National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month 2005 Center for Substance Abuse Treatment U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Find out more about Recovery Month Post your Recovery Month Events and Activities Today!
Recovery Month 2005 logo and header
Home | About Us | Site Map |
What's New
Multimedia
Recovery Month Kit
Community Events
Resources
Press Room
Publications & Ordering
Recovery Month Partners
Proclamations
Voices for Recovery
Our Successes
Link to Us
Sign up for The Road
to Recovery Update
Locate a Treatment
Center in Your Area
Medication Assisted
Treatment Therapies
Physicians to Prescribe
Buprenorphrine
Recovery Community Events
Post Your Event | View Events
North Carolina
Event Number

377

Title

Memorial Walk "Walking for those who no longer can"

Description

This is the final event of 5 planned community events to honor recovery month. We will be walking to honor the memories of those members of our community who have lost their battle with addiction and provide hope that their lives will have not been lost in vain. It will bear witness to the fruits of recovery and show the power of community committment to sobriety and wellness.

Date

9/30/2005 10:00:00 AM to 9/30/2005 11:30:00 AM

Type of Event

Memorial Walk on the Qualla Boundary

Location

Cherokee Indian Reservation
Qualla Boundary
IGA Parking Lot (across from the Casino)

Program Agenda

Invited Officials/Presenters:

Chief and Vice-Chief
Tribal Council Members

Expected Number of Participants

50 +

Invited Participants/Audience

All members of the Cherokee community, Tribal programs, and regional communties.

Ch 13 news
Local newspapers

Primary Contact

Keahanna Lambert Community Facilitator

Address

AYeGa RCSP
Cherokee, NC  28719

Phone Number

828-497-6979

Email Address

keanlamb@nc-cherokee.com

Secondary Contact

William Lossiah-Bratt Chairman AYEGA Community Advisory Board

Address

P.O. Box 1864
Cherokee, NC  28719

Phone Number

828-736-0666 cell 828-497-9454 Hm

Email Address

nativepride30@hotmail.com


Event Number

551

Title

Memorial Walk

Description

Walk to commemorate those who lost their lives due to substance abuse and dependence.

Date

9/30/2005 10:00:00 AM to 9/30/2005 11:30:00 AM

Type of Event

Walk

Location

Cherokee, NC

Program Agenda

Walk
Recognition program

Invited Officials/Presenters:

City Officials

Expected Number of Participants

150

Invited Participants/Audience

Recovery community and general public.

Primary Contact

Keahana Lambert

Address

59 Echota Church Road
Cherokee, NC  28719

Phone Number

828-497-6982

Email Address

Keanlamb@nc-cherokee.com


Event Number

415

Title

Western Carolina Treatment Center's Recovery Month Events

Description

We have designed the following days to be patient apperication days: September 9th, 14th, 19th, 22nd, and the 27th. During this time we will have a set up that includes coffee, juice, muffins, and cookies. There will be educational and motivational material that promote recovery for patients.

One September 29th we will be having an open house. During this time members of the community will be educated about the services that we provide at Western Carolina Treatment Center. There will be time for questions and lunch will be provided.

Date

9/29/2005 5:00:00 AM to 9/29/2005 2:30:00 PM

Type of Event

Five designated patient appreciation days and One open house.

Location

Western Carolina Treatment Center
573 Merrimon Avenue
Asheville, NC 28804

Program Agenda

Throughout the noted patient apperication days there will be a lobby set up from 5:00 am until 12:00pm.

On September 29th open house will take place from 12:30 until 2:30.

Invited Officials/Presenters:

All staff members will be in attendance and will be able to answer any questions from patients or community members.

Expected Number of Participants

500

Invited Participants/Audience

Invited guests include the state methadone authority, regional CARF representatives,
area physicians, dentists, suboxone providers, counseling centers, and crisis workers.

Primary Contact

Brian Goodlett or Bethany Lambert

Address

573 Merrimon Avenue
Asheville, NC  28804

Phone Number

828-251-1478

Email Address

wctc573@hotmail.com


Event Number

414

Title

Western Carolina Treatment Center's Recovery Month Events

Description

We have designed the following days to be patient apperication days: September 9th, 14th, 19th, 22nd, and the 27th. During this time we will have a set up that includes coffee, juice, muffins, and cookies. There will be educational and motivational material that promote recovery for patients.

One September 29th we will be having an open house. During this time members of the community will be educated about the services that we provide at Western Carolina Treatment Center. There will be time for questions and lunch will be provided.

Date

9/27/2005 5:00:00 AM to 9/27/2005 2:30:00 PM

Type of Event

Five designated patient appreciation days and One open house.

