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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 | 90 |
Title | RALLY FOR RECOVERY/ Recovery Under the Stars SAMHSA-Sponsored |
Description | Day-long event includes Rally for Recovery kick-off, followed by live music and entertainment at Recovery Under the Stars, VOTER REGISTRATION TABLES, local celebrity speakers, cultural dancers and enjoyable games and activities throughout the day appropriate for all ages Delicious barbeque and picnic foods will be offered, as well as border favorites! |
Date | 9/7/2008 2:00 PM to 9/7/2008 8:00 PM |
Type of Event | ANNUAL COMMUNITY RALLY & PICNIC EVENT |
Location | CHAMIZAL NATIONAL PARK
Chamizal National Memorial
800 South San Marcial Street
El Paso, TX 79905-4123
915/ 532-7273
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Program Agenda | This is our annual event that celebrates National Recovery Month! This nationally recognized event celebrates recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction in El Paso. A crowd of several thousand is anticipated, and media partners will participate.
"Walk Around the Park" - sponsored walk within the perimeter of the park with a coalition of recovery
"Rally for Recovery" - featured speakers' forum, galvanize civic engagement & unite the Recovery community
"Recovery Under the Stars" - festive picnic, entertainment & dancing into the evening... |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Mayor John F. Cook- City of El Paso
Dr. H Westley Clark, Director
CSAT/SAMHSA
Ms. Ivette Torres, Associate Director of Consumer Affairs
CSAT/SAMHSA
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison
(R-TX)
Senator John Cornyn (R-TX)
Representative Silvestre Reyes (D-TX 16th)
El Paso County Sheriff Jimmy Apodaca
(others) |
Expected Number of Participants | 1000 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Community-wide media campaign - ALL OF EL PASO and surrounding areas are invited to attend! |
Primary Contact | Lydia R. Smith |
Address | PO Box 9669
El Paso, TX 79995-9669 |
Phone Number | 915-594-7000 |
Email Address | LSmith@Recoveryalliance.net |
Secondary Contact | Joseph Sanchez |
Address | PO Box 9669
El Paso TX 79995-9669 |
Phone Number | 915-594-7000 |
Email Address | jsanchez@Recoveryalliance.net |
Web Site | |
Event Number | 227 |
Title | Positive Recovery in Action - SAMHSA-Sponsored |
Description | Houston Area Community Services, Inc. (HACS) is pleased to present this event to acknowledge Recovery Month 2008!
IMPACT Program provides Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Services for underserved clients in Houston Area. The Program will consist of Recovery Stories to begin at 11:30 AM with the officiating program at 1:00 PM. The program will include the Salvation Army Harbor Light Choir and presentations from dignitaries. |
Date | 9/12/2008 11:30 AM to 9/12/2008 3:00 PM |
Type of Event | Program and Recovery Stories |
Location | HACS - Joseph Hines Clinic
1710 West 25th Street
Houston, Texas 77008
Near 610 and Ella Blvd |
Program Agenda | 11:30 AM - Recovery Stories
1:00 PM - Program
Salvation Army Harbor Light Choir
IMPACT Graduate Recovery experience
Presentation - U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
Refreshments and networking opportunity. |
Invited Officials/Presenters | US Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee |
Expected Number of Participants | 150 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Community members affected by addiction. |
Primary Contact | Sonya Adams |
Address | 3730 Kirby, Suite 350
Houston, TX 77098 |
Phone Number | 713-526-0555 |
Email Address | sadams@hacstxs.org |
Secondary Contact | Etalia Castillo |
Address | 3730 Kirby, Suite 350
Houston TX 77098 |
Phone Number | 713-526-0555 |
Email Address | ecastillo@hacstxs.org |
Web Site | |
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 | |
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 | 190 |
Title | Substance Abuse Education |
Description | *Individual Recovery Coaching
*Spiritual Support Group
*Life Skills
*Recovery Support Group
*Employment coaching
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Date | 9/1/2008 8:00 AM to 12/31/2008 5:00 PM |
Type of Event | open House |
Location | 2433 Goldfinch Lane
Garland Texas,75042 |
Expected Number of Participants | 100 |
Invited Participants/Audience | *Drug users
* Drug Abusers |
Primary Contact | Thomas Fomukong |
Address | 2433 Goldfinch Lane
Garland, TX 75042 |
Phone Number | 972-272-5820 |
Email Address | tmsrnetwork@hotmail.com |
Web Site | |
Event Number | 400 |
Title | Proclamation/ State Representative and Governor |
Description | State Representative James Keffer will sign a proclomation for the 60th legislative distict of Texas on September 1st.
