7PM Program
Date	September 30, 2004
Type of Event	Community Education Program
Location	2315 Memorial Ave.
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	40-50
Invited Officials/Presenters	Speakers from AA, NA, Alanon, Service Providers and Faith-Based Community.
Primary Contact	Rhonda Callaham
Address	620 Court St., Lynchburg, VA 24504
Phone Number	(434) 847-8035
Email Address	lindae@lynchburg.net
Secondary Contact	Christy Compton
Address	2215 Langhorne Rd, Suite 102, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Phone Number	(434) 948-4901
Email Address	sydney838@cs.com
Web Site	http://www.cvcsb.org

Title	Join the Voices for Recovery...Now! Public Forum at 11:00 AM and "Voices for Recovery" Program and Reception at 6 PM
City	Lynchburg
Description	Public Forum on the steps of The Courtland Center (Comprehensive treatment center for co-occurring disorders mh/sa)
Date	September 30, 2004
Type of Event	Forum and Program
Location	Courtland Center 620 Court Street
Program Agenda	Welcome - Gus Fagan Proclamation - Mayor Hutcherson Remarks Linda Edwards and Sandy Bryant Reception for guests following the program Evening event will include above speakers regarding SA treatment services Door Prizes
Who Should Participate	Citizens, Consumers, staff, providers, elected officials
Expected Number of Participants	100-150
Invited Officials/Presenters	Mayor Carl Hutcherson, Lynchburg City Gus Fagan, Executive Director Central Virginia Community Services Brent McCraw, Director of Pathways Treatment Center Dr. Deborah Maxey Private Counselor Jon Winder Program Manager SA Services for child and adolescent services CVCS Eugene Henry, Arise Detox/REsidential/Transitional Living CVCS
Primary Contact	Rhonda Calaham
Address	Courtland Center, 620 Court Street,, Lynchburg, VA 24504
Phone Number	434-847-8035
Email Address	rhondac@hotmail.com
Secondary Contact	Linda Edwards
Address	Courtland Center, 620 Court Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504
Phone Number	434-455-2056
Email Address	lindae@lynchburg.net
Web Site	http://www.cvcs.org

Title	4th Annual Colonial SAARA Forum
City	Williamsburg
Description	Youth in Recovery Hear real stories of hope as we salute those who have overcome the barriers to treatment and now celebrate their journey of recovery. Free and open to public RSVP by noon, September 9th to Lynn Coursen 253-4395 or lcoursen@colonialcsb.org
Date	September 28th, 2004
Type of Event	free public event
Location	Williamsburg Regional Library 7770 Croaker Rd. Williamsburg, VA 23188
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	25
Primary Contact	La Shonda Herring, HTSAC
Address	247 McLaws Circle, Suite 101 Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone Number	757-476-5070
Email Address	HTSAC@tni.net
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Title	National TASC Conference
City	Arlington
Description	The Mid-Atlantic ATTC is sponsoring the presentation of "Brief Interventions for Adolescent Substance Users" by Ken Winters, Ph.D. at this year's National TASC Conference. The Mid-Atlantic ATTC will also be exhibiting at this event.
Date	September 26-29, 2004
Type of Event	Conference
Location	Sheraton National Hotel Arlington, VA
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	300
Primary Contact	National TASC
Address	2204 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22301
Phone Number	703-836-8272
Email Address	nattasc@aol.com
Secondary Contact	Mid-Atlantic ATTC
Address	PO Box 980469, Richmond, VA 23298-0469
Phone Number	(804) 828-9910
Email Address	mid-attc@mindspring.com
Web Site	www.nationaltasc.org

Title	Recovery in the Park
City	Arlington
Description	The Fairfax/Falls Church SAARA (Substance Abuse Addiction Recovery Alliance) will host "Recovery in the Park" to be held from Noon to 5 pm, September 25th, at Quincy Park. A special presentation by Johnny Allyum, of Faces and Voices of Recovery, at 12:15, co-sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic ATTC, will kick of the day's events. Additional activities include a raffles, lunch, music, and outdoor games.