Location

Western Carolina Treatment Center
573 Merrimon Avenue
Asheville, NC 28804

Program Agenda

Throughout the noted patient apperication days there will be a lobby set up from 5:00 am until 12:00pm.

On September 29th open house will take place from 12:30 until 2:30.

Invited Officials/Presenters:

All staff members will be in attendance and will be able to answer any questions from patients or community members.

Expected Number of Participants

500

Invited Participants/Audience

Invited guests include the state methadone authority, regional CARF representatives,
area physicians, dentists, suboxone providers, counseling centers, and crisis workers.

Primary Contact

Brian Goodlett or Bethany Lambert

Address

573 Merrimon Avenue
Asheville, NC  28804

Phone Number

828-251-1478

Email Address

wctc573@hotmail.com


Event Number

557

Title

Heath Wise Special on Addiction (Television Program)

Description

Cable special on addictions

Date

9/25/2005 7:00:00 PM to 9/25/2005 8:00:00 PM

Type of Event

Television Program

Location

WTVI cable channel
Charlotte, NC

Program Agenda

Family in recovery
Expert panel discussion

Invited Officials/Presenters:

Panel of recovery experts
Family in recovery

Expected Number of Participants

500

Invited Participants/Audience

General viewing public

Primary Contact

Larry Snider

Address

100 Billingsley Road
Charlotte, NC  28211

Phone Number

704-376-7447

Email Address

larry.snider@chemdepctr.com


Event Number

564

Title

Celebrate Recovery Potluck

Description

Potluck Dinner

Date

9/24/2005 6:00:00 PM to 9/24/2005 8:00:00 PM

Type of Event

Community Observance

Location

Clayton, NC

Program Agenda

Food
Music

Invited Officials/Presenters:

Recovery Community Members

Expected Number of Participants

75

Invited Participants/Audience

Recovery Community and General Public

Primary Contact

Dorothy O'Neal

Address

P.O. Box 971
Clayton, NC  27528

Phone Number

919-359-9276

Email Address

fhsm@earthlink.net

Web Site

http://www.feedhissheep.com


Event Number

546

Title

Celebrate Recovery 10th Annual Picnic

Description

Outdoor Picnic

Date

9/24/2005 12:00:00 PM to 9/24/2005 5:00:00 PM

Type of Event

Municipal Observance

Location

Bullocksville Park at Kerr Lake, Henderson, NC

Program Agenda

Pig Pickin
Speaker Meeting
Horseshoes
Cards
Softball
Fishing

Invited Officials/Presenters:

County Officials

Expected Number of Participants

250

Invited Participants/Audience

County officials, treatment community, and general public

Primary Contact

Anne Williams

Address

134 South Garnett Street
Henderson, NC  27536

Phone Number

252-492-4011 x261

Email Address

awilliams@vgfw.ncmh.org


Event Number

561

Title

Celebrate Recovery Festival

Description

Inmate Recovery Celebration

Date

9/24/2005 10:00:00 AM to 9/24/2005 2:00:00 PM

Type of Event

Treatment Program Celebration

Location

Tarboro, NC

Program Agenda

Food
Band
Client testimonials
Client choir

Invited Officials/Presenters:

Department of Correction officials, public officials

Expected Number of Participants

75

Invited Participants/Audience

Celebration for female clients who are incarcerated in the NC Department of Correction

Primary Contact

Pat Snyder

Address

Address Not Advertised
Tarboro, NC  00000

Phone Number

252-641-111

Email Address

patsnyder@maryfrancescenter.com


Event Number

562

Title

Recovery Month Community Celebration

Description

Outdoor celebration

Date

9/24/2005 10:00:00 AM to 9/24/2005 2:00:00 PM

Type of Event

Treatment Program Celebration

Location

Greenville, NC

Program Agenda

Food
Music
Childrens activities
Wall of Recovery

Invited Officials/Presenters:

Greenville Public Officials, Port executives

Expected Number of Participants

250

Invited Participants/Audience

Recovery community and general public

Primary Contact

Jimmy Faulkner

Address

116 Health Drive
Greenville, NC  27834

Phone Number

252-413-1950

Email Address

faulkner@porthumanservices.org

Web Site

http://www.porthumanservices.org


Event Number

553

Title

Walkathon

Description

Walkathon

Date

9/24/2005 9:00:00 AM to 9/24/2005 12:00:00 PM

Type of Event

Walkathon

Location

Raleigh, NC

Program Agenda

Walkathon
Speakers

Invited Officials/Presenters:

Mayor and others

Expected Number of Participants

100

Invited Participants/Audience

Public officials, recovery community, general public

Primary Contact

M Woodard

Address

220 Swinburne St.
Raleigh, NC  27620-6833

Phone Number

919-250-3133

Email Address

mwoodard@co.wake.nc.us


Event Number

488

Title

Voice for Recovery Celebration

Description

Wake County Alcoholism Treatment Center is hosting "Voices for Recovery."
Short Celebration Walk,
music and refreshments.