He will also get Governor Rick Perry to sign a commemorative proclomation |
Date | 9/1/2008 9:00 AM to 9/1/2008 12:00 PM |
Type of Event | Proclamation |
Location | State of Texas and lead by James Keffer of the 60th district |
Program Agenda | press release |
Invited Officials/Presenters | James Keffer state of Texas representative for the 60th district |
Expected Number of Participants | 2 |
Invited Participants/Audience | 60th district of the state of Texas and the entire state of Texas |
Primary Contact | laurie eccleston |
Address | 307 N Breckenridge Ave
Breckenridge, TX 76424 |
Phone Number | 254-559-7720 |
Email Address | laurie.eccleston@tstc.edu |
Event Number | 522 |
Title | Join The Voices of Recovery |
Description | A proclamation will take place at The City of Laredo City Hall. There, Honorable Mayor Raul Salinas will present and recognize the month of September as Recovery Month in The City of Laredo, Texas
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Date | 9/2/2008 4:00 PM to 9/2/2008 5:00 PM |
Type of Event | Proclamation Signing |
Location | 1110 Houston St.
Laredo, Texas
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Invited Officials/Presenters | Open to the Public, Honorable Mayor Raul Salinas |
Expected Number of Participants | 100 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Open to the Public |
Primary Contact | Julina Negrete |
Address | 2387 E. Suanders
Laredo, TX 78041 |
Phone Number | 956-724-3177 |
Email Address | julian@scan-inc.org |
Secondary Contact | Mario Flores |
Address | 2387 E. Suanders, Suite 1
Laredo TX 78041 |
Phone Number | 956-724-3177 |
Email Address | mario@scan-inc.org |
Web Site | |
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 |
Web Site | |
Event Number | 75 |
Title | "Hope For Unbroken Ties" |
Description | South Texas Substance Abuse Recovery Services (S.T.S.A.R.S) Is the guiding light in the darkness of addiction within our community. As we all know addiction does not discriminate nor holds no boundaries to those afflicted with its malady. That is why STSARS, was founded in 1969 to assist all those hopeless individuals and families suffering from drugs and alcohol abuse. We have various programs within the agency that assist families, the homeless, methamphetamine addicts and Heroine IV drug users with our methadone program. In order to continue to serve our community we are hosting a fundraiser for sustainability funds. |
Date | 9/4/2008 7:00 PM to 9/4/2008 9:00 PM |
Type of Event | Key Note Speaker |
Location | The date for this event is scheduled for September 4th 2008 at the Solomon Ortiz Convention Center, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Danny Trejo is the featured speaker for this event. Danny Trejo has formed a successful career as the all-purpose hard case over his curious and enduring cinematic career. Beating the odds of repeat offender syndrome after being released from prison, Mr.Trejo has risen through the ranks to find himself in high demand as an actor, and has even expanded his talents to include a producer credit to his resum. His life story is just about as pristine an example of rehabilitation as one could ask for. His inspirational story and achievements will definitely send a message of hope to those in need. |
Expected Number of Participants | 300 |
Invited Participants/Audience | All |
Primary Contact | Santos Ramirez |
Address | 907 Antelope
Corpus Christi, TX 78401 |
Phone Number | 361-882-9979 |
Email Address | srprojectvista06@yahoo.com |
Event Number | 439 |
Title | Recovery Fest 2008 |
Description | Texas Treatment Center is hosting it's 4th Recovery Fest. This year's theme is " Dare To Be A Voice". It is a challenge to everyone in the community to speak up and come out in support of treatment for addiction of any kind. |
Date | 9/6/2008 10:00 AM to 9/6/2008 2:00 PM |
Type of Event | Community Festival |
Location | 4800 West 34th St
Houston, Tx. 77092
enter from Mangum |
Program Agenda | Information will be given out on prevention of substance use, the substances of abuse and resources for help. There will be free HIV testing available onsite. Entertainment lineup includes Christian Rock group Damascus, the St. John's Downtown Children Ministers of Praise and others. |
Invited Officials/Presenters | All recovery support and other agencies that could benefit the recovering community are welcome. There is no charge for booth space. Simply notify Danessa @ 713-956-7712 ext 214 so that we can have a table set up for you. |
Expected Number of Participants | 100 |
Invited Participants/Audience | All members of the community or welcome whether in recovery or not. Children are also welcome as there are many activities including a moonwalk available for the children. |
Primary Contact | Danessa Bolling |
Address | 4800 West 34th St. Suite B2
Houston, TX 77092 |
Phone Number | 713-956-7712 |
Email Address | ttc.danessa.b@birch.net |
Secondary Contact | Jobeth Rickard |
Phone Number | 713-956-7712 |
Email Address | ttc.jobeth.r@birch.net |
Event Number | 123 |
Title | Celebrating Recovery |
Description | 1 year anniversary for A Chance For Change" Celebrating Recovery. Guest Speakers, networking, refreshements, fun |
Date | 9/6/2008 12:00 PM to 9/6/2008 8:00 PM |
Type of Event | Open House / Celebration |
Location | 7525 John T White Rd.
