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Delaware
Event Number
101
Title
Statewide Kick-off Brunch–SAMHSA Sponsored
Description
The kickoff event will focus on those who are in recovery and those who are helping them progress along that path. A proclamation signed by Governor Ruth Ann Minner will be presented at the kickoff event.
Date
9/6/2006 10:00 AM to 9/6/2006 12:30 PM
Type of Event
State observance and kick-off brunch
Location
Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center - Dover, DE
Invited Officials/Presenters
Major General Arthur T. Dean.
General Dean is the Chairman and CEO of Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA). His responsibilities as Chairman and CEO include providing strategic direction, diversifying and increasing funding, leading the board, and serving as the primary spokesman for the organization and overseeing the operations of CADCA.
Expected Number of Participants
250
Invited Participants/Audience
Everyone is invited. Event is free, please register via email to patricia.pettaway@state.de.us or laura.vassalotti@state.de.us
Primary Contact
Pat  Pettaway Ward
Address
DSAMH 1901 N. Dupont Highway
New Castle, DE  19720
Phone Number
302-255-9423
Email Address
Patricia.Pettaway@state.de.us
Event Number
340
Title
Hands Around Treatment
Description
As a Kick off to Recovery Month, Brandywine Counseling Inc. is asking clinicians, support staff, clients, people in recovery, loved ones and all who care to come form a circle around Rodney Square. Please bring signs. The goal is to make a visual statement because TREATMENT WORKS!
Date
8/31/2006 12:00 PM to 8/31/2006 1:00 PM
Type of Event
Collaboration
Location
Rodney Square Wilmington, Delaware
Expected Number of Participants
200
Invited Participants/Audience
Clinicians, support staff, clients, people in recovery, loved ones and all who care!
Primary Contact
Basha Closic
Address
2713 Lancaster Avenue
Wilmington , DE  19805
Phone Number
302-655-9880 ext 22
Email Address
bashaclosic@yahoo.com
Event Number
300
Title
The Art of Recovery
Description
A contest and art exhibit for all who wish to celebrate recovery. This will be a month long display of artwork celebrating recovery with a contest and prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Silent auction of art to benefit Corinthian House (local 1/2 way house for men)to be held and prizes awarded at the end of the Recovery Month
Date
9/5/2006 12:00 PM to 9/30/2006 12:00 AM
Type of Event
A contest and art exhibit
Location
Delaware Technical Community College- Georgetown Campus in the Arts & Sciences Building
Program Agenda
month long display, with silent aution sign-up sheets
Invited Officials/Presenters
Lori Willaims of Hudson Health will present prizes for art contest and facilitate silent auction.
Expected Number of Participants
500
Invited Participants/Audience
All memebers of recovery community and treatment providers in Delaware will be invited. Delaware residents and Del Tech Students.
Primary Contact
Krystal  Cooper
Address
528 West Market Street
Georgetown, DE  19947
Phone Number
302-856-4700
Email Address
addicthelp@aol.com
Secondary Contact
Lori  Williams
Address
11 West Pine Street
Georgetwon DE  19947
Phone Number
302-856-4363
Web Site
http://www.brandywinecounseling.org
Event Number
341
Title
Youth Community Recovery Day
Description
Free food, games, health vendors and information.
Date
9/6/2006 12:00 PM to 9/6/2006 6:00 PM
Type of Event
Open House
Location
110 South New Street
Dover, DE 19901
Expected Number of Participants
100
Primary Contact
Marian Harris
Address
110 South New Street
Dover, DE  19901
Phone Number
302-677-0176
Email Address
hoppride@aol.com
Event Number
178
Title
Recovery Health Fair
Description
LoveHeals Ministry will be hosting a health fair with the focus of recovery. It will include agency representatives who work directly with treatment services, information on services, food, clothing, incentives, and due to the connectinon between substance use and HIV, there will be counseling and testing on site.
Date
9/13/2006 9:00 AM to 9/13/2006 12:00 PM
Type of Event
Health Fair
Location
LoveHeals Ministry Inc.
301 W. 20th Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(front yard, weather permitting)
Invited Officials/Presenters
Brandywine Counseling, Sodat, Open Door, Sojourner's Place, Salvation Army, Northest Treatment Centers, CTAC, Kirkwood Detox
Expected Number of Participants
250
Invited Participants/Audience
Those who have substance abuse issues personally or in their families and those interested in available services.
Primary Contact
Denise Harrison
Address
2001 Washington Street
Wilmington, DE  19802
Phone Number
302-576-9810
Email Address
lovehealsministry@comcast.net
Event Number
349
Title
Recovery Month Picnic
Description
Picnic, speakers, refreshments and information for consumers.