Date

9/24/2005 9:00:00 AM to 9/24/2005 12:00:00 PM

Type of Event

Multi Activity Event

Location

Moore Square in Raleigh,
Corners of Blount and Martin Streets, across from Exploris.

Program Agenda

8:45 Music
9:00 Welcome
9:10 Maria Spaulding
9:25 Maria presents plaque
to the ABC Board
9:30 Fun Walk
10:00 Comments about Tx in
Wake County
10:10 ATC Alumni Speaker
10:20 Mr. Lattie Baker
10:40 Song
10:45 Beth H.
11:30 Recognitions &
Contdown
12:00 Tree Planting Ceremony

Invited Officials/Presenters:

Mr. Lattie Baker,
Ms. Marie Spaulding, Director of Human Services, and Beth H. National Known recover speaker.

Expected Number of Participants

150

Invited Participants/Audience

All invited.

Primary Contact

Tony Porrett

Address

3000 Falstaff Road
Raleigh, NC  27610

Phone Number

(919) 250-1584

Email Address

aporrett@co.wake.nc.us

Secondary Contact

Jo Teague

Address

3000 Falstaff Road
Raleigh, NC  27610

Phone Number

(919) 2501550

Email Address

Jteague@co.wake.nc.us


Event Number

550

Title

Poor Man's Picnic

Description

Outdoor picnic

Date

9/23/2005 11:30:00 AM to 9/23/2005 2:00:00 PM

Type of Event

Municipal Observance

Location

Cherokee, NC

Program Agenda

Food and games

Expected Number of Participants

250

Invited Participants/Audience

Recovery community and the general public

Primary Contact

Keahana Lambert

Address

59 Echota Church Road
Cherokee, NC  28719

Phone Number

828-497-6982

Email Address

Keanlamb@nc-cherokee.com


Event Number

560

Title

Professionals Focus on Recovery

Description

Ethics Training for Prevention Professionals

Date

9/23/2005 9:00:00 AM to 9/23/2005 12:15:00 PM

Type of Event

Training

Location

Charlotte, NC

Program Agenda

Ethics Training

Invited Officials/Presenters:

SAPS Staff

Expected Number of Participants

50

Invited Participants/Audience

Recovery Professionals

Primary Contact

Anita Turner-Sifford

Address

1117 E Morehead Street
Charlotte, NC  28204

Phone Number

704-375-3784 x27

Email Address

Turner@preventionservices.org

Web Site

http://www.preventionservices.org


Event Number

141

Title

JOIN THE VOICES OF RECOVERY-Healing Lives, Families & Communities in Guilford County

Description

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES:
1. Participants will gain awareness, knowledge and skills to address individuals, families, and communities affected by Substance Abuse.
2. Participants will establish a network of resources and community supports to foster collaboration and advocacy among professionals, the faith community, schools and other caregivers.
3. Participants will gain the resources needed to increase their confidence to respond to persons affected by Substance Abuse.

Date

9/23/2005 to 9/24/2005

Type of Event

Symposium

Location

Embassy Suites - Airport
Greensboro, NC

Program Agenda

Invited Officials/Presenters:

Proposals Currently being accepted

Expected Number of Participants

200+

Invited Participants/Audience

EVERYONE! Information to meet the needs of youth, parents, consumers, familes, public officials, human service professionals, medical professionals, educators, and many others.

Primary Contact

George M. Coates

Address

PO Box 10994
Greensboro, NC  27404

Phone Number

(336) 832-9566

Email Address

george.coates@mosescone.com

Secondary Contact

Anne Kimball

Address

232 N. Edgeworth St.
Greensboro, NC  27401

Phone Number

(336) 641-6882

Email Address

akimball@guilfordcenter.com


Event Number

388

Title

Wellbriety Family Social: Celebrating our Abundant Harvest

Description

Food, traditional games, speakers, and displays on recovery, health, and wellness. ( No vendors.)

Date

9/22/2005 5:00:00 PM to 9/22/2005 8:00:00 PM

Type of Event

Wellness Celebration

Location

Cherokee Fairgrounds
545 Tsali Boulevard
Cherokee, NC 28719

Program Agenda

5:00 pm-8:00 pm

Expected Number of Participants

100

Invited Participants/Audience

Everyone is welcome to attend.