Fort Worth, Texas 76120 |
Program Agenda | Guest Speakers |
Invited Officials/Presenters | 1:00 pm Kyle Shafer - Clinical Liason / Suboxone 3:00 Recovery Advocate 5:00 David Lee Allen - Keynote Speaker Lives Changed Prayers Answered Dreams Fulfilled Hope Renewed Come to Learn Come to Share Come to Netwok believe that you can achieve what your mind can conceive if you pursue it with energy and single-minded passion -Dr. Gary Smalley
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Expected Number of Participants | 100 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Open to Public |
Primary Contact | Teresa Sawyer |
Address | 7525 John T White Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76120 |
Phone Number | 817-226-0700 |
Email Address | acfctls@gmail.com |
Web Site | |
Event Number | 614 |
Title | Unified for Recovery Walk |
Description | The community of Rio Grande City, Texas and the partners of "Unified for Recovery" will be hosting an event raising awareness of the ravages of drug and alcohol abuse and the potential for recovery for all those afflicted. Middle Schools will be asked to create banners recoginizing their understanding of the dangers of drug abuse and the concept of Recovery. Pressentations will be made at all Middle Schools to raise awareness of Recovery. All banners will be recognized at the site of the Walk For Recovery. |
Date | 9/8/2008 6:00 PM to 9/30/2008 8:00 AM |
Type of Event | Recovery Walk / Banner Competition |
Location | Rio Grande City, Texas at the Rio Grande City Independent School District Stadium. |
Program Agenda | 6:00-6:30pm Face painting and hair spraying. Door prizes will be given out every 15 minutes between 6:00 and 7:00pm.
6:30pm to 7:00pm -Prayer/Guest Speakers
7:00pm Recovery Walk begins!
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Invited Officials/Presenters | General Richard S. Sanchez
State Representative Ryan Guillen
Director, Community Action Juan Cantu |
Expected Number of Participants | 150 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Rio Grande City I.S.D. students and their families, members of the Rio Grande City community, all recovering individuals, members of law enforcement, city and county officials, and anyone interested in the fight against alcohol and drug abuse. |
Primary Contact | Sandra Garza |
Address | P.O. Box 310
Rio Grande City, TX 78582 |
Phone Number | 956-716-1795 |
Email Address | sandy@scan-inc.org |
Secondary Contact | Robert Martin |
Address | 224 Chaparral
Rio Grande TX 78582 |
Phone Number | 956-488-0342 |
Email Address | rmartin@stcada.org |
Web Site | |
Event Number | 521 |
Title | Sober Fiesta-The Voices of Recovery |
Description | Several (4) Speakers from the community are invited to this event to express and to encourage the recovery community.
