National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month - September 2011
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Fresno, CA - Soberstock VI
Date: September 24, 2011
Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Manchester Center, 3742 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno, CA 93726
The day will be filled with live music, car shows, children's carnival, vendor booths, raffles, testimonials, guest speakers, as well as information about substance abuse treatment and prevention. The event is sponsored by the Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health and Fresno County Substance Abuse Services
For more information, contact Brian Bradley at (559) 452-2836 or bbradley@co.fresno.ca.us. The official event information website is http://www.cp4r.org
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Nanakuli, HI - 14th Annual Men & Keiki Campout
Dates: September 30 - October 2, 2011
Location: Nanakuli Beach Park, Nanakuli, HI 96792
This event is a campout that will encourage fathers to bond and spend quality time with their children and families. The event is sponsored by Waianae Mens Stag.
For more information, contact Timothy C. Boyle at (808) 630-9597 or tmthyboyle@yahoo.com.
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Waianae, HI - Waianae Women in Recovery Annual Campout
Dates: September 16 - September 18, 2011
Location: Maili Beach Park, Farrington Hwy, Waianae, HI 96792
This event is for recovering women with children to bond with other recovering families through activities and workshops. The event is sponsored by the Waianae Women in Recovery.
For more information, contact Raelene Rodgriues at (808) 548-8993 or top.shape@yahoo.com
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Honolulu, HI - Recovery Walk & Dry Run 5k
Date: September 17, 2011
Location: Kapiolani Park, 2805 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815
The Recovery Walk & Dry Run 5k is a celebration of National Recovery Month to reduce the stigma of drug and alcohol addictions. The event also raises funds for the Hawaii Substance Abuse Coalition and affiliate agencies. The event is sponsored by the Hawaii Substance Abuse Coalition and Hina Mauka.
For more information, contact Greg Tjapkes at (808) 447-5261 or recoverywalk@hinamauka.org. The official event information website is www.recoverywalkhawaii.org.
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Salt Lake City, Utah - Asian Association of Utah Recovery Day Celebration
Date: September 17, 2011
Time: 6:30 am - 4:00 pm
The Asian Association of Utah will participate in the Recovery Day Celebration to celebrate those who have chosen a life free of substance dependence. AAU will be the primary exhibitor with games, prizes, and other activities that support the general cause of prevention and recovery.
For more information, contact Barrett Bonella at (801) 467-6060 or barrett@aau-slc.org.
The California Office of Problem Gambling (OPG) Announces the Launch of the California Problem Gambling Treatment Service Program (CPGTSP)
The Office of Problem Gambling (OPG) in partnership with UCLA Gambling Studies Program (UGSP) is proud to announce the launch of the California Problem Gambling Treatment Service Program (CPGTSP). For the first time in California’s history, OPG will establish a state funded treatment program. The CPGTSP will create a treatment provider network that will increase the number of individual therapists who specialize in treating California residents and their families troubled by problem and pathological gambling issues. Providers accepted into the CPGTSP will be eligible to receive reimbursement on a fee for service basis.
OPG is currently recruiting licensed therapists: Medical Doctorate (MD); Psychiatric Doctorate (PsyD); Psychological Doctorate (PhD); Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO); Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT); Master’s in Social Work (MSW); or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
To become an authorized provider therapists will be required to attend state funded training focusing on the treatment of problem and pathological gamblers. Training will increase the gambling specific knowledge and skill level of licensed therapists who are interested in treating California’s problem and pathological gamblers and their families.
Therapists who meet the below listed criteria must submit the attached application to UGSP for admittance into the training. Due to limited space, admittance into the trainings will be on a first come first serve basis.
- Must possess a licensed clinical degree, current and in good standing: Doctor of Medicine (MD); Doctor of Psychology (PsyD); Doctor of Psychology (PhD); Doctor of Osteopathy (DO); Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT); or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
- No violations or pending actions as a result of a formal complaint to the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, Board of Psychology, and Medical Board of California
- Current malpractice insurance
- Must have a HIPPA compliant personal computer with Internet access
CPGTSP participants will not be charged a registration fee for training. Participants will be responsible for all travel and accommodation expenses. Therapists who are in the process of acquiring one of the listed licenses may submit an application for review. Applications will be reviewed on a case by case basis, and therapists may be admitted into training prior to licensure, however, to seek reimbursement for services as an authorized provider the therapist must have a license.
The CPGTSP initiated services in four pilot regions: Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and San Francisco. These regions are not geographically bound to city or county lines. The scheduled dates and locations for upcoming trainings are listed below:
- October 20-23, 2010, San Jose
- January 12-15, 2011, Los Angeles Area
- April 13-16, 2011, San Diego
- Late-June, 2011, San Francisco Area
- Mid-September, 2011, Sacramento
- September 14-17, 2011, Sacramento
After completion of training, a therapist who meets criteria to become an authorized provider will be eligible to receive fee for service reimbursement from the state.
If you would like further information please call (916)327-8611 or email opg@adp.ca.gov.
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