Primary Contact

Beverly Griffin

Address

Box 666 806 Acquoni Road
Cherokee, NC  28719

Phone Number

828-497-1999

Email Address

bevegrif@nc-cherokee.com

Secondary Contact

White Bison

Address

6145 Lehman Drive, Suite 200
Colorado Springs, CO  80918

Phone Number

719-548-1000

Email Address

info@whitebison.org


Event Number

413

Title

Western Carolina Treatment Center's Recovery Month Events

Description

We have designed the following days to be patient apperication days: September 9th, 14th, 19th, 22nd, and the 27th. During this time we will have a set up that includes coffee, juice, muffins, and cookies. There will be educational and motivational material that promote recovery for patients.

One September 29th we will be having an open house. During this time members of the community will be educated about the services that we provide at Western Carolina Treatment Center. There will be time for questions and lunch will be provided.

Date

9/22/2005 5:00:00 AM to 9/22/2005 2:30:00 PM

Type of Event

Five designated patient appreciation days and One open house.

Location

Western Carolina Treatment Center
573 Merrimon Avenue
Asheville, NC 28804

Program Agenda

Throughout the noted patient apperication days there will be a lobby set up from 5:00 am until 12:00pm.

On September 29th open house will take place from 12:30 until 2:30.

Invited Officials/Presenters:

All staff members will be in attendance and will be able to answer any questions from patients or community members.

Expected Number of Participants

500

Invited Participants/Audience

Invited guests include the state methadone authority, regional CARF representatives,
area physicians, dentists, suboxone providers, counseling centers, and crisis workers.

Primary Contact

Brian Goodlett or Bethany Lambert

Address

573 Merrimon Avenue
Asheville, NC  28804

Phone Number

828-251-1478

Email Address

wctc573@hotmail.com


Event Number

274

Title

Community Forum -- Joining Voices for Recovery

Description

A panel of community members involved with substance use and recovery will speak about the roles various agencies and people can have to better support recovery within this community.

Date

9/22/2005

Type of Event

Forum for county residents

Location

Stanly County Public Library - Albemarle Branch
6:00-7:30 p.m.

Program Agenda

Each panel member will briefly discuss their role in the community and the impact of substance use they witness. They will address how agencies and individuals can better support and promote recovery in this community. Audience participants will be encouraged to ask questions and comment after panel presentations.

Invited Officials/Presenters:

Judge Kevin Bridges
Pastor Michael Stovall
Ms. Mona Gibson
Ms. Sharon Edwards
Mr. Bill S.
Mr. Curtis Parker
Dept. of Social services Representative

Expected Number of Participants

25

Invited Participants/Audience

All community members are invited and encouraged to attend

Primary Contact

Lisa Brandyberry PhD

Address

Daymark Recovery Services, 1000-1 N. First Street
Albemarle,, NC  28001

Phone Number

704-983-2117

Email Address

lbrandyberry@daymarkrecovery.org

Web Site

http://www.daymarkrecovery.org


Event Number

545

Title

Proclamation

Description

Proclamation signed by Mayor of Jacksonville, NC

Date

9/20/2005 9:00:00 AM to 9/20/2005 10:00:00 AM

Type of Event

City Observance

Location

Jacksonville, NC

Program Agenda

Proclamation signing

Invited Officials/Presenters:

Mayor and staff, treatment staff.

Expected Number of Participants

100

Invited Participants/Audience

City officials and general public

Primary Contact

Amber Parker

Address

165 Center Street
Jacksonville, NC  28546

Phone Number

910-219-8000

Email Address

Amber_Parker@co.onslow.nc.us


Event Number

412

Title

Western Carolina Treatment Center's Recovery Month Events

Description

We have designed the following days to be patient apperication days: September 9th, 14th, 19th, 22nd, and the 27th. During this time we will have a set up that includes coffee, juice, muffins, and cookies. There will be educational and motivational material that promote recovery for patients.

One September 29th we will be having an open house. During this time members of the community will be educated about the services that we provide at Western Carolina Treatment Center. There will be time for questions and lunch will be provided.

Date

9/19/2005 5:00:00 AM to 9/19/2005 2:30:00 PM

Type of Event

Five designated patient appreciation days and One open house.

Location

Western Carolina Treatment Center
573 Merrimon Avenue
Asheville, NC 28804

Program Agenda

Throughout the noted patient apperication days there will be a lobby set up from 5:00 am until 12:00pm.

On September 29th open house will take place from 12:30 until 2:30.

Invited Officials/Presenters:

All staff members will be in attendance and will be able to answer any questions from patients or community members.

