*Title of Event/Activity:
Houston Press Conference
*Abstract/Description of Event/Activity:
On Friday, September 1, 2000 Houston Mayor Lee P. Brown will join several substance abuse service providers in recognizing September as national Drug Addictions and Recovery Month in Houston. The emphasis will focus on adquate service provisions for adolscents in our community. The local efforts will also target the media to educate and provide relevant information on the positive aspect of substance abuse treatment. The mayor will also inform those in attendance of Houston's interest in the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's initiative to enhance and promote treatment service delivery. Finally there will be a preliminary "call for substance abuse data" to local providers to participate in the Houston/National Office of Drug Control Policy Partnership Agreement, in which statistics on client numbers, prevalency, and evaluative measures will be reviewed to possibly assist in determining future national substance abuse strategies.
*Date(s) of the Event/Activity:
September 1, 2000
*Who Should Participate:
Area substance abuse service providers, health care professionals, educators and elected officials.
*Name of Primary Contact:
Ray Andrews
*Name of Secondary Contact:
Carolyn Alves
*Telephone Number:
713.437.6183
*Fax Number:
713.437.6167
*Email Address:
randrews@myr.ci.houston.tx.us
*Related Web Site:
http://www.ci.houston.tx.us/opsdp/crackdown.htm
*Title of Event/Activity:
Recovering Our Future - One Youth At A Time
*Abstract/Description of Event/Activity:
This community forum will address funding availability for adolescent treatment; the involvement of the faith community in meeting the comprehensive needs of substance abusing youth; the importance of treatment to Central Texas; the juvenile justice system; and inhalant abuse.
*Date(s) of the Event/Activity:
September 15, 2000, 1-4 pm, Thompson Conference Center, 2405 East Campus Drive
*Who Should Participate:
The target audiences will include youth, policymakers and health insurers, judges, health professionals who serve adolescents, schools and the education community, juvenile/criminal justice system, workplace/employers, community-based organizations serving youth, the faith community, the media, the medical community, and of course, parents and their families.
*Name of Primary Contact:
Harvey Weiss
*Telephone Number:
800/269-4237
*Email Address:
nipc@io.com
*Title of Event/Activity:
Celebration of Recovery
*Abstract/Description of Event/Activity:
This is an opportunity for people in recovery, familiy members, and other interested persons to come together to celebrate the joy and possibilities of recovery. The focus this year is on adolescents in Recovery. Representatives from Serenity High and other speakers will participate. Music,food,and fun!
*Date(s) of the Event/Activity:
September 26, 2000
*Who Should Participate:
Persons in recovery, family members and significant others, anyone interested in supporting recovery.
*Name of Primary Contact:
Rose Reed
*Name of Secondary Contact:
Lois Olson
*Telephone Number:
(214) 954-0090
*Fax Number:
(214) 953-1347
*Email Address:
RoseReed1@aol.com
*Title of Event/Activity:
Youth Fiesta 2000
*Abstract/Description of Event/Activity:
The El Paso Alliance Recovery Community Organization is celebrating recovery buy hosting a youth fiesta at the Ysleta Student Entrepreneur Center located at 8455 Alameda Ave. from 12 noon to 7:00 p.m. We will feature a battle of youth bands, entertainment by local groups, folklorico dancers, singers, game booth, several local agency program information booths, a classic car show, food & refreshments. We will also offer a $5.00 steak dinner.
*Date(s) of the Event/Activity:
September 30, 2000
*Who Should Participate:
All El Paso community and surrounding areas.
*Name of Primary Contact:
Yolanda Sims
*Telephone Number:
(915) 782-4000
*Fax Number:
(915) 781-1340
*Email Address:
ysins-epa@msn.com