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Event Number | 484 |
Title | 2008 National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month Press Conference and Kick-Off - SAMHSA-Sponsored |
Description | The Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration will unveil the results of the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health at a press conference on Thursday, September 4. The annual survey, formerly called the Household Survey is the largest of its kind, and is the governments primary vehicle for determining how many persons are abusing illegal drugs, pharmaceuticals, alcohol and tobacco.
The release of the 2007 survey results is the keynote of the annual National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month press conference marking a month long observance of the gains made by those in recovery from alcohol and drug abuse, as well as treatment providers.
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Date | 9/4/2008 10:00 AM to 9/4/2008 11:00 AM |
Type of Event | Press Conference and National Kick-Off Event |
Location | National Press Building,
Holeman Lounge, 13th Floor
529 14th Street, NW
Washington, D.C.
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Invited Officials/Presenters | John Walters, Director, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy
RADM Eric Broderick, Acting Administrator, SAMHSA
H. Westley Clark, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., Director, SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Treatment
Candy Finnigan, Drug and Alcohol Interventionist appearing on the A&E documentary drama Intervention
Nathan Anderson, a person in recovery from drug abuse
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Expected Number of Participants | 100 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Media, organizations/associations and government agency representatives in the field of substance abuse addiction, treatment and recovery, the general public |
Primary Contact | Mark Weber |
Address | 1 Choke Cherry Road
Rockville, MD 20857 |
Phone Number | 240-276-2130 |
Email Address | mark.weber@samhsa.hhs.gov |
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Event Number | 462 |
Title | got recovery? t-shirts |
Description | in the spirit of "got milk", our got recovery? t-shirts are designed to increase awareness for addiction recovery. Help us spread the word by wearing yours, got recovery? |
Date | 8/25/2008 8:00 AM to 9/30/2008 12:00 AM |
Type of Event | Campaign to increase awareness |
Location | To order go to:
http://www.spiritworksfoundation.org/ |
Expected Number of Participants | 5000 |
Primary Contact | Jan Brown |
Address | 5800 Mooretown Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188 |
Phone Number | 757-564-0001 |
Email Address | jan@spiritworksfoundation.org |
Secondary Contact | Sissy Allen |
Address | 5800 Mooretown Road
Williamsbu VA 23188 |
Phone Number | 757-564-0001 |
Email Address | sissy@spiritworksfoundation.org |
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Event Number | 547 |
Title | "In My Own Words..." Essay Contest - ATTC National Office |
Description | In celebration of National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month, the ATTC National Office is excited to announce its essay contest "In My Own Words..."
The essay contest is open to anyone currently in the addictions treatment and recovery field, or closely related discipline. The deadline for submission is Midnight, October 1, 2008. Prizes include: First - $500; Second - $250; Third - $100
Guidelines are available online: http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=84
Questions? Contact Deann Jepson, jepsond@umkc.edu. |
Date | 9/1/2008 12:00 AM to 10/1/2008 12:00 AM |
Location | Find additional information, including submission guidelines online: http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=84 |
Expected Number of Participants | 1000 |
Primary Contact | Erin Fridley |
Address | 5100 Rockhill Rd
Kansas City, MO 64110 |
Phone Number | 816-235-6989 |
Email Address | fridleye@umkc.edu |
Secondary Contact | Deann Jepson |
Phone Number | 816-235-6981 |
Email Address | jepsond@umkc.edu |
Event Number | 183 |
Title | Recovery Walk & Dry Run 5k |
Description | The Recovery Walk & Dry Run 5k is an awareness and fundraising event sponsored by the Hawaii Substance Abuse Coalition. |
Date | 9/1/2008 6:00 AM to 9/1/2008 12:00 PM |
Type of Event | Walk/Run Fundraiser |
Location | Manoa Valley District Park |
Expected Number of Participants | 500 |
Primary Contact | Greg Tjapkes |
Address | 45-845 Po'okela St.
Kaneohe, HI 96744 |
Phone Number | 808-447-5261 |
Email Address | recoverywalk@hinamauka.org |
Secondary Contact | Andy Anderson |
Address | 45-845 Po'okela St.
