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Event Number | 484 |
Title | 2008 National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month Press Conference and Kick-Off - SAMHSA-Sponsored |
Description | The Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration will unveil the results of the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health at a press conference on Thursday, September 4. The annual survey, formerly called the Household Survey is the largest of its kind, and is the governments primary vehicle for determining how many persons are abusing illegal drugs, pharmaceuticals, alcohol and tobacco.
The release of the 2007 survey results is the keynote of the annual National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month press conference marking a month long observance of the gains made by those in recovery from alcohol and drug abuse, as well as treatment providers.
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Date | 9/4/2008 10:00 AM to 9/4/2008 11:00 AM |
Type of Event | Press Conference and National Kick-Off Event |
Location | National Press Building,
Holeman Lounge, 13th Floor
529 14th Street, NW
Washington, D.C.
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Invited Officials/Presenters | John Walters, Director, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy
RADM Eric Broderick, Acting Administrator, SAMHSA
H. Westley Clark, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., Director, SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Treatment
Candy Finnigan, Drug and Alcohol Interventionist appearing on the A&E documentary drama Intervention
Nathan Anderson, a person in recovery from drug abuse
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Expected Number of Participants | 100 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Media, organizations/associations and government agency representatives in the field of substance abuse addiction, treatment and recovery, the general public |
Primary Contact | Mark Weber |
Address | 1 Choke Cherry Road
Rockville, MD 20857 |
Phone Number | 240-276-2130 |
Email Address | mark.weber@samhsa.hhs.gov |
Web Site | |
Event Number | 145 |
Title | Heartbeat of Recovery--SAMHSA-Sponsored |
Description | We will begin at 10:00 am with a mile race/walk from Lake Street to Franklin Avenue, ending at the block of the Minneapolis American Indian Center and Wakiagun Ampitheatre. From 1:00 pm-4:00 pm, we will have a picnic with speakers and Open Mic. Please join us as we celebrate recovery on National Recovery Day. |
Date | 9/20/2008 10:00 AM to 9/20/2008 4:00 PM |
Type of Event | race/walk and picnic |
Location | Race/Walk will begin at Lake Street and go to Franklin Avenue
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Program Agenda | 10:00 am-1:00 pm-Race/Walk
1:00 pm-4:00 pm-Picnic, speakers and Open Mic |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Governor Tim Pawlenty
Mayor R.T. Ryback
Don Coyhis, President, White Bison, Inc. |
Expected Number of Participants | 300 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Anyone who is interested in helping us celebrate recovery is welcome to participate. Please feel free to bring your families and friends! |
Primary Contact | Betty Poitra |
Address | 540 Cedar St.
St. Paul, MN 55155 |
Phone Number | (651) 431-2477 |
Email Address | Betty.Poitra@state.mn.us |
Secondary Contact | Kateri Vergez |
Address | 6145 Lehman Drive, Suite 200
Colorado S CO 80918 |
Phone Number | 719-548-1000 |
Email Address | kateri@whitebison.org |
Event Number | 462 |
Title | got recovery? t-shirts |
Description | in the spirit of "got milk", our got recovery? t-shirts are designed to increase awareness for addiction recovery. Help us spread the word by wearing yours, got recovery? |
Date | 8/25/2008 8:00 AM to 9/30/2008 12:00 AM |
Type of Event | Campaign to increase awareness |
Location | To order go to:
http://www.spiritworksfoundation.org/ |
Expected Number of Participants | 5000 |
Primary Contact | Jan Brown |
Address | 5800 Mooretown Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188 |
Phone Number | 757-564-0001 |
Email Address | jan@spiritworksfoundation.org |
Secondary Contact | Sissy Allen |
Address | 5800 Mooretown Road
Williamsbu VA 23188 |
Phone Number | 757-564-0001 |
Email Address | sissy@spiritworksfoundation.org |
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Event Number | 547 |
Title | "In My Own Words..." Essay Contest - ATTC National Office |
Description | In celebration of National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month, the ATTC National Office is excited to announce its essay contest "In My Own Words..."