Date	September 25, 2004
Type of Event	Community Fair
Location	Quincy Park 1021 North Quincy Street, Arlington, VA
Program Agenda	12:00 Welcome by SAARA Director Mary Bentley 12:15 Special Presentation by Johnny Allyum 12:30 Introduction of SAARA Affilate Members 12:45 Raffle/Gifts 1:15 Lunch/Music/Meetings 2:15 Volleyball, Soft Ball, Potato Sack Race, Games for Adults and Children 3:00 Raffle/Gifts 3:15 Games 4:30 Serenity Prayer/Clean up
Who Should Participate	Open to the public
Expected Number of Participants	100
Invited Officials/Presenters	Johnny Allyum, Faces and Voices of Recovery
Primary Contact	Shireda Prince
Address
Phone Number	804-762-4445
Email Address	director@saara.org
Secondary Contact	Andrea Bowers
Address	Mid-Atlantic ATTC, P.O. Box 980469, Richmond, VA, 23298-0469
Phone Number	804-828-9910
Email Address
Web Site	http://www.saara.org

Title	Recovery Luncheon
City	Williamsburg
Description	Join the Voices for Recovery! Come and be honored for the important work you do at a luncheon September 23, 2004 at 11:30 AM. Register the staff who will attend via e-mail: lherring@tni.net or fax: 253-2884, att: La Shonda Herring. Space is limited. Reply by September 9th
Date	September 23, 2004
Type of Event	luncheon
Location	Radisson Fort Magruder Pocahontas Trail (Rt. 60) Williamsburg, VA 23185
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	50
Primary Contact	La Shonda Herring, HTSAC
Address	247 McLaws Circle, Suite 101 Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone Number	757-476-5070
Email Address	lherring@tni.net
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Title	Thomas Hollywood Henderson
City	Radford
Description	A vocal recoveing person with over 20 years clean and sober, his inspirational videos have inspired many men and women new to recovery.
Date	September 22, 2004, 7:30pm
Type of Event	speaking engagement
Location	Radford University, Cook Hall
Program Agenda
Who Should Participate	open to the public
Expected Number of Participants	100
Primary Contact	Kat McClinton
Address	7193 Warden Court, Radford, Virginia 24141
Phone Number	540-831-4000
Email Address	kmcclinton@nrvcs.state.va.us
Secondary Contact	Wendy Boling
Address	7193 Warden Court
Phone Number	540-831-4000
Email Address	wfariss@nrvcs.state.va.us

Title	The impact of Substance Abuse on the African American Community
City	Williamsburg
Description	VAADAC and HTSAC is sponsoring this training that will address the patterns of substance use and how it has affected the community
Date	September 17,2004 3pm
Type of Event	Workshop/Training
Location	Colonial Community Service Board 1657 Merrimac Trail Williamsburg,Va
Program Agenda	The Virgina Association Of Alcholism and Drug Abuse Counselors along with The Historical Triangle Substance Abuse Coalition is sponsoring this event that will start at 3pm
Who Should Participate	The Community.To include the Faithbased community
Expected Number of Participants	50
Primary Contact	John Haywood
Address	2236 Todds Lane,Hampton.Va
Phone Number	757-827-8430
Email Address	jhaywood@hnncsb.org
Secondary Contact	LaShanda Herring
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Phone Number	757-476-5070
Email Address

Title	The impact of Substance Abuse on the African American Community
City	Williamsburg
Description	VAADAC and HTSAC is sponsoring this training that will address the patterns of substance use and how it has affected the community
Date	September 17,2004 3pm
Type of Event	Workshop/Training
Location	Colonial Community Service Board 1657 Merrimac Trail Williamsburg,Va
Program Agenda	The Virgina Association Of Alcholism and Drug Abuse Counselors along with The Historical Triangle Substance Abuse Coalition is sponsoring this event that will start at 3pm
Who Should Participate	The Community.To include the Faithbased community
Expected Number of Participants	50
Primary Contact	John Haywood
Address	2236 Todds Lane,Hampton.Va
Phone Number	757-827-8430
Email Address	jhaywood@hnncsb.org
Secondary Contact	LaShanda Herring
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Phone Number	757-476-5070
Email Address

Title	SAARA of Central Virginia Community Health Fair
City	Richmond
Description	SAARA(Substance Abuse and Addiction Recovery Alliance) of Central Virginia will hold a community health fair from 2-5 pm in which the public is invited to learn about the impact of substance abuse on their community. A reception will be held from 5-6pm with speakers sharing their personal recovery stories from 6-7pm. The event will be concluded with a presentation "Unmask the Stigma" by William C. Moyers. The Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services, Richmond Behavioral Health Authority, the Mid-Atlantic Addiction Technology Transfer Center, Transitions in Recovery, Inc., and the Wood Building Company sponsor this event.