Expected Number of Participants

500

Invited Participants/Audience

Invited guests include the state methadone authority, regional CARF representatives,
area physicians, dentists, suboxone providers, counseling centers, and crisis workers.

Primary Contact

Brian Goodlett or Bethany Lambert

Address

573 Merrimon Avenue
Asheville, NC  28804

Phone Number

828-251-1478

Email Address

wctc573@hotmail.com


Event Number

555

Title

Dateline NBC Recovery Program Viewing

Description

57 members of NC Addictions Fellow Program will invite 10 or more people each to view Dateline NBC television porgram on addiction

Date

9/18/2005 4:00:00 PM to 9/18/2005 10:00:00 PM

Type of Event

Social Gathering

Location

Various locations, NC

Program Agenda

Discussion of Recovery
Viewing of taped program

Invited Officials/Presenters:

None

Expected Number of Participants

600

Invited Participants/Audience

General public

Primary Contact

Jim Van Hecke

Address

P.O. Box 987
Tryon, NC  28782

Phone Number

828-859-2277

Email Address

jimv@addictionrecoveryinstitute.org

Web Site

http://www.addictionrecoveryinstitute.org


Event Number

558

Title

Celebrate Recovery Picnic

Description

Outdoor celebration

Date

9/17/2005 5:00:00 PM to 9/17/2005 9:00:00 PM

Type of Event

Outdoor celebration

Location

Burlington, NC

Program Agenda

Food
Speakers

Invited Officials/Presenters:

Public officials and recovery experts

Expected Number of Participants

150

Invited Participants/Audience

Public officials, recovery community, general public

Primary Contact

Edgar Walker

Address

136 Hall Avenue
Burlington, NC  27217

Phone Number

336-227-7417

Email Address

rosborne@netpath.net


Event Number

559

Title

North Carolina Turkey Festival

Description

Education and prevention materials booth at annual city-wide Turkey Festival

Date

9/17/2005 9:00:00 AM to 9/17/2005 4:00:00 PM

Type of Event

City observance

Location

Raeford, NC

Program Agenda

Turkey Festival
Substance abuse education and prevention activities

Invited Officials/Presenters:

City and County Officials

Expected Number of Participants

500

Invited Participants/Audience

Recovery community and general public

Primary Contact

Shirley Hart

Address

138 N Main Street
Raeford, NC  28376

Phone Number

910-848-1872

Email Address

harttia@yahoo.com


Event Number

543

Title

Recovery Through Art

Description

Art display by recovering artists

Date

9/16/2005 10:00:00 AM to 9/16/2005 12:00:00 PM

Type of Event

Art Showing

Location

Wilmington, NC

Program Agenda

Art showcase

Invited Officials/Presenters:

Recovering Artists

Expected Number of Participants

100

Invited Participants/Audience

Citizens of Wilmington, NC

Primary Contact

Mandy Anderson

Address

615 Shipyard Blvd
Wilmington, NC  28412

Phone Number

1-800-672-2903

Email Address

Mandana_Anderson@hotmail.com

Web Site

http://www.coastalhorizons.org


Event Number

549

Title

Recovery and Leadership Training

Description

Recovery and Leadership Training

Date

9/16/2005 8:30:00 AM to 9/16/2005 11:30:00 AM

Type of Event

Training

Location

Cherokee, NC

Program Agenda

Expected Number of Participants

50

Invited Participants/Audience

Recovery community and the general public

Primary Contact

Keahana Lambert

Address

59 Echota Church Road
Cherokee, NC  28719

Phone Number

828-497-6982

Email Address

Keanlamb@nc-cherokee.com


Event Number

294

Title

Free Informational Sessions on Addiction and Recovery

Description

free informational sessions. Staff will provide education regarding addictions and recovery. Will provide information on ways to identify if a person has a problem.

Date

9/14/2005 9:00:00 PM to 9/15/2005 8:00:00 PM

Type of Event

open to public sessions

Location

The Center for Emotional Healing
1001 Phillips Ave.
Suite 101
High Point, NC 27262

Program Agenda

Will provide eductional information about addiction and recovery, as well as ways to know if a person has a problem. There will be time for questions and answers. Refreshments will be served.

Invited Officials/Presenters:

Sara Ryan, LCSW
Rob Goodman, LCSW
Heather Mask, LPC
Paul Herin, LCSW

Expected Number of Participants

16

Invited Participants/Audience

Open to the public

Primary Contact

robert goodman

Address

1001 phillips ave. suite 101
high point, NC  27262

Phone Number

336-841-4307

Email Address

rgoodman.ceh01@northstate.net

Secondary Contact

sara ryan

Address

1001 phillips ave, suite 101
high point, NC  27262

Phone Number

336-841-4307

Email Address

sryan.ceh01@northstate.net


Event Number

411

Title

Western Carolina Treatment Center's Recovery Month Events

Description

We have designed the following days to be patient apperication days: September 9th, 14th, 19th, 22nd, and the 27th. During this time we will have a set up that includes coffee, juice, muffins, and cookies. There will be educational and motivational material that promote recovery for patients.

