Ambi Daniel

As we move through the summer, I wanted to share some exciting items that Facing Addiction has been working on over the past several weeks and months! None of these things would have been possible had it not been for the work so many of you do in your communities every day. I hope you’ll take a moment to read about our work at the Republican & Democratic National Conventions, the amazing Facing Addiction Across America series brought to you by my friend Ryan Hampton as well as a terrific opportunity brought to you by the Addiction Technology Transfer Network (ATTC) and our friends at Faces & Voices of Recovery.

Amazing Coverage of Educational Caucuses for Addiction Solutions

Last month, Facing Addiction hosted an Educational Caucus for Addiction Solutions at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland and at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Hundreds of people and many of our Action Network partners turned out to attend these events, as did Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI), South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Matt Moore, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Senator Ed Markey (D-MA), former Congressman Patrick Kennedy, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh and Delaware Governor Jack Markell.

Coinciding with these events was the release of Facing Addiction’s Action Plan, a detailed outline of how we will see our advocacy agenda through to fruition. You may click here to read a blog post on the release of the plan, and here for another wonderful piece on our Philadelphia event.

Facing Addiction Across America

Our colleague, Ryan Hampton, and his friend Garrett Hade just finished an unprecedented and historic 2,500-mile, cross-country journey in an RV to talk with Facing Addiction’s action network about what matters to them most: addiction and recovery. Never has the addiction space been an upfront part of a presidential election cycle. And never has a political party elected a delegate so outspoken about his recovery from heroin addiction.

But that’s Ryan, who shared his story at the Democratic National Convention. The broader story, however, follows in the recordings of several of his stops between Los Angeles and Philadelphia which we’ve captured in the Addiction Across America Docuseries.

You can watch the entire series here or watch the episodes individually on our website here.

ATTC Essay Contest

The Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC Network) is teaming up with Faces & Voices of Recovery and Facing Addiction to celebrate National Recovery Month 2016 (September) with an international essay contest.

The essay contest invites entries from people in recovery both in the United States and abroad, in recognition of the global reach of the recovery movement.

• Entrants are encouraged to use “person-first” language that identifies the person first and the condition second. For example, “I am a person with a substance use disorder” rather that “I am an addict.”
• A judging panel will select the top 20 essays based on specific criteria, including the use of non-stigmatizing and person-first language.
• Prizes will be awarded for the first, second, and third place entries

Complete information about the essay contest, including rules, eligibility, and submission guidelines is available at the ATTC Network’s International Essay Contest page – click here to read the details.

Thanks for all you do! Together, we will continue Facing Addiction!

“Active Parenting of Children Ages 5-12” Parenting Now Class

The parent and child relationship