Date
9/13/2006 11:00 AM to 9/13/2006 3:00 PM
Type of Event
Picnic
Location
2814 West 2nd Street
Wilmington, DE
Expected Number of Participants
100
Primary Contact
Lynn Fahey
Address
2713 Lancaster Ave
Wilmington, DE  19805
Phone Number
302-472-0381
Email Address
faheyl@yahoo.com
Web Site
http://www.brandywinecounseling.org
Event Number
348
Title
Senior Citizen Recovery Outreach Day
Description
Talent show, HIV rapid testing and counseling (photo ID required) and refresments
Date
9/13/2006 12:00 PM to 9/13/2006 6:00 PM
Type of Event
Open House
Location
110 South New Street
Dover, DE 19901
Expected Number of Participants
100
Primary Contact
Marian  Harris
Address
110 South New Street
Dover, DE  19901
Phone Number
302-677-0176
Email Address
hoppride@aol.com
Event Number
179
Title
Recovery is possible with the right Connections!
Description
Client Vs. Staff softball games, volleyball games, horeshoes, water ballon tosses, and an all American barbeque!
Date
9/15/2006 12:00 PM to 9/15/2006 4:00 PM
Type of Event
Sporting Event
Location
Cornerstone Residential
Building 8
New Castle Ave
Delaware City, DE 19706
Expected Number of Participants
100
Invited Participants/Audience
Everyone is Invited
Primary Contact
Mozes  Poole
Address
Building 8 New Castle Ave
Delaware City, DE  19706
Phone Number
302-836-8260
Email Address
mpoole@connectionscsp.org
Event Number
141
Title
Celebrating Recovery 2006
Description
Programming includes, Yard sale, support services information and workshops, acudetox demonstrations and explanation of self awareness therapy suchas guided imagery, reiki, crystal therapy, puppet show, clown, games for children, refreshments and snacks,story telling, live entertainment, local adolescent group demonstrations, smudging, drumming, door prizes
Date
9/16/2006 10:00 AM to 9/16/2006 3:30 PM
Type of Event
open house, outreach programming
Location
Kent Sussex Detoxification Center in Ellendale, Delaware on Route 16
Expected Number of Participants
120
Primary Contact
David Beling
Address
700 Main Street
Ellendale, DE  19941
Phone Number
302-422-8338
Email Address
David.Beling@state.de.us
Secondary Contact
Joanna Mutter
Address
700 Main Street
Ellendale DE  19941
Phone Number
302-422-8338
Email Address
Joanna.Mutter@state.de.us
Event Number
207
Title
4th Annual Walk for Substance Abuse Treatment and Recovery
Description
In conjunction with Wellness Day event, the walk is a community awareness activity focusing on substance abuse prevention, education, interventon, treatment, recovery, and other issues related to substance abuse.
Date
9/16/2006 10:00 AM to 9/16/2006 4:00 PM
Type of Event
parade walk
Location
Rodney Square, Wilmington, DE
Program Agenda
The Walk is the kick-off event for the Wellness Day activities. The Walk will start and end at Rodney Square, going through parts of the eastside of Wilmington.
- Walk: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- Event Activities: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Invited Officials/Presenters
Mayor of Wilmington, City Council members, Wellness Day Committee members, area bands, churches, recovery oriented speakers.
Expected Number of Participants
1000
Invited Participants/Audience
Healthcare organizations, Substance Abuse Treatment Providers, Mental Health Providers, HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment agencies, prevention organizations
Primary Contact
Patricia  Evans
Address
625 N. Orange Street
Wilmington, DE  19801
Phone Number
302-656-4044
Email Address
Pevans@sodatdelaware.com
Secondary Contact
Lonnie  Edwards
Address
408 E. 8th Street
Wilmington DE  19801
Phone Number
302-658-4133
Event Number
364
Title
Community Rock the House Festival
Description
Race car display, puppet show, food, fun, frolic, music, dancing, face painting, washable tattoos, client designed crafts and door prizes.
There will also be the Color Guard Presentation from the Dover Air Force Base.
Date
9/18/2006 4:00 PM to 9/18/2006 7:00 PM
Type of Event
Open House
Location
1241 College Park Drive
Dover, DE
Invited Officials/Presenters
McGruff and Scruff, Mayor Speed, Fire Prevention Commission and Sandra Winfrey - Home-Based Business Champion.
Expected Number of Participants
100
Primary Contact
Maggi Leister
Address
1241 College Park Drive
Dover, DE  19901
Phone Number
302-735-7790
Email Address
mleister@kscs.org
Event Number
358
Title
Recovery Symposium
Description
Symposium with continental breakfast. Registration Required. Call Malik.
Date
9/19/2006 8:30 AM to 9/19/2006 12:00 PM
Type of Event
Symposium
Location
Grassdale Center at Fort Delaware State Park, Delaware City, DE
Expected Number of Participants
50
Primary Contact
Malik Harris
Address
100 West 10th Street
Wilmington, DE  19801
Phone Number
302-622-9177
Email Address
delarfmh@dca.net
Web Site
http://www.delarf.org
Event Number
359
Title
Recovery for the Clients
Description
One-on-one counseling, client stories, speakers, food and HIV rapid testing and counseling
Date
9/20/2006 12:00 PM to 9/20/2006 6:00 PM
Type of Event
Open House
Location
110 South New Street
Dover, DE
Expected Number of Participants
50
Invited Participants/Audience
Consumers
Primary Contact
Marian Harris
Address
110 South New Street
Dover, DE  19901
Phone Number
302-677-0176
Email Address
hoppride@aol.com
Event Number
361
Title
5K
Description
Regulated by Marathon Sports (www.races2run.com). Vendors, food, trophies and t-shirts. Registration begins at 5:30.