One September 29th we will be having an open house. During this time members of the community will be educated about the services that we provide at Western Carolina Treatment Center. There will be time for questions and lunch will be provided.

Date

9/14/2005 5:00:00 AM to 9/14/2005 2:30:00 PM

Type of Event

Five designated patient appreciation days and One open house.

Location

Western Carolina Treatment Center
573 Merrimon Avenue
Asheville, NC 28804

Program Agenda

Throughout the noted patient apperication days there will be a lobby set up from 5:00 am until 12:00pm.

On September 29th open house will take place from 12:30 until 2:30.

Invited Officials/Presenters:

All staff members will be in attendance and will be able to answer any questions from patients or community members.

Expected Number of Participants

500

Invited Participants/Audience

Invited guests include the state methadone authority, regional CARF representatives,
area physicians, dentists, suboxone providers, counseling centers, and crisis workers.

Primary Contact

Brian Goodlett or Bethany Lambert

Address

573 Merrimon Avenue
Asheville, NC  28804

Phone Number

828-251-1478

Email Address

wctc573@hotmail.com


Event Number

548

Title

Ride for Recovery

Description

30-mile Motorcycle Ride

Date

9/10/2005 10:30:00 AM to 9/10/2005 2:30:00 PM

Type of Event

Motorcycle Run

Location

Cherokee, NC

Program Agenda

Motorcycle ride

Expected Number of Participants

100

Invited Participants/Audience

Treatment and recovery community, general public

Primary Contact

Keahana Lambert

Address

59 Echota Church Road
Cherokee, NC  28719

Phone Number

828-497-6982

Email Address

Keanlamb@nc-cherokee.com


Event Number

544

Title

Celebrate Recovery Picnic

Description

Outdoor picnic

Date

9/10/2005 10:00:00 AM to 9/10/2005 1:00:00 PM

Type of Event

Outdoor celebration

Location

New Bern, NC

Program Agenda

Invited Officials/Presenters:

Treatment staff, clients, recovery community

Expected Number of Participants

100

Invited Participants/Audience

Citizens of New Bern, NC

Primary Contact

Mandy Anderson

Address

615 Shipyard Blvd
Wilmington, NC  28412

Phone Number

1-800-672-2903

Email Address

Mandana_Anderson@hotmail.com

Web Site

http://www.coastalhorizons.org


Event Number

563

Title

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Raiser

Description

Ringing Church Bells

Date

9/9/2005 9:09:00 PM to 9/9/2005 9:10:00 PM

Type of Event

County Observance

Location

Concord, NC

Program Agenda

Church bells will ring 9 times to raise awareness of fetal alcohol problem

Invited Officials/Presenters:

None

Expected Number of Participants

500

Invited Participants/Audience

Residents of Piedmont area, NC

Primary Contact

Steve Tomlinson

Address

25 LePhillip Court
Concord, NC  28025

Phone Number

704-721-7000

Email Address

stomlinson@pamh.com

Web Site

http://www.piedmontbhc.org


Event Number

552

Title

Proclamation Signing

Description

Proclamation signed by Mayor of Raleigh and Chair of Wake County Commissionsers

Date

9/9/2005 9:00:00 AM to 9/9/2005 10:00:00 AM

Type of Event

City Observance

Location

Raleigh, NC

Program Agenda

Introductions
Review of Recovery Month
Proclamation signed by Mayor of Raleigh and Chair of Wake County Commissionsers

Invited Officials/Presenters:

Mayor of Raleigh and Chair of Wake County Commissionsers

Expected Number of Participants

50

Invited Participants/Audience

City Officials, recovery community, general public

Primary Contact

M Woodard

Address

220 Swinburne St.
Raleigh, NC  27620-6833

Phone Number

919-250-3133

Email Address

mwoodard@co.wake.nc.us


Event Number

409

Title

Western Carolina Treatment Center's Recovery Month Events

Description

We have designed the following days to be patient apperication days: September 9th, 14th, 19th, 22nd, and the 27th. During this time we will have a set up that includes coffee, juice, muffins, and cookies. There will be educational and motivational material that promote recovery for patients.

One September 29th we will be having an open house. During this time members of the community will be educated about the services that we provide at Western Carolina Treatment Center. There will be time for questions and lunch will be provided.

