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Summer Gratitude
August, 2010
Dear Friends and Colleagues,

Well it has been a fun and busy summer here at Hired Power. We haven't written our newsletter in awhile (still looking for that PR intern that can't wait to work with us ). Although we often try to put a theme to our newsletter the general one we most often come back to is Gratitude. It may be a repeat but I don't think it can be overdone as all of us have those in our life we are grateful for. Recently a very dear and beautiful friend of mine was re-diagnosed with breast cancer- round three-  Where for many people this would take the wind from their sails, my friend took the news as another opportunity to appreciate the people and gifts she has in her life. What a perspective.  Is it that the people in our field are just amazing or are we getting more enlightened to what is really important in our daily lives? I think maybe both. I have included the entire note from my friend, although personal, her message of Strength, Hope and Gratitude is amazing. Thank you to all of you who have been and continue to be a part of Hired Power's Winged Formation!!


Brody
P.S. -- Although there is a lot in my life I am grateful for -- I know my favorite gratitude this summer was the birth of my GRANDSON Brody Andrew Michael Fitzpatrick on June 10, 2010.
 

All my best,


Your Ally in Good Health!Nanette Zumwalt

Nanette Zumwalt, CADC II, BRI II

Winged Formation - Love, Tracy
V Formation Birds
This thank you is a little late; because I just can't seem to find the right words to express my gratitude for all the love, support, positive energy and friendship coming my way from the amazing women in my life.  It is hard to put into words just how big and full my heart is because of all of you.  I feel peaceful, energized and a lot has to do with you, my family/my friends.
 
I read something the other day and want to share with you.  Thanks for lending me power on this journey!  I feel empowered by your love/support to take on the challenges ahead.  I'm blessed and grateful!     
 
Winged Formation - Birds Fly In A V
As they swoop, drift, and glide, inscribing magnificent patterns across the sky, birds are serene displays of grace and beauty. Long a source of inspiration, birds can be messengers from the spirit realm, or a symbol of the human soul, as they cast off their earthly mooring and soar heavenward. An upturned wing, a graceful flutter, all so effortless and free... More magnificent still is the inspiring sight of birds migrating, progressing steadily across the horizon in a solid V formation that is a singular pattern too unique to be mere chance.

Pushing steadily forward, this aerodynamic V reduces air resistance for the whole flock. With wings moving in harmony, the feathered group continues its course across the sky, covering more ground together in community than as individuals. When the bird at the front gets tired, she will move to the rear of the formation where the wind drag is lowest, and a more rested bird can take her place.

By learning from the example of our winged guides, all of us can feel empowered to take on daring challenges as we chart adventurous courses. Feel the strength of others moving alongside you, as their presence lends power to your wings during this journey across the sky of life. When buffeted by unexpected gusts, we can choose to find refuge in the loving shelter of friends and family. We may even marvel as an otherwise difficult day passes by like a swift wind, as a kindred spirit charts a way for us through the clouds and rain ahead. If your wings begin to ache on your journey, look around for somebody else to fly at the front for a while. All of us move faster when we move together.


THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Love,

Tracy
Life is a Journey, not a Destination!


Benefits of Monitoring as a Continuum of Care
by Jill Nugent, HP Monitoring Case Manager

On September 15th, 1986, President Ronald Regan signed an Executive Order requiring federal agencies to establish an employee drug-testing program.  What became of this Executive Order was Agencies from the Department of Transportation to the United States Coast Guard, from the FAA to the Federation of State Physicians Health Programs made drug and alcohol testing mandatory.  It was simply called "Monitoring".  

The system that we, in the addiction treatment industry, are familiar with is the physician health programs. As stated in a public policy statement by the FSPH, (Federation of State Physician Health Program) the purpose of monitoring physicians was to support their recovery, monitor their success and to intervene with difficulties.

Based on the collective clinical experience of the FSPHP members, long-term recovery was documented for physicians at a success rate of over eighty percent with twelve months monitoring and ninety percent with five years continuous recovery monitoring. This system has been adapted as a standard of care by professional organizations that oversee licensing for pilots, lawyers, dentists and pharmacists.

Why should Physicians and other licensed professionals receive better substance abuse care than every other person who suffers from the chronic disease of addiction?

Families and employers spend thousands of dollars supporting their loved ones and employees' treatment, but the aftercare piece remains an unsettled issue. 

Hired Power's Long Term Monitoring Program is a cost effective solution to the continuum of care. The monitoring program creates a comprehensive accountability partnership with the clients, employers, families and clinical support teams

It is documented that physicians and other licensed professionals, who have participated in monitoring for five years have a 90% success rate. Every client and family that struggles with the disease of addiction deserves the opportunity to establish this same success rate.

