Friends of Recovery - Vermont is a grassroots advocacy organization. We help spread the word about the value of long-term recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. |
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Join the Turning Point Center of Chittenden County for a
Rock and Roller Skating Party!
For some good old-fashioned fun as we celebrate an era gone by with BINGO, golden oldies, lemonade, a silent auction, dinner provided by the Outback Steakhouse, and yes, roller skating! Dig out your poodle skirts and leather jackets for this 50's-themed extravaganza, or just come as you are! $45 per person. Call 1 (802) 861-3150.
Thursday, March 12
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Blue Ribbin Pavilion
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Join us on March 27, 2009 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for the 10th Annual Recovery Day at the State House! Come out to speak with and hear from your legislators about policy issues affecting Vermont families.
This is followed by the FOR-VT Annual Meeting and Luncheon 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. at the Capitol Plaza Hotel and Conference Center. "Moving Toward a Recovery Oriented System of Care" is the topic of keynote speaker John deMiranda, Executive Director of the National Association of Alcohol, Drugs and Disabilities, Inc., from San Diego CA. Lucheon will be served; registration fee is $25 for non-members and $20 for FOR-VT members. Join FOR-VT for $20 per year and receive your free ticket to the Annual Meeting. Call today!
Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Patty McCarthy
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HELP WANTED
IMMEDIATE OPENING:
FOR-VT Administrative Support Staff- Part-time Work from home or office; Maintain membership list, registrations, website, listserve. Excellent computer skills required. Call Patty at 1 (802) 229-6103 for more information.
HELP WANTED: Director of the Turningpoint Center of Addison County, Middlebury, Vermont. 25 hour per week, daytime position, responsible for managing the center and its staff on a day to day basis which includes assisting in organizing meeting schedules, and other recovery associated events and workshops. The director will also serve as a liaison w/ other community groups and social agencies. Qualifications include: Bachelor's Degree, or 2 years experience working in social services. Support the mission of the TCAC, be comfortable working w/ the recovery community, and supervising personnel in a fair and compassionate manner. Demonstrate community relations and be familiar with area social service agencies. Proficiency in computer literacy -knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel a plus. Have a general understanding of non-profit organizations. Please submit a cover letter and resume to: TCAC Board of Directors, Turniningpoint Center of Addison County Inc., PO Box 405, Middlebury, Vt 05753. For more information e-mail tcacvt@yahoo.com |
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New Vet to Vet group
Thursdays 6 - 7 p.m.
Mason Lodge, Swanton Vermont
Call 1 (877) 485-4534 for more info
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In the News |
Governor Douglas will Host Regional Forum on Health Reform
Montpelier, VT - At the request of President Barack Obama, Governor Jim Douglas will host one of five regional forums on health reform at the University of Vermont's Davis Center on Tuesday, March 17. Governor Douglas will be joined by Governor Deval Partrick (D-MA), officials from the Obama Administration and other guests to discuss health care reform. "This is a great opportunity for Vermont to showcase our groundbreaking efforts on health care reform to our region and the nation," Governor Douglas said. "By focusing on prevention to lower cost and increasing access to health care for more residents, Vermont continues to lead the nation on this important issue," he continued.The regional forum on health reforms is part of a nationwide effort by President Obama to bring the health care discussion to all areas of the country. "Lowering the cost of health care for all Vermonters, indeed all Americans, is a goal I share with our partners in Washington and my fellow Governors throughout the country," the Governor said.
The Legal Action Center's lawyers are the nation's leading experts in confidentiality of alcohol and drug treatment and prevention records. They travel all over the country conducting trainings for addiction treatment centers and their staffs, and now their expertise is even more accessible than ever! The 2006 edition of Confidentiality & Communication explains everything you need to know about 42 C.F.R. Part 2 and HIPAA, with critical new information about recent rulings about HIPAA, updated model forms, and new sections on consent forms, use of modern technology, and many other topics. Click here to get your copy now!
