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Home About RecoveryMonth.gov Successes Site Map Help Promote Us Contact Us Adobe Flash not installed Print This Page Email to a Friend 2008 Events Michigan (Events posted: 58) 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. 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. 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 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 Web Site http://www.recoverymonth.gov or www.samhsa.gov Event Number 18 Title Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do. Part One: What To Know. Description Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a FREE, ongoing, two-part workshop series designed to help participants learn to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/other drug problems. Part 1 is presented on the first Tuesday of each month from October through June, provides information on how to understand and recognize the signs of a teen substance abuse problem, and includes a short video. Part 2 is presented on the second Tuesday of each month from October through June, provides information on what should and should not be done when a teen substance abuse problem is recognized, and concludes with an open talk by a teen speaker in recovery. The series is presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW, and is co-sponsored by Dawn Farm, the Livingston/Washtenaw Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Consortium, and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Mission Services. All workshops are free and open to all. Registration is not required. A certificate to document attendance can be provided on request. For information, please contact us at (734) 973-7892 or jessa@med.umich.edu, or see http://www.teensusingdrugs.org. Date 1/8/2008 7:30 PM to 1/8/2008 9:00 PM Type of Event Free workshop Location St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Program Agenda The program is from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. People are welcome to come a little early and/or stay a little later to talk with the presenter and browse through the free literature provided. Invited Officials/Presenters The workshops are presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW. Ron is a social worker with over 35 years of experience working with substance-involved teens and their families, and in presenting education and training programs on teen substance use, addiction and family issues. Expected Number of Participants 40 Invited Participants/Audience The program is free and open to anyone interested. It is targeted primarily to parents and other family members, but is inclusive of teens, people who work with teens, students in helping professions, and others. Parents, teens, family members, people who work with teens, students, and anyone interested in attending for any reason is welcome. Primary Contact Jess Antanaitis Address N/A Ann Arbor, MI  48104 Phone Number 734-973-7892 Email Address jessa@med.umich.edu Secondary Contact Ron Harrison Address N/A Ann Arbor MI  48104 Phone Number 734-214-5883 Web Site http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html Event Number 30 Title Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do. Part Two: What To Do. Description Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a FREE, ongoing, two-part workshop series designed to help participants learn to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/other drug problems. Part 1 is presented on the first Tuesday of each month from October through June, provides information on how to understand and recognize the signs of a teen substance abuse problem, and includes a short video. Part 2 is presented on the second Tuesday of each month from October through June, provides information on what should and should not be done when a teen substance abuse problem is recognized, and concludes with an open talk by a teen speaker in recovery. The series is presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW, and is co-sponsored by Dawn Farm, the Livingston/Washtenaw Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Consortium, and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Mission Services. All workshops are free and open to all. Registration is not required. A certificate to document attendance can be provided on request. For information, please contact us at (734) 973-7892 or jessa@med.umich.edu, or see http://www.teensusingdrugs.org. Date 1/15/2008 7:30 PM to 1/15/2008 9:00 PM Type of Event Free workshop Location St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Program Agenda The program is from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. People are welcome to come a little early and/or stay a little later to talk with the presenter and browse through the free literature provided. Invited Officials/Presenters The workshops are presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW. Ron is a social worker with over 35 years of experience working with substance-involved teens and their families, and in presenting education and training programs on teen substance use, addiction and family issues. Expected Number of Participants 40 Invited Participants/Audience The program is free and open to anyone interested. It is targeted primarily to parents and other family members, but is inclusive of teens, people who work with teens, students in helping professions, and others. Parents, teens, family members, people who work with teens, students, and anyone interested in attending for any reason is welcome. Primary Contact Jess Antanaitis Address N/A Ann Arbor, MI  48104 Phone Number 734-973-7892 Email Address jessa@med.umich.edu Secondary Contact Ron Harrison Address N/A Ann Arbor MI  48104 Phone Number 734-214-5883 Web Site http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html Event Number 3 Title Codependency (Dawn Farm Education Series) Description "Codependency" will be presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW; Chemical Dependency Therapist. This presentation will discuss the symptoms and progression of codependency and describe recovery from codependency. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. Date 1/22/2008 7:30 PM to 1/22/2008 9:00 PM Type of Event Free workshop Location St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Program Agenda The program is from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. People are welcome to come a little early and/or stay a little later to talk with the presenter or education series coordinator. Invited Officials/Presenters All are welcome and everyone is invited! Expected Number of Participants 60 Invited Participants/Audience All are welcome and everyone is invited! Primary Contact Matt  Statman Address Dawn Farm Detox, 544 North Division Street Ann Arbor, MI  48104-1136 Phone Number 734-485-8725 Email Address mstatman@dawnfarm.org Secondary Contact Jason Schwartz Address Dawn Farm, 6633 Stoney Creek Road Ypsilanti MI  48197-6609 Phone Number 734-485-8725 Email Address jschwartz@dawnfarm.org Web Site http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html Event Number 4 Title Chemical Dependency and the Family (Dawn Farm Education Series) Description "Chemical Dependency and the Family" will be presented by Mary Ragland, MSW, LLMSW; Therapist, Dawn Farm Daybreak Program. This presentation will describe the effects of chemical dependency on each family member, and provide information on help for people affected by chemical dependency in their family. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact (734) 485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. Date 1/29/2008 7:30 PM to 1/29/2008 9:00 PM Type of Event Free workshop Location St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Program Agenda The program is from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. People are welcome to come a little early and/or stay a little later to talk with the presenter or education series coordinator. Invited Officials/Presenters All are welcome and everyone is invited! Expected Number of Participants 60 Invited Participants/Audience All are welcome and everyone is invited! Primary Contact Matt  Statman Address Dawn Farm Detox, 544 North Division Street Ann Arbor, MI  48104-1136 Phone Number 734-485-8725 Email Address mstatman@dawnfarm.org Secondary Contact Jason Schwartz Address Dawn Farm, 6633 Stoney Creek Road Ypsilanti MI  48197-6609 Phone Number 734-485-8725 Email Address jschwartz@dawnfarm.org Web Site http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html Event Number 19 Title Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do. Part One: What To Know. Description Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a FREE, ongoing, two-part workshop series designed to help participants learn to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/other drug problems. Part 1 is presented on the first Tuesday of each month from October through June, provides information on how to understand and recognize the signs of a teen substance abuse problem, and includes a short video. Part 2 is presented on the second Tuesday of each month from October through June, provides information on what should and should not be done when a teen substance abuse problem is recognized, and concludes with an open talk by a teen speaker in recovery. The series is presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW, and is co-sponsored by Dawn Farm, the Livingston/Washtenaw Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Consortium, and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Mission Services. All workshops are free and open to all. Registration is not required. A certificate to document attendance can be provided on request. For information, please contact us at (734) 973-7892 or jessa@med.umich.edu, or see http://www.teensusingdrugs.org. Date 2/5/2008 7:30 PM to 2/5/2008 9:00 PM Type of Event Free workshop Location St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Program Agenda The program is from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. People are welcome to come a little early and/or stay a little later to talk with the presenter and browse through the free literature provided. Invited Officials/Presenters The workshops are presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW. Ron is a social worker with over 35 years of experience working with substance-involved teens and their families, and in presenting education and training programs on teen substance use, addiction and family issues. Expected Number of Participants 40 Invited Participants/Audience The program is free and open to anyone interested. It is targeted primarily to parents and other family members, but is inclusive of teens, people who work with teens, students in helping professions, and others. Parents, teens, family members, people who work with teens, students, and anyone interested in attending for any reason is welcome. Primary Contact Jess Antanaitis Address N/A Ann Arbor, MI  48104 Phone Number 734-973-7892 Email Address jessa@med.umich.edu Secondary Contact Ron Harrison Address N/A Ann Arbor MI  48104 Phone Number 734-214-5883 Web Site http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html Event Number 31 Title Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do. Part Two: What To Do. Description Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a FREE, ongoing, two-part workshop series designed to help participants learn to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/other drug problems. Part 1 is presented on the first Tuesday of each month from October through June, provides information on how to understand and recognize the signs of a teen substance abuse problem, and includes a short video. Part 2 is presented on the second Tuesday of each month from October through June, provides information on what should and should not be done when a teen substance abuse problem is recognized, and concludes with an open talk by a teen speaker in recovery. The series is presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW, and is co-sponsored by Dawn Farm, the