Date

9/9/2005 5:00:00 AM to 9/9/2005 2:30:00 PM

Type of Event

Five designated patient appreciation days and One open house.

Location

Western Carolina Treatment Center
573 Merrimon Avenue
Asheville, NC 28804

Program Agenda

Throughout the noted patient apperication days there will be a lobby set up from 5:00 am until 12:00pm.

On September 29th open house will take place from 12:30 until 2:30.

Invited Officials/Presenters:

All staff members will be in attendance and will be able to answer any questions from patients or community members.

Expected Number of Participants

500

Invited Participants/Audience

Invited guests include the state methadone authority, regional CARF representatives,
area physicians, dentists, suboxone providers, counseling centers, and crisis workers.

Primary Contact

Brian Goodlett or Bethany Lambert

Address

573 Merrimon Avenue
Asheville, NC  28804

Phone Number

828-251-1478

Email Address

wctc573@hotmail.com


Event Number

542

Title

Proclamation

Description

Proclamation regarding recovery signed by Mayor of Wilmington, NC.

Date

9/6/2005 6:30:00 PM to 9/6/2005 7:30:00 PM

Type of Event

Municipal Observance

Location

Wilmington, NC

Program Agenda

Signing of Proclamation
Art work
Support letters

Invited Officials/Presenters:

Mayor of Wilmington, NC

Expected Number of Participants

100

Invited Participants/Audience

Citizens of Wilmington, NC

Primary Contact

Mandy Anderson

Address

615 Shipyard Blvd
Wilmington, NC  28412

Phone Number

1-800-672-2903

Email Address

Mandana_Anderson@hotmail.com

Web Site

http://www.coastalhorizons.org


Event Number

541

Title

County Proclamation

Description

Proclamation signed by Onslow County Commissioners

Date

9/6/2005 9:00:00 AM to 9/6/2005 10:00:00 AM

Type of Event

Signed Proclamation

Location

Jacksonville, NC

Program Agenda

Proclamation signed by Onslow County Commissioners

Invited Officials/Presenters:

Onslow County Commissioners

Expected Number of Participants

100

Primary Contact

Amber Parker

Address

165 Center Street
Jacksonville, NC  28546

Phone Number

910-219-8000

Email Address

Amber_Parker@co.onslow.nc.us


Event Number

547

Title

Dance for Recovery

Description

Recovery Dance

Date

9/2/2005 8:00:00 PM

Type of Event

Dance

Location

Cherokee, NC

Program Agenda

Dancing
DJ
Refreshments

Expected Number of Participants

500

Invited Participants/Audience

Recovery community and general public

Primary Contact

Keahana Lambert

Address

59 Echota Church Road
Cherokee, NC  28719

Phone Number

828-497-6982

Email Address

Keanlamb@nc-cherokee.com


Event Number

554

Title

Recovery from Addiction

Description

Focus on Recovery to air as a topic on the Cable community channel show 'Focus on Mental Health'

Date

9/2/2005 7:30:00 PM to 9/2/2005 8:00:00 PM

Type of Event

Television Program

Location

Fayetteville, NC

Program Agenda

Panel discussion on recovery

Invited Officials/Presenters:

Treatment experts and recovering persons

Expected Number of Participants

250

Invited Participants/Audience

General public

Primary Contact

Sharon Yates

Address

P.O. Box 3069
Fayettleville, NC  28302-3069

Phone Number

910-323-0601

Email Address

syates@mail.ccmentalhealth.org


Event Number

539

Title

Community Kick-Off For Recovery

Description

Outdoor celebration,press release, and editorial in local newspaper regarding recovery.

Date

9/1/2005 4:00:00 PM to 9/1/2005 6:00:00 PM

Type of Event

Outdoor celebration

Location

Main Library, Maiden Lane, Downtown

Program Agenda

Invited Officials/Presenters:

City and County Officials, treatment program staff

Expected Number of Participants

500

Invited Participants/Audience

The Cumberland County community.

Primary Contact

Sharon Yates

Address

PO Box 3069
Fayetteville, NC  28302-3069

Phone Number

910-323-0601

Email Address

syates@mail.ccmentalhealth.org


Event Number

533

Title

STARR Program Recovery Collage Project

Description

The Substance Treatment And Recidivism Reduction (STARR) program's contribution to National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month involved an art therapy project conducted with the August STARR and STARR GRAD classes. The men and women of STARR made Celebrate Recovery collage posters that were displayed in the lobby of the Durham County Detention Facility through September.