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Date | 9/9/2008 4:30 PM to 9/9/2008 7:00 PM |
Type of Event | Community Event |
Location | El Palacio De Los Presidentes
Reception Hall
Laredo, Texas
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Program Agenda | Several speakers will be presenting on this event. |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Juan Garza from Calvary Center, among others |
Expected Number of Participants | 200 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Open to the Public |
Primary Contact | Julina Negrete |
Address | 2387 E. Suanders
Laredo, TX 78041 |
Phone Number | 956-724-3177 |
Email Address | julian@scan-inc.org |
Secondary Contact | Mario Flores |
Address | 2387 E. Suanders, Suite 1
Laredo TX 78041 |
Phone Number | 956-724-3177 |
Email Address | mario@scan-inc.org |
Event Number | 265 |
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 | Lone Star Expeditions |
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 | Melvin Cates |
Address | 1728 Forest Road 5101
Groveton, TX 75845 |
Phone Number | (936) 831-3133 |
Email Address | mcates@lonestarexpeditions.com |
Event Number | 277 |
Title | Recovery Takes Flight 2008 |
Description | 100 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 | Excel Academy |
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 | 100 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Staff, clients, and alumi of the treatment center |
Primary Contact | Don Vardell |
Address | 12244 Serenity Rose Drive
Conroe, TX 77304 |
Phone Number | (936) 447-4617 |
Email Address | ldupuy@excelacademytx.com |
Event Number | 280 |
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 | Starlite Recovery Center |
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 | John Lacy |
Address | 230 Mesa Verde Drive
Center Point, TX 78010 |
Phone Number | 800/292-0148 |
Email Address | MBennett@crchealth.com |
Event Number | 348 |
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 | Hemphill Treatment Center |
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 | Ruby Joe |
Address | 700A Hemphill Street
Ft. Worth, TX 76104 |
Phone Number | 817/334-0111 |
Email Address | rjoe@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 | |
Event Number | 85 |
Title | Cenikor Foundations 41st Anniversary Change of a Lifetime Community Awards Luncheon |
Description | To celebrate National Recovery Month and to commemorate the service of the Houston Community. |
Date | 9/12/2008 11:00 AM to 9/12/2008 1:00 PM |
Type of Event | Awards Luncheon |
Location | The Junior League Houston
Ballroom
Houston, Texas
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Program Agenda | Awards to people for their continued support of people who seek recovery services from substance and alcohol abuse. |
Invited Officials/Presenters | District 15 Senator John Whitmeyer |
Expected Number of Participants | 300 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Former NBA Rocket All-Star John Lucas |
Primary Contact | Ashley Marie |
Address | 4525 Glenwood Ave
Deer Park, TX 77536 |
Phone Number | 281-476-0088 |
Email Address | amarie@cenikor.org |
Web Site | |
Event Number | 84 |
Title | Cenikor Foundation's 41st Anniversary "Change of a Lifetime" Community Awards Luncheon |
Description | On Friday, September 12th, the Cenikor Foundation and Former NBA Rocket All-Star John Lucas and the Honorary Chairperson of Cenikors 41th Anniversary will recognize and present the Change of a Lifetime Elected Official Award to District 15 Senator John Whitmeyer and the Community Leader Award to Al Dugan of the Dugan Foundation for their continued support of people who seek recovery services from substance and alcohol abuse. |
Date | 9/12/2008 11:30 AM to 9/12/2008 1:00 PM |
Type of Event | luncheon |
Location | The Junior League Houston-Ballroom
1811 Briar Oaks Lane
Houston, TX 77027
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Program Agenda | Celebrate National Recovery Month and to commemorate the service of the Houston Community. |
Invited Officials/Presenters | *Former NBA Houston Rocket All-Star John Lucas
*Senator John Whitmeyer |
Expected Number of Participants | 300 |
Invited Participants/Audience | *The Dugan Foundation
*Boeing Employee Fund
*General Plastics |
Primary Contact | Ashley Marie |
Address | 4525 Glenwood Ave
Deer Park, TX 77536 |
Phone Number | 281-476-0088 |
Email Address | amarie@cenikor.org |
Web Site | |
Event Number | 539 |
Title | Taking It To The Streets Citywide Outreach |
Description | Taking It To The Streets is where Friendshipwest Baptist Church and other community churches and treatment centers will partner up and go out and witness to those who are on the streets in drug infested neighborhoods |
Date | 9/12/2008 6:00 PM to 9/13/2008 9:00 PM |
Type of Event | Witness/Evangelize |
Location | Friendshipwest Baptist Church
2020 Wheatland Rd.
Dallas, TX |
Program Agenda | Friday Sept 12, 6-9pm & Saturday Sept 13, from 12pm-3pm at Friendshipwest Baptist Church |
Expected Number of Participants | 30 |
Invited Participants/Audience | APAA, Nexus Recovery, Hickory Trails Hospital, etc. |
Primary Contact | Jerome Dotson |
Address | 1813 Wood Dale Cir
Cedar Hill, TX 75104 |
Phone Number | 972-228-7211 |
Email Address | substance@friendshipwest.org |
Secondary Contact | Star Williams |
Address | 2020 W. Wheatland Rd.
