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Event Number | 484 |
Title | 2008 National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month Press Conference and Kick-Off - SAMHSA-Sponsored |
Description | The Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration will unveil the results of the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health at a press conference on Thursday, September 4. The annual survey, formerly called the Household Survey is the largest of its kind, and is the governments primary vehicle for determining how many persons are abusing illegal drugs, pharmaceuticals, alcohol and tobacco.
The release of the 2007 survey results is the keynote of the annual National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month press conference marking a month long observance of the gains made by those in recovery from alcohol and drug abuse, as well as treatment providers.
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Date | 9/4/2008 10:00 AM to 9/4/2008 11:00 AM |
Type of Event | Press Conference and National Kick-Off Event |
Location | National Press Building,
Holeman Lounge, 13th Floor
529 14th Street, NW
Washington, D.C.
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Invited Officials/Presenters | John Walters, Director, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy
RADM Eric Broderick, Acting Administrator, SAMHSA
H. Westley Clark, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., Director, SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Treatment
Candy Finnigan, Drug and Alcohol Interventionist appearing on the A&E documentary drama Intervention
Nathan Anderson, a person in recovery from drug abuse
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Expected Number of Participants | 100 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Media, organizations/associations and government agency representatives in the field of substance abuse addiction, treatment and recovery, the general public |
Primary Contact | Mark Weber |
Address | 1 Choke Cherry Road
Rockville, MD 20857 |
Phone Number | 240-276-2130 |
Email Address | mark.weber@samhsa.hhs.gov |
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Event Number | 462 |
Title | got recovery? t-shirts |
Description | in the spirit of "got milk", our got recovery? t-shirts are designed to increase awareness for addiction recovery. Help us spread the word by wearing yours, got recovery? |
Date | 8/25/2008 8:00 AM to 9/30/2008 12:00 AM |
Type of Event | Campaign to increase awareness |
Location | To order go to:
http://www.spiritworksfoundation.org/ |
Expected Number of Participants | 5000 |
Primary Contact | Jan Brown |
Address | 5800 Mooretown Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188 |
Phone Number | 757-564-0001 |
Email Address | jan@spiritworksfoundation.org |
Secondary Contact | Sissy Allen |
Address | 5800 Mooretown Road
Williamsbu VA 23188 |
Phone Number | 757-564-0001 |
Email Address | sissy@spiritworksfoundation.org |
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Event Number | 547 |
Title | "In My Own Words..." Essay Contest - ATTC National Office |
Description | In celebration of National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month, the ATTC National Office is excited to announce its essay contest "In My Own Words..."
The essay contest is open to anyone currently in the addictions treatment and recovery field, or closely related discipline. The deadline for submission is Midnight, October 1, 2008. Prizes include: First - $500; Second - $250; Third - $100
Guidelines are available online: http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=84
Questions? Contact Deann Jepson, jepsond@umkc.edu. |
Date | 9/1/2008 12:00 AM to 10/1/2008 12:00 AM |
Location | Find additional information, including submission guidelines online: http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=84 |
Expected Number of Participants | 1000 |
Primary Contact | Erin Fridley |
Address | 5100 Rockhill Rd
Kansas City, MO 64110 |
Phone Number | 816-235-6989 |
Email Address | fridleye@umkc.edu |
Secondary Contact | Deann Jepson |
Phone Number | 816-235-6981 |
Email Address | jepsond@umkc.edu |
Event Number | 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 | 512 |
Title | Capitol Hill Recovery Month Worship Service |
Description | Special Worship service observance of Recovery Month |
Date | 9/3/2008 12:00 PM to 9/3/2008 12:30 PM |
Location | United Methodist Building, 100 Maryland Avenue, NE, Washington DC 20002
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Expected Number of Participants | 100 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Open |
Primary Contact | Cynthia Abrams |
Address | General Board of Church and Society, 100 Marylanr Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002 |
Phone Number | (202)488-5600 |
Email Address | cabrams@umc-gbcs.org |
Event Number | 447 |
Title | Wishful Drinking by Carrie Fisher |
Description | Carrie Fisher is the life of the party in this Broadway-bound, uproarious and sobering look at her Hollywood hangover. After her performance as Princess Leia made her a cultural icon at the age of 19, Carrie's life forever changed as she balanced a demanding career, single motherhood, and a struggle with addiction. Fisher tells a true and intoxicating story with the strong, wry wit that she poured into bestsellers like "Postcards from the Edge". |
Date | 9/5/2008 8:00 PM to 9/28/2008 9:30 PM |
Type of Event | One Woman Show |
Location | Arena Stage at the Lincoln Theatre
1215 U Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009 |
Program Agenda | Take advantage of Arena Stage's discounts of up to 50% for groups of 15 or more. This is an experience to be shared with those you love. Invite your friends, your family, and make a night of it!