Date	September 14, 2004
Type of Event	Community Health Fair
Location	The Marquee 3015 Cutshaw Avenue Richmond, VA 23220
Program Agenda	2-5pm Community Health Fair 5-6pm Reception 6pm Proclamation of Recovery Month 6-7pm Faces and Voices of Recovery 7pm Presentation by William C. Moyers, "Unmask the Stigma"
Who Should Participate	Open to the public
Expected Number of Participants	50-100
Invited Officials/Presenters	William C. Moyers
Primary Contact	SAARA of Virginia
Address	4202 Park Place Ct, Suite B, Glen Allen, VA 23060
Phone Number	(804) 762-4445
Email Address	director@saara.org
Secondary Contact	Andrea Bowers, Mid-Atlantic ATTC
Address	PO Box 980469, Richmond, VA 23298-0469
Phone Number	(804) 828-9910
Email Address	mid-attc@mindspring.com
Web Site	www.saara.org

Title	Recovery Month Community Cookout
City	Alexandria
Description	As part of the months activities, the CSB held a Cook-Out with a Mayoral Proclamation at Charles Houston Recreation Center. Trader Joes provided hot dogs and fixings for over 200 people. The CSBs Substance Abuse Services Center held an open house, staff gave presentations and distributed literature in English and Spanish at local schools and community centers, and provided outreach to faith-based organizations.
Date	September 23, 2004
Type of Event	Picnic
Location	Charles Houston Recreation Center, Alexandria
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	200 aprox.
Primary Contact	Jennifer Cohen Cordero
Address	720 North Saint Asaph St. Alexandria,VA 22314
Phone Number	703.838.4455
Email Address	Jennifer.Cohencordero@alexandria.va.gov
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Web Site	http://www.ci.alexandria.va.us/metal_health/mrmhsa_home

Title	Recovery month Public Service Announcements
City	Alexandria
Description	SA Prevention Staff will organize announcements overt the PA to help students avoid alcohol, drugs and tobacco products. This will take place at the 9th grade center, STEP and TC Williams.
Date	Ongoing Throughout the Month of September
Type of Event	School Service Announcements over the PA
Location	Minnie Howard School 3801 W. Braddock Road TC Williams 3330 King Street
Program Agenda	Public Service announcements over each school's PA sytem
Who Should Participate	Entire school population/staff
Expected Number of Participants	3000
Primary Contact	Tricia Bassing
Address	720 N. St. Asaph Street
Phone Number	703-838-6400
Email Address	tricia.bassing@alexandriava.gov
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Title	Recovery Month Presentation at Arlandria Family Center and Community Lodgings and the Department of Human Services (DHS)
City	Alexandria
Description	Presentation of Recovery Month information and lobby display; posters and materials will be in English and Spanish.
Date	Ongoing Throughout the Month of September
Type of Event	Informational material distribution
Location	Arlandria Family Center 3804 Executive Avenue, #D-1 DHS 2525 Mount Vernon Avenue
Program Agenda	Presentation of Recovery Month information; lobby displays and distribution of informational materials; interaction with SA prevtnion counselor.
Who Should Participate	General Public seeking health services and resource information in Arlandria and at DHS
Expected Number of Participants	200-250
Primary Contact	Tricia Bassing
Address	720 N. St. Asaph Street
Phone Number	703-838-6400
Email Address	tricia.bassing@alexandriava.gov
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Title	Informational Lobby Display
City	Alexandria
Description	SA Prevention Team Peer Advisors will craft a lobby display with information on substance abuse facts, prevention,treatment and whwat to do instead of drugs.