The essay contest is open to anyone currently in the addictions treatment and recovery field, or closely related discipline. The deadline for submission is Midnight, October 1, 2008. Prizes include: First - $500; Second - $250; Third - $100
Guidelines are available online: http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=84
Questions? Contact Deann Jepson, jepsond@umkc.edu. |
Date | 9/1/2008 12:00 AM to 10/1/2008 12:00 AM |
Location | Find additional information, including submission guidelines online: http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=84 |
Expected Number of Participants | 1000 |
Primary Contact | Erin Fridley |
Address | 5100 Rockhill Rd
Kansas City, MO 64110 |
Phone Number | 816-235-6989 |
Email Address | fridleye@umkc.edu |
Secondary Contact | Deann Jepson |
Phone Number | 816-235-6981 |
Email Address | jepsond@umkc.edu |
Event Number | 388 |
Title | Labor Day PowWow Sobriety Dance Contest |
Description | PowWow dancers with at least 3 years sobriety can sign up. 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th place winners in each category, Adult men, Adult women, Teen boys and Teen girls. |
Date | 9/1/2008 2:00 PM to 9/1/2008 5:00 PM |
Type of Event | PowWow Dance Contest |
Location | PowWow arena, Ponemah, Red Lake Nation, MN |
Expected Number of Participants | 100 |
Invited Participants/Audience | PowWow dancers in regalia with at least 3 years of sobriety. Youth ages 17 and under and adults ages 18 and older with at least 3 years of sobriety. |
Primary Contact | Violet Stillday |
Address | P. O. Box 85
Ponemah, MN 56666 |
Phone Number | 218-554-7425 |
Email Address | clans@redlakewellbriety.org |
Secondary Contact | Royce Kingbird |
Address | P. O. Box 314
Red Lake MN 56671 |
Phone Number | 218-679-3392 |
Event Number | 78 |
Title | 15th National TASC Conference on Drugs & Crime - The Sky's the Limit: Strengthening Communities through TASC - Innovation, Integration & Imagination |
Description | In celebration of Recovery Month, the 15th National TASC Conference on Drugs & Crime will take place September 3-5. This event offers research applications, skills-building, and advocacy activities for public safety, substance abuse and mental health treatment professionals as well as faith-based organizations, juvenile and adult services providers, and community advocates.
REGISTER TODAY! Go to www.NationalTASC.org (*) for convenient online registration or a registration form that can be printed and mailed with payment to: PO Box 5061, Williamsburg VA 23188, ATTN: 2008 National TASC Conference Registration
Early Bird rates apply for all registrations received by July 31, 2008. Member: $295 Non-Member: $395
Regular Registration Member: $345 Non-Member: $445
(*) Sponsor and Exhibitor packages are also available. For details scroll to "Becoming a Sponsor/Exhibitor at the Conference" on the left menu of the National TASC homepage. |
Date | 9/3/2008 8:00 AM to 9/5/2008 7:00 PM |
Type of Event | Conference |
Location | Chicago, Illinois at The Westin Michigan Avenue
To reserve a room at The Westin Michigan Avenue, Chicago , call 1-888-627-8385 and ask for the National TASC rate.
Hotel bed rates are $199 single/$224 double (plus parking and all applicable taxes). Offer available until August 2, 2008 at 5 PM CDT.
Online room reservations available at: Http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/tasc2008
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Program Agenda | Intensive workshop tracks will focus on the topics of: Incarceration and Reentry; Diversion; Clinical Skills and Interventions; Evaluation and Research; and Innovative Applications.
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Invited Officials/Presenters | There will be prominent speakers from the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the Pew Charitable Trusts, and many others. |
Expected Number of Participants | 300 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Public safety, substance abuse and mental health treatment professionals, counselors and social workers, faith-based organizations, juvenile and adult services providers, community advocates. |
Primary Contact | National TASC |
Address | 2204 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22301 |
Phone Number | 703-836-8272 |
Email Address | nationaltasc@nationaltasc.org |
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Event Number | 162 |
Title | Minnesota Recovery Month Kick-Off |
Description | This kick-off event of National Recovery Month in Minnesota will highlight the people for whom treatment and long-term recovery have given a renewed outlook on life. We will also highlight how the coordinated efforts of government effected the decline of meth use in Minnesota. Minnesotans in recovery will share their experience and hope to aid others find the help that they need to recover.
