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Recovery Month Planning Partners

The following organizations are partners involved in planning National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (Recovery Month) activities in conjunction with the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, a division of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. You are encouraged to contact these organizations to ask them to collaborate with your organization on Recovery Month planning.

Adult Children of Alcoholics WSO
Adult Children of Alcoholics is a twelve-step, twelve-tradition program of women and men who grew up in alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional homes. Members meet with each other in a mutually respectful, safe environment and acknowledge common experiences. They discover how childhood affected them in the past and influences them in the present. They find freedom from the past and a way to improve their lives today
310-534-1815
www.adultchildren.org

Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Providers of New York State
A non-profit membership association of coalitions, programs, and agencies throughout New York State that provides alcoholism and substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and research
518-426-3122
www.asapnys.org

Aliviane NO-AD, Inc.
A non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to the provision of HIV and substance use disorder prevention, intervention, treatment, education, and follow-up care to the residents of West Texas
915-782-4000
www.freshdisplay.com/projects/aliviane/about_us.htm

Alliance for Children and Families – D.C. Office
The Alliance for Children and Families provides services to non-profit child and family sectors and economic empowerment organizations
202-429-0400
www.alliance1.org

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
An association that represents the professional interests of more than 23,000 marriage and family therapists throughout the United States, Canada, and abroad
703-838-9808
www.aamft.org

American Bar Association (ABA),
Standing Committee on Substance Abuse

The Standing Committee on Substance Abuse collaborates with national groups, state and local bar associations, and other ABA entities to address issues of substance abuse. The Committee also works to encourage bar associations to actively develop and foster lawyer and public participation in community and justice system efforts regarding substance abuse
202-662-1784
www.abanet.org/subabuse

American Council for Drug Education
The American Council for Drug Education is a substance abuse prevention and education agency that develops programs and materials based on the most current scientific research on drug use and its impact on society
646-505-2061
www.acde.org

American Mental Health Counselors Association
A group that enhances the profession of mental health counseling through licensing, advocacy, education, and professional development
703-548-6002
www.amhca.org

American Psychological Association
The American Psychological Association is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States. Its membership includes more than 150,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants, and students. APA works to advance psychology as a science and profession and as a means of promoting health, education, and human welfare
800-374-2721 (Toll-Free)
202-336-5500 (TDD/TTY)
www.apa.org

American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)
ASAM increases access to and quality of treatment, educates the medical arena and the public, and promotes research and prevention
301-656-3920
www.asam.org

Association of Persons Affected by Addiction
A non-profit organization designed to engage the consumer and recovery community voice in reducing stigma and enhancing services
214-634-APAA
www.apaarecovery.org

Association of Recovery Schools
An association that brings together students, secondary and post-secondary schools, and helps professionals to support students in recovery from alcohol or other drug dependence
615-248-8206
www.recoveryschools.org

Behavioral Health Services
An organization that provides a continuum of substance use disorder treatment services based on the philosophy that recovery from addiction is a life-long process
310-679-9126
www.bhs-inc.org

Californians for Drug-Free Youth, Inc.
An organization that develops comprehensive prevention programs that identify, examine, publicize, intervene, and prevent alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use
909-794-3229
www.cadfy.org

Capitol Decisions, Inc.
A consulting group with diverse interests, including alcohol and drug use disorder support, as well as ambulatory care
202-638-1950

Catholic Charities USA
A membership association that provides vital social services to people in need, regardless of their religious, social, or economic backgrounds
703-549-1390
www.catholiccharitiesusa.org

Center for Alcohol and Drug Research and Education
An international non-profit organization that provides public information and technical assistance, guidance, information, and expert service to individuals, organizations, governmental agencies and a variety of local, national, and international non-profit organizations in the private sector to improve the quality of their response to substance use disorders
410-377-8992
www.alcoholanddrugs.com

Center for Families, Children and the Courts
A center dedicated to improving the quality of justice and services to meet the diverse needs of children, youth, families, and self-represented litigants in the California courts
415-865-7739
www.courtinfo.ca.gov/programs/cfcc

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc.
A non-profit community development corporation that offers social service programs and services throughout Arizona
602-254-4827
www.cplc.org

Child Welfare League of America
A membership organization of over 1100 public and private non-profit agencies promoting the well-being of children, youth, and their families, and protecting every child from harm
202-638-2952
www.cwla.org

Children of Alcoholics Foundation (COAF)
COAF's goal is to help reduce the impact of parental substance abuse on children and families, and help children of all ages reach their full potential by breaking the intergenerational cycle of parental substance abuse. To realize this goal, COAF, an affiliate of Phoenix House since 1997, develops curriculum and other educational materials, trains professionals, works on a systems level to promote change, and provides information about parental substance abuse for the general public
646-505-2061
www.coaf.org

Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America
A group that builds and strengthens the capacity of community coalitions to create safe, healthy, and drug-free communities
703-706-0560
www.cadca.org

Connecticut Department of Mental Health Addiction Services (DMHAS)
DMHAS promotes and administers comprehensive, recovery-oriented services in the areas of mental health treatment and substance use disorder prevention and treatment throughout Connecticut
860-418-7000
www.dmhas.state.ct.us

DC Bar
An organization that provides service to the profession, the courts, and the community in Washington, D.C.
202-737-4700
www.dcbar.org

Drug Free Business Houston/Drug Free Business Texas
A division of The Council on Alcohol and Drugs Houston, it helps companies increase safety and productivity through the establishment of comprehensive drug-free workplace programs
www.drugfreebusinesshouston.org

Employee Health Programs
A group that designs and manages drug-free workplace programs, Employee Assistance Programs, and other services that benefit employers and employees
800-275-7051
www.ehp.com

Ensuring Solutions to Alcohol Problems
An organization that works to increase access to treatment for individuals with alcohol problems by collaborating with policymakers, employers, and concerned citizens
202-296-6922
www.ensuringsolutions.org

Faces and Voices of Recovery
A national recovery advocacy campaign mobilizing people in recovery from alcohol and other drug addiction and their family members, friends, and allies
202-737-0690
www.facesandvoicesofrecovery.org

Grace Street/The Garage Recovery Center
Grace Street is a recovery/advocacy talk/music radio show in Portland, Maine. Grace Street is committed to public advocacy and creating physical space where recovery can occur. The Garage Recovery Center is a culturally relevant youth-centered indoor skatepark/store/coffee shop, art, and prevention counseling center
207-443-3504
www.gracest.net
www.wmpg.org

The Green Dot
A professional services and management consulting firm which provides a full range of administrative, clinical, and fiscal services to public and private sector clients worldwide focused on health promotion and disease prevention; these services include program evaluation, grant review, strategic planning, community organization/mobilization, training and technical assistance
703-931-2356

Health Matrix, Inc.
An organization that develops communications programs that inform the debate on key issues in science, policy, and health care
703-918-4930
www.healthmatrixinc.com

Hope Networks/We Recover
A group that supports community efforts regarding treatment, job skills, living skills, and retraining programs to reduce poverty, crime, and illiteracy found in untreated communities
888-472-0786 (Toll-Free)
www.hopenetworks.org

International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium/Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse
A not-for-profit voluntary membership organization comprised of certifying agencies involved in credentialing alcohol and drug abuse counselors, clinical supervisors, and prevention specialists
703-294-5827
www.icrcaoda.org/hx.html

Johnson Institute
A national organization working to identify and eliminate the barriers to recovery, while promoting the power and possibility of recovery by enhancing awareness, prevention, intervention, and treatment practices for alcoholism and other drug dependence
202-662-7104
www.johnsoninstitute.com

Join Together
A national resource for communities working to reduce substance use disorders
617-437-1500
www.jointogether.org

La Joya ISD
An independent school district in La Joya, Texas
956-580-5000
www.lajoyaisd.com

The Legal Action Center
A non-profit law and policy organization that fights discrimination against people with histories of substance use disorder, HIV/AIDS, or criminal records, and advocates for sound public policies in these areas
202-544-5478
www.lac.org

Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery
MOAR is a collective voice of people in recovery, families and friends, who are helping each other educate the public about the value of living in recovery, and the resources to support recovery
617-423-6627
www.neaar.org/moar

Miami Coalition for a Safe and Drug-Free Community
A broadly-based community organization committed to reducing the problems of substance use disorder and directly related social issues by serving in the role as a community convener and facilitator
305-856-4077
www.miamicoalition.org

Minnesota Supreme Court
The final guardian of the Minnesota state constitution that interprets and applies the U.S. Constitution
651-296-6043
www.courts.state.mn.us/supreme%20court.htm

Nar-Anon/Narateen
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 is adapted from Narcotics Anonymous and 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.
800-477-6291
www.nar-anon.org

National Asian Pacific American Families Against Substance Abuse
A private, non-profit membership organization that involves service providers, families, and youth to promote health and social justice and address the alcohol, tobacco, and other drug issues of Asian and Pacific Islander populations on the continental United States, Hawaii, the six Pacific Island jurisdictions, and elsewhere
213-625-5795
www.napafasa.org

National Association for Children of Alcoholics
National non-profit membership organization working on behalf of children of alcohol and drug dependent parents
301-468-0985
www.nacoa.org

National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers
An association that represents private alcoholism and drug use disorder treatment programs throughout the United States
717-392-8480
www.naatp.org