Date	Ongoing Throughout the Month of September
Type of Event	Observance/ Recognition
Location	Alexandria Community Services Board, Mental Health Center 720 N. St. Asaph Street
Program Agenda
Who Should Participate	ACSB Consumers and the general public
Expected Number of Participants	200-250
Primary Contact	Tricia Bassing
Address	720 N. St. Asaph Street
Phone Number	703-838-6400
Email Address	tricia.bassing@alexandriava.gov
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Title	First Agape Baptist Church
City	Alexandria
Description	First Agape Baptist Church will incorporate a Recovery Month message in their Sunday services sermon and weekly bulletin. Informational resource materials to be distributed after services.
Date	Ongoing Throughout the Month of September
Type of Event	Observance/ Recognition
Location	First Agape Baptist Church 2423 Mount Vernon Avenue
Program Agenda	Information and materials distribution
Who Should Participate	First Baptist Congregants
Expected Number of Participants	200-250
Primary Contact	Tricia Bassing
Address	720 N. St. Asaph Street
Phone Number	703-838-6400
Email Address	tricia.bassing@alexandriava.gov
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Title	Recovery Month Art Show
City	Alexandria
Description	Substance abuse consumers will display their recovery theme inspired art in the main lobby of the Alexandria Community Services Board.
Date	Ongoing Throughout the Month of September
Type of Event	Observance/ Recognition
Location	Substance Abuse Services 2355 Mill Road
Program Agenda
Who Should Participate	ACSB Consumers and the general public
Expected Number of Participants	200-250
Primary Contact	Janis Gold
Address	2355 Mill Road
Phone Number	703-838-4525
Email Address	janis.gold@alexandriava.gov
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Title	Recovery Month Radio & TV Public Service Announcements
City	District of Columbia, Maryland and Northern Virginia
Description	Radio and TV Public Service Announcements(PSA's)to be submitted by the Alexandria Community Services Board's Public Information Officer to area English and Spanish language media.
Date	Ongoing Throughout the Month of September
Type of Event	Radio & TV Public Service Announcements
Location	Metro DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia English and Spanish media
Program Agenda
Who Should Participate	General Public
Expected Number of Participants	1000
Primary Contact	Tricia Bassing
Address	720 N. St. Asaph Street
Phone Number	703-838-6400
Email Address	tricia.bassing@alexandriava.gov
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Title	Recovery Month Faith-Based Outreach
City	Alexandria
Description	SA Prevention Therapist will reach out to the Annandale Christian Community Alliance, Regent University, Catholic Charities, the Salvation Army and ALIVE! Christian Coalition to provide resources for incorporation of the Recovery Month message into their faith-based activities. Curriculum with a faith-based focus on Recovery will be distributed.
Date	Ongoing Throughout the Month of September
Type of Event	Observance/ Recognition
Location	Northern Virgina area Churches and Christian Universities.
Program Agenda
Who Should Participate	Congregants, students and the general public
Expected Number of Participants	500
Primary Contact	Tricia Bassing
Address	720 N. St. Asaph Street
Phone Number	703-838-6400
Email Address	tricia.bassing@alexandriava.gov
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Title	Lunchroom Recovery Month Presentations
City	Alexandria
Description	SA Prevention Staff will interact wih students about ways to avoid drugs and alcohol. Informational materials will be distributed to school staff.
Date	Ongoing Throughout the Month of September
Type of Event	Interactive displays
Location	Minnie Howard 3801 Braddock Road STEP at TC WIlliams 3330 King Street TC Williams Senior High 3330 King Street
Program Agenda	Interactive displays, informational presentations and brochure distribution. Giveaway items as well to encourage participation.
Who Should Participate	Students, teachers and support staff of Minnie Howard, STEP and TC Williams.
Expected Number of Participants	500
Primary Contact	Tricia Bassing
Address	720 N. St. Asaph Street
Phone Number	703-838-6400
Email Address	tricia.bassing@alexandriava.gov
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Title	The Power of Story and Persuasion: Fighting Stigma and Discrimination
City	Richmond
Description	A one-day regional training for the addiction recovery community on understanding stigma and discrimination and using story to break down stigma and discrimination.