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Date | 9/5/2008 11:30 AM to 9/5/2008 1:00 PM |
Type of Event | State Capitol Rotunda Event |
Location | Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda |
Program Agenda | TBA |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Policy makers (TBA)
Individuals in recovery (TBA)
Carol Falkowski, Director, Chemical Health Division,
MN Dept. of Human Services
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Expected Number of Participants | 100 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Minnesotans in recovery, their families, friends, treatment service providers, community leaders, employers, health care providers, educators, researchers, representatives of the justice system, policy makers and other essential partners in Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care. |
Primary Contact | Cindy Swan-Henderlite |
Address | P O Box 64977
St. Paul, MN 55164-0977 |
Phone Number | 651-431-2463 |
Email Address | cindy.swan-henderlite@state.mn.us |
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 | |
Event Number | 132 |
Title | Recovery Works Spirituality Breakfast |
Description | Kick off National Recovery Month with an enlightening breakfast with the Recovery Works network and Augsburg's StepUp Program! Full free breakfast and great speakers with a message of hope about recovery. |
Date | 9/11/2008 7:30 AM to 9/11/2008 9:00 AM |
Location | East Commons, Christiansen Center at Augsburg College |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Pastor Jo Campe |
Expected Number of Participants | 100 |
Primary Contact | Kelly Cochrane |
Address | 6873 Washington Avenue South
Edina, MN 55439 |
Phone Number | 612-331-5600 |
Email Address | rw@silhouettellc.com |
Event Number | 730 |
Title | Annual Alumni Picnic Progress Valley |
Description | Alumni Picnic |
Date | 9/13/2008 1:00 PM to 9/13/2008 4:00 PM |
Location | PV II - 308 E. 78th St. Richfield, MN 55421 |
Expected Number of Participants | 100 |
Primary Contact | Cathie Scott |
Address | 308 E. 78th St.
Richfield, MN 55423 |
Phone Number | 612-869-3223 |
Email Address | cscott@progressvalley.org |
Event Number | 386 |
Title | Healing Families, Healing Communities |
Description | Two day conference with multiple speakers, free lunch, feast, give-away and more. |
Date | 9/16/2008 9:00 AM to 9/17/2008 5:00 PM |
Type of Event | Conference |
Location | Humanities Building, Red Lake |
Program Agenda | Under development |
Invited Officials/Presenters | 10 invited speakers/presenters |
Expected Number of Participants | 300 |
Primary Contact | Violet Stillday |
Address | P. O. Box 85
Ponemah, MN 56666 |
Phone Number | 218-554-7425 |
Email Address | clans@redlakewellbriety.org |
Secondary Contact | Shelly Grandbois |
Address | P. O. Box 314
Red Lake MN 56671 |
Phone Number | 218-679-2375 |
Event Number | 197 |
Title | Wayside House Alumnae & Friends Banquet |
Description | Seventeen years ago, Wayside House began an annual Alumnae Banquet. This event celebrates women and their sobriety. Former clients in recovery gather with us and we rejoice with their successes.
Tickets are $22 each and scholarships are available. |
Date | 9/19/2008 5:30 PM to 9/19/2008 10:00 PM |
Type of Event | Dinner |
Location | Doubletree Hotel Park Place
1500 Park Place Blvd.
Minneapolis, MN 55416 |
Program Agenda | 5:30 Social hour
6:00 Dinner
7:00 Program & Mission Award
8:00 Sobriety Countdown
9:00 Music |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Wayside House is a well respected not for profit 501c(3) established in 1954. The mission of Wayside House is to help chemically dependent women establish healthy lifestyles, achieve personal potential, and become productive citizens by providing treatment, housing and social services. Wayside House is among the nations oldest treatment centers devoted exclusively to the gender-specific needs of woman. |
Expected Number of Participants | 250 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Alumnae
Friends of Wayside House
Staff
Board of Directors
Recovery Community |
Primary Contact | Ellie Skelton |
Address | 3705 Park Center Blvd.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416 |
Phone Number | 952-405-7636 |
Email Address | ellie@waysidehouse.org |
Secondary Contact | Michaelene Spence |
Phone Number | 952-405-7644 |
Email Address | michaelene@waysidehouse.org |
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Event Number | 528 |
Title | Recovery Celebration |
Description | The Chemical Health Initiative of Goodhue County is joining with several community organizations to sponsor the Celebrate Recovery! Picnic scheduled for Sunday September 21, 2008 at East Park in Zumbrota. There will be free hot dogs and cookies starting at 12:00 noon and running until 3:00 pm. In addition to activities for children, the event will include a presentation by Carol Falkowski, Director of Chemical Health at the Minnesota Department of Human Resources. There will also be presentations by two individuals who will tell their personal stories of the journey they have made from addiction to health. Citizens will be encouraged to nominate friends, neighbors and family members for recovery super star honors during the event, highlighting the Recovery Month theme of Real People, Real Recovery.