Kaneohe HI 96744 |
Phone Number | 808-447-5227 |
Email Address | mpanderson@hinamauka.org |
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Event Number | 153 |
Title | Recovery Walk & Dry Run 5k |
Description | The Recovery Walk and Dry Run 5k is a walk/run at beautiful Manoa Disctrict Park. The walk/run is in celebration of National Drug and Alcohol Recovery Month and of the many lives that have been saved and changed in their recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction. |
Date | 9/1/2008 7:00 AM to 9/1/2008 2:00 PM |
Type of Event | Run |
Location | Manoa Valley District Park
2721 Kaaipu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96813 |
Expected Number of Participants | 500 |
Primary Contact | Hina Mauka |
Address | 45-845 Po'okela Street
Kaneohe, HI 96744 |
Phone Number | (808) 236-2600 |
Email Address | hmadmin@hinamauka.org |
Secondary Contact | Sarah Cha |
Address | 340 E 2nd St, Ste 409
Los Angele CA 90012 |
Phone Number | 213-625-5795 |
Email Address | scha@napafasa.org |
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Event Number | 78 |
Title | 15th National TASC Conference on Drugs & Crime - The Sky's the Limit: Strengthening Communities through TASC - Innovation, Integration & Imagination |
Description | In celebration of Recovery Month, the 15th National TASC Conference on Drugs & Crime will take place September 3-5. This event offers research applications, skills-building, and advocacy activities for public safety, substance abuse and mental health treatment professionals as well as faith-based organizations, juvenile and adult services providers, and community advocates.
REGISTER TODAY! Go to www.NationalTASC.org (*) for convenient online registration or a registration form that can be printed and mailed with payment to: PO Box 5061, Williamsburg VA 23188, ATTN: 2008 National TASC Conference Registration
Early Bird rates apply for all registrations received by July 31, 2008. Member: $295 Non-Member: $395
Regular Registration Member: $345 Non-Member: $445
(*) Sponsor and Exhibitor packages are also available. For details scroll to "Becoming a Sponsor/Exhibitor at the Conference" on the left menu of the National TASC homepage. |
Date | 9/3/2008 8:00 AM to 9/5/2008 7:00 PM |
Type of Event | Conference |
Location | Chicago, Illinois at The Westin Michigan Avenue
To reserve a room at The Westin Michigan Avenue, Chicago , call 1-888-627-8385 and ask for the National TASC rate.
Hotel bed rates are $199 single/$224 double (plus parking and all applicable taxes). Offer available until August 2, 2008 at 5 PM CDT.
Online room reservations available at: Http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/tasc2008
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Program Agenda | Intensive workshop tracks will focus on the topics of: Incarceration and Reentry; Diversion; Clinical Skills and Interventions; Evaluation and Research; and Innovative Applications.
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Invited Officials/Presenters | There will be prominent speakers from the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the Pew Charitable Trusts, and many others. |
Expected Number of Participants | 300 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Public safety, substance abuse and mental health treatment professionals, counselors and social workers, faith-based organizations, juvenile and adult services providers, community advocates. |
Primary Contact | National TASC |
Address | 2204 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22301 |
Phone Number | 703-836-8272 |
Email Address | nationaltasc@nationaltasc.org |
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Event Number | 191 |
Title | Waianae Women in Recovery 7th Annual Women & Children Campout |
Description | Campout for women and their children. There will be meetings and workshops on women's issues. There will also be activities for teens and children. Our goal is to strengthen, encourage, and unite women with their children through awareness, unity, compassion and hope. |
Date | 9/5/2008 12:00 PM to 9/7/2008 12:00 PM |
Type of Event | Campout |
Location | Maili Beach Park
87-021 Farrington Highway
West O'ahu, HI |
Expected Number of Participants | 150 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Women and children (boys must be 18 and under) |
Primary Contact | Alan Shinn |
Address | 1130 N. Nimitz, #A259
Honolulu, HI 96817 |
Phone Number | 808-545-3228 |
Email Address | ashinn@drugfreehawaii.org |