Dallas TX 75232 |
Phone Number | 972-228-7211 |
Email Address | substance@friendshipwest.org |
Web Site | |
Event Number | 540 |
Title | Healing & Deliverance Service |
Description | Healing & Deliverance Service at Friendshipwest Baptist Church. Anyone dealing with addiction or family members affected by addiction come out for this powerful even of healing and deliverance. |
Date | 9/15/2008 6:30 PM to 9/15/2008 9:00 PM |
Type of Event | Service |
Location | Friendshipwest Baptist Church
2020 W. Wheatland Rd.
Dallas, TX. 75232 |
Program Agenda | Service begans at 6:30 with introduction then praise then the Word from Rev. Susan Stephens and then Rev. Marcus King and last Alter call for prayer. |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Rev. Marcus King & Rev. Susan Stephens |
Expected Number of Participants | 200 |
Invited Participants/Audience | APAA, Nexus, Golden Gate, Nexus, Hickory Trail Hospital, Concord Baptist Church |
Primary Contact | Jerome Dotson |
Address | 1813 Wood Dale Cir
Cedar Hill, TX 75104 |
Phone Number | 972-228-7211 |
Email Address | substance@friendshipwest.org |
Secondary Contact | Star Williams |
Address | 2020 W. Wheatland Rd.
Dallas TX 75232 |
Phone Number | 972-228-7211 |
Email Address | substance@friendshipwest.org |
Web Site | |
Event Number | 621 |
Title | Mayor's Proclamation |
Description | Mayor will proclam September as "Recovery Month" in Dallas! Festivities to celebrate recovery will commence in front of City Hall. |
Date | 9/17/2008 9:00 AM to 9/17/2008 11:00 AM |
Type of Event | City Recognition |
Location | Dallas City Hall |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Mayor & City Council & Commissioners & Public Officials |
Expected Number of Participants | 150 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Recovery Community & Supporters |
Primary Contact | Joe Powell |
Address | 2438 Butler Street Suite 120
Dallas, TX 75235 |
Phone Number | 214-634-2722 |
Email Address | joepowell@apaarecovery.org |
Secondary Contact | Amy "AJ" Crowell |
Phone Number | 214-634-2722 |
Email Address | amycrowell@apaarecovery.org |
Web Site | |
Event Number | 215 |
Title | Dallas Winners Circle P. S. N. Recovery Month Speaker Jam 2008 |
Description | National, Local and State Recovering Addicts and Alcoholics share what it was like, what happen and what it is like now. |
Date | 9/18/2008 6:00 PM to 9/18/2008 9:00 PM |
Type of Event | Recovery Speaker Jam |
Location | Center for Communty Cooperation 2900 Liveoak St. Dallas, Texas 75204 |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Judge R. Francis, Judge Magnis, Judge Mayes, Dallas District Attorney Craig Watkins, Joe Powell, Judge Cruezot |
Expected Number of Participants | 100 |
Invited Participants/Audience | To be announced |
Primary Contact | Bobby Wheeler |
Address | 3200 Main St #60
Dallas, TX 75226 |
Phone Number | 214-762-8765 |
Email Address | dallaswcpsn@yahoo.com |
Event Number | 628 |
Title | Pitch for Recovery |
Description | Celebrate Recovery at the Texas Ranger's Baseball Game with many from the Recovery Community! |
Date | 9/19/2008 7:05 AM to 9/19/2008 10:00 PM |
Type of Event | Ranger's Baseball Game |
Location | Texas Ranger's Stadium in Arlington, Texas |
Program Agenda | Kids area open for FREE before the game! Come early! |
Expected Number of Participants | 1000 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Family, friends and those in recovery are all welcome! |
Primary Contact | Joe Powell |
Address | 2438 Butler Street #120
Dallas, TX 75235 |
Phone Number | 214-634-2722 |
Email Address | joepowell@apaarecovery.org |
Secondary Contact | Amy "AJ" Crowell |
Address | same
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Phone Number | 214-634-2722 |
Email Address | amycrowell@apaarecovery.org |
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Event Number | 111 |
Title | The Disease of Addiction: Treating the Mind, Body, & Spirit |
Description | The 1st Annual Professional Symposium on the Disease of Addiction is a 6 hr CME/CEU program. Registration fee for the program is $75.00
Sponsored by The Texas Star Recovery Program & The RightStep |
Date | 9/19/2008 8:00 AM to 9/19/2008 4:00 PM |
Type of Event | Medical CME/CEU Confernce |
Location | Hilton Ausyin Airport Hotel