Date	October 9, 2004
Type of Event	training
Location	Our Lady of Lourdes Church 8200 Woodman Road
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	100
Primary Contact	Pat Taylor
Address	1010 Vermont Ave. NW #708, Washington, DC 20005
Phone Number	202.737.0690
Email Address	pat.taylor@verizon.net
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Title	Recovery Quilt
City	Williamsburg
Description	A recovery quilt made from patches created by both youth and adults will be on display for the month of September.
Date	month of September
Type of Event	display
Location	Williamsburg Regional Library 7770 Croaker Rd. Williamsburg, VA 23188
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	150
Primary Contact	La Shonda Herring, HTSAC
Address	247 McLaws Circle, Suite 101 Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone Number	757-476-5070
Email Address	HTSAC@tni.net
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Title	Recovery Month Banner
City	Alexandria
Description	Large Banner proclaiming September as National Recovery Month affixed to the Alexandria Community Services Board's Substance Abuse Services building.
Date	Entire Month of September
Type of Event	Celebration Banner
Location	ACSB SA Services 2355 Mill Road
Program Agenda	Banner display for SA consumers, staff and the general public.
Expected Number of Participants	500
Primary Contact	Janis Gold
Address	2355 Mill Road
Phone Number	703838-4525
Email Address	janis.gold@alexandriava.gov
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Title	Adolescents and Substance Abuse Treatment Online Course
City	Richmond
Description	The Mid-Atlantic ATTC will host the first course in the Adolescent and Substance Abuse Online Series: Substance Abuse Treatment for Adolescents beginning September 27, 2004. For more information on registration for this course or any other Mid-Atlantic ATTTC Online Course, please visit http://www.mid-attc.org/accessed/.
Date	Course begins September 27, 2004. Course will run for approximately 5 weeks.
Type of Event	Online Course
Location	This event is an online course. Please register at http://www.mid-attc.org/accessed/
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	30 students
Primary Contact	Mid-Atlantic ATTC
Address	PO Box 980469, Richmond, VA 23298-0469
Phone Number	(804) 828-9910
Email Address	mid-attc@mindspring.com
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Web Site	http://www.mid-attc.org/accessed/

Title	Prevention I
City	Richmond
Description	The Mid-Atlantic ATTC will host the first course in the Prevention Online Series: Prevention I beginning September 20, 2004. For more information on registration for this course or any other Mid-Atlantic ATTTC Online Course, please visit http://www.mid-attc.org/accessed/.
Date	Course begins September 20, 2004 and will run for approximately 5 weeks.
Type of Event	Online Course
Location	This event is an online course. Please register at http://www.mid-attc.org/accessed/
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	30 students
Primary Contact	Mid-Atlantic ATTC
Address	PO Box 980469, Richmond, VA 23298-0469
Phone Number	(804) 828-9910
Email Address	mid-attc@mindspring.com
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Web Site	http://www.mid-attc.org/accessed/

Title	Human Services Network Luncheon
City	Emporia
Description	Presentation to community human services providers on inovations in treatment of adolescent substance abuse treatment
Date	9-15-04 12noon
Type of Event	Speaker meeting
Location	Maude's Country Cooking Best Value Inn 311 Florida Avenue
Program Agenda
Who Should Participate	Community human services providers
Expected Number of Participants	30
Primary Contact	Pamela Hartwell
Address	215 W. Atlantic Street Emporia VA 23847
Phone Number	434-634-5181
Email Address	phartwell@d19csb.com
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Title	Public service information booth
City	Emporia
Description	Make information available to the public on issues relating to substance abuse.
Date	9-11-04
Type of Event	Information booth
Location	Wal-Marts Super Center 303 Market Drive Emporia, VA 23847
Program Agenda	Present literature, video on-going,"Addicted Brain", answer general questions, and make referrals.
Who Should Participate	General Public
Expected Number of Participants	at least 250
Invited Officials/Presenters	Pamela Hartwell
Primary Contact	Pamela Hartwell
Address	215 W. Atlantic Street Emporia, VA 23847
Phone Number	(434)634-5181
Email Address	phartwell@d19csb.com
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Title	Celebrate Recovery Open House
City	Alexandria
Description	Alexandria Community Services Board's consumers, staff and the general public are invited to attend this all day event celebrating recovery. Refreshments will be served.