Gene's Role In Severity Of Drinking Uncovered. ScienceDaily (Feb. 7, 2009) - New research from the University of Virginia Health System could help explain why some alcoholics are more severe drinkers than others. A UVA team has found strong evidence that the serotonin transporter gene, SLC6A4, plays a significant role in influencing drinking intensity among alcohol-dependent individuals. Read full article HERE
It is no longer federal policy to beat up on hippies- Whiff of change in US medical marijuana policy The Associated Press, Saturday, February 7, 2009, The White House won't say it explicitly. Neither will the Drug Enforcement Administration. Yet there is a whiff in the air that U.S. policy is about to change when it comes to medical marijuana. The message is clear, said UCLA professor Mark Kleiman, a former Justice Department official and an expert on crime and drug policy. Read full article HERE |
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Public Hearing on Revenue Situation Montpelier, VT
The Vermont House Committee on Ways and Means is holding a public hearing on Tuesday, March 17th from 2:45-4:30 pm and from 6:30-8 pm in Room 11 of the Vermont State House. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive testimony from Vermonters concerning the revenue situation facing the state of Vermont. Vermont's projected budget exceeds the projected revenue. Even with the federal stimulus dollars, we are looking at a deficit in the FY 10 budget and a projected $200 million plus deficit in the 2011 budget. We need your creative and honest help as we address this challenge. This need can be met through reductions, efficiencies, or revenues or a combination of the three. Setting aside the first two (they are not the purview of the House Committee on Ways and Means), the questions are: Are added revenues appropriate? If so, what might they be? In framing your thoughts, please think about what level of governmental services Vermonters need? If that costs more than our current revenue system raises, what should be done about it? Please keep your comments focused on the purview of the Committee on Ways & Means as this committee is responsible for the revenues of the state, not spending decisions made in the budget. The Vermont Constitution Article 9 partially reads "...previous to any law being made to raise a tax, the purpose for which it is to be raised ought to appear evident to the Legislature to be of more service to community than the money would be if not collected." if you are unable to attend, please feel free to send your comments to Roz Daniels, Committee on Ways & Means, c/o Legislative Council, 115 State Street, Montpelier, VT, 05633 or RDaniels@leg.state.vt.us by March 19th at noon. |
| FOR-VT Volunteer Opportunities |
FOR-VT Regional Chapter Members- facilitate focus groups, discussion groups and other educational activities in your region. Training and peer support provided
Recovery Speakers- join the FOR-VT Speaker Bureau; training provided on advocacy, media and message development
Event Support- help with promoting events, posting and distributing notices, set-up and clean-up, registration; staff exhibit tables at conferences
Office Assistant- work from home or office; help post articles, resources and events on the FOR-VT website. Maintain a current calendar of events.
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ONLINE Recovery Resources |
FALLING-APART.NET
... and Picking Up the Pieces
FREE Online human interest magazine devoted to discerning, heartfelt, firsthand accounts of dealing with life's most challenging events. Go to: www.Falling-Apart.net ___________________________________________________
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| FOR-VT Training and Education |
Franklin County Recovery Community Forum- All are invited to participate and support the recovery community in this grassroots effort to address recovery from addictions. Kindergarten Classroom, Church of the Rock Fairfax Rd, St Albans, VT 05478 Potluck Dinner; please bring refreshments to share. Topics: recovery community center; transitional housing; employment; prevention and education. March 11, 2009 6:00pm - 8:00pm, monthly- EVERY second Wednesday. Call FOR-VT for more information.
Alcohol, Drugs, Disability and Recovery 101. March 26, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Pavilion Auditorium, Montpelier. Presenter: John deMiranda, Ed.M. This workshop identifies the basic issues confronting alcohol and drug treatment caregivers including information on disability accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The focus of the training is on physical, sensory, developmental and cognitive disabilities, and should also be useful to individuals from the disability community as well as caregivers. The presentation includes two videos: "Silent Storm" and "JR's Story", and the DizQuiz, designed to test participant's knowledge of disability etiquette. $65 ($35 for FOR-VT members) 6 CEU's (pending) Call FOR-VT @ 1 (800) 769-2798 to register. Click here to register online
11th Annual Recovery Day at the State House March 27, 2009 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Room 11 in the State House, Montpelier. Governor Douglas' proclamation; Recovery Speakers; 2009 Jack Barry Communications Award. Share cake in the cafeteria with your legislators 12:00 - 12:30. followed by....