9515 New Airport Dr
Austin, TX 78719 |
Program Agenda | Agenda:
8:00am-9:00am- Registration
9:00am -10:30am Morning Keynote The Science of Addiction: From Neuroscience to Treatment
Dr. Carl Erickson, Ph.D., Director, University of Texas Addiction Science Research and Education Center
10:45am-11:45am
Dr. Jason Powers, MD, ASAM, Corporate Medical Director, The Right Step
Mind-Body Medicine & Addiction Awakening the Healer Within
12:00pm-1:00pm - Lunch Panel
Facilitated by John ONeill, Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Texas, College of Pharmacy
Panel participants:
Dr. Jeffrey Butts, D.O., Addiction Specialist, Prudent Opiate Pain Practices & Solutions (POPPS)
Dr. William McCreight, MD, ASAM, Medical Director, The Right Step, Central Texas
Dr. Herbert (Butch) C. Munden, MD, ASAM, Director, Austin Addiction Medicine Services
Dr. Kathryn Cunningham, Ph.D., Director, The Center for Addiction Research at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston
1:15pm-2:45pm
Afternoon Keynote Trauma, Spirituality and Addictions
Dr. Shelley Uram, MD, Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona College of Medicine www.shelleyuram.com
3:00pm-4:00pm
Dr. Bill Loving, MD, ASAM, Medical Director, Texas Star Recovery
Addiction: Self-Induced Central Nervous System Disorder
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Invited Officials/Presenters | Dr. Carl Erickson
Dr Jason Powers
Dr Shelley Uram
Dr William Loving
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Expected Number of Participants | 200 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Medical Doctors, Nurses, Case Managers, Social Workers, LCDC, Psycologists, Therapists, Interventionist |
Primary Contact | Lanette Filstrup |
Address | 1106 Dittmar Dr
Austin, TX 78745 |
Phone Number | 512-462-6669 |
Email Address | lanette.filstrup@psysolutions.com |
Secondary Contact | Bernadette Wiley |
Phone Number | 512-417-0853 |
Email Address | bernadette.wiley@psysolutions.com |
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Event Number | 742 |
Title | Recovery Health Fair & Celebration Carnival |
Description | Come Celebrate Recovery with us at our Celebration Carnival! Celebration Carnival with booths, games, and fun activities to promote healthy, safe fun for families in our community. Various local community agencies will also be present to provide information/pamphlets about services to our community. We will also have music, entertainment, food, and fun!
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Date | 9/20/2008 9:00 AM to 9/20/2008 1:00 PM |
Location | El Paso Community College Administrative Service Center 9050 Viscount El Paso, Texas 79925 |
Expected Number of Participants | 800 |
Primary Contact | Nancy Fontes |
Address | 425 N. Kansas
El Paso, TX 79901 |
Phone Number | 915-859-5263 |
Email Address | nfontes@epcounty.com |
Event Number | 743 |
Title | Rally for Recovery! |
Description | The Rally for Recovery in Austin will be a get together for the recovery community in which people can enjoy food as well as listen to different speakers talk about their own recovery related experiences, especially with respect to the importance of recovery related issues in politics.
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Date | 9/20/2008 10:00 AM to 9/20/2008 6:00 PM |
Location | a local park in Austin
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Expected Number of Participants | 30 |
Primary Contact | Evan Luther |
Address | 5007 Ave H
Austin, TX 78751 |
Phone Number | 210-602-4372 |
Email Address | eluther13@gmail.com |
Event Number | 223 |
Title | Voices For Recovery Family Fun Day |
Description | The event will have music, speakers, food, and health information |
Date | 9/20/2008 10:00 AM to 9/20/2008 3:00 PM |
Type of Event | Health Fair |
Location | Riverfront Park Beaumont, Texas |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Representative Allan Ritter |
Expected Number of Participants | 150 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Everyone |
Primary Contact | Terri James |
Address | 2210 Eastex Fwy.
Beaumont, TX 77703 |
Phone Number | 409-729-7692 |
Email Address | tjames@setrpc.org |
Secondary Contact | Wendy Goyens |
Address | 2210 Eastex Fwy.