The monitoring facts and benefits are:
Daily check-ins = Accountability
Random Urine Drug Screens = Sober Assurance
Weekly Phone Calls = Sober Support
Monthly Reports = Documentation

At Hired Power our goal is to provide an accountability platform for our clients, families, referring professionals, and employers. The Hired Power Long Term Monitoring Program facilitates a collaborative process between the recovering client and the identified support people. 

We are currently contracting directly with treatment centers and outpatient providers to establish a seamless aftercare transition plan for their clients. Hired Power's Monitoring provides a value based service and documents third party outcomes for each center. Additional Case Management Services are available on an individualized basis for clients and families.
A BRIDGE TO RECOVERY
Safe Passage Bridge
Hired Power--A professional team of recovery experts with the experience and resources to manage the transitions of each client, thereby bridging the gap between treatment and recovery.

BRINGING RECOVERY HOME
Hired Power, founded in 2002, was the first company to professionalize recovery transition services. We believe involving at-risk addicts in addiction treatment on an extended personal level increases their chance to maintain lasting recovery. We value professionalism, confidentiality and the diverse issues of each client.

Our staff is dedicated to maintaining a high standard of care and strives to assist in establishing a lifestyle of abstinence and recovery. Hired Power specializes in "bringing recovery home," providing transition management through: Safe Passage, one on one mentoring utilizing our Certified Personal Recovery Assistant Service, Recovery Care Management, Interventions, and long-term Monitoring.

When you engage our services, you are assigned a Certified Personal Recovery Assistant and a Recovery Care Manager to join your team of treatment professionals in implementing the changes necessary for lasting recovery.

Individuals and families are uniquely different and have their own path to recovery. Knowing that healthy, successful, lasting recovery requires changes in behavior and lifestyle we offer individualized recovery plans. Call today for a confidential assessment for your client, or loved one. 800-910-9299 www.hiredpower.com.
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SEE HIRED POWER AT THESE UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

National Conference on Addiction Disorders, WashingtonDC
Sept 8-11, 2010
Visit Ally Van Gronegren at our exhibit booth
 
S.C.O.T.T. 1st Annual Walk/Run for Recovery, Long Beach, CA
September 12, 2010
Watch the Hired Power team run!
 
Polo In The Palisades,
Pacific Palisades, CA
September 19, 2010
Join us in honoring our dear friend and colleague Gary Fisher
 
Hazelden's Women Healing Conference, San Diego, CA
September 24-25, 2010
Visit our exhibit booth and receive a Hired Power bag
 
Moment of Change,Palm Beach, FL
September 27-30, 2010
Hear Nanette's presentation on Hired Power's Intervention services
 
CAADAC/CFAAP 30th Annual Conference, Irvine, CA
September 30- October 3, 2010
Visit our exhibit booth as we continue to offer career opportunities for CAADC's on our Certified Personal Recovery Assistant roster
Hired Power
Certified PRA
Spotlight
(we keep our faces to ourselves)

Hired Power Anonymous 
Meet David L.

David L. Has worked as a Certified Personal Recovery Assistant with Hired Power for several years. David brings a wealth of community service, ethics and integrity to his work. He has a strong passion for people and a commitment to those he serves. I think the best way to share David's story with you is to include a short speech written for class by his son.

Hero speech
 
I know that many of your heroes are probably well known people like George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Martin Luther King. Maybe they are professional athletes like Michael Jordan, Reggie Bush, or Brett Farve. These people are indeed heroes, but in my life, I have a hero that may not be known to many of you. My hero happens to be my very own father, David L. My father has dedicated his entire life to the service of protecting his country and his community. He sacrifices his personal safety for the safety and security of others. My father joined the Marines at the age of 19 after finishing high school. He served as a military police officer and was stationed at the El Toro Marine Core Air Station. After he finished his military service my father, like his father before him became a Sheriffs Officer. He put his life on the line everyday for over twenty years, making sure the people and communities he serves are safe. My father is not only a hero to me because he helps protect our country, our people, and our communities, but he is also a role model to me and many others as well. He works hard to make a living and support our family, and always tries his best to make everyone satisfied. He has always put everything and everyone before himself, and truly cares about the feelings and emotions of others.  My father, David L, is a very courageous, brave, loyal man who always sticks to his word and leads by example. He treats everyone with respect and love, and in my eyes, these traits make him a real hero..........
 
We are grateful to David for his dedication to recovery and his ability to mentor others as part of the Hired Power team!!  Feel free to request David L. for you or your client.
September 2010 National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month
REcovery MOnth

We join all of our friends, colleagues, partners, and clients in announcing that September is National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month.  We are proud to be serving along side so many valuable organizations and people.  We are thankful for the opportunity to be a part of something so important as helping people make real, lasting positive changes in their lives.  Join us in spreading the word this month -- Share the links to the website in all your emails, let's get the word out. 
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Original Show Date: August 24, 2009

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