FOR-VT Annual Meeting and Conference. Recovery Oriented Systems of Care. March 27, 2009 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the Capitol Plaza Hotel and Conference Center. Keynote Speaker: John deMiranda, Executive Director of National Association of Addiction and Disabilities; CEO of Stepping Stones Treatment Facility in San Diego California. Luncheon. FREE for FOR-VT members ($20 per year annual dues).
Ethics and Boundaries for Treatment and Recovery Support Services
April 10, 2009 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Conference Room 2B, VT Dept of Health, 108 Cherry St., Burlington. Presenters: Anthony Quintilliani, Ph.D., LADC; Patty McCarthy, M.S. A comparison and review of relevant principles from the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NADAAC) Code of Ethics and the FOR-VT Code of Ethics. Boundary issues for clinicians and peer service providers will be explored as well as practical techniques to improve the helping relationship in either role.$65 ($35 for FOR-VT members) 6 CEU's pending; Call FOR-VT at 1 (800) 769-2798 or Register Online
Planning for Success- Client Led Recovery Planning
May 8, 2009 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Conference Room, Hotel Coolidge, White River Junction VT. Presenter: Stephen J. Gumbley, MA, LCDP. Because recovery is a self-directed and empowering process, the person in recovery is the 'agent of recovery' and has the authority to exercise choices and make decisions based on his or her recovery goals. This training will look at some of the many pathways to recovery and how we can assist persons in recovery to chart their own course for success.$65 ($35 for FOR-VT members) 6 CEU's pending; Call FOR-VT to register at 1 (800) 769-2798 or Click here to register online
Coming Soon! Transformative Art and Recovery Group at the Kingdom Recovery Center in St. Johnsbury VT Transformative Art and Recovery(TAR) is an 8-week art course led by Transformative Art instructor Cynthia Day Hansen, who states that, "A measure of healing can come from the transformation that art brings". TAR is an intensive journey of the soul for those who are in recovery from any illness; be it physical, emotional, addictive, or spiritual. For more information, please call Friends of Recovery-VT at 1-800-769-2798 |
| Other Events and Training |
New Weekly Recovery/ Education Support Group
Starting Feb.20,2009 @12:30 -1:30 pm, Turning Point Recovery Center of Springfield 7 Morgan St.Springfield, VT. The TPRC of Springfield is hosting a weekly film series and discussion group; focused on a variety of topics surrounding Co-Occurring Disorders. The first in the series will be; Adults and Co-Occurring Disorder. The Group will choose which film they want to watch each week. Other titles will include Stress Management, Preventing Relapse, Depression and Addiction, and many more titles. Drop in; no need to register.
New Meetings at the Burlington Turning Point Center
CODA (Co-Dependents Anonymous) Thursdays 5 - 6:00pm and "A New Perspective" a peer support group for people working through the dual diagnosis of substance abuse and mental health issues Wednesdays 5 - 6:00pm
New England Addiction Technology Transfer Center Online Courses Through Brown University
March 9, Speed Still Kills,The Growing Methamphetamine Problem; March 16, Drug Treatment Courts: An Integrated Approach; March 23, HIV and Addictions: Dispelling the Myths; March 30, Dual Diagnosed Treatment: A MAP to Recovery. To see the full schedule and registering information please click HERE
The Nurturing Parent Program for Families in Recovery is about to start!
Openings for parents, caretakers, and families still available for the Nurturing Parenting Program For Families in Recovery from Substance Abuse in Barre, VT. For referrals and more information Please, contact Cindy Haggett or Silvia Pierce at PCAV (802) 229-5724, OR for the program in Burlington contact: Jessie LaCroix at 1-800-244-5373 or email her at jlacroix@pcavt.org. Participants develop self-awareness, build nurturing skills, explore their childhood experiences and examine the parallels and differences in the development of their children.
