*Title of Event/Activity:
Recovering Our Future: One Youth at a Time - A Chicago Community Forum
*Abstract/Description of Event/Activity:
This forum will provide an opportunity for youth who have been through recovery to talk to policymakers about their experiences. Invited guests will inclue parents of youth in recovery. A moderator will facilitate a brief discussion about the issues with invited city and state policy leaders, followed by a substantial opportunity for audience discussion.
*Date(s) of the Event/Activity:
Friday, September 8
*Who Should Participate:
Policymakers, law enforcement officials, legislators, judges, lawyers, treatment and social service providers, parents, young people, educators, faith community, employers, community-based organizations, the media, the medical community, and health professionals who serve adolescents.
*Name of Primary Contact:
Daphne Baille
*Telephone Number:
312/573-8211
*Fax Number:
312/787-9663
*Email Address:
dbaille@tasc-il.org
*Related Web Site:
http://www.tasc-il.org
*Title of Event/Activity:
Recovering Our Future
*Abstract/Description of Event/Activity:
A celebration of recovery in recognition of National Recovery Month is being held to foster participation of persons in recover, their family members, and other allies in the development of treatment policies and programs. Featured guest speakers include:
Father Leo Booth
Stacia Murphy, President, NCADD
Kathleen O'Hara, CADC, LMFT
Dr. Richard Ready, M.D.
William L. White, Author and Consultant
This event promises to be filled with Education, Information, Help, and Hope to America.
*Date(s) of the Event/Activity:
09/09/2000
*Who Should Participate:
Members of the recovery community
Family members
Treatment Providers
Legislators
Criminal Justice Employees
Community Members
*Name of Primary Contact:
Donald E. Malec
*Name of Secondary Contact:
Tina Kingery
*Telephone Number:
(708) 383-2885
*Fax Number:
(708) 383-2841
*Email Address:
donmalec@aol.com