Title of Event/Activity: Windmills II Substance Abuse Treatment & Disability
Abstract/Description of Event/Activity: Sponsored by the Wisconson Alcohol, Drug, and Disability Association, Inc. and the Wisconsin Bureau of Substance Abuse Serices. This is a one day workshop for Human Service Professionals on Substance Abuse Treatment protocols for people with coexisting Physical, Sensory & Cognitive Disabilities.
Date(s) of the Event/Activity: September 16, 1999
Location: Madison WI Holiday Inn East, 3841 E Washington Ave.
Who Should Participate: AODA counselors, rehabilitation counselors, and other human services professionals. Certification Board Credits are offered.
Name of Primary Contact: Bob Olson WADDA
Name of Secondary Contact: Jamie Mc Carville 608-267-7712
Telephone Number: 715-359-3471 or 800/359-5826 (both numbers are TTY-accessible)
Fax Number: 715-241-7182
Email Address: wadda@juno.com
Related Web Site: www.dhfs.state.wi.us
Title of Event/Activity: Celebration of Recovery
Abstract/Description of Event/Activity: Picnic and retreat will feature games, potluck, music and Native American storytelling.
Date(s) of the Event/Activity: September 18-19, 1999
Who Should Participate: All are welcome
Name of Primary Contact: Gail Colligan
Telephone Number: 920 787-4656
Title of Event/Activity: Recovery:Journey of Awakening
Abstract/Description of Event/Activity: The 8th Annual Conference on Women and Addiction focuses on direct, positive and creative approaches in recovery for professionals to incorporate into their clinical settings. Topics include: Addressing the needs of children affected by addiction; practical advice on treatment strategies; women's literature as a tool for treatment and self-discovery; and other pertinent topics. It will be held at the Stoney Creek Inn & Conference Center, Wausau, WI.
Date(s) of the Event/Activity: September 24, 1999
Who Should Participate: Prevention,intervention and treatment providers; health and human service providers; educators; administrators; policymakers and others interested in helping women recover from the disease of addiction.
Name of Primary Contact: Mary Unmuth
Name of Secondary Contact: Chris Dunleavy
Telephone Number: 608 263-9732
Email Address: MJU@mail.dcs.wisc.edu
Title of Event/Activity: Celebrate Recovery! Picnic
Abstract/Description of Event/Activity: This one-day event will be held at the Rod&Gun Club Park in Eau Claire WI. There will be free food and refreshments, face painting for children, games for adults and kids and a raffle.
Who Should Participate: All are welcome
Name of Primary Contact: Wendy Malone
Telephone Number: 715 235-4537
Email Address: STARProjectap@yahoo.com
Title of Event/Activity: Substance Abuse and The Brain
Abstract/Description of Event/Activity: The workshop will provide an overview of the latest research on the impact of alcohol and other drugs of abuse on the brain, including an introduction to the brain and known receptor sites for drugs of abuse; an overview of human and animal data regarding the brains response to drugs, and small group discussion.
Date(s) of the Event/Activity: September 18, 1999
Who Should Participate: Educators, human service providers and community members.
Name of Primary Contact: Kristi Swendrzynski
Name of Secondary Contact: Suzanne Bauman
Telephone Number: 608 262-8971
Fax Number: 608 265-3352
Email Address: atoda@mail.dcs.wisc.edu
Title of Event/Activity: National Recovery Month Potluck
Abstract/Description of Event/Activity: Potluck dinner featuring three women speakers who will share their recovery stories. The Potluck will be held at the Fitchburg Community Center, 5510 East Lacy Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711.
Date(s) of the Event/Activity: September 30, 1999 6-9pm
Who Should Participate: All are welcome.
Name of Primary Contact: Darcy DiStefano
Name of Secondary Contact: Chris Dunleavy
Telephone Number: 608 263-9768
Fax Number: 608 265-3352
Email Address: dad@mail.dcs.wisc.edu