Beaumont TX 77703 |
Phone Number | 409-729-7692 |
Email Address | wgoyens@setrpc.org |
Event Number | 131 |
Title | Let It Go! |
Description | We will release thousands of colorful, sponsored balloons into the air, representing the lifting of a person's addiction and their new life in recovery. The annual event will feature real life stories and testimonies, live music, activities for families, and free food. |
Date | 9/20/2008 10:00 AM to 9/20/2008 2:00 PM |
Type of Event | Recovery Rally/Balloon Release |
Location | ADACCV Cotton Lindsey Center - 3553 Houston Harte, San Angelo, TX 76901 |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Mayor Lown and City Council members, Bishop Pfieffer |
Expected Number of Participants | 300 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Open to the community. Selected speakers, recovery groups |
Primary Contact | Eric Sanchez |
Address | 3553 Houston Harte
San Angelo, TX 76901 |
Phone Number | 325-224-3481 |
Email Address | eas@adaccv.org |
Secondary Contact | Julie Alonso |
Phone Number | 325-224-3481 |
Email Address | juliea@adaccv.org |
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Event Number | 47 |
Title | Third Annual Ride for Recovery |
Description | The Memorial Hermann Prevention and Recovery Center (PaRC) Alumni Association will be hosting the Third Annual Ride for Recovery, Sunday, September 21, 2008 starting at 9:00. This will include an 80 mile ride ending in a Bar-B-Que and speaker meeting. This ride is open to anyone wanting to celebrate recovery, help increase awareness of addiction and recovery as well as raise money for several non-profit shelters in the community. Over 120 bike riders attended last years ride plus family and friends. |
Date | 9/21/2008 9:00 AM to 9/21/2008 2:00 PM |
Type of Event | Motorcycle Ride to celebrate Recovery |
Location | 3043 Gessner
Houston, Texas 77080
3 miles North of I-10 and 1 mile East of Beltway 8 - in-between Kempwood and Clay on Gessner
713-329-7555 |
Program Agenda | Breakfast and registration (9:00)
Motorcycle ride (10:00)
Lunch and Speaker meeting (12:00) |
Invited Officials/Presenters | TBA |
Expected Number of Participants | 200 |
Invited Participants/Audience | People wanting to celebrate recovery. |
Primary Contact | Jane Barnes |
Address | 3043 Gessner
Houston, TX 77080 |
Phone Number | 713-329-7555 |
Email Address | jane.barnes@memorialhermann.org |
Secondary Contact | John Gordon |
Address | 3043 Gessner
Houston TX 77080 |
Phone Number | 832-496-5091 |
Email Address | john.gordon@memorialhermann.org |
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Event Number | 630 |
Title | APAA- Monthly Membership Meeting Celebrating Recovery Month! |
Description | APAA will be hosting an evening with Best Selling author, Amy AJ Crowell.
She is APAAs new Director of Operations and will be sharing her story of hope, love and recovery.
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Date | 9/23/2008 7:00 PM to 9/23/2008 8:00 PM |
Type of Event | Recovery Speaker Meeting |
Location | Center for Non-Profit Management
2900 Live Oak Street
Dallas, TX 75204 |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Amy "AJ" Crowell, Long-term recovery for 20 years. |
Expected Number of Participants | 150 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Everyone is invited! |
Primary Contact | Joe Powell |
Address | 2438 Bulter Street #120
Dallas, TX 75235 |
Phone Number | 214-634-2722 |
Email Address | joepowell@apaarecovery.org |
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Event Number | 456 |
Title | Addiction Nurses Week |
Description | Its the First Annual Addiction Nurses Week!
(Sept. 24th-30th)
Celebrate the contribution of nurses in addiction treatment and be a part of Recovery Month September 1st-30th.