National Council for Community Behavioral Health Care
A non-profit trade association serving the education, advocacy, and networking needs of more than 800 community providers of mental health and substance use disorder treatment services
301-984-6200
www.nccbh.org

National Association of County Behavioral Health Directors
A non-profit membership organization comprised of county/local behavioral health authorities who plan and deliver mental health, developmental disability, and substance use disorder services, as well as the state associations that represent their interests
202-661-8816
www.nacbhd.org

National Association of Drug Court Professionals
An association that provides support to communities across the country in developing, implementing, and enhancing drug courts
703-575-9400
www.nadcp.org

National Association of Public Child Welfare Administrators (NAPCWA)
An organization devoted solely to representing administrators of state and local public child welfare agencies, the NAPCWA brings an informed view of the problems facing families today to the formulation of child welfare policy
202-682-0100
www.aphsa.org/printer/about-affiliates.asp

National Association of Social Workers
The largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, it works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies
202-408-8600
www.socialworkers.org

National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors
Supports the development of effective prevention and treatment programs throughout every state
202-293-0090
www.nasadad.org

National Association on Alcohol, Drugs and Disability, Inc.
An association that promotes awareness and education about substance use disorder among people with co-existing disabilities
650-578-8047
www.naadd.org

National Center for Prevention and Research Solutions
Operates a drug prevention and education program called Race Against Drugs (RAD), and has a nationwide network of volunteers and DEA/FBI agents assisting the program by conducting community and school events throughout the country
866-NCPRS-NOW (Toll-Free)
www.ncprs.org

National Conference of State Legislatures
Forum for advancing policy ideas, including mental health and substance use disorder treatment and prevention, on the local, state, and national level
202-624-5400
www.ncsl.org

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
A non-profit advocacy organization with a nationwide network of affiliates that works with the legislative and executive branches of the Federal government on alcohol and other drug policies, advocates for alcoholic and other drug dependent persons and their families, and provides objective information to the public regarding prevention, intervention, and treatment
212-269-7797
www.ncadd.org

National Drug Court Institute
Promotes education, research, and scholarship for drug court and other court-based intervention programs
703-575-9400
www.ndci.org

National Governors Association
(Center for Best Practices)

A bipartisan, nonprofit association representing the collective voice of the nation's Governors, whose mission is to help shape and implement national policy and help Governors and their key policy staff develop and implement innovative solutions to the challenges facing their states
202-624-5300
www.nga.org/center

National Latino Council on Alcohol and Tobacco Prevention
The Council prevents tobacco use and reduces alcohol use disorder in the Latino community through the dissemination of science-based research findings, community education, technical assistance, policy analysis, and advocacy
202-265-8054
www.nlcatp.org

National Mental Health Association
An association dedicated to promoting mental health, preventing mental disorders, and achieving victory over mental illness through advocacy, education, research, and service
703-684-7722
www.nmha.org

National TASC (Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities)
A membership organization representing individuals and programs dedicated to the professional delivery of treatment and case management services to populations with substance use disorders
703-836-8272
www.nationaltasc.org

North American Family Renewal Institute
Researches, treats, and educates on all forms of addictive behaviors, therapist training, public policy awareness, and the development of specialized networking weekends for individuals in the recovery community
703-739-2546

Oxford House, Inc.
An organization that is a democratically run, self-supporting, and drug-free group home
301-587-2916
www.oxfordhouse.org

Partnership for a Drug-Free America
A non-profit group that helps kids and teens avoid substance use by influencing attitudes through persuasive information
212-922-1560
www.drugfreeamerica.org

Partnership for a Drug-Free Detroit
Offers useful information, training, and city-wide support and resources for making communities safe and drug-free
313-876-0770

Phoenix House
A non-profit substance use disorder treatment organization
352-867-7000
www.phoenixhouse.org

Pima Prevention Partnership
A Tucson non-profit, multi-cultural coalition for substance use disorder and delinquency prevention that has provided policy leadership, program development, youth prevention services, grant writing, planning, and evaluation services to promote community development
520-791-2711
www.pimaprevention.org/home.htm

Prudential Financial
An organization that provides financial planning information and tools
301-986-4800
www.prudential.com

Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Through the Adventist Development and Relief Agency and other programs, the Adventist Church provides practical assistance to those less fortunate, caring for the poor and disadvantaged in many countries of the world, without regard for race, religion, or nationality. The Church also operates youth camps, community service projects, family life counseling, and Health & Temperance Programs, which include alcohol or drug use disorder prevention/treatment and recovery options as a continuum
916-381-5353
www.adventist.org

State Associations of Addiction Services
A non-profit organization whose membership consists of state substance use disorder prevention and treatment associations
202-546-4600
www.saasnet.org

