National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month

Build A Stronger, Healthier Community, was celebrated in Erie, PA during September, 2006. Saving Lives, Saving Dollars was celebrated during September 2007.

Join the Voices of Recovery: Real People Real Recovery will be celebrated during September 2008

This is an annual local celebration.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Center for Substance Abuse Treatment; the Office of National Drug Control Policy; and the Erie County Department of Health, the Mental Health Association of Northwestern PA, invite all residents of greater Erie to participate in National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month.

National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month celebrates the tremendous strides taken by individuals who have undergone successful treatment, families in recovery, and those in the treatment field who have dedicated their lives to helping people recover. This year’s theme, “Saving Lives, Saving Dollars” invites all segments of society to join the recovery community in improving the quality of treatment programs and coordinated services in an effort to eradicate the disease of addiction.

The 19th annual National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (Recovery Month) in September 2008, recognizes the collective effort that goes into achieving recovery from substance use disorders. From health care professionals who proactively recognize and treat these disorders, to employers and insurers who provide affordable treatment options, to community and family members who offer acceptance and encouragement, meaningful recovery often involves a group of caring individuals who support the recovery of both the person experiencing dependence or addiction and the person's family members, who also are affected.

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Schedule of Events

Sep 9th 11:30AM - 1:30PM
Celebration at Booker T Wasington Center, 1720 Holland St
Sep 13th 7:00PM - Midnight
Dance at Booker T. Washington Center, 1720 Holland St
Sep 28th 8:00AM
11th Annual Run Around Erie at Rotary Pavilion on Presque Isle State Park
This is an event for every person! Walk or run to show your support of recovery. Cost to participate is $15 if registered by Sep 15. $20 if registered after Sep 15.
Race participation includes t-shirt and light refreshments.
Visit runarounderie.com for more details.

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Sponsors for the year 2007

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Endorsements

I have had the pleasure on the above date to meet organizations throughout the Erie area who's compassion to serve and aid those of us who are in need of various things which could give one at least a chance at life.

While being a member of M.H.A., the professional staff I've encountered has gave me an outlook on avenues which has embarked me on a new direction!

This event has made a true statement to mankind, for I and many who participated in said gathering benifited well!!

I thank those who gave me the opportunity to be a part of a new start.

Lawrence M.

I was invited to the meeting at The Church by on of MHA team members and was delighted to be a part of many of the testimonials that went forth. As a volunteer of MHA and the community of Erie, Pa I'm always inspiring and encouraging others to become better as a person, in our homes, churches, neighborhoods, communities - the world!

We learn so much more from each other when we give one another the tools to build a "Healthy House" ourselves!. In the eyes of others we see who we are the more, or the less depending upon how we serve and see ourselves.

Ms. Mary M.

I thought the experience at the Covenant was one that will be remembered for a long time. The speakers were good and the prizes that they gave were good because I won one.

The turn out was excellent.

Jahmillah

What a roomful of hope. I left a changed person as I'm sure many others had. Such inspiration, hope and messages of freedom.

I suggest future events like this be held nationally.

Luann G.