Call Group Sales today at (202) 488-4380 Monday through Friday from 9:30am to 6:00pm. If you are unable to get 15 people, visit our website at www.arenastage.org to get more information on our fantastic single ticket discounts. |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Created and Performed by Carrie Fisher
Directed by Tony Taccone |
Expected Number of Participants | 25000 |
Invited Participants/Audience | All are welcome! |
Primary Contact | Sarah Perry |
Address | 1101 6th St. SW
Washington, DC 20024 |
Phone Number | 202-488-4380 |
Email Address | groups@arenastage.org |
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Event Number | 645 |
Title | Change A Life Campaign |
Description | During the month of September Saving Our Sisters is asking you to help "Change A Life" by donating loose change to help us provide housing support and support services to women who are recovering from the disease of addiction.
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Date | 9/6/2008 12:00 AM to 9/30/2008 12:00 PM |
Type of Event | Recovery Month Fundraiser |
Location | 5544 Chillum Place N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20011 |
Expected Number of Participants | 9999999 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Anyone interested in helping to change a life! |
Primary Contact | Deborah McClung |
Address | 5544 Chillum Place N.E.
Washington, DC 20011 |
Phone Number | 443-629-7965 |
Email Address | dmcclung@savingoursisters.org |
Secondary Contact | Belinda Knight |
Address | 5544 Chillum Place N.E.
Washington DC 20011 |
Phone Number | 202-309-3709 |
Email Address | bknight@savingoursisters.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 | 712 |
Title | DC Recovery Weekend 2008 - City Wide Conference |
Description | The Addiction Prevention and Recovery Administration (APRA), in concert with DC Recovery Weekend Co-Sponsors, is hosting a city-wide conference entitled "Real People, Real Recovery". The conference will be highlighted by workshops ranging from Treatment vs Incarceration and The Science of Addiction as well as those focusing on re-entering the community from treatment programs in need of housing and other social services. The luncheon will provide testimonies from those in long term recovery. The conference is FREE
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Date | 9/18/2008 8:30 AM to 9/18/2008 4:30 PM |
Location | Gallaudet University Conference Center, 800 Florida Avenue, NE, Washington, D.C.
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Expected Number of Participants | 100 |
Primary Contact | Stephen Glaude |
Address | 801 5th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001 |
Phone Number | 202-375-1991 |
Email Address | sglaude@mencanstoprape.org |
Event Number | 714 |
Title | DC Recovery Weekend 2008- Recovery Rally |
Description | A Recovery Rally will be held at Malcolm X/Meridan Hill Park. Jim Vance, NBC Channel 4 New Anchor has agreed to speak and other prominent recovery spokespersons will be attendance. Prevention, Treatment, Recovery and Advocacy organizations throughout the city will be providing educational information on their programs and services.