Vermont Addiction Professionals Association- Training Schedule.
Go to www.vapavt.org for more information and to register online. Basic Motivational Interviewing. March 10, 2009 9:00 - 4:00, Coolidge Hotel , White River Junction., VT, Jody Kamon, Ph.D.; Family Work. April 7, 2009 9:00 - 4:00, Randolph Baptist Fellowship Hall, 1051 Route 66; Randolph, VT 05060, Jody Kamon, Ph.D.; Advanced Clinical Supervision April 29, 2009 9:00 - 4:00; Ethan Allen Room, Capitol Plaza, Montpelier, VT, Tom Durham
Substance Abuse Among Older Adults, Instructor: David F. Duncan. Begins April 6, 2009 and runs for 5 weeks*. Registration Fee: $35 (Registrations for online courses are processed when AdCare receives the check or purchase order. There are a limited number of slots available). http://www.neias.org/SATAdcal..html
Developing Culturally Competent Recovery Plans - Person-Centered Planning Using a Recovery-Centered Approach. Instructor: Omisade, Ali. Begins April 27, 2009 and runs for 5 weeks*. Registration Fee: $35 (Registrations for online courses are processed when AdCare receives the check or purchase order. There are a limited number of slots available) http://www.neias.org/SATAdcal..html
Social Norms Marketing Campaign, Readiness Training: With nationally known "Actuality" Trainers! Focus on Young Adults and Reducing High Risk Drinking using a Strength Based approach. April 10th 9AM-4PM, Snacks provided, Lunch on your own. For more information contact Sarah Munro, Substance Abuse Prevention Consultant, VDH/ADAP 479-4250 (Central Vermont)
National Conference on Holistic Addiction Treatment, Brain Repair for Addictive Disorders; Successful, Cost-effective Drug Terapies. Sponsored by Community Addiction Recvoery Associates (CARA). April 17-19, 2009, Sacramento, California. Go to www.carasac.org for more information.
VAPA (VT Addiction Professionals Association) Annual Meeting/Advanced Ethics Training. April 30th, 2009, Capitol Plaza Montpelier VT . Registration 8:30-10 VAPA Meeting , 10-5 Advanced Ethics Training with Tom Durham. Lunch included. NOTE: This event is for VAPA members only. No online registration for this event. www.vapavt.org
Community Conference on Prescription Drugs. Sponsored by the Franklin - Grand Isle Chronic Pain/ Narcotics Community Forum, BFA High School, St. Albans, VT, May 9, 2009 A Community Approach to the Good, the Bad and the Ugly.
Happiness, Mindfulness and Health Promotion course at UVM this July. EDCO 291 and Health 195 will be taught from July 13th to July 17th and July 20th to July 24th (an intensive two-week course meeting from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. for ten days). The same course will be taught again in the Fall. Instuctor Antoiny Quintilliani, Ph.D.
Save the Date. Vermont Association for Mental Health (VAMH) Annual Meeting, November 12, 2009, 9:00 - 3:15, Capitol Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, Montpelier VT. Call 1 (802) 223-6263 for more information.
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September 12, 2009 RALLY FOR RECOVERY
4th Annual Green Mountain Recovery Walk in Montpelier Vermont | |
Friends of Recovery - Vermont is committed to bringing awareness to long-term recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. Our public awareness activities and education events are designed to provide opportunities for meaningful involvement of the recovery community, their friends, family and allies, by increasing knowledge, skills and the ability to advocate effectively.
Thank you for your continued support!
Sincerely,
Patty McCarthy, M.S.
Director Friends of Recovery - Vermont
1 (800) 769-2798
recoveryvt@aol.com |
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ONLY $20 Per Year |
Your annual membership contribution helps us build a strong, independent and visible recovery community organization in Vermont. Join today!
2009 Membership Rates:
$20 individual, $35 family, $100 organization
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| Mail your tax deductible donation to: FOR-VT PO Box 1202, Montpelier, VT 05601
Please include your name, address, phone number and email address. |
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