Livingston/Washtenaw Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Consortium, and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Mission Services. All workshops are free and open to all. Registration is not required. A certificate to document attendance can be provided on request. For information, please contact us at (734) 973-7892 or jessa@med.umich.edu, or see http://www.teensusingdrugs.org. Date 2/12/2008 7:30 PM to 2/12/2008 9:00 PM Type of Event Free workshop Location St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Program Agenda The program is from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. People are welcome to come a little early and/or stay a little later to talk with the presenter and browse through the free literature provided. Invited Officials/Presenters The workshops are presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW. Ron is a social worker with over 35 years of experience working with substance-involved teens and their families, and in presenting education and training programs on teen substance use, addiction and family issues. Expected Number of Participants 40 Invited Participants/Audience The program is free and open to anyone interested. It is targeted primarily to parents and other family members, but is inclusive of teens, people who work with teens, students in helping professions, and others. Parents, teens, family members, people who work with teens, students, and anyone interested in attending for any reason is welcome. Primary Contact Jess Antanaitis Address N/A Ann Arbor, MI  48104 Phone Number 734-973-7892 Email Address jessa@med.umich.edu Secondary Contact Ron Harrison Address N/A Ann Arbor MI  48104 Phone Number 734-214-5883 Web Site http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html Event Number 5 Title Intervention (Dawn Farm Education Series) Description "Intervention" will be presented by Jeff and Debra Jay; internationally-known Intervention specialists and chemical dependency specialists, speakers, and trainers. They are co-authors of the best-selling book, "Love First: A New Approach to Intervention for Alcoholism and Drug Addiction." Debra Jay also co-authored "Aging and Addiction" and "No More Letting Go: The Spirituality of Taking Action Against Alcoholism and Drug Addiction." Jeff also co-authored the recently published "At Wit's End," a book on co-occurring mental health and addiction disorders. Jeff and Debra Jay's "Love First" Intervention process teaches people who care how to use love and honesty to break through the denial that keeps a chemically dependent individual locked in the downward spiral of his/her disease. This program will describe how "Love First" can "raise the bottom" to create a moment of clarity that allows a chemically dependent person to accept help. The audience will have the opportunity to learn how this effective model for intervention can help chemically dependent people find their way to recovery! This program will bring PRACTICAL INFORMATION, HELP and HOPE to anyone who cares about a chemically dependent person, and to anyone who wants to learn more about the intervention process. People with personal or professional interest in the topic are welcome. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact (734) 485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. Date 2/19/2008 7:30 PM to 2/19/2008 9:00 PM Type of Event Free workshop Location St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Program Agenda The program is from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. People are welcome to come a little early and/or stay a little later to talk with the presenter or education series coordinator. Invited Officials/Presenters All are welcome and everyone is invited! Expected Number of Participants 100 Invited Participants/Audience All are welcome and everyone is invited! Primary Contact Matt  Statman Address Dawn Farm Detox, 544 North Division Street Ann Arbor, MI  48104-1136 Phone Number 734-485-8725 Email Address mstatman@dawnfarm.org Secondary Contact Jason Schwartz Address Dawn Farm, 6633 Stoney Creek Road Ypsilanti MI  48197-6609 Phone Number 734-485-8725 Email Address jschwartz@dawnfarm.org Web Site http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html Event Number 6 Title The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery (Dawn Farm Education Series) Description "The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery" will be presented by Brenda Bolzman, LMSW; Dawn Farm Detox Program Coordinator. This presentation will discuss the cultural elements of addiction and recovery - with an emphasis on how to move individuals from the culture of addiction to the culture of recovery. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact (734) 485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. Date 2/26/2008 7:30 PM to 2/26/2008 9:00 PM Type of Event Free workshop Location St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Program Agenda The program is from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. People are welcome to come a little early and/or stay a little later to talk with the presenter or education series coordinator. Invited Officials/Presenters All are welcome and everyone is invited! Expected Number of Participants 60 Invited Participants/Audience All are welcome and everyone is invited! Primary Contact Matt  Statman Address Dawn Farm Detox, 544 North Division Street Ann Arbor, MI  48104-1136 Phone Number 734-485-8725 Email Address mstatman@dawnfarm.org Secondary Contact Jason Schwartz Address Dawn Farm, 6633 Stoney Creek Road Ypsilanti MI  48197-6609 Phone Number 734-485-8725 Email Address jschwartz@dawnfarm.org Web Site http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html Event Number 20 Title Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do. Part One: What To Know. Description Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a FREE, ongoing, two-part workshop series designed to help participants learn to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/other drug problems. Part 1 is presented on the first Tuesday of each month from October through June, provides information on how to understand and recognize the signs of a teen substance abuse problem, and includes a short video. Part 2 is presented on the second Tuesday of each month from October through June, provides information on what should and should not be done when a teen substance abuse problem is recognized, and concludes with an open talk by a teen speaker in recovery. The series is presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW, and is co-sponsored by Dawn Farm, the Livingston/Washtenaw Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Consortium, and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Mission Services. All workshops are free and open to all. Registration is not required. A certificate to document attendance can be provided on request. For information, please contact us at (734) 973-7892 or jessa@med.umich.edu, or see http://www.teensusingdrugs.org. Date 3/4/2008 7:30 PM to 3/4/2008 9:00 PM Type of Event Free workshop Location St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Program Agenda The program is from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. People are welcome to come a little early and/or stay a little later to talk with the presenter and browse through the free literature provided. Invited Officials/Presenters The workshops are presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW. Ron is a social worker with over 35 years of experience working with substance-involved teens and their families, and in presenting education and training programs on teen substance use, addiction and family issues. Expected Number of Participants 40 Invited Participants/Audience The program is free and open to anyone interested. It is targeted primarily to parents and other family members, but is inclusive of teens, people who work with teens, students in helping professions, and others. Parents, teens, family members, people who work with teens, students, and anyone interested in attending for any reason is welcome. Primary Contact Jess Antanaitis Address N/A Ann Arbor, MI  48104 Phone Number 734-973-7892 Email Address jessa@med.umich.edu Secondary Contact Ron Harrison Address N/A Ann Arbor MI  48104 Phone Number 734-214-5883 Web Site http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html Event Number 32 Title Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do. Part Two: What To Do. Description Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a FREE, ongoing, two-part workshop series designed to help participants learn to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/other drug problems. Part 1 is presented on the first Tuesday of each month from October through June, provides information on how to understand and recognize the signs of a teen substance abuse problem, and includes a short video. Part 2 is presented on the second Tuesday of each month from October through June, provides information on what should and should not be done when a teen substance abuse problem is recognized, and concludes with an open talk by a teen speaker in recovery. The series is presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW, and is co-sponsored by Dawn Farm, the Livingston/Washtenaw Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Consortium, and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Mission Services. All workshops are free and open to all. Registration is not required. A certificate to document attendance can be provided on request. For information, please contact us at (734) 973-7892 or jessa@med.umich.edu, or see http://www.teensusingdrugs.org. Date 3/11/2008 7:30 PM to 3/11/2008 9:00 PM Type of Event Free workshop Location St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Program Agenda The program is from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. People are welcome to come a little early and/or stay a little later to talk with the presenter and browse through the free literature provided. Invited Officials/Presenters The workshops are presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW. Ron is a social worker with over 35 years of experience working with substance-involved teens and their families, and in presenting education and training programs on teen substance use, addiction and family issues. Expected Number of Participants 40 Invited Participants/Audience The program is free and open to anyone interested. It is targeted primarily to parents and other family members, but is inclusive of teens, people who work with teens, students in helping professions, and others. Parents, teens, family members, people who work with teens, students, and anyone interested in attending for any reason is welcome. Primary Contact Jess Antanaitis Address N/A Ann Arbor, MI  48104 Phone Number 734-973-7892 Email Address jessa@med.umich.edu Secondary Contact Ron Harrison Address N/A Ann Arbor MI  48104 Phone Number 734-214-5883 Web Site http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html Event Number 36 Title Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do. Part One: What To Know. Description Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do is a FREE, two-part workshop series to help participants learn to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/other drug problems. Part 1 provides information on how to understand and recognize the signs of a teen substance abuse problem, and includes a short video. Part 2 provides information on what should and should not be done when a teen substance abuse problem is recognized, and concludes with an open talk by a teen speaker in recovery. The series is presented by Ron Harrison, SW, and co-sponsored in Livingston County by the St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital and the Livingston County Community Alliance. Registration is requested but not required. A certificate to document attendance can be provided on request. Date 3/12/2008 7:30 PM to 3/12/2008 9:00 PM Type of Event Free workshop Location St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital, 620 Byron Road, Howell Michigan Program Agenda The program is from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. People are welcome to come a little early and/or stay a little later to talk with the presenter and browse through the free literature provided. Invited Officials/Presenters The workshops are presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW. Ron is a social worker with over 35 years of experience working with substance-involved teens and their families, and in presenting education and training programs on teen substance use, addiction and family issues. Expected Number of Participants 40 Invited Participants/Audience The program is free and open to anyone interested. It is targeted primarily to parents and other family members, but is inclusive of teens, people who work with teens, students in helping professions, and others. Parents, teens, family members, people who work with teens, students, and anyone interested in attending for any reason is welcome. Primary Contact Judy Trudeau Address St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital, 620 Byron Road Howell, MI  48443 Phone Number 517-545-6517 Email Address TrudeauJ@trinity-health.org Secondary Contact Ron Harrison Address N/A Ann Arbor MI  48104 Phone Number 734-214-5883 Web Site http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html Event Number 7 Title Addiction and Spirituality (Dawn Farm Education Series) Description "Addiction and Spirituality" will be presented by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House. This presentation will explore spiritual needs, life choices, and the spirituality of the 12 Steps; and discuss how the 12 Steps can help anyone, whether recovering from chemical dependency or not. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact (734) 485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. Date 3/18/2008 7:30 PM to 3/18/2008 9:00 PM Type of Event Free workshop Location St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Program Agenda The program is from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. People are welcome to come a little early and/or stay a little later to talk with the presenter or education series coordinator. Invited Officials/Presenters All are welcome and everyone is invited! Expected Number of Participants 60 Invited Participants/Audience All are welcome and everyone is invited! Primary Contact Matt  Statman Address Dawn Farm Detox, 544 North Division Street Ann Arbor, MI  48104-1136 Phone Number 734-485-8725 Email Address mstatman@dawnfarm.org Secondary Contact Jason Schwartz Address Dawn Farm, 6633 Stoney Creek Road Ypsilanti MI  48197-6609 Phone Number 734-485-8725 Email Address jschwartz@dawnfarm.org Web Site http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html Event Number 37 Title Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do. Part Two: What To Do. Description Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do is a FREE, two-part workshop series to help participants learn to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/other drug problems. Part 1 provides information on how to understand and recognize the signs of a teen substance abuse problem, and includes a short video. Part 2 provides information on what should and should not be done when a teen substance abuse problem is recognized, and concludes with an open talk by a teen speaker in recovery. The series is presented by Ron Harrison, SW, and co-sponsored in Livingston County by the St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital and the Livingston County Community Alliance. Registration is requested but not required. A certificate to document attendance can be provided on request. Date 3/19/2008 7:30 PM to 3/19/2008 9:00 PM Type of Event Free workshop Location St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital, 620 Byron Road, Howell Michigan Program Agenda The program is from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. People are welcome to come a little early and/or stay a little later to talk with the presenter and browse through the free literature provided. Invited Officials/Presenters The workshops are presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW. Ron is a social worker with over 35 years of experience working with substance-involved teens and their families, and in presenting education and training programs on teen substance use, addiction and family issues. Expected Number of Participants 40 Invited Participants/Audience The program is free and open to anyone interested. It is targeted primarily to parents and other family members, but is inclusive of teens, people who work with teens, students in helping professions, and others. Parents, teens, family members, people who work with teens, students, and anyone interested in attending for any reason is welcome. Primary Contact Judy Trudeau Address St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital, 620 Byron Road Howell, MI  48443 Phone Number 517-545-6517 Email Address TrudeauJ@trinity-health.org Secondary Contact Ron Harrison Address N/A Ann Arbor MI  48104 Phone Number 734-214-5883 Web Site http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html Event Number 8 Title Grief and Loss in Addiction (Dawn Farm Education Series) Description "Grief and Loss in Addiction" will be presented by Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital; and Veronica Smith, LMSW; Therapist, Dawn Farm Daybreak Program. This presentation will provide a basic study of how addiction produces grief and loss for the individual and the family. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact (734) 485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. Date 3/25/2008 7:30 PM to 3/25/2008 9:00 PM Type of Event Free workshop Location St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Program Agenda The program is from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. People are welcome to come a little early and/or stay a little later to talk with the presenter or education series coordinator. Invited Officials/Presenters All are welcome and everyone is invited! Expected Number of Participants 60 Invited Participants/Audience All are welcome and everyone is invited! Primary Contact Matt  Statman Address Dawn Farm Detox, 544 North Division Street Ann Arbor, MI  48104-1136 Phone Number 734-485-8725 Email Address mstatman@dawnfarm.org Secondary Contact Jason Schwartz Address Dawn Farm, 6633 Stoney Creek Road Ypsilanti MI  48197-6609 Phone Number 734-485-8725 Email Address jschwartz@dawnfarm.org Web Site http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html Event Number 21 Title Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do. Part One: What To Know. Description Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a FREE, ongoing, two-part workshop series designed to help participants learn to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/other drug problems. Part 1 is presented on the first Tuesday of each month from October through June, provides information on how to understand and recognize the signs of a teen substance abuse problem, and includes a short video. Part 2 is presented on the second Tuesday of each month from October through June, provides information on what should and should not be done when a teen substance abuse problem is recognized, and concludes with an open talk by a teen speaker in recovery. The series is presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW, and is co-sponsored by Dawn Farm, the Livingston/Washtenaw Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Consortium, and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Mission Services. All workshops are free and open to all. Registration is not required. A certificate to document attendance can be provided on request. For information, please contact us at (734) 973-7892 or jessa@med.umich.edu, or see http://www.teensusingdrugs.org. Date 4/1/2008 7:30 PM to 4/1/2008 9:00 PM Type of Event Free workshop Location St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Program Agenda The program is from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. People are welcome to come a little early and/or stay a little later to talk with the presenter and browse through the free literature provided. Invited Officials/Presenters The workshops are presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW. Ron is a social worker with over 35 years of experience working with substance-involved teens and their families, and in presenting education and training programs on teen substance use, addiction and family issues. Expected Number of Participants 40 Invited Participants/Audience The program is free and open to anyone interested. It is targeted primarily to parents and other family members, but is inclusive of teens, people who work with teens, students in helping professions, and others. Parents, teens, family members, people who work with teens, students, and anyone interested in attending for any reason is welcome. Primary Contact Jess Antanaitis Address N/A Ann Arbor, MI  48104 Phone Number 734-973-7892 Email Address jessa@med.umich.edu Secondary Contact Ron Harrison Address N/A Ann Arbor MI  48104 Phone Number 734-214-5883 Web Site http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html Event Number 33 Title Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do. Part Two: What To Do. Description Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a FREE, ongoing, two-part workshop series designed to help participants learn to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/other drug problems. Part 1 is presented on the first Tuesday of each month from October through June, provides information on how to understand and recognize the signs of a teen substance abuse problem, and includes a short video. Part 2 is presented on the second Tuesday of each month from October through June, provides information on what should and should not be done when a teen substance abuse problem is recognized, and concludes with an open talk by a teen speaker in recovery. The series is presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW, and is co-sponsored by Dawn Farm, the Livingston/Washtenaw Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Consortium, and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Mission Services. All workshops are free and open to all. Registration is not required. A certificate to document attendance can be provided on request. For information, please contact us at (734) 973-7892 or jessa@med.umich.edu, or see http://www.teensusingdrugs.org. Date 4/8/2008 7:30 PM to 4/8/2008 9:00 PM Type of Event Free workshop Location St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Program Agenda The program is from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. People are welcome to come a little early and/or stay a little later to talk with the presenter and browse through the free literature provided. Invited Officials/Presenters The workshops are presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW. Ron is a social worker with over 35 years of experience working with substance-involved teens and their families, and in presenting education and training programs on teen substance use, addiction and family issues. Expected Number of Participants 40 Invited Participants/Audience The program is free and open to anyone interested. It is targeted primarily to parents and other family members, but is inclusive of teens, people who work with teens, students in helping professions, and others. Parents, teens, family members, people who work with teens, students, and anyone interested in attending for any reason is welcome. Primary Contact Jess Antanaitis Address N/A Ann Arbor, MI  48104 Phone Number 734-973-7892 Email Address jessa@med.umich.edu Secondary Contact Ron Harrison Address N/A Ann Arbor MI  48104 Phone Number 734-214-5883 Web Site http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html Event Number 9 Title Chemical Dependency and Survivors of Domestic Violence (Dawn Farm Education Series) Description "Chemical Dependency and Survivors of Domestic Violence" will be presented by Jason Schwartz, LMSW; Dawn Farm Clinical Director; and Barbara Niess, MPA, MSW; Executive Director, SafeHouse Center. This presentation will discuss the relationship between addiction and domestic violence, with the focus on the survivor. People with a personal or professional interest in domestic violence and/or chemical dependency are welcome. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact (734) 485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. Date 4/15/2008 7:30 PM to 4/15/2008 9:00 PM Type of Event Free workshop Location St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Program Agenda The program is from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. People are welcome to come a little early and/or stay a little later to talk with the presenter or education series coordinator. Invited Officials/Presenters All are welcome and everyone is invited! Expected Number of Participants 60 Invited Participants/Audience All are welcome and everyone is invited! Primary Contact Matt  Statman Address Dawn Farm Detox, 544 North Division Street Ann Arbor, MI  48104-1136 Phone Number 734-485-8725 Email Address mstatman@dawnfarm.org Secondary Contact Jason Schwartz Address Dawn Farm, 6633 Stoney Creek Road Ypsilanti MI  48197-6609 Phone Number 734-485-8725 Email Address jschwartz@dawnfarm.org Web Site http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html Event Number 10 Title Domestic Violence and Addiction (Dawn Farm Education Series) Description "Domestic Violence and Addiction" will be presented by David Garvin, LMSW; Director, Alternatives to Domestic Aggression Program, Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County; and Jason Schwartz, LMSW; Dawn Farm Clinical Director. This presentation will discuss the relationship between addiction and domestic violence, with the focus on the batterer. People with a personal or professional interest in domestic violence and/or chemical dependency are welcome. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact (734) 485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. Date 4/22/2008 7:30 PM to 4/22/2008 9:00 PM Type of Event Free workshop Location St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Program Agenda The program is from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. People are welcome to come a little early and/or stay a little later to talk with the presenter or education series coordinator. Invited Officials/Presenters All are welcome and everyone is invited! Expected Number of Participants 60 Invited Participants/Audience All are welcome and everyone is invited! Primary Contact Matt  Statman Address Dawn Farm Detox, 544 North Division Street Ann Arbor, MI  48104-1136 Phone Number 734-485-8725 Email Address mstatman@dawnfarm.org Secondary Contact Jason Schwartz Address Dawn Farm, 6633 Stoney Creek Road Ypsilanti MI  48197-6609 Phone Number 734-485-8725 Email Address jschwartz@dawnfarm.org Web Site http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html Event Number 11 Title Toxic Relationships In & Out of Addiction (Dawn Farm Education Series) Description "Toxic Relationships In & Out of Addiction" will be presented by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House; and Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital. This presentation will discuss how personal bonds are formed, and the patterns of relationships in addiction. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact (734) 485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. Date 4/29/2008 7:30 PM to 4/29/2008 9:00 PM Type of Event Free workshop Location St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Program Agenda The program is from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. People are welcome to come a little early and/or stay a little later to talk with the presenter or education series coordinator. Invited Officials/Presenters All are welcome and everyone is invited! Expected Number of Participants 60 Invited Participants/Audience All are welcome and everyone is invited! Primary Contact Matt  Statman Address Dawn Farm Detox, 544 North Division Street Ann Arbor, MI  48104-1136 Phone Number 734-485-8725 Email Address mstatman@dawnfarm.org Secondary Contact Jason Schwartz Address Dawn Farm, 6633 Stoney Creek Road Ypsilanti MI  48197-6609 Phone Number 734-485-8725 Email Address jschwartz@dawnfarm.org Web Site http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html Event Number 22 Title Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do. Part One: What To Know. Description Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a FREE, ongoing, two-part workshop series designed to help participants learn to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/other drug problems. Part 1 is presented on the first Tuesday of each month from October through June, provides information on how to understand and recognize the signs of a teen substance abuse problem, and includes a short video. Part 2 is presented on the second Tuesday of each month from October through June, provides information on what should and should not be done when a teen substance abuse problem is recognized, and concludes with an open talk by a teen speaker in recovery. The series is presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW, and is co-sponsored by Dawn Farm, the Livingston/Washtenaw Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Consortium, and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Mission Services. All workshops are free and open to all. Registration is not required. A certificate to document attendance can be provided on request. For information, please contact us at (734) 973-7892 or jessa@med.umich.edu, or see http://www.teensusingdrugs.org. Date 5/6/2008 7:30 PM to 5/6/2008 9:00 PM Type of Event Free workshop Location St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Program Agenda The program is from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. People are welcome to come a little early and/or stay a little later to talk with the presenter and browse through the free literature provided. Invited Officials/Presenters The workshops are presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW. Ron is a social worker with over 35 years of experience working with substance-involved teens and their families, and in presenting education and training programs on teen substance use, addiction and family issues. Expected Number of Participants 40 Invited Participants/Audience The program is free and open to anyone interested. It is targeted primarily to parents and other family members, but is inclusive of teens, people who work with teens, students in helping professions, and others. Parents, teens, family members, people who work with teens, students, and anyone interested in attending for any reason is welcome. Primary Contact Jess Antanaitis Address N/A Ann Arbor, MI  48104 Phone Number 734-973-7892 Email Address jessa@med.umich.edu Secondary Contact Ron Harrison Address N/A Ann Arbor MI  48104 Phone Number 734-214-5883 Web Site http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html Event Number 58 Title Mothers Day Pancake Breakfast Description Mothers Day Pancake Breakfast, hosted by the Eaton County Recovery Month Coalition Date 5/11/2008 8:00 AM to 5/11/2008 10:30 AM Type of Event Open house Location Charlotte Masonic Temple 245 S. Cochran Ave. Charlotte Mi. Program Agenda Breakfast honoring all Mothers and we encourage those in the Recovery Community to bring that one who always stood by us on our road to Recovery. Invited Officials/Presenters Local Providers, Elected officials Expected Number of Participants 150 Invited Participants/Audience Open to the Public, Recovery Community, Families of those in the Recovery Community, and of course all MOTHERS. Primary Contact Victor  Braatz Address 614 S. Cochran Charlotte, MI  48813 Phone Number 517-231-3408 Email Address recovery2008@sbcglobal.net Secondary Contact Sally  Starkweather Web Site http://n/a Event Number 34 Title Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do. Part Two: What To Do. Description Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a FREE, ongoing, two-part workshop series designed to help participants learn to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/other drug problems. Part 1 is presented on the first Tuesday of each month from October through June, provides information on how to understand and recognize the signs of a teen substance abuse problem, and includes a short video. Part 2 is presented on the second Tuesday of each month from October through June, provides information on what should and should not be done when a teen substance abuse problem is recognized, and concludes with an open talk by a teen speaker in recovery. The series is presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW, and is co-sponsored by Dawn Farm, the Livingston/Washtenaw Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Consortium, and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Mission Services. All workshops are free and open to all. Registration is not required. A certificate to document attendance can be provided on request. For information, please contact us at (734) 973-7892 or jessa@med.umich.edu, or see http://www.teensusingdrugs.org. Date 5/13/2008 7:30 PM to 5/13/2008 9:00 PM Type of Event Free workshop Location St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Program Agenda The program is from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. People are welcome to come a little early and/or stay a little later to talk with the presenter and browse through the free literature provided. Invited Officials/Presenters The workshops are presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW. Ron is a social worker with over 35 years of experience working with substance-involved teens and their families, and in presenting education and training programs on teen substance use, addiction and family issues. Expected Number of Participants 40 Invited Participants/Audience The program is free and open to anyone interested. It is targeted primarily to parents and other family members, but is inclusive of teens, people who work with teens, students in helping professions, and others. Parents, teens, family members, people who work with teens, students, and anyone interested in attending for any reason is welcome. Primary Contact Jess Antanaitis Address N/A Ann Arbor, MI  48104 Phone Number 734-973-7892 Email Address jessa@med.umich.edu Secondary Contact Ron Harrison Address N/A Ann Arbor MI  48104 Phone Number 734-214-5883 Web Site http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html Event Number 12 Title Relapse Prevention (Dawn Farm Education Series) Description "Relapse Prevention" will be presented by Kelly Mullins, BS, CAC-M; Dawn Farm Huron Street therapist; and Robin Edison, M.Ed., LLPC; Dawn Farm therapist. This presentation will discuss the warning signs that lead the chemically dependent person into a relapse, and cover strategies to help handle high-risk situations. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact (734) 485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. Date 5/20/2008 7:30 PM to 5/20/2008 9:00 PM Type of Event Free workshop Location St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Program Agenda The program is from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. People are welcome to come a little early and/or stay a little later to talk with the presenter or education series coordinator. Invited Officials/Presenters All are welcome and everyone is invited! Expected Number of Participants 60 Invited Participants/Audience All are welcome and everyone is invited! Primary Contact Matt  Statman Address Dawn Farm Detox, 544 North Division Street Ann Arbor, MI  48104-1136 Phone Number 734-485-8725 Email Address mstatman@dawnfarm.org Secondary Contact Jason Schwartz Address Dawn Farm, 6633 Stoney Creek Road Ypsilanti MI  48197-6609 Phone Number 734-485-8725 Email Address jschwartz@dawnfarm.org Web Site http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html Event Number 13 Title Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations (Dawn Farm Education Series) Description "Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations" will be presented by Patrick Gibbons, DO; Addiction Psychiatry Fellow, University of Michigan Medical Center. This presentation will discuss diagnostic criteria, treatment interventions, and the perspectives of both the addict and the treatment provider on addiction and psychiatric illness. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact (734) 485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. Date 5/27/2008 7:30 PM to 5/27/2008 9:00 PM Type of Event Free workshop Location St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Program Agenda The program is from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. People are welcome to come a little early and/or stay a little later to talk with the presenter or education series coordinator. Invited Officials/Presenters All are welcome and everyone is invited! Expected Number of Participants 60 Invited Participants/Audience All are welcome and everyone is invited! Primary Contact Matt  Statman Address Dawn Farm Detox, 544 North Division Street Ann Arbor, MI  48104-1136 Phone Number 734-485-8725 Email Address mstatman@dawnfarm.org Secondary Contact Jason Schwartz Address Dawn Farm, 6633 Stoney Creek Road Ypsilanti MI  48197-6609 Phone Number 734-485-8725 Email Address jschwartz@dawnfarm.org Web Site http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html Event Number 23 Title Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do. Part One: What To Know. Description Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a FREE, ongoing, two-part workshop series designed to help participants learn to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/other drug problems. Part 1 is presented on the first Tuesday of each month from October through June, provides information on how to understand and recognize the signs of a teen substance abuse problem, and includes a short video. Part 2 is presented on the second Tuesday of each month from October through June, provides information on what should and should not be done when a teen substance abuse problem is recognized, and concludes with an open talk by a teen speaker in recovery. The series is presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW, and is co-sponsored by Dawn Farm, the Livingston/Washtenaw Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Consortium, and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Mission Services. All workshops are free and open to all. Registration is not required. A certificate to document attendance can be provided on request. For information, please contact us at (734) 973-7892 or jessa@med.umich.edu, or see http://www.teensusingdrugs.org. Date 6/3/2008 7:30 PM to 6/3/2008 9:00 PM Type of Event Free workshop Location St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Program Agenda The program is from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. People are welcome to come a little early and/or stay a little later to talk with the presenter and browse through the free literature provided. Invited Officials/Presenters The workshops are presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW. Ron is a social worker with over 35 years of experience working with substance-involved teens and their families, and in presenting education and training programs on teen substance use, addiction and family issues. Expected Number of Participants 40 Invited Participants/Audience The program is free and open to anyone interested. It is targeted primarily to parents and other family members, but is inclusive of teens, people who work with teens, students in helping professions, and others. Parents, teens, family members, people who work with teens, students, and anyone interested in attending for any reason is welcome. Primary Contact Jess Antanaitis Address N/A Ann Arbor, MI  48104 Phone Number 734-973-7892 Email Address jessa@med.umich.edu Secondary Contact Ron Harrison Address N/A Ann Arbor MI  48104 Phone Number 734-214-5883 Web Site http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html Event Number 35 Title Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do. Part Two: What To Do. Description Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a FREE, ongoing, two-part workshop series designed to help participants learn to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/other drug problems. Part 1 is presented on the first Tuesday of each month from October through June, provides information on how to understand and recognize the signs of a teen substance abuse problem, and includes a short video. Part 2 is presented on the second Tuesday of each month from October through June, provides information on what should and should not be done when a teen substance abuse problem is recognized, and concludes with an open talk by a teen speaker in recovery. The series is presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW, and is co-sponsored by Dawn Farm, the Livingston/Washtenaw Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Consortium, and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Mission Services. All workshops are free and open to all. Registration is not required. A certificate to document attendance can be provided on request. For information, please contact us at (734) 973-7892 or jessa@med.umich.edu, or see http://www.teensusingdrugs.org. Date 6/10/2008 7:30 PM to 6/10/2008 9:00 PM Type of Event Free workshop Location St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Program Agenda The program is from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. People are welcome to come a little early and/or stay a little later to talk with the presenter and browse through the free literature provided. Invited Officials/Presenters The workshops are presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW. Ron is a social worker with over 35 years of experience working with substance-involved teens and their families, and in presenting education and training programs on teen substance use, addiction and family issues. Expected Number of Participants 40 Invited Participants/Audience The program is free and open to anyone interested. It is targeted primarily to parents and other family members, but is inclusive of teens, people who work with teens, students in helping professions, and others. Parents, teens, family members, people who work with teens, students, and anyone interested in attending for any reason is welcome. Primary Contact Jess Antanaitis Address N/A Ann Arbor, MI  48104 Phone Number 734-973-7892 Email Address jessa@med.umich.edu Secondary Contact Ron Harrison Address N/A Ann Arbor MI  48104 Phone Number 734-214-5883 Web Site http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html Event Number 14 Title Eating Disorders (Dawn Farm Education Series) Description "Eating Disorders" will be presented by Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist; and Robin Edison, M.Ed., LLPC; Dawn Farm therapist and EDEN group facilitator. This presentation will examine the evidence that eating disorders are true biopsychosocial diseases, similar to chemical dependency. Different models of treatment will also be discussed. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact (734) 485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. Date 6/17/2008 7:30 PM to 6/17/2008 9:00 PM Type of Event Free workshop Location St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Program Agenda The program is from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. People are welcome to come a little early and/or stay a little later to talk with the presenter or education series coordinator. Invited Officials/Presenters All are welcome and everyone is invited! Expected Number of Participants 60 Invited Participants/Audience All are welcome and everyone is invited! Primary Contact Matt  Statman Address Dawn Farm Detox, 544 North Division Street Ann Arbor, MI  48104-1136 Phone Number 734-485-8725 Email Address mstatman@dawnfarm.org Secondary Contact Jason Schwartz Address Dawn Farm, 6633 Stoney Creek Road Ypsilanti MI  48197-6609 Phone Number 734-485-8725 Email Address jschwartz@dawnfarm.org Web Site http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html Event Number 15 Title Tobacco Cessation & Addiction Recovery (Dawn Farm Education Series) Description "Tobacco Cessation & Addiction Recovery" will be presented by Jason Schwartz, LMSW; Clinical Director, Dawn Farm; and Matt Statman; Team Leader, Dawn Farm Detox and Dawn Farm Education Series Coordinator. This presentation will describe the prevalence of tobacco addiction among alcoholics and drug addicts, the relationship between tobacco use and recovery, and basic information about how to quit using tobacco. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact (734) 485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. Date 6/24/2008 7:30 PM to 6/24/2008 9:00 PM Type of Event Free workshop Location St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Program Agenda The program is from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. People are welcome to come a little early and/or stay a little later to talk with the presenter or education series coordinator. Invited Officials/Presenters All are welcome and everyone is invited! Expected Number of Participants 60 Invited Participants/Audience All are welcome and everyone is invited! Primary Contact Matt  Statman Address Dawn Farm Detox, 544 North Division Street Ann Arbor, MI  48104-1136 Phone Number 734-485-8725 Email Address mstatman@dawnfarm.org Secondary Contact Jason Schwartz Address Dawn Farm, 6633 Stoney Creek Road Ypsilanti MI  48197-6609 Phone Number 734-485-8725 Email Address jschwartz@dawnfarm.org Web Site http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html Event Number 16 Title Our Devilish Alcoholic Personalities (Dawn Farm Education Series) Description "Our Devilish Alcoholic Personalities" will be presented by Kelly Mullins, BS, CAC-M; Dawn Farm Huron Street therapist. This presentation will provide a glimpse of what really goes on in the thinking of practicing alcoholics and addicts. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact (734) 485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. Date 7/1/2008 7:30 PM to 7/1/2008 9:00 PM Type of Event Free workshop Location St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Program Agenda The program is from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. People are welcome to come a little early and/or stay a little later to talk with the presenter or education series coordinator. Invited Officials/Presenters All are welcome and everyone is invited! Expected Number of Participants 60 Invited Participants/Audience All are welcome and everyone is invited! Primary Contact Matt  Statman Address Dawn Farm Detox, 544 North Division Street Ann Arbor, MI  48104-1136 Phone Number 734-485-8725 Email Address mstatman@dawnfarm.org Secondary Contact Jason Schwartz Address Dawn Farm, 6633 Stoney Creek Road Ypsilanti MI  48197-6609 Phone Number 734-485-8725 Email Address jschwartz@dawnfarm.org Web Site http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html Event Number 17 Title Our Devilish Alcoholic Personalities (Dawn Farm Education Series) Description "Our Devilish Alcoholic Personalities" will be presented by Kelly Mullins, BS, CAC-M; Dawn Farm Huron Street therapist. This presentation will provide a glimpse of what really goes on in the thinking of practicing alcoholics and addicts. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact (734) 485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. Date 7/1/2008 7:30 PM to 7/1/2008 9:00 PM Type of Event Free workshop Location St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Program Agenda The program is from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. People are welcome to come a little early and/or stay a little later to talk with the presenter or education series coordinator. Invited Officials/Presenters All are welcome and everyone is invited! Expected Number of Participants 60 Invited Participants/Audience All are welcome and everyone is invited! Primary Contact Matt  Statman Address Dawn Farm Detox, 544 North Division Street Ann Arbor, MI  48104-1136 Phone Number 734-485-8725 Email Address mstatman@dawnfarm.org Secondary Contact Jason Schwartz Address Dawn Farm, 6633 Stoney Creek Road Ypsilanti MI  48197-6609 Phone Number 734-485-8725 Email Address jschwartz@dawnfarm.org Web Site http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html 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 Web Site http://www.spiritworksfoundation.org/ 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 156 Title RUN FOR RECOVERY Description 5K Run/Walk with a 1 mile fun walk and a kids run, light snacks and refreshments Date 9/1/2008 8:00 AM to 9/1/2008 11:00 AM Type of Event 5K Run/Walk Location Bennitt Park, South Cochran st. Charlotte Mi. Program Agenda late registration begins at 7 a.m. the race will begin at 8a.m. the 1 mile fun walk will begin at 8:15 a.m. and the kids fun run will be held at 9A.M. awards for 1st 2nd and 3rd in all age groups and free t-shirts for all participants. Invited Officials/Presenters State Representative Rick Jones, several local elected officials. Expected Number of Participants 300 Invited Participants/Audience Those in Recovery, Community Members and all who wish to help us raise awareness as to the effects of substance use disorders. Primary Contact Victor  Braatz Address 614 S. Bostwick Charlotte, MI  48813 Phone Number 517-231-3408 Email Address recovery2008@sbcglobal.net Secondary Contact Sally  Starkweather Phone Number 517-543-8858 Web Site http://for run apps. www.playmakers.com and www.eatonco unty.org 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 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. 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 Web Site http://www.nationaltasc.org Event Number 559 Title Celebrating Recovery Lunch Description Free lunch provided, open to anyone wishing to celebrate the achievement of recovery. Hear stories of recovery and help us celebrate Recovery Month. Date 9/5/2008 11:00 AM to 9/5/2008 2:00 PM Type of Event open house Location Manistee-Benzie CMH Administrative Offices 310 N Glocheski Dr. Manistee, MI 49660 Program Agenda Welcome speakers lunch mingling Invited Officials/Presenters "Miracle Mark" Ann M. Evans,LMSW CAAC COD IDDT chairman Expected Number of Participants 35 Invited Participants/Audience consumers, board members, clinical staff, Peer Support Specialists and anyone in Recovery or supportive of Recovery from MI and or SA Primary Contact Ann Evans Address 395 Third Street Manistee, MI  49660 Phone Number (877)398-2013 Email Address evansa@mbcmh.org Secondary Contact Lori Baker Address 395 Third Street Manistee MI  49660 Phone Number (877) 398-2013 Email Address bakerl@mbcmh.org Event Number 2 Title Dawn Farm 35th Anniversary Jamboree Description The Dawn Farm Jamboree is an annual family event with free admission and free activities for all ages, including live music, hayrides, animals to pet, pony rides, a popular midway and other activities for children, and tours of the 74 acre farm. There will be live and silent auctions with a variety of donated goods and services, including trips, art, electronics, and hundreds more items. Our Founders Day award will be presented to a local person who has been a strong supporter of recovery and of Dawn Farm. This event is a combination fundraiser and friend-raiser; our Jamboree provides an opportunity to raise awareness of the tremendous power of recovery in the lives of individuals, families, and our entire community; and to raise funds that enable Dawn Farm to continue our mission to provide services for those who have no other resources. Dawn Farm welcomes the community to join us and share in celebrating our successes in helping addicts and alcoholics become part of the recovering community. Dawn Farm is the only residential treatment program in the area, and funds raised from the auctions will help defray costs or services and treatment for individuals who have no other resources. Date 9/7/2008 1:00 PM to 9/7/2008 6:00 PM Type of Event Community event (Jamboree) Location Dawn Farm, 6633 Stoney Creek Road, Ypsilanti Michigan 48197-6609. Please see http://www.dawnfarm.org/maps.html for a map to the location. Program Agenda Silent auction: 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm Founders Award Ceremony: 2:30 pm Live auction: 2:45 pm Jamboree events will include a variety of activities throughout the day for individuals, families, adults and children, including: live music, many childrens activities, a childrens midway, pony rides, hay rides, a moon bounce, Farm tours, live and silent auctions with a wide range of donated goods and services, and an award ceremony to recognize a local leader for his/her contributions to Dawn Farm and to the recovering community. Additional activities will be announced on our web site. Invited Officials/Presenters All are welcome and everyone is invited! Many of our local elected officials attend this event annually. Expected Number of Participants 2000 Invited Participants/Audience This is a family-oriented event appropriate for all people and all ages. Anyone interested in having a great time and supporting recovery is welcome! Primary Contact Nancy  Thom Address Dawn Farm, 6633 Stoney Creek Road Ypsilanti, MI  48197-6609 Phone Number 734-485-8725 Email Address nthom@dawnfarm.org Secondary Contact Jim Balmer Address Dawn Farm, 6633 Stoney Creek Road Ypsilanti MI  48197-6609 Phone Number 734-485-8725 Email Address jbalmer@dawnfarm.org Web Site http://www.dawnfarm.org/calendar.html Event Number 178 Title 9th Annual Michigan Substance Abuse Conference Description Learning objectives for each educational activity are identified within the body of the brochure. The following overarching goals have been established for this conference: To increase participants awareness, knowledge and skills related to effective substance abuse prevention, treatment and recovery, program administration and system development. To acquire resources and develop relationships that will facilitate the application of this awareness, knowledge and skill in a manner that measurably improves the quality of substance abuse services provided. Date 9/8/2008 7:30 AM to 9/9/2008 2:20 PM Type of Event Conference Location Lansing Center 333 E. Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI 48933 Program Agenda Please see website. Invited Officials/Presenters Donald L. Allen, Jr., H. Westley Clark, Marilyn Moats Kennedy, John Underwood, Roland Williams Expected Number of Participants 1000 Invited Participants/Audience The Annual Conference provides an educational and networking opportunity for people with a common interest in substance abuse services and related issues. The agenda will be of particular interest to substance abuse and community mental health agencies and service providers, board members, program administrators and medical directors, law enforcement and criminal justice personnel, the recovery community, policy makers and concerned citizen organizations. Primary Contact Annette Pepper Address 426 South Walnut Lansing, MI  48933 Phone Number 517-374-6848 Email Address apepper@macmhb.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 Web Site http://www.macmhb.org/Fall%20Conference/Fall%20Conferen ce%20Page.html Event Number 372 Title Recovery Takes Flight 2008 Description 30,000 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 Location CTC: WI Program Agenda 11:30 am--Gather, 11:50 am-- Statement Read, 11:59 am--Countdown to release ballons, Noon--Release Balloons Invited Officials/Presenters Local Dignitaries Expected Number of Participants 250 Invited Participants/Audience Staff, clients, and alumi of the treatment center Primary Contact Rebecca Gaskin Address 608 Chasseur Drive Grand Blanc, MI  48439 Phone Number 810/444-6025 Email Address rgaskin@crchealth.com 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 Web Site http://www.crchealth.com Event Number 214 Title Michigan Celebrate Recovery VIII Description Thousand of participants will gather together to rally and walk acros the Belle Isle Bridge. Date 9/13/2008 10:00 AM to 9/13/2008 4:00 PM Type of Event Rally and Walk Location Detroit, MI - starting point Gabriel Richard Park on Jefferson at the foot of the Bridge. Invited Officials/Presenters Elected officials, Radio personalities, Dignitaries Expected Number of Participants 2000 Invited Participants/Audience All are welcomed Primary Contact Benjamin  Jones Address 4777 E. Outer Drive Detroit, MI  48234 Phone Number (313) 369-5411 Email Address president@ncadd-detroit.org Secondary Contact Sunnel  Jolly Address 4777 E. Outer Drive Detroit MI  48234 Phone Number (313) 369-5414 Web Site http://www.ncadd-detroit.org Event Number 728 Title Celebrate Recovery/Softball and Picnic Description Softball Tournament and Recovery Fest with games for children,music by Recovery Band,and food and drink for picnic. There will also be a Voter Regestration table. Date 9/14/2008 12:00 PM to 9/14/2008 6:00 PM Location Huron Park in Roseville on Frazio Rd. Expected Number of Participants 150 Primary Contact Betty  Risher Address 1361 A Brass Mill Road Warren, MI  48093 Phone Number 586-582-0771 Email Address bettyrisher@aol.com Event Number 51 Title Rally for Recovery Description Celebration for those in Recovery and those who have found thier way. Date 9/20/2008 9:00 AM to 9/20/2008 11:00 AM Type of Event Celebration Location Lansing Mi. East steps of the State Capital Invited Officials/Presenters State Rep. Rick Jones, Recovery Month coordinator Victor Braatz, and special guest those who are in and have been involved in Recovery. Expected Number of Participants 200 Invited Participants/Audience Members of the Recovery community, stakeholders, elected officials and those who have been affected by the effects of substance use disorders. Primary Contact Victor  Braatz Address 614 S. Bostwick Charlotte , MI  48813 Phone Number 517-231-3408 Email Address victorbraatz@yahoo.com Secondary Contact Sally  Starkweather Event Number 92 Title Recovery Palooza 2008 Description Recovery Paloooza: A celebration of Recovery. This event is presented to the greater Grand Rapids, Michigan community because the topic of recovery matters to everyone. Substance use disorders do not discriminate; they affect everyone regardless of socio-economic status, education, or age. September is National Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Month and this event increases awareness of recovery from substance use disorders, which in turn creates a stronger and healthier community. Now in its third year, Recovery Palooza expects over 1,000 participants to enjoy live music, family activities, good food and learning opportunities from local recovery support centers. Date 9/20/2008 11:00 AM to 9/20/2008 3:00 PM Location John Ball Park, Grand Rapids, Michigan Expected Number of Participants 1200 Primary Contact Jonathan Mikulich Address 728 Fuller NE Grand Rapids, MI  49503 Phone Number 616-336-2949 Email Address jonathanm@network180.org Event Number 469 Title Recovery Fest '08 Description Recovery Fest '08 is a community celebration offering food--BBQ pork sandwiches, hot dogs, chips, ice cream and other treats-- fun games for the whole family--climb the Velcro wall, ride the mechanical bull, play recovery bingo, raffle drawings, table top games for the little ones--live birds of prey; information booths with area resources that promote recovery; a health pavilion; live music; fellowship! Date 9/20/2008 12:00 PM to 9/20/2008 4:00 PM Type of Event A fun family-focused community celebration of recovery! Location Kollen Park, Holland Michigan. Located on the shore of Lake Macatawa and Van Raalte Avenue. Program Agenda 12:00pm--Opening Remarks/Mayoral Proclamation 12:15pm--Music with Lasondra Leffler 1:00pm--70x7 Band. Play Recovery Bingo 1:45pm--Raffle 2:00pm--Broken Chaines Band. Jaws of Life Demo 2:45pm--Raffle 3:00pm--The Carnes Project 3:45pm--Closing Comments Food served from 12:15 - 3:00pm Invited Officials/Presenters The Mayor of Holland will be presenting a proclamation. Judge Brad Knoll will make some opening remarks. Expected Number of Participants 2500 Invited Participants/Audience Open to the public. Target audience is the recovery community of individuals with substance use disorders and their families and anyone interested in learning more about recovery. Primary Contact Jude  Vereyken Address Pine Rest Holland Clinic 926 S. Washington Suite 210 Holland, MI  49423 Phone Number (616) 820-3780 Email Address jude.vereyken@pinerest.org Web Site http://www.recoveryfest.