The Partnership for Recovery
The Partnership for Recovery is a coalition of substance abuse treatment providers including the Betty Ford Center, The Caron Foundation, Father Martin's Ashley, the Hazelden Foundation, and Valley Hope Association. The coalition formed in 1997 to collectively address public policy issues affecting alcohol and other drug addiction treatment and individuals and families seeking recovery
202-737-8167
www.partnershipforrecovery.org

Teen Challenge International
Teen Challenge is a dynamic network of 191 centers throughout the United States that provides youth, adults, and families with effective and comprehensive faith based solutions to life-controlling drug and alcohol problems. Local centers provide a wide range of prevention services and residential recovery programs
909-538-9615

Therapeutic Communities of America
A national non-profit membership association representing over 400 substance abuse treatment programs that provide services to substance use disorder clients with a diversity of special needs
202-296-3503
www.therapeuticcommunitiesofamerica.org

University of Baltimore Center for Families, Children and the Courts
This organization provides research, evaluation, technical assistance, and guidance to family and juvenile courts on substance abuse, addiction, abuse and neglect, domestic violence, and other family-related issues
410-837-5750
http://law.ubalt.edu/cfcc

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
The Department of Defense provides a wide array of services to prevent and treat substance use disorders to include worksite education, drug testing, early intervention, outpatient counseling, and inpatient treatment
703-428-0711
www.defenselink.mil

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS)
Information and resources on alcohol and drug use disorder and health insurance/Medicaid issues
877-696-6775 (Toll-Free)
www.hhs.gov

HHS
National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

An institute that provides leadership in the national effort to reduce alcohol-related problems by conducting and supporting research in a wide range of scientific areas
301-443-3860
www.niaaa.nih.gov

HHS, NIH
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
A government organization that brings the power of science to bear on drug use disorder
301-443-1124
www.nida.nih.gov

HHS, Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA)
The Federal agency charged with improving the quality and availability of prevention, treatment, and rehabilitative services in order to reduce illness, death, disability, and cost to society resulting from substance use disorders and mental illnesses
301-443-4795
www.samhsa.gov

HHS, SAMHSA
Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS)
A national system that delivers mental health services to provide the treatment and support needed by adults with mental disorders and children with serious emotional problems
301-443-0001
www.samhsa.gov/centers/cmhs/cmhs.html

HHS, SAMHSA
Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP)
A government organization that improves the accessibility and quality of substance use disorder prevention programs, provides national leadership in the development of policies, programs, and services to prevent the onset of illegal drug use and underage alcohol and tobacco use, and reduces the negative consequences of substance use disorder
301-443-0365
www.samhsa.gov/centers/csap/csap.html

HHS, SAMHSA
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT)
Information on treatment Programs, Publications, funding opportunities, and resources
301-443-5052
www.samhsa.gov/centers/csat/csat.html

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Drug Enforcement Administration
A group that enforces the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and supports non-enforcement programs aimed at reducing the availability of illicit controlled substances on the domestic and international markets
202-305-8500
www.usdoj.gov/dea

DOJ, Executive Office for Weed and Seed
A multi-agency strategy to "weed out" violent crime, gang activity, and drug trafficking, and “seed” human services to the areas where these activities occur, encompassing prevention, intervention, treatment, and neighborhood revitalization
202-616-1152
www.ojp.usdoj.gov/eows

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Working Partners for an Alcohol- and Drug-Free
Workplace Working Partners helps to build a drug-free workforce by equipping businesses and communities with tools and information to effectively address drug and alcohol problems
202-693-5919
www.dol.gov/dol/workingpartners.htm

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Impaired Driving Division, NT-111
The mission of the Impaired Driving Division is to develop partnerships to cooperatively save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce traffic-related health care and economic costs resulting from impaired driving (alcohol and other drugs)
202-366-1694
www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/alcohol/

White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Information Clearinghouse
The Federal office that establishes policies, priorities, and objectives for the Nation's drug control program
800-666-3332 (Toll-Free)
www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov

U-Turn Foundation, Inc.
U-Turn is dedicated to empowering disadvantaged people, especially youth, to improve their lives, thus enabling them to improve their communities and ultimately society
571-220-4590

We Care America
A national network of individuals, churches, and ministries that are working together to meet the needs of the poor and hurting by building capacity among faith-based organizations
202-667-4616
www.wecareamerica.org

Vanguard Services Unlimited
A non-profit, community-based organization that offers high-quality treatment and recovery to individuals and their families who are suffering from the effects of substance use disorder
703-841-0703
www.vanguardservices.org

White Bison, Inc.
An American Indian non-profit organization based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, that offers learning resources to the Native American community nationwide on topics such as sobriety, recovery, prevention, and wellness/Wellbriety (the inspiration to go on beyond sobriety and recovery, committing to a life of wellness and healing every day)
719-548-1000
www.whitebison.org

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