For more information about the event or to volunteer to help with the event activities, contact Jean Balcome Dicke CHI Coordinator at 1-507-263-5570 Ext. 121.
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Date | 9/21/2008 12:00 PM to 9/21/2008 3:00 PM |
Type of Event | Picnic |
Location | Zumbrota Minnesota, East Park |
Program Agenda | Noon - 1pm: Serve Hot Dogs, Cookies & Beverages , Childrens Activities , Informational Booths
1-1:15pm: Opening Ceremony - Community Circle Dance - Winfred Red Cloud - Cultural Liaison of the Prairie Island Indian Community
1:15 - 2:15 Carol Falkowski - Director of Chemical Health at the Minnesota Department of Human Resources
Real People in Recovery Awards Presentations & CHI Super Stars Recognition
2:15 - 2:45: Open Microphone
2:45 - 3:00: Youth Entertainment CHI Contest Winner & CHI Super Stars Recognition. Please nominate supportive individuals, agencies, families, businesses etc., or individuals and families in recovery email: jbalcomedicke@msn.com
Door Prizes:
Im making a Ripple pledge cards to support chemical healthy families & communities
Children's Area. Fun activities for early childhood age - Elementary age
Teenage Area Information, music video
Informational Booths
Support Groups, Medical Providers, Service Providers, Businesses etc
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Invited Officials/Presenters | Carol Falkowski, Director of Chemical Health at the Minnesota Department of Human Resources |
Expected Number of Participants | 100 |
Invited Participants/Audience | General Public |
Primary Contact | Jean Balcome-Dicke |
Address | 38095 100th Ave
Cannon Falls, MN 55009 |
Phone Number | (507)263-5570 |
Email Address | jbalcomedicke@msn.com |
Secondary Contact | Joanne Pohl |
Address | 454 W 6th Street, Justice Center
Red Wing MN 55066 |
Phone Number | 651-267-4916 |
Email Address | joanne.pohl@chi-goodhue.org |
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Event Number | 679 |
Title | Minneapolis Community and Technical College Celebrate's Recovery from Addiction |
Description | This is an urban community college in downtown Minneapolis. We have the oldest addiction couseling training program in the United States. This will be the first year that the addiction counseling department will partner with W.A.Y. to celebrate and educate students, faculty and staff about addiction and recovery. |
Date | 9/22/2008 11:00 AM to 9/25/2008 2:00 PM |
Type of Event | Wellness Advocates for You (W.A.Y.) Student Event |
Location | Minneapolis Community and Technical College
1500 Hennepin Ave South
Minneapolis, MN. 55403
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Program Agenda | When: Monday Sept. 22 11-2
Where: Skyway level T Building
Why: Resources
Recovery Stories (open mic)
When: Tuesday Sept. 23 11-2
Where: Skyway level T Building
Why: Resources
Q and A regarding Addiction
When: Wednesday Sept. 24 11-2
Where: Skyway level T Building
Why: Resources
How to help someone you care about
When: Thursday Sept. 25 11-2
Where: Helland Student Center
Why: Celebrating Recovery
from Addiction
Pizza
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Invited Officials/Presenters | Addiction Counseling Faculty, Local Addiction Treatment Centers, AA, NA, and Prevention programs |
Expected Number of Participants | 500 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Faculty, Staff, Students from MCTC |
Primary Contact | Bayla McDougal |
Address | MCTC 1501 Hennepin Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55403 |
Phone Number | 612-659-6469 |
Email Address | bayla.mcdougal@minneapolis.edu |
Secondary Contact | Jonathan Lofgren |
Address | MCTC 1501 Hennepin Ave South
Minneapoli MN 55403 |
Phone Number | 612-659-6469 |
