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2008 Events

Rhode Island (Events posted: 10)
Event Number
484
Title
2008 National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month Press Conference and Kick-Off - SAMHSA-Sponsored
Description
The Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration will unveil the results of the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health at a press conference on Thursday, September 4. The annual survey, formerly called the Household Survey is the largest of its kind, and is the governments primary vehicle for determining how many persons are abusing illegal drugs, pharmaceuticals, alcohol and tobacco.

The release of the 2007 survey results is the keynote of the annual National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month press conference marking a month long observance of the gains made by those in recovery from alcohol and drug abuse, as well as treatment providers.

Date
9/4/2008 10:00 AM to 9/4/2008 11:00 AM
Type of Event
Press Conference and National Kick-Off Event
Location
National Press Building,
Holeman Lounge, 13th Floor
529 14th Street, NW
Washington, D.C.
Invited Officials/Presenters
John Walters, Director, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy

RADM Eric Broderick, Acting Administrator, SAMHSA

H. Westley Clark, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., Director, SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Treatment

Candy Finnigan, Drug and Alcohol Interventionist appearing on the A&E documentary drama Intervention

Nathan Anderson, a person in recovery from drug abuse
Expected Number of Participants
100
Invited Participants/Audience
Media, organizations/associations and government agency representatives in the field of substance abuse addiction, treatment and recovery, the general public
Primary Contact
Mark Weber
Address
1 Choke Cherry Road
Rockville, MD  20857
Phone Number
240-276-2130
Email Address
mark.weber@samhsa.hhs.gov
Web Site

Event Number
146
Title
Rhode Island celebrates Real People, Real Recovery -- SAMHSA-Sponsored
Description
Come out and enjoy Recovery Day at Waterfire! The event features food, face painting, tons of fancy balloons, guest speakers, a recovery drum circle, live music and a dj, prevention activities, displays of the Recovery Quilt, a smudging ceremony, a recovery tree, and a memorial of lost loved ones.
Date
9/20/2008 1:00 PM to 9/20/2008 4:00 PM
Type of Event
Community Celebration
Location
Waterfire, Steeple Street, Providence
Program Agenda
Agenda 8:00 am: set up begins 12:00 pm: DJ starts with music for the early arrivals 2:00 pm: Introduction and Welcome by Craig Stenning, Executive Director MHRH Behavioral Health 2:10 pm: Live Music with RICARES Rhythm Angels 2:30 pm: Legislative Speaker ( awaiting confirmation from Jim Langevin) 2:45 pm: Recovery Speaker: Herb Ramey 3:00 pm: Live Music with Recovery Band "Flashback" 3:15 pm: Legislative Speaker RI Representative Tom Slater 3:30 pm: Recovery Speaker Donna Watson 3:45 pm: Healing Drum Circle with Brother John Prince 4:00 pm: Recovery Speaker: Dr Alan Wartenberg 4:15 pm: Legislative Speaker: RI House Finance Committee Chair Steven Costantino 4:30 pm: Legislative Speakers (Providence Mayor David Cicilline and or Rep Patrick Kennedy) 4:45 pm: Vigil of ones who have been lost to this disease (done with flowers that will be available all through the program and will have been placed in3 large Vases while a committee will read a message of hope while a live Native American Flute is playing 5:00 pm: The DJ will play a song of hope (Lean on Me) as our Host, Craig Stenning says goodbye and thanks

Expected Number of Participants
600
Primary Contact
Jim  Gillen
Address
Rhode Island Cares, 102 Dupont Drive
Providence, RI  02907
Phone Number
401-521-5759
Email Address
jgillen@dataofri.org
Secondary Contact
Laura  Gentile
Email Address
lgentile@mhrh.ri.gov

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
78
Title
15th National TASC Conference on Drugs & Crime - The Sky's the Limit: Strengthening Communities through TASC - Innovation, Integration & Imagination
Description
In celebration of Recovery Month, the 15th National TASC Conference on Drugs & Crime will take place September 3-5. This event offers research applications, skills-building, and advocacy activities for public safety, substance abuse and mental health treatment professionals as well as faith-based organizations, juvenile and adult services providers, and community advocates.

REGISTER TODAY! Go to www.NationalTASC.org (*) for convenient online registration or a registration form that can be printed and mailed with payment to: PO Box 5061, Williamsburg VA 23188, ATTN: 2008 National TASC Conference Registration

Early Bird rates apply for all registrations received by July 31, 2008. Member: $295 Non-Member: $395

Regular Registration Member: $345 Non-Member: $445

(*) Sponsor and Exhibitor packages are also available. For details scroll to "Becoming a Sponsor/Exhibitor at the Conference" on the left menu of the National TASC homepage.
Date
9/3/2008 8:00 AM to 9/5/2008 7:00 PM
Type of Event
Conference
Location
Chicago, Illinois at The Westin Michigan Avenue

To reserve a room at The Westin Michigan Avenue, Chicago , call 1-888-627-8385 and ask for the National TASC rate.

Hotel bed rates are $199 single/$224 double (plus parking and all applicable taxes). Offer available until August 2, 2008 at 5 PM CDT.

Online room reservations available at: Http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/tasc2008
Program Agenda
Intensive workshop tracks will focus on the topics of: Incarceration and Reentry; Diversion; Clinical Skills and Interventions; Evaluation and Research; and Innovative Applications.
Invited Officials/Presenters
There will be prominent speakers from the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the Pew Charitable Trusts, and many others.
Expected Number of Participants
300
Invited Participants/Audience
Public safety, substance abuse and mental health treatment professionals, counselors and social workers, faith-based organizations, juvenile and adult services providers, community advocates.
Primary Contact
National TASC
Address
2204 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA  22301
Phone Number
703-836-8272
Email Address
nationaltasc@nationaltasc.org
Web Site

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
242
Title
39th Annual Community Service Awards
Description
On September 18, 2008 at the West Valley Inn in West Warwick, the Council will hold our 39th Annual Community Service Awards. The following individuals will be recognized for their outstanding contributions to the field of recovery in Rhode Island:

James H. Ottmar Award - Mr. Paul MacDonald
Presidents Award - Ms. Suzanne Swanson
The Bronze Key Award - Mr. Patrick McEneaney
Community Service Award - Dorothy M. Bianco, Ph.D.
Appreciation Award - Senator John Tassoni
Volunteer of the Year Award - Albert Silva
Date
9/18/2008 6:00 PM to 9/18/2008 10:00 PM
Type of Event
Dinner & Reception
Location
West Valley Inn
4 Blossom Street
West Warwick, RI 02893
Invited Officials/Presenters
Master of Ceremonies - Vincent "Buddy" Cianci
Expected Number of Participants
200
Primary Contact
Heather MacPherson
Address
500 Prospect Street, Suite 306
Pawtucket, RI  02860
Phone Number
401-725-0410
Email Address
info@ricaodd.org
Secondary Contact
David Walsh
Address
500 Prospect Street, Suite 306
Pawtucket RI  02860
Phone Number
401-725-0410
Email Address
info@ricaodd.org
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
739
Title
Wilson Street House Celebration and open house
Description
Celebration of Recovery on the grounds of Wilson Street Recovery Apartments that will feature Photo and bios of various residents displayed on the walls Guest Speakers, Live Music from the Providence Center All Star Band, food and tours
Date
9/24/2008 10:00 AM to 9/24/2008 2:00 PM
Location
Wilson Street and Elmwood Ave, Providence
Expected Number of Participants
200
Primary Contact
Jim Gillen
Address
530 North Main Street
Providence, RI  02902
Phone Number
401-261-1446
Email Address
jgillen@provctr.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
Web Site