Secondary Contact | Sarah Cha |
Address | 340 E 2nd St, Ste 409
Los Angele CA 90012 |
Phone Number | 213-625-5795 |
Email Address | scha@napafasa.org |
Event Number | 545 |
Title | Proclamation Ceremony |
Description | The Governor of Hawaii will declare September 2008 "National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month" and sign an official proclamation. |
Date | 9/10/2008 10:00:00 AM |
Location | Governor's Conference Room, 5th Floor
State Capitol Building
415 S Beretania St
Honolulu, HI 96813 |
Expected Number of Participants | 50 |
Primary Contact | Karl Espaldon |
Address | 415 S Beretania St
Honolulu, HI 96813 |
Phone Number | 808-586-7702 |
Email Address | karl.espaldon@hawaii.gov |
Secondary Contact | Sarah Cha |
Address | 340 E 2nd St, Ste 409
Los Angele CA 90012 |
Phone Number | 213-625-5795 |
Email Address | scha@napafasa.org |
Event Number | 96 |
Title | Recovery Takes Flight 2008 |
Description | 30 thousand Balloons will be released across the country by CRC Health Group facilities at Noon local time creating a wave of recognition honoring recovery. |
Date | 9/10/2008 12:00 PM to 9/10/2008 1:00 PM |
Type of Event | Balloon Release |
Location | Over 60 facilities nationwide |
Program Agenda | 11:30am gather
11:50am Statement read
11:59 am countdown
Noon- release balloons |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Local dignitaries |
Expected Number of Participants | 30000 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Staff, clients and alumni of the various treatment centers |
Primary Contact | Melissa Preshaw |
Address | 20400 Stevens Creek Blvd, Suite 600
Cupertino , CA 95014 |
Phone Number | (408)367-2185 |
Email Address | mpreshaw@crchealth.com |
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Event Number | 659 |
Title | County of Kauai's Health & Wellness Fair |
Description | Various vendors providing information on drug prevention, addiction, enforcement, treatment, recovery assistance, healthy lifestyles, health screenings, and a lot more |
Date | 9/12/2008 10:00 AM to 9/12/2008 2:00 PM |
Type of Event | health fair |
Location | Lihue Civic Center Breezeway between Mo'ikeha & Pi'ikoi Buildings and conference rooms in the same area
Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii |
Program Agenda | Office of the Mayor, County of Kauai Proclamation and The Council of the county of Kauai's Certificate recognizing the event will be on display.
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Invited Officials/Presenters | Al-Anon, Alcoholics Anonymous, Alu Like, Alzheimer's Association of HI, Baby Safe/Perinatal Support Services, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys & Girls Club, Hearts4Kauai, Hina Mauka, Kauai Family Planning Clinic and DOH/WIC, Tobacco Free, Tobacco Cessation, Transistions, UTurn for Christ, Women In Need, YWCA of Kauai, American Lung Assn, Sweet Lomi Massage, Ho'ola Lahui Hawaii, Malama Pono-Kauai AIDS Project, American Red Cross, Dolphin Touch Hawaii, County of Kauai-Anti Drug Program, Office of Elderly Affairs, Liquor Dept, Employee Assistance Program, Parks & Recreation, Prosecutor Attorney, State of HI Drug Court, and Kauai Medical Reserve Corp. |
Expected Number of Participants | 250 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Open to the Public. We welcome all Employees, Parents, Seniors, Families, etc... |
Primary Contact | Theresa Koki |
Address | 4444 Rice St, Suite 150
Lihue, HI 96766 |
Phone Number | (808)241-4925 |
Email Address | tkoki@kauai.gov |
Secondary Contact | Susan Honjiyo |
Address | 4444 Rice St, Suite 150
Lihue HI 96766 |
Phone Number | (808)241-6392 |
Email Address | shonjiyo@gmail.com |
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Event Number | 238 |
Title | Waianae Men and Keiki Campout |
Description | Men in recovery and their children spend the weekend together, bonding through family activities. |
Date | 9/19/2008 12:00 PM to 9/21/2008 12:00 PM |
Type of Event | Campout |
Location | Keau Beach Park
Waianae, Oahu |
Expected Number of Participants | 150 |
Primary Contact | Sean Spriggs |
Address | 1130 N Nimitz Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96817 |
Phone Number | (808) 545-3228 |
Email Address | sspriggs@drugfreehawaii.org |
Secondary Contact | Sarah Cha |
Address | 340 E 2nd St, Ste 409
Los Angele CA 90012 |
Phone Number | 213-625-5795 |
Email Address | scha@napafasa.org |
Event Number | 456 |
Title | Addiction Nurses Week |
Description | Its the First Annual Addiction Nurses Week!