Email Address | jonathan.lofgren@minneapolis.edu |
Web Site | |
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 | |
Event Number | 114 |
Title | Recovery Works Celebration |
Description | Join the hundreds of members and allies of Minnesota's recovering community at the Recovery Works Celebration with the Minnesota Twins! We will have hot dogs and fun before we head into the game and all sit together to visually show the strength in our numbers and that RECOVERY WORKS! |
Date | 9/24/2008 5:00 PM to 9/24/2008 9:30 PM |
Type of Event | baseball game/rally |
Location | HHH Metrodome
Gate D
Minneapolis, MN |
Expected Number of Participants | 1500 |
Primary Contact | Kelly Cochrane |
Address | 6873 Washington Avenue South
Edina, MN 55439 |
Phone Number | (612)331-5600 |
Email Address | rw@silhouettellc.com |
Event Number | 729 |
Title | Recovery Rally |
Description | This free outdoor event will feature fellowship, fun, and music by Jackson Street. Food will be available for a fee. Open to everyone. Concert by pianist, Don Irwin follows outdoor festiviites.
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Date | 9/27/2008 3:00 PM to 9/27/2008 9:00 PM |
Location | Minneapolis Convention Center Plaza & Wesley Church (101 E. Grant Street, Minneapolis) |
Program Agenda | 3:00 PM Gathering at Plaza for fellowship, music, food and fun. 7:00 PM Benefit Concern by pianist, Don Irwin. Proceeds to benefit Minnesota Recovery Connection. |
Expected Number of Participants | 200 |
Primary Contact | Jo Campe |
Address | 101 E. Grant Street
Minneapolis, MN 55403 |
Phone Number | 651-291-1371 |
Email Address | pastorjo@gmail.com |
Event Number | 258 |
Title | Recovery Dinner and Dance |
Description | Wellcome Manor Family Services is hosting a recovery dinner and dance for the whole family. On site daycare provided. Dinner will be a hog roast with sides and a D.J. will provide the entertainment. |
Date | 9/27/2008 6:00 PM to 9/27/2008 11:30 PM |
Type of Event | Event for people in recovery |
Location | Wellcome Complex
114 West. Pleasant Street
Garden City, MN 56034
Located 5 miles south of 169 and HWY 60 junction on 169 South. |
Program Agenda | Dinner served from 6p.m.-8p.m. with a short break to set up. Music will start at 9p.m and go until 11:30 |
Expected Number of Participants | 100 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Any and all people who are in recovery from substance abuse along with their children and spouses are welcomed. |
Primary Contact | Elizabeth Marks |
Address | 114 West Pleasant Street
Garden City, MN 56034 |
Phone Number | 507-546-3295 |
Email Address | lizmarks007@live.com |
Secondary Contact | Gwenn Wolters |
Address | 114 West Pleasant Street
Garden Cit MN 56034 |
Phone Number | 507-546-3295 |
Email Address | gwwmfs@hickorytech.net |
Web Site | |
Event Number | 672 |
Title | Gratitude Cruise for Halloween, 2008 |
Description | Fellowship vacation on the largest cruise ship in the world, Freedom of the Seas. |
Date | 10/26/2008 2:00 PM to 11/2/2008 9:00 AM |
Type of Event | 7 Day Western Caribbean Cruise |
Location | Leaving Miami, FL, to Labadee, Haiti, Ocho Rios, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Cozumel, Mexico. |
Program Agenda | Itinerary distributed to guests first day on ship. |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Keynote Speakers: Angie P., Ohio, Lorna K., NY, Russell Sp, FL |
Expected Number of Participants | 150 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Program for registered guests only. Please call 561-702-2312 |
Primary Contact | Snow Piccolo |
Address | 102 NE Second St. #417
Boca Raton, FL 33432 |
Phone Number | 561-702-2312 |
Email Address | Snow@sobercelebrations.com |
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