Date
9/20/2006 6:00:00 PM
Type of Event
Run
Location
Rockford Park
Park Drive Wilmington, DE
Expected Number of Participants
150
Primary Contact
Patricia  Evans
Address
625 North Orange Street
Wilmington, DE  19801
Phone Number
302-656-4044
Email Address
Pevans@sodatdelaware.com
Event Number
180
Title
Recovery is possible with the right Connections!
Description
Open House, Poetry Competition, Singing Competition, Open Mic AA/NA Meeting, Raffle, Games and Food!
Date
9/21/2006 12:00 PM to 9/21/2006 4:00 PM
Type of Event
Open House
Location
Newark AOD
1423 Kirkwood Highway & Polly Drummond Rd.
Suites 3304& 3305 (3rd Floor)
Newark, DE 19711
Expected Number of Participants
100
Invited Participants/Audience
Everyone is invited!
Primary Contact
Nicole Moore
Address
1423 Kirkwood Hwy & Polly Drummond Rd
Newark, DE  19711
Phone Number
302-454-7520
Email Address
nmoore@connectionscsp.org
Event Number
193
Title
Recovery Works Walk/Run
Description
Thursday, September 21st
5:00-7:00PM
Rehoboth Avenue @ Boardwalk

Recovery Works
Date
9/21/2006 5:00 PM to 9/21/2006 7:00 PM
Type of Event
Walk/Run
Location
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Rehoboth Ave. @ the Boardwalk
Expected Number of Participants
75
Invited Participants/Audience
Anyone and everyone who has been touched personally by substance use, abuse, or addiction or simply those who wish to show their support.
Primary Contact
Nickole  Messatzzia
Address
20202 Dupont Blvd. Unit 1
Georgetown, DE  19947
Phone Number
302-856-7835
Email Address
nickolewilkerson@hotmail.com
Secondary Contact
Sue  Harris
Address
20202 Dupont Blvd. Unit 1
Georgetown DE  19947
Phone Number
302-856-1835
Event Number
303
Title
One Day At A Time Softball Tournament
Description
One Day at a Time Softball Tournament. Recovery Program teams will compete in 3 inning games for 2006 Recovery Chanmpion Softball Team. Sponsored by Brandywine Counseling and Hudson Health with support from DSAMH Required Field
Date
9/22/2006 11:00 AM to 9/22/2006 2:00 PM
Location
Sports at the Beach Complex
Route 9 Georgetown, Delaware


Program Agenda
Take Me Out to The Ball Game!Suprise visitor throws first pitch and the games begin. The teams will play eachother in a series of three inning games. Winning team will recieve a trophy. Lots of hot dogs and cracker jacks and softdrinks. Outdoor 12 step meeting with speaker. Food, Fun & Fellowship.
Invited Officials/Presenters
Jack Kemp Director of the Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health DSAMH
Expected Number of Participants
150
Invited Participants/Audience
Brandywywine Counseling, Ellendale Detox, Thresholds, Fellowship Health, Aquila, Corinthian House, Tau House along with friends, family, and staff. and the supporters of the recovery community
Primary Contact
Krystal Cooper
Address
Brandywine Counseling 528 East Market Street
Georgetown, DE  19947
Phone Number
302-856-4700
Email Address
addicthelp@aol.com
Web Site
http://www.brandywinecounseling.org
Event Number
362
Title
Community Education Breakfast and Tour
Description
This is an opportunity to visit the new location of the long term residential treatment center for young adults (age 18-25) in Delaware as well as listen to speakers.
Date
9/25/2006 8:15 AM to 9/25/2006 9:30 AM
Type of Event
Breakfast
Location
604 West 10th Street
Wilmington, DE
Expected Number of Participants
50
Primary Contact
Rosi Crosby
Address
604 West 10th Street
Wilmington, DE  19801
Phone Number
302-299-5351
Email Address
rcrosby@gaudenzia.org
Event Number
363
Title
End of the Month Recovery Celebration
Description
Speakers, Food, DJ, HIV rapid testing and counseling.
Date
9/27/2006 12:00 PM to 9/27/2006 6:00 PM
Type of Event
Closing Event
Location
110 South New Street
Dover, DE
Expected Number of Participants
50
Primary Contact
Marian Harris
Address
110 South New Street
Dover, DE  19901
Phone Number
302-677-0176
Email Address
hoppride@aol.com
Event Number
181
Title
Recovery is possible with the right Connections!
Description
AA/NA Meeting, DJ, Open Mic Poetry, Art Displays, Games, Raffle and an all American Barbeque
Date
9/28/2006 12:00 PM to 9/28/2006 4:00 PM
Type of Event
Open House
Location
Dover AOD
2 & 4 Forest Street
Dover, DE 19901
Expected Number of Participants
100
Invited Participants/Audience
Everyone is invited!
Primary Contact
Sheryl Williams
Address
2 & 4 Forest Street
Dover, DE  19901
Phone Number
302-454-7520
Email Address
swilliams@connectionscsp.org

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