Date

9/1/2005 1:00:00 PM to 9/30/2005

Location

Durham County Detention Facility
219 South Mangum Street
Durham, NC 27701

Program Agenda

Expected Number of Participants

200+

Invited Participants/Audience

Family and/or visitors of inmates attending STARR graduation, visitors to the Durham County Detention Facility & former graduates

Primary Contact

William R. "Randy" Tucker

Address

219 South Mangum Street
Durham, NC  27701

Phone Number

(919) 560-0972

Email Address

rtucker@co.durham.nc.us


Event Number

556

Title

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Celebration of Recovery

Description

Outdoor celebration to kick-off recovery month

Date

9/1/2005 11:00:00 AM to 9/1/2005 1:00:00 PM

Type of Event

Outdoor celebration

Location

Charlotte, NC

Program Agenda

Press conference
Proclamation signing
Band
Health Fair
Wall of Recovery
Photo essay

Invited Officials/Presenters:

Chairman of the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners

Expected Number of Participants

500

Invited Participants/Audience

Treatment and recovery community, public officials, general public

Primary Contact

Larry Snider

Address

100 Billingsley Road
Charlotte, NC  28211

Phone Number

704-376-7447

Email Address

larry.snider@chemdepctr.com


Event Number

540

Title

Public Announcements

Description

Public Announcements related to recovery

Date

9/1/2005 9:00:00 AM to 9/30/2005 9:00:00 PM

Type of Event

Public Announcements

Location

Channel 10 TV

Program Agenda

Expected Number of Participants

500

Primary Contact

Amber Parker

Address

165 Center Street
Jacksonville, NC  28546

Phone Number

910-219-8000

Email Address

Amber_Parker@co.onslow.nc.us


Event Number

442

Title

Celebrate Recovery

Description

Every day during the month of September is packed full of guest speakers, refreshments, music, guest speakers and groups ...the entire month is a CELEBRATION!

Date

9/1/2005 5:00:00 AM to 9/30/2005 1:00:00 PM

Type of Event

Guest Speakers, Groups, Fun!

Location

ATS of NC
3423 Melrose Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304

Program Agenda

please call for daily activities

Invited Officials/Presenters:

SAFELINK representative, Dr. David Fonke, Chiropractor, Susan Hamilton,RN, Duke OBGYN, Monique Ray, Reflexologist, TASC representative, Center for Natural Medicine, Cumberland County Rape Crisis, HIV Task Force, Raintree Clinic, TROSA representative, Methadone Anonymous (MA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), ATS Staff.

Expected Number of Participants

300+

Invited Participants/Audience

9/9 Tropical Paradise Friday
9/16 Pajama Jammy Jam
9/23 Red shirt rally
9/30 Tailgate with your favorite sports team

Primary Contact

Amy Morales

Address

3423 Melrose Road
Fayetteville, NC  28304

Phone Number

1-800-810-8423

Email Address

amorales@crchealth.com

Secondary Contact

Tabitha Williams

Address

3423 Melrose Road
Fayetteville, NC  28304

Phone Number

1-800-810-8423

Email Address

twilliams@crchealth.com

Web Site

http://crcotp.com


Event Number

166

Title

North Carolina Substance Abuse Counselor Awards Event: Honoring Helpers on the Front Lines of Recovery

Description

Awards ceremony honoring North Carolina substance abuse counselors' efforts in the recovery process.

Date

8/20/2005

Type of Event

Substance Abuse Counselor Awards Event

Location

Millennium Hotel, 2800 Campus Walk, Durham, NC 27705. 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm.

Program Agenda

Training Event
Awards Ceremony
Dessert & Dancing

Invited Officials/Presenters:

State legislators, NC DHHS Officials.

Expected Number of Participants

200+

Invited Participants/Audience

Substance abuse treatment community: Those in recovery, Counselors, Administrators, Policy Makers, Researchers.

Primary Contact

Dr. Jennifer Rounds-Bryant

Address

3500 Westgate Drive, Suite 204
Durham, NC  27707

Phone Number

(919) 493-0003 x229

Email Address

jrb@alcoholdrughelp.org

Secondary Contact

Sonja Tucker

Address

3500 Westgate Dr., Suite 204
Durham, NC  27707

Phone Number

(919) 493-0003 x225

Email Address

sonja@alcoholdrughelp.org

Web Site

http://www.alcoholdrughelp.org


printer icon Print this page      E-mail icon E-mail this Page
Privacy Policy  |  Disclaimer  |  Accessibility  |  Contact Us  |  FAQ  |  PSAs  |  Awards


Agency logos
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Center of Substance Abuse Prevention Center for Mental Health Services Center for Substance Abuse Prevention Center for Substance Abuse Treatment National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month