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2008 Events

West Virginia (Events posted: 22)
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
http://www.recoverymonth.gov or www.samhsa.gov

Event Number
560
Title
Race for Recovery - SAMHSA & NAADAC Sponsored
Description
Prestera Center for Mental Health Services, Inc will sponsor a 5K run for recovery that will be held in Ritter Park. All proceeds from the event will be used to further recovery efforts at Prestera's Addictions Recovery Centers. There will be activities for the kids and a wholesome family environment.
Date
9/27/2008 8:00 AM to 9/27/2008 10:30 AM
Type of Event
Run and walk
Location
Ritter Park
Huntington, WV
Program Agenda
Registration begins at 8am
Race begins at 8:30am
Walk begins at 8:45am
Invited Officials/Presenters
open to the public
Expected Number of Participants
200
Invited Participants/Audience
open to the public
Primary Contact
Genise  Lalos
Address
1420 Washington Avenue
Huntington, WV  25704
Phone Number
304-399-2532
Email Address
genise.lalos@prestera.org
Secondary Contact
Michelle  Taylor
Address
3375 Us Route 60 East
Huntington WV  25705
Phone Number
304-525-7851
Email Address
michelle.taylor@prestera.org
Web Site
http://www.prestera.org

Event Number
253
Title
Run for Recovery - SAMHSA & NAADAC Sponsored
Description
5k Run/ 1 Mile Walk

This 5K Race/walk for Recovery is sponsored by Prestera Center for Mental Health Services, Inc. Proceeds will benefit ongoing recovery initiatives at the agency. The event will begin at 8am at Huntington's Ritter Park.
Date
9/27/2008 9:00:00 AM
Type of Event
Run/Walk
Location
Ritter Park, Huntington, WV
Expected Number of Participants
300
Invited Participants/Audience
Anyone!
Primary Contact
Genise Lalos
Address
3375 Route 60 E
Huntington, WV  25705
Phone Number
304-399-2532
Email Address
genise.lalos@prestera.org
Web Site
http://www.prestera.org

Event Number
176
Title
Service, Spirit & Science: Our Tradition and Our Legacy- SAMHSA-Sponsored
Description
Service, Spirit & Science: Our Tradition and Our Legacy

28th Annual Fall Conference of the West Virginia Association of Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Counselors

33.25 CEUs Available

Conference Registration (meals included)
$375 Non-members
$190 Members

Free Prescription Drug Abuse Training on September 30th! (Preregistration Required)
2-5 PM

Presenters:
Sandra Street, NA, LPC, SAP, CCAC-S
Ronni Rittenhouse, Ph.D., LCSW, LPC, CCAC, CCS
Date
9/30/2008 8:00 AM to 10/3/2008 5:00 PM
Type of Event
conference, free training
Location
Canaan Valley Resort & Conference Center
HC 70, Box 330, Davis, WV 26260

1 800-622-4121
1 304-866-4121

http://www.canaanresort.com/
Expected Number of Participants
300
Primary Contact
Susie Mullens
Address
971 Harrison Avenue
Elkins, WV  26241
Phone Number
(304) 636-9450
Email Address
yhsmullens@yahoo.com
Web Site
http://naadac.org/wv/

Event Number
650
Title
Red Ribbon Recovery 5K Run/Walk-SAMHSA & NAADAC sponsored
Description
A 5K run and 5K walk to promote Recovery Month.