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 Web Site http://www.intnsa.org Event Number 24 Title Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do. Part One: What To Know. Description Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a FREE, ongoing, two-part workshop series designed to help participants learn to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/other drug problems. Part 1 is presented on the first Tuesday of each month from October through June, provides information on how to understand and recognize the signs of a teen substance abuse problem, and includes a short video. Part 2 is presented on the second Tuesday of each month from October through June, provides information on what should and should not be done when a teen substance abuse problem is recognized, and concludes with an open talk by a teen speaker in recovery. The series is presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW, and is co-sponsored by Dawn Farm, the Livingston/Washtenaw Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Consortium, and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Mission Services. All workshops are free and open to all. Registration is not required. A certificate to document attendance can be provided on request. For information, please contact us at (734) 973-7892 or jessa@med.umich.edu, or see http://www.teensusingdrugs.org. Date 10/7/2008 7:30 PM to 10/7/2008 9:00 PM Type of Event Free workshop Location St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Program Agenda The program is from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. People are welcome to come a little early and/or stay a little later to talk with the presenter and browse through the free literature provided. Invited Officials/Presenters The workshops are presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW. Ron is a social worker with over 35 years of experience working with substance-involved teens and their families, and in presenting education and training programs on teen substance use, addiction and family issues. Expected Number of Participants 40 Invited Participants/Audience The program is free and open to anyone interested. It is targeted primarily to parents and other family members, but is inclusive of teens, people who work with teens, students in helping professions, and others. Parents, teens, family members, people who work with teens, students, and anyone interested in attending for any reason is welcome. Primary Contact Jess Antanaitis Address N/A Ann Arbor, MI  48104 Phone Number 734-973-7892 Email Address jessa@med.umich.edu Secondary Contact Ron Harrison Address N/A Ann Arbor MI  48104 Phone Number 734-214-5883 Web Site http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html Event Number 29 Title Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do. Part Two: What To Do. Description Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a FREE, ongoing, two-part workshop series designed to help participants learn to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/other drug problems. Part 1 is presented on the first Tuesday of each month from October through June, provides information on how to understand and recognize the signs of a teen substance abuse problem, and includes a short video. Part 2 is presented on the second Tuesday of each month from October through June, provides information on what should and should not be done when a teen substance abuse problem is recognized, and concludes with an open talk by a teen speaker in recovery. The series is presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW, and is co-sponsored by Dawn Farm, the Livingston/Washtenaw Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Consortium, and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Mission Services. All workshops are free and open to all. Registration is not required. A certificate to document attendance can be provided on request. For information, please contact us at (734) 973-7892 or jessa@med.umich.edu, or see http://www.teensusingdrugs.org. Date 10/14/2008 7:30 PM to 10/14/2008 9:00 PM Type of Event Free workshop Location St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Program Agenda The program is from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. People are welcome to come a little early and/or stay a little later to talk with the presenter and browse through the free literature provided. Invited Officials/Presenters The workshops are presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW. Ron is a social worker with over 35 years of experience working with substance-involved teens and their families, and in presenting education and training programs on teen substance use, addiction and family issues. Expected Number of Participants 40 Invited Participants/Audience The program is free and open to anyone interested. It is targeted primarily to parents and other family members, but is inclusive of teens, people who work with teens, students in helping professions, and others. Parents, teens, family members, people who work with teens, students, and anyone interested in attending for any reason is welcome. Primary Contact Jess Antanaitis Address N/A Ann Arbor, MI  48104 Phone Number 734-973-7892 Email Address jessa@med.umich.edu Secondary Contact Ron Harrison Address N/A Ann Arbor MI  48104 Phone Number 734-214-5883 Web Site http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html Event Number 499 Title Addiction 101 - Dawn Farm Education Series Description "Addiction 101" will be presented by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will examine the dynamics of drinking and drug use, review addiction as a brain disease and describe the process of recovery from chemical dependency. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact (734) 485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. Date 10/21/2008 7:30 PM to 10/21/2008 9:00 PM Type of Event Workshop Location All programs in the series will be presented at the St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, in the auditorium (ground floor.) The Education Center is located at 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Invited Officials/Presenters Presenters include a mixture of Dawn Farm staff, other local experts, and some internationally-known experts in their fields. Please see the web site for presenter information. Expected Number of Participants 100 Invited Participants/Audience The Education Series is open to all. People in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends of chemically dependent or recovering people, professionals, students, community members - anyone interested is welcome! Primary Contact Matt Statman Address Dawn Farm, 6633 Stoney Creek Road Ypsilanti, MI  48197 Phone Number 734-485-8725 Email Address info@dawnfarm.org Web Site http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html 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 Web Site http://www.sobercelebrations.com Event Number 500 Title Alcoholics Anonymous: A Panel Discussion - Dawn Farm Education Series Description "Alcoholics Anonymous: A Panel Discussion" will be presented on October 28, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. This program will present a lively moderated panel discussion regarding addiction and alcoholism, personal recovery, and participation in 12 Step programs. The audience will hear personal recovery stories, and learn how A.A. helps alcoholics recover and how to become involved with A.A. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact (734) 485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. Date 10/28/2008 7:30 PM to 10/28/2008 9:00 PM Type of Event Workshop Location All programs in the series will be presented at the St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, in the auditorium (ground floor.) The Education Center is located at 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Invited Officials/Presenters Presenters include a mixture of Dawn Farm staff, other local experts, and some internationally-known experts in their fields. Please see the web site for presenter information. Expected Number of Participants 100 Invited Participants/Audience The Education Series is open to all. People in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends of chemically dependent or recovering people, professionals, students, community members - anyone interested is welcome! Primary Contact Matt Statman Address Dawn Farm, 6633 Stoney Creek Road Ypsilanti, MI  48197 Phone Number 734-485-8725 Email Address info@dawnfarm.org Web Site http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html Event Number 25 Title Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do. Part One: What To Know. Description Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a FREE, ongoing, two-part workshop series designed to help participants learn to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/other drug problems. Part 1 is presented on the first Tuesday of each month from October through June, provides information on how to understand and recognize the signs of a teen substance abuse problem, and includes a short video. Part 2 is presented on the second Tuesday of each month from October through June, provides information on what should and should not be done when a teen substance abuse problem is recognized, and concludes with an open talk by a teen speaker in recovery. The series is presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW, and is co-sponsored by Dawn Farm, the Livingston/Washtenaw Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Consortium, and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Mission Services. All workshops are free and open to all. Registration is not required. A certificate to document attendance can be provided on request. For information, please contact us at (734) 973-7892 or jessa@med.umich.edu, or see http://www.teensusingdrugs.org. Date 11/4/2008 7:30 PM to 11/4/2008 9:00 PM Type of Event Free workshop Location St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Program Agenda The program is from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. People are welcome to come a little early and/or stay a little later to talk with the presenter and browse through the free literature provided. Invited Officials/Presenters The workshops are presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW. Ron is a social worker with over 35 years of experience working with substance-involved teens and their families, and in presenting education and training programs on teen substance use, addiction and family issues. Expected Number of Participants 40 Invited Participants/Audience The program is free and open to anyone interested. It is targeted primarily to parents and other family members, but is inclusive of teens, people who work with teens, students in helping professions, and others. Parents, teens, family members, people who work with teens, students, and anyone interested in attending for any reason is welcome. Primary Contact Jess Antanaitis Address N/A Ann Arbor, MI  48104 Phone Number 734-973-7892 Email Address jessa@med.umich.edu Secondary Contact Ron Harrison Address N/A Ann Arbor MI  48104 Phone Number 734-214-5883 Web Site http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html Event Number 28 Title Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do. Part Two: What To Do. Description Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a FREE, ongoing, two-part workshop series designed to help participants learn to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/other drug problems. Part 1 is presented on the first