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Date | 9/20/2008 1:00 PM to 9/20/2008 6:00 PM |
Location | Malcolm X Park / Meridan Hill Park |
Expected Number of Participants | 200 |
Primary Contact | Stephen Glaude |
Address | 801 5th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001 |
Phone Number | 202-375-1991 |
Email Address | sglaude@mencanstoprape.org |
Event Number | 199 |
Title | Rally for Recovery |
Description | A Rally in Recovery to:
- have fun and enjoy recovery
- demonstrate that recovery is not only possible, but thriving in DC
- build support for reduction of stigma and discriminatory regulations and for improvement of recovery programs. |
Date | 9/20/2008 1:00 PM to 9/20/2008 4:00 PM |
Type of Event | Concert, speeches, and recovery health fair |
Location | Recovery Walks from Dupont Circle, 14th and Park, and 14th and V, NW, all converging on Meridian Hill Park and 16th Street and Florida Avenue, 2o Blocks due north of the White House. |
Program Agenda | TPD |
Invited Officials/Presenters | TBD |
Expected Number of Participants | 300 |
Invited Participants/Audience | All supporters of recovery, including treatment programs, recovery clubs, recovery housing,
neighborhood groups, congregations, and professional society groups. |
Primary Contact | Rob Fleming |
Address | 1652 Irving Street, NW
Washington, DC 20010 |
Phone Number | 202-797-2388 |
Email Address | rflemin@verizon.net |
Secondary Contact | Johnny Allem |
Address | 3615 Jenifer Street NW
Washington DC 20015 |
Phone Number | (c) 202-841-1632 |
Email Address | Johnny_allem@yahoo.com |
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Event Number | 443 |
Title | Recovery Worship Services |
Description | 7:45 AM and 11:00 AM
Worship Services will be dedicated to Recovery |
Date | 9/21/2008 7:45 AM to 9/21/2008 1:00 PM |
Location | Covenant Baptist Church
3845 South Capitol Street, SW
Washington, DC 20032 |
Expected Number of Participants | 200 |
Primary Contact | Robert Renix |
Address | 3845 South Capitol Street, SW
Washington, DC 20743 |
Phone Number | 202-562-5576 |
Email Address | rarenix@yahoo.com |
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Event Number | 715 |
Title | DC Recovery Weekend 2008- Recovery Baseball Game |
Description | The DC Recovery Community Alliance has reserved a section of Nationals Park Baseball Stadium in support of DC Recovery Weekend. The Nationals will dedicate their baseball game with the San Diego Padres to the recovery efforts of the Washington Metro area. Prevention, Treatment, Recovery and Advocacy organizations throughout the city will be providing educational information on their programs and services.
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Date | 9/21/2008 1:30 PM to 9/21/2008 7:00 PM |
Location | National's Park Baseball Stadium |
Expected Number of Participants | 100 |
Primary Contact | Stephen Glaude |
Address | 801 5th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001 |
Phone Number | 202-375-1991 |
Email Address | sglaude@mencanstoprape.org |
Event Number | 456 |
Title | Addiction Nurses Week |
Description | Its the First Annual Addiction Nurses Week!
(Sept. 24th-30th)
Celebrate the contribution of nurses in addiction treatment and be a part of Recovery Month September 1st-30th.
Addiction nurses are integral to the process. Addiction nurses know firsthand the affects of addiction from treatment to counseling to education and from working with patients, families and communities. NOW addiction nurses can celebrate their experience along with their colleagues in the field of substance use disorders. |
Date | 9/24/2008 1:00 AM to 9/30/2008 1:00 AM |
Type of Event | National observance |
Location | Across the nation |
Expected Number of Participants | 500 |
Primary Contact | Carolyn Baird |
Address | 119 Joyce Dr
McMurray, PA 15317 |
Phone Number | 724-941-8551 |
Email Address | carolynab@earthlink.net |
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Event Number | 716 |
Title | Treatment Works Anniversary Festival |
Description | Live Entertainment, Children's Entertainment, Health Expo
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Date | 9/28/2008 12:00 PM to 9/28/2008 7:00 PM |
Location | Harry Thomas, Sr. Recreation Center-1745 Lincoln Road NE |
Expected Number of Participants | 100 |
Primary Contact | Michael Pickering |
Address | 1949 4th Street NE
Washington, DC 20002 |
Phone Number | 202-462-9172 |
Email Address | michael.pickering@rapinc.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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