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Event Number | 484 |
Title | 2008 National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month Press Conference and Kick-Off - SAMHSA-Sponsored |
Description | The Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration will unveil the results of the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health at a press conference on Thursday, September 4. The annual survey, formerly called the Household Survey is the largest of its kind, and is the governments primary vehicle for determining how many persons are abusing illegal drugs, pharmaceuticals, alcohol and tobacco.
The release of the 2007 survey results is the keynote of the annual National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month press conference marking a month long observance of the gains made by those in recovery from alcohol and drug abuse, as well as treatment providers.
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Date | 9/4/2008 10:00 AM to 9/4/2008 11:00 AM |
Type of Event | Press Conference and National Kick-Off Event |
Location | National Press Building, Holeman Lounge, 13th Floor 529 14th Street, NW Washington, D.C.
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Invited Officials/Presenters | John Walters, Director, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy
RADM Eric Broderick, Acting Administrator, SAMHSA
H. Westley Clark, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., Director, SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Treatment Candy Finnigan, Drug and Alcohol Interventionist appearing on the A&E documentary drama Intervention Nathan Anderson, a person in recovery from drug abuse
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Expected Number of Participants | 100 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Media, organizations/associations and government agency representatives in the field of substance abuse addiction, treatment and recovery, the general public |
Primary Contact | Mark Weber |
Address | 1 Choke Cherry Road Rockville, MD 20857 |
Phone Number | 240-276-2130 |
Email Address | mark.weber@samhsa.hhs.gov |
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Event Number | 147 |
Title | Sobriety Celebration 2008--SAMHSA-Sponsored |
Description | This event will take place at City Park in Riverton. There will be a bluegrass band, speakers, and light snacks. There will be drawings throughout the event for different prizes. We will also have Open Mic for those that wish to share their experience, strength and hope with other community members. |
Date | 9/6/2008 4:00 PM to 9/6/2008 8:00 PM |
Type of Event | sobriety celebration |
Location | City Park located on the corner of Main and Federal Riverton, Wyoming |
Program Agenda | 4:00 pm-8:00 pm Food, speakers, live music |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Governor Dave Freudenthal Mayor John Vincent Don Coyhis, President, White Bison, Inc. |
Expected Number of Participants | 275 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Anyone who is interested in relaxing to some great music, hearing some good speakers, and eating some good food is welcome to help us celebrate Recovery Month. Please bring your friends and your family along. |
Primary Contact | Ron Groathouse |
Address | 223 West Adams Riverton, WY 82501 |
Phone Number | 307-856-9006 |
Email Address | fcacc@wyoming.com |
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 | 681 |
Title | Recovery Rocks Fest 2008-NAADAC & SAMHSA Sponsored |
Description | LIVE MUSIC from "Flashback"
Childrens Games & Face Painting
All-Day Activities FREE Prizes ALL DAY!!
FREE FOOD FROM JC BURGERS FOR EVERYONE!
Inflatables for the kids to play on, face paintings and lots of prize give-aways!
Music, food, activities for kids and families.
Everyone is welcome to attend! |
Date | 9/20/2008 10:00 AM to 9/20/2008 3:00 PM |
Type of Event | festival |
Location | Washington Park Casper, Wyoming |
Expected Number of Participants | 400 |
Primary Contact | Charlie Powell |
Address | 1430 Wilkins Circle Casper, WY 82601 |
Phone Number | (307) 237-9583 |
Email Address | info@recoveryrocks2008.org |
Secondary Contact | Anne Luna |
Email Address | anne@naadac.org |
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Event Number | 462 |
Title | got recovery? t-shirts |
Description | in the spirit of "got milk", our got recovery? t-shirts are designed to increase awareness for addiction recovery. Help us spread the word by wearing yours, got recovery? |
Date | 8/25/2008 8:00 AM to 9/30/2008 12:00 AM |
Type of Event | Campaign to increase awareness |
Location | To order go to: http://www.spiritworksfoundation.org/ |
Expected Number of Participants | 5000 |
Primary Contact | Jan Brown |
Address | 5800 Mooretown Road Williamsburg, VA 23188 |
Phone Number | 757-564-0001 |
Email Address | jan@spiritworksfoundation.org |
Secondary Contact | Sissy Allen |
Address | 5800 Mooretown Road Williamsbu VA 23188 |
Phone Number | 757-564-0001 |
Email Address | sissy@spiritworksfoundation.org |
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Event Number | 547 |
Title | "In My Own Words..." Essay Contest - ATTC National Office |
Description | In celebration of National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month, the ATTC National Office is excited to announce its essay contest "In My Own Words..."