Tuesday of each month from October through June, provides information on how to understand and recognize the signs of a teen substance abuse problem, and includes a short video. Part 2 is presented on the second Tuesday of each month from October through June, provides information on what should and should not be done when a teen substance abuse problem is recognized, and concludes with an open talk by a teen speaker in recovery. The series is presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW, and is co-sponsored by Dawn Farm, the Livingston/Washtenaw Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Consortium, and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Mission Services. All workshops are free and open to all. Registration is not required. A certificate to document attendance can be provided on request. For information, please contact us at (734) 973-7892 or jessa@med.umich.edu, or see http://www.teensusingdrugs.org. Date 11/11/2008 7:30 PM to 11/11/2008 9:00 PM Type of Event Free workshop Location St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Program Agenda The program is from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. People are welcome to come a little early and/or stay a little later to talk with the presenter and browse through the free literature provided. Invited Officials/Presenters The workshops are presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW. Ron is a social worker with over 35 years of experience working with substance-involved teens and their families, and in presenting education and training programs on teen substance use, addiction and family issues. Expected Number of Participants 40 Invited Participants/Audience The program is free and open to anyone interested. It is targeted primarily to parents and other family members, but is inclusive of teens, people who work with teens, students in helping professions, and others. Parents, teens, family members, people who work with teens, students, and anyone interested in attending for any reason is welcome. Primary Contact Jess Antanaitis Address N/A Ann Arbor, MI  48104 Phone Number 734-973-7892 Email Address jessa@med.umich.edu Secondary Contact Ron Harrison Address N/A Ann Arbor MI  48104 Phone Number 734-214-5883 Web Site http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html Event Number 501 Title The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism - Dawn Farm Education Series Description "The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism" will be presented by Dr. Herbert L. Malinoff, MD; Addictionologist. This program will describe the differences between social drinkers and alcoholics, and present a physicians view of alcoholism as described in the literature of Alcoholics Anonymous. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact (734) 485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. Date 11/18/2008 7:30 PM to 11/18/2008 9:00 PM Type of Event Workshop Location All programs in the series will be presented at the St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, in the auditorium (ground floor.) The Education Center is located at 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Invited Officials/Presenters Presenters include a mixture of Dawn Farm staff, other local experts, and some internationally-known experts in their fields. Please see the web site for presenter information. Expected Number of Participants 100 Invited Participants/Audience The Education Series is open to all. People in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends of chemically dependent or recovering people, professionals, students, community members - anyone interested is welcome! Primary Contact Matt Statman Address Dawn Farm, 6633 Stoney Creek Road Ypsilanti, MI  48197 Phone Number 734-485-8725 Email Address info@dawnfarm.org Web Site http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html Event Number 502 Title The Physiology of Addiction - Dawn Farm Education Series Description "The Physiology of Addiction" will be presented by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will explore the differences in neurochemistry between the addicted brain and the normal brain, the progression of physiological changes that occur in chemically dependent individuals, the mechanisms of physiologic tolerance and withdrawal, and the effects of treatment on the addicted brain. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact (734) 485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. Date 11/25/2008 7:30 PM to 11/25/2008 9:00 PM Type of Event Workshop Location All programs in the series will be presented at the St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, in the auditorium (ground floor.) The Education Center is located at 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Invited Officials/Presenters Presenters include a mixture of Dawn Farm staff, other local experts, and some internationally-known experts in their fields. Please see the web site for presenter information. Expected Number of Participants 100 Invited Participants/Audience The Education Series is open to all. People in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends of chemically dependent or recovering people, professionals, students, community members - anyone interested is welcome! Primary Contact Matt Statman Address Dawn Farm, 6633 Stoney Creek Road Ypsilanti, MI  48197 Phone Number 734-485-8725 Email Address info@dawnfarm.org Web Site http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html Event Number 26 Title Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do. Part One: What To Know. Description Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a FREE, ongoing, two-part workshop series designed to help participants learn to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/other drug problems. Part 1 is presented on the first Tuesday of each month from October through June, provides information on how to understand and recognize the signs of a teen substance abuse problem, and includes a short video. Part 2 is presented on the second Tuesday of each month from October through June, provides information on what should and should not be done when a teen substance abuse problem is recognized, and concludes with an open talk by a teen speaker in recovery. The series is presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW, and is co-sponsored by Dawn Farm, the Livingston/Washtenaw Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Consortium, and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Mission Services. All workshops are free and open to all. Registration is not required. A certificate to document attendance can be provided on request. For information, please contact us at (734) 973-7892 or jessa@med.umich.edu, or see http://www.teensusingdrugs.org. Date 12/2/2008 7:30 PM to 12/2/2008 9:00 PM Type of Event Free workshop Location St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Program Agenda The program is from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. People are welcome to come a little early and/or stay a little later to talk with the presenter and browse through the free literature provided. Invited Officials/Presenters The workshops are presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW. Ron is a social worker with over 35 years of experience working with substance-involved teens and their families, and in presenting education and training programs on teen substance use, addiction and family issues. Expected Number of Participants 40 Invited Participants/Audience The program is free and open to anyone interested. It is targeted primarily to parents and other family members, but is inclusive of teens, people who work with teens, students in helping professions, and others. Parents, teens, family members, people who work with teens, students, and anyone interested in attending for any reason is welcome. Primary Contact Jess Antanaitis Address N/A Ann Arbor, MI  48104 Phone Number 734-973-7892 Email Address jessa@med.umich.edu Secondary Contact Ron Harrison Address N/A Ann Arbor MI  48104 Phone Number 734-214-5883 Web Site http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html Event Number 27 Title Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do. Part Two: What To Do. Description Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a FREE, ongoing, two-part workshop series designed to help participants learn to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/other drug problems. Part 1 is presented on the first Tuesday of each month from October through June, provides information on how to understand and recognize the signs of a teen substance abuse problem, and includes a short video. Part 2 is presented on the second Tuesday of each month from October through June, provides information on what should and should not be done when a teen substance abuse problem is recognized, and concludes with an open talk by a teen speaker in recovery. The series is presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW, and is co-sponsored by Dawn Farm, the Livingston/Washtenaw Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Consortium, and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Mission Services. All workshops are free and open to all. Registration is not required. A certificate to document attendance can be provided on request. For information, please contact us at (734) 973-7892 or jessa@med.umich.edu, or see http://www.teensusingdrugs.org. Date 12/9/2008 7:30 PM to 12/9/2008 9:00 PM Type of Event Free workshop Location St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Program Agenda The program is from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. People are welcome to come a little early and/or stay a little later to talk with the presenter and browse through the free literature provided. Invited Officials/Presenters The workshops are presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW. Ron is a social worker with over 35 years of experience working with substance-involved teens and their families, and in presenting education and training programs on teen substance use, addiction and family issues. Expected Number of Participants 40 Invited Participants/Audience The program is free and open to anyone interested. It is targeted primarily to parents and other family members, but is inclusive of teens, people who work with teens, students in helping professions, and others. Parents, teens, family members, people who work with teens, students, and anyone interested in attending for any reason is welcome. Primary Contact Jess Antanaitis Address N/A Ann Arbor, MI  48104 Phone Number 734-973-7892 Email Address jessa@med.umich.edu Secondary Contact Ron Harrison Address N/A Ann Arbor MI  48104 Phone Number 734-214-5883 Web Site http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html Event Number 503 Title A History of Alcoholics Anonymous - Dawn Farm Education Series Description "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact (734) 485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. Date 12/16/2008 7:30 PM to 12/16/2008 9:00 PM Type of Event Workshop Location All programs in the series will be presented at the St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, in the auditorium (ground floor.) The Education Center is located at 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Invited Officials/Presenters Presenters include a mixture of Dawn Farm staff, other local experts, and some internationally-known experts in their fields. Please see the web site for presenter information. Expected Number of Participants 100 Invited Participants/Audience The Education Series is open to all. People in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends of chemically dependent or recovering people, professionals, students, community members - anyone interested is welcome! Primary Contact Matt Statman Address Dawn Farm, 6633 Stoney Creek Road Ypsilanti, MI  48197 Phone Number 734-485-8725 Email Address info@dawnfarm.org Web Site http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html

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