Addiction nurses are integral to the process. Addiction nurses know firsthand the affects of addiction from treatment to counseling to education and from working with patients, families and communities. NOW addiction nurses can celebrate their experience along with their colleagues in the field of substance use disorders. |
Date | 9/24/2008 1:00 AM to 9/30/2008 1:00 AM |
Type of Event | National observance |
Location | Across the nation |
Expected Number of Participants | 500 |
Primary Contact | Carolyn Baird |
Address | 119 Joyce Dr
McMurray, PA 15317 |
Phone Number | 724-941-8551 |
Email Address | carolynab@earthlink.net |
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Event Number | 688 |
Title | Students for Recovery Balloon Launch |
Description | Launch balloons with honoring and remembering those in recovery and those in need of recovery
Texas State Technical College Chemical Dependency Counseling students will speak at the launch |
Date | 9/26/2008 12:00 PM to 9/26/2008 12:15 PM |
Type of Event | Celebration of people in recovery and continuing to encourage recovery in our community |
Location | Texas State Technical College Breckenridge Texas |
Program Agenda | Students will share recovery quotes and poems and then read the names on the balloons and then launch the balloons |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Open |
Expected Number of Participants | 30 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Open to the public |
Primary Contact | laurie eccleston |
Address | 307 N Breckenridge Ave
Breckenridge , TX 76424 |
Phone Number | 254-559-7720 |
Email Address | lauri.eccleston@tstc.edu |
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Event Number | 46 |
Title | 2nd Annual 3K Walk & Family Fun Day SA |
Description | San Antonio Fighting Back, Inc. and a host of collaborating agencies will have a program, 3K Walk, and family picnic in the park to boost awareness of recovery initiatives and celebrate the achievements of all individuals in recovery.
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Date | 9/27/2008 10:00 AM to 9/27/2008 2:00 PM |
Type of Event | 3K Walk and Family Picnic |
Location | Historic Brackenridge Park (Koehler Pavilion)
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Program Agenda | 9:00 AM... Registration opens
10:00 AM... Opening program begins in the pavilion.
10:30 AM... 3K Walk through the park
11:30 AM... Lunch served - DJ takes stage-local youth entertainment
12:00 PM Guest Speakers
12:30 PM Tejano performance by International Recording Artist Patsy Torres
2:00 The Clean Up!
(Door prizes drawings throughout the day.) |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Invited;
SAMHSA Senior Policy Advisor Beverly Watts-Davis
Texas State Representative Ruth Jones McClendon
San Antonio City Council Members Sheila McNeil and Mary Alice Cisneros
Former NFL Super Bowl I and IV player and Chairman of the Board for San Antonio Fighting Back, Inc. Willie Mitchell
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Expected Number of Participants | 500 |
Invited Participants/Audience | All collaborating agencies staff and clients/consumers, individuals and families experiencing recovery, and general public. |
Primary Contact | Cleo Garcia |
Address | 2803 E. Commerce
San Antonio, TX 78203 |
Phone Number | 210-271-7232 |
Email Address | cgarcia@safb.org |
Secondary Contact | Boyd Baxter |
Address | 2803 E. Commerce
San Antoni TX 78203 |
Phone Number | 210-271-7232 |
Email Address | bbaxter@safb.org |
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Event Number | 236 |
Title | 4th Annual Recovery in the Park |
Description | Food, Fun, Great Music, lots of fellowship. |
Date | 9/27/2008 6:30 PM to 9/27/2008 9:30 PM |
Type of Event | Sober Celebration in the Park/Presented by La Hacienda Treatment Center |
Location | Louise Hays Park
Kerrville, TX |
Program Agenda | 7:00-7:45pm Liz & Lincoln
8:00-9:30pm Ray Wylie Hubbard |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Ray Wylie Hubbard
Liz & Lincoln |
Expected Number of Participants | 1500 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Community Welcome
Treatment Facilities
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Primary Contact | Rhonda Avans |
Address | PO Box 1
Hunt, TX 78024 |
Phone Number | 830-238-4222 |
Email Address | ravans@lahacienda.com |
Secondary Contact | Lisa Jackson |
Address | PO Box 1
Hunt TX 78024 |
Phone Number | 830-238-4222 |
Email Address | ljackson@lahacienda.com |
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Event Number | 672 |
Title | Gratitude Cruise for Halloween, 2008 |
Description | Fellowship vacation on the largest cruise ship in the world, Freedom of the Seas. |
Date | 10/26/2008 2:00 PM to 11/2/2008 9:00 AM |
Type of Event | 7 Day Western Caribbean Cruise |
Location | Leaving Miami, FL, to Labadee, Haiti, Ocho Rios, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Cozumel, Mexico. |
Program Agenda | Itinerary distributed to guests first day on ship. |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Keynote Speakers: Angie P., Ohio, Lorna K., NY, Russell Sp, FL |
Expected Number of Participants | 150 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Program for registered guests only. Please call 561-702-2312 |
Primary Contact | Snow Piccolo |
Address | 102 NE Second St. #417
Boca Raton, FL 33432 |
Phone Number | 561-702-2312 |
Email Address | Snow@sobercelebrations.com |
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