(Sept. 24th-30th)
Celebrate the contribution of nurses in addiction treatment and be a part of Recovery Month September 1st-30th.
Addiction nurses are integral to the process. Addiction nurses know firsthand the affects of addiction from treatment to counseling to education and from working with patients, families and communities. NOW addiction nurses can celebrate their experience along with their colleagues in the field of substance use disorders. |
Date | 9/24/2008 1:00 AM to 9/30/2008 1:00 AM |
Type of Event | National observance |
Location | Across the nation |
Expected Number of Participants | 500 |
Primary Contact | Carolyn Baird |
Address | 119 Joyce Dr
McMurray, PA 15317 |
Phone Number | 724-941-8551 |
Email Address | carolynab@earthlink.net |
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Event Number | 237 |
Title | 2008 Hands Across the State |
Description | Communities, families and individuals to celebrate Recovery Month with family activities, speakers, entertainment, volleyball, horseshoes, dance. |
Date | 9/27/2008 10:00 AM to 9/27/2008 10:00 PM |
Type of Event | State observance |
Location | Pokai Bay Beach Park |
Expected Number of Participants | 250 |
Primary Contact | Sean Spriggs |
Address | 1130 N Nimitz Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96817 |
Phone Number | (808) 545-3228 |
Email Address | sspriggs@drugfreehawaii.org |
Secondary Contact | Sarah Cha |
Address | 340 E 2nd St, Ste 409
Los Angele HI 90012 |
Phone Number | 213-625-5795 |
Email Address | scha@napafasa.org |
Event Number | 593 |
Title | 4th Annual Recovery Day 'Aha O Na 'Ohana Gathering of Families |
Description | Big Island Substance Abuse Council is holding an event to celebrate recovery in the lives of individuals, families and the community. Information booths, entertainment, and speakers will be on hand. Refreshments, music and games will be provided. Drawings every half hour for a array of wonderful prizes. |
Date | 9/27/2008 10:30 AM to 9/27/2008 3:30 PM |
Type of Event | A Day of Celebrating the Recovery of Individuals, Families and the Community |
Location | Big Island of Hawaii
Konawaena High School Cafeteria, Kealakekua. |
Program Agenda | Open with prayer, music, drawing, guest speakers, more music, more prizes, lunch and treats, more music, speakers and prizes. |
Invited Officials/Presenters | The Honorable Judge Ronald Ibarra from Big Island Drug Court |
Expected Number of Participants | 200 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Those who would like to share their story or information about treatment and recovery. |
Primary Contact | Marilyn McIntosh |
Address | P.O. Box 208
Kealakekua, HI 96750 |
Phone Number | (808) 322-3100 |
Email Address | Marilyn@bisac.com |
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Event Number | 672 |
Title | Gratitude Cruise for Halloween, 2008 |
Description | Fellowship vacation on the largest cruise ship in the world, Freedom of the Seas. |
Date | 10/26/2008 2:00 PM to 11/2/2008 9:00 AM |
Type of Event | 7 Day Western Caribbean Cruise |
Location | Leaving Miami, FL, to Labadee, Haiti, Ocho Rios, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Cozumel, Mexico. |
Program Agenda | Itinerary distributed to guests first day on ship. |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Keynote Speakers: Angie P., Ohio, Lorna K., NY, Russell Sp, FL |
Expected Number of Participants | 150 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Program for registered guests only. Please call 561-702-2312 |
Primary Contact | Snow Piccolo |
Address | 102 NE Second St. #417
Boca Raton, FL 33432 |
Phone Number | 561-702-2312 |
Email Address | Snow@sobercelebrations.com |
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