The essay contest is open to anyone currently in the addictions treatment and recovery field, or closely related discipline. The deadline for submission is Midnight, October 1, 2008. Prizes include: First - $500; Second - $250; Third - $100
Guidelines are available online: http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=84
Questions? Contact Deann Jepson, jepsond@umkc.edu. |
Date | 9/1/2008 12:00 AM to 10/1/2008 12:00 AM |
Location | Find additional information, including submission guidelines online: http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=84 |
Expected Number of Participants | 1000 |
Primary Contact | Erin Fridley |
Address | 5100 Rockhill Rd Kansas City, MO 64110 |
Phone Number | 816-235-6989 |
Email Address | fridleye@umkc.edu |
Secondary Contact | Deann Jepson |
Phone Number | 816-235-6981 |
Email Address | jepsond@umkc.edu |
Event Number | 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 | 96 |
Title | Recovery Takes Flight 2008 |
Description | 30 thousand Balloons will be released across the country by CRC Health Group facilities at Noon local time creating a wave of recognition honoring recovery. |
Date | 9/10/2008 12:00 PM to 9/10/2008 1:00 PM |
Type of Event | Balloon Release |
Location | Over 60 facilities nationwide |
Program Agenda | 11:30am gather 11:50am Statement read 11:59 am countdown Noon- release balloons |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Local dignitaries |
Expected Number of Participants | 30000 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Staff, clients and alumni of the various treatment centers |
Primary Contact | Melissa Preshaw |
Address | 20400 Stevens Creek Blvd, Suite 600 Cupertino , CA 95014 |
Phone Number | (408)367-2185 |
Email Address | mpreshaw@crchealth.com |
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Event Number | 390 |
Title | Recovery Recognition Luncheon |
Description | This will be a luncheon to recognize Western Wyoming Community College students in recovery and local community members in recovery. |
Date | 9/11/2008 12:00 PM to 9/11/2008 1:00 PM |
Location | Southwest Counseling Western Wyoming Community College 2500 College Drive Rock Springs, WY 82901 |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Bret Zerger - Counselor at WWCC Lena Warren- Southwest Counseling |
Expected Number of Participants | 30 |
Invited Participants/Audience | WWCC Students Community Members |
Primary Contact | Bret Zerger |
Address | 2500 College Drive Rock Springs, WY 82901 |
Phone Number | 307-382-1652 |
Email Address | bzerger@wwcc.wy.edu |
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Event Number | 441 |
Title | Join the Voices: Real People Real Recovery |
Description | Informational table with games and give-aways to create more awareness about Recovery and the services available. |
Date | 9/12/2008 11:30 AM to 9/12/2008 1:00 PM |
Type of Event | Informational Table |
Location | Rock Springs High School |
Expected Number of Participants | 100 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Rock Springs High School students |
Primary Contact | Lena Warren |
Address | 1124 College Drive Rock Springs, WY 82901 |
Phone Number | 307-352-6680 |
Email Address | lwarren@swcounseling.org |
Event Number | 391 |
Title | Recovery Information Table |
Description | Informational table with giveaways, informational brochures, etc, related to recovery month theme. |
Date | 9/17/2008 9:00 AM to 9/17/2008 3:00 PM |
Location | Southwest Counseling Western Wyoming Community College 2500 College Drive Rock Springs, WY 82901 |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Bret Zerger - Counselor Various Southwest Counseling Professionals |
Expected Number of Participants | 500 |
Invited Participants/Audience | College students and the local community |
Primary Contact | Bret Zerger |
Address | 2500 College Drive Rock Springs, WY 82901 |
Phone Number | 307-382-1652 |
Email Address | bzerger@wwcc.wy.edu |
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Event Number | 393 |
Title | Living the Dream |
Description | National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month Event Living the Dream Saturday, September 20th at Lions Park next to the Municipal Pool. This event is a celebration of those in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction and free to the public in recovery. Kick off at 11:00 with a welcoming and wellness walk around Sloans Lake. Enjoy a free lunch with a live band, Putt Hutt mini golf, face painting, a karate demonstration, support groups, theater improve act, dance with DJ and line dance instruction. Bring the entire family! For more information call 632-3449.
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Date | 9/20/2008 11:00 AM to 9/20/2008 10:00 PM |
Type of Event | All day celebration in Lions Park, Cheyenne, Wyoming |
Location | Lions Park shelter next to Municipal Pool |
Program Agenda | 11:00 a.m.: Official kickoff Welcoming & wellness walk 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. = Free pizza & refreshments 12:00 p.m.to 2:00 p.m. = live band 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. = Free face painting Free mini gold at Putt Hutt for first 50 kids and karate demonstration 2:00 p.m. to ?? = Meetings, speakers, coffee house 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. = Improv act at amphitheater 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. = Line dance instruction 9:00 to 10:00 p.m. = Dance with DJ
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Expected Number of Participants | 200 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Individuals and families in recovery. |
Primary Contact | Lisa Scholz |
Address | PO Box 371 Cheyenne, WY 82001 |
Phone Number | 307-632-3449 |
Email Address | cheywyo6@yahoo.com |
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 | 392 |
Title | Recovery Month Workshop |
Description | Recovery workshop featuring several speakers: Southwest Counseling (Recovery Specialist), an individual in recovery, and a family member of someone in recovery. |
Date | 9/24/2008 12:00 PM to 9/24/2008 1:00 PM |
Location | Southwest Counseling Western Wyoming Community College 2500 College Drive Rock Springs, WY 82901 |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Recovery Specialist Southwest Counseling |
Expected Number of Participants | 50 |
Invited Participants/Audience | WWCC Students Community |
Primary Contact | Bret Zerger |
Address | 2500 College Drive Rock Springs, WY 82901 |
Phone Number | 307-382-1652 |
Email Address | bzerger@wwcc.wy.edu |
Event Number | 426 |
Title | Join the Voices: Real People Real Recovery |
Description | Informational table with games and give-aways to create more awareness about Recovery and the services available. |
Date | 9/26/2008 11:00 AM to 9/26/2008 2:00 PM |
Type of Event | Informational table at the Green River High School |
Location | Green River High School |
Expected Number of Participants | 100 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Green River High School students |
Primary Contact | Lena Warren |
Address | 1124 College Drive Rock Springs, WY 82901 |
Phone Number | 307-352-6680 |
Email Address | lwarren@swcounseling.org |
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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