Date	9/30/2004
Type of Event	Open House
Location	SA Services 2355 Mill Road
Program Agenda	Day long celebration of National Recovery Month at ACSB's Substance ABuse Services. Light refreshments (finger food) will be served throughout the day.
Who Should Participate	Consumers, family, friends, the general public are invited to participate.
Expected Number of Participants	200-250
Primary Contact	Janis Gold
Address	2355 Mill Road
Phone Number	703-838-4525
Email Address	janis.gold@alexandriava.gov
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Title	Recovery Month Community Cook-Out and Mayoral Proclamation
City	Alexandria
Description	Community Cook-Out celebrating those in recovery and youth leaders who serve as mentors to keep youth drug-free. Mayor will be there to deliver Recovery Month proclamation.
Date	9/23/04, 4:30 - 7:30 PM
Type of Event	Community Cook-Out and Mayoral Proclamation
Location	Charles Houston Recreation Center 905 Wythe Street
Program Agenda	Food throughout DJ throughout Moonbounce Recovery month display with material CSB welcome & acknologments Adult in recovery speaker Youth leader motivational speaker Mayoral proclamation
Who Should Participate	General Public Recovery Community
Expected Number of Participants	350
Invited Officials/Presenters	Mayor William D. Euille
Primary Contact	Tricia Bassing
Address	720 North Saint Asaph Street
Phone Number	703-838-6400 ext 155
Email Address	tricia.bassing@alexandriava.gov
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Web Site	http://www.ci.alexandria.va.us/mhmrsa/

Title	Organizational Meeting of the Substance Abuse and Addiction Recovery Alliance of Virginia (SAARA)
City	Alexandria
Description	SAARA meeting in observance of National Recovery Month
Date	9/22/2004 at 7:30 PM
Type of Event	Inaugural meeting
Location	SA Services 2355 Mill Road
Program Agenda	Inaugural meeting of Alexandria SAARA
Who Should Participate	Alexandria Community Services Board consumers.
Expected Number of Participants	50-100
Primary Contact	Janis Gold
Address	2355 Mill Road
Phone Number	703838-4525
Email Address	janis.gold@alexandriava.gov
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Title	Back to School Night at Hammond and George Washington Middle School and Miinie Howard's Ninth Grade Center.
City	Alexandria
Description	SA Prevention Staff will host a booth with materials in English and Spanish on substance abuse facts, prevention and treatment. Parents will be offered SAMSHA's guide "Keeping your kids drug free."
Date	9/22/2004 at 7:00 PM
Type of Event	Open House
Location	Francis Hammond Middle School 464 Seminary Road George Washington Middle School, 1005 Mount Vernon Avenue Minnie Howard Ninth Grade Center 3801 Braddock Road
Program Agenda	School Open House, classroom teacher presentation; school lobby informational displays, brochure/materials distribution.
Who Should Participate	Parents, guardians and students of these schools.
Expected Number of Participants	500
Primary Contact	Tricia Bassing
Address	720 N. St. Asaph Street
Phone Number	703-838-6400
Email Address	tricia.bassing@alexandriava.gov
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Title	Mount Vernon Community's Back to School Night
City	Alexandria
Description	SA Prevention Staff will host a booth with materials in English and Spanish on Substance abuse facts, prevention and treatment. Parents will be offered the SAMSHA guide "Help keep your kids drug free."
Date	9/21/2004
Type of Event	Open House
Location	Mount Vernon Community School 2601 Commonwealth Avenue
Program Agenda	Family members will be invited to meet their children's teachers and school staff. Informational displays and brochures will be located in the school lobby.
Who Should Participate	Parents, guradian and family members of the Mount VErnnon COmmunity School.
Expected Number of Participants	300
Primary Contact	Dr. Lulu Lopez
Address	2601 Commonwealth Avenue
Phone Number	703-706-4460
Email Address	Lulia.Lopez@acps.k12.alexandria.va.us
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Title	Stress Management and Relaxation Skills
City	Alexandria
Description	SA Treatment Therapist will lead CSB consumers in exploring ways to manage stress and encourage relaxation skills.