Registration begins at 12:30 PM
Run & walk begin at 2:00 PM
Date
10/19/2008 12:30 PM to 10/19/2008 5:00 PM
Type of Event
run, walk
Location
Morgantown Mall
9500 Mall Rd
Morgantown, WV 26501
Expected Number of Participants
200
Invited Participants/Audience
Individuals throughout the treatment and recovering community are invited. Supporters are also welcome.
Primary Contact
Gerry Schmidt
Address
1420 Washington Avenue
Huntington, WV  25704
Phone Number
(304)296-1731
Email Address
gschmidt@valleyhealthcare.org
Secondary Contact
Anne Luna
Email Address
anne@naadac.org
Web Site
http://naadac.org/wv/

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
http://www.spiritworksfoundation.org/

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
557
Title
Proclamation
Description
The Mayor of Dunbar, WV declared September 2008 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month and offered a proclamation to mark the event.
Date
9/2/2008 7:00 PM to 9/2/2008 7:20 PM
Type of Event
Dunbar City Council meeting
Location
City Hall
Dunbar, WV
Invited Officials/Presenters
City council members and other distinguished guests
Expected Number of Participants
50
Invited Participants/Audience
open to the public
Primary Contact
Genise Lalos
Address
1420 Washington Avenue
Huntington, WV  25704
Phone Number
304-399-2532
Email Address
genise.lalos@prestera.org

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
http://www.nationaltasc.org

Event Number
558
Title
Proclamation - Huntington, WV
Description
The Mayor of Huntington, WV will proclaim that September 2008 be designated as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month and he will offer a proclamation to honor the event.
Date
9/8/2008 7:00 PM to 9/8/2008 7:20 PM
Type of Event
City Council Meeting
Location
Huntington, WV City Hall-Council Chambers
Invited Officials/Presenters
City Council Members and other distinguished guests, televised to the local area.
Expected Number of Participants
50
Invited Participants/Audience
open to the public
Primary Contact
Genise  Lalos
Address
1420 Washington Avenue
Huntington, WV  25704
Phone Number
304-399-2532
Email Address
genise.lalos@prestera.org

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
http://www.crchealth.com

Event Number
318
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
Beckley 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
Casey Aust
Address
175 Philpot Lane
Beaver, WV  25813-9501
Phone Number
304-254-9262
Email Address
caust@crchealth.com

Event Number
319
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
Huntington 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
Nancy Price
Address
135 Fourth Avenue
Huntington, WV  25701
Phone Number
304-525-5691
Email Address
nprice@crchealth.com

Event Number
320
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
Charleston 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
Tanya Dillon-Page
Address
2157 Greenbrier Street
Charleston, WV  25311
Phone Number
304-344-5924
Email Address
tdillon-page@crchealth.com

Event Number
321
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
Clarksburg 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
Stephanie Stevens
Address
706 Oakmound Road
Clarksburg, WV  26301
Phone Number
304-622-7511
Email Address
sstevens@crchealth.com

Event Number
323
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
Wheeling 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
Christopher Byers
Address
Rural Route 1, Box 256A
Triadelphia, WV  26059
Phone Number
304-547-9197
Email Address
cbyers@crchealth.com

Event Number
324
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
Parkersburg 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
Jennifer Fazzolari
Address
184 Holiday Hills Drive
Parkersburg, WV  26104
Phone Number
304-420-2400
Email Address
jfazzolari@crchealth.com

Event Number
325
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
Williamson 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
Joe Chapman
Address
1609 West Third Avenue
Williamson, WV  25661
Phone Number
304-235-0026
Email Address
jchapman@crchealth.com

Event Number
373
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
CTC: WV, MD
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
Angie Wagner
Address
847 South Chestnut Street
Clarksburg, WV  26301
Phone Number
304/622-7511
Email Address
awagner@crchealth.com

Event Number
259
Title
Recovery Takes flight 2008
Description
A Balloon release to symbolize and celebrate the freedom of recovery
Date
9/10/2008 12:01 PM to 9/10/2008 1:30 PM
Type of Event
open house
Location
Wheeling Treatment Center
RR1 Box 256A
Triadelphia, WV 26059
Program Agenda
Open House
guest Speakers
Balloon Release
Expected Number of Participants
100
Invited Participants/Audience
Open to all
Primary Contact
chris Byers
Address
RR1 Box 256A
Triadelphia, WV  26059
Phone Number
304-281-9895
Email Address
cbyers@crchealth.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
Web Site
http://www.intnsa.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
http://www.sobercelebrations.com