Date	9/21/2004
Type of Event	Informational seminar
Location	2355 Mill Road
Program Agenda	Therapist led seminar
Who Should Participate	Alexandria Community Services Board's consumers.
Expected Number of Participants	50
Primary Contact	Lori Ferreri, LPC, MCAC
Address	2355 Mill Road
Phone Number	703-838-4525
Email Address	lori.ferreri@alexandriava.gov
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Title	Francis Hammond Middle Schools' Open House
City	Alexandria
Description	SA Prevention Staff will host a booth with materials in English and Spanish on substance abuse facts, prevention and treatment
Date	9/2/2004
Type of Event	Open House
Location	4646 Seminary Road
Program Agenda
Who Should Participate	Middle School students and their families/guardians
Expected Number of Participants	200-250
Primary Contact	Tricia Bassing
Address	720 N. St. Asaph Street
Phone Number	703-838-6400
Email Address	tricia.bassing@alexandriava.gov
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Title	Recovery Month Outreach at the Arlandria/ Chirliagua Health Fair
City	Alexandria
Description	SA Prevention Staff will host a booth with materials in English and Spanish ion substance abuse facts, prevention and treatment at the Arlandria/Chirilagua Cooperative Health Fair. Informational and fun giveaways for adults and children.
Date	9/18/2004
Type of Event	Informational material distribution
Location	3600 Commonwealth Avenue
Program Agenda
Who Should Participate	Citizens of Alexandria
Expected Number of Participants	300
Primary Contact	Tricia Bassing
Address	720 N. St. Asaph Street
Phone Number	703-838-6400
Email Address	tricia.bassing@alexandriava.gov
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Title	Open House at Cora Kelly Magnet School
City	Alexandria
Description	SA Prevention Staff will host a booth with materials in English and Spanish on substance abuse facts, prevention and treament during Cora Kelly's Back to School Night.
Date	9/16/2004
Type of Event	Back to School Night / Informational outreach
Location	3600 Commonwealth Avenue
Program Agenda
Who Should Participate	Students, families/guardians and friends of Cora Kelly.
Expected Number of Participants	300
Primary Contact	Tricia Bassing
Address	720 N. St. Asaph Street
Phone Number	703-838-6400
Email Address	tricia.bassing@alexandriava.gov
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Title	Recovery Month Presentation to the Youth Services Coordinating Council
City	Alexandria
Description	SA Prevention Team Supervisor to present, in collaboration with representatives from the CSB Adult SA Treatment Team and CSB Youth and Family Services, information on recovery issues and CSB treatment team options at the September meeting of the Youth Services Coordinating Council.
Date	9/14/2004
Type of Event	Informational seminar
Location	2525 Mount Vernon Avenue
Program Agenda
Who Should Participate	Youth Services Coordinating Council participants and invited guests
Expected Number of Participants	50
Primary Contact	Tricia Bassing
Address	720 N. St. Asaph Street
Phone Number	703-838-6400
Email Address	tricia.bassing@alexandriava.gov
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Title	William Ramsay Elementary School
City	Alexandria
Description	SA Prevention Staff will host a booth with materials in English and Spanish on substance abuse prevention facts and treatment.
Date	9/13/2004
Type of Event	Open House
Location	5700 Sanger Avenue
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	200-250
Primary Contact	Tricia Bassing
Address	720 N. St. Asaph Street
Phone Number	703-838-6400
Email Address	tricia.bassing@alexandriava.gov
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Title	Recovery Month Outreach at Essex House
City	Alexandria
Description	SA Prevention Staff will have a booth with materials in English and Spanish on Substance abuse facts, prevention and treatment in the Essex House lobby. Effort will be made to engage residents entering the office to pay rent during this first week of September.
Date	9/1 - 9/3
Type of Event	Outreach & information / resource referral distribution
Location	Essex House 375 South Reynolds Street
Program Agenda
Who Should Participate	Essex House residents
Expected Number of Participants	50-100
Primary Contact	Tricia Bassing
Address	720 N. St. Asaph Street
Phone Number	703-838-6400
Email Address	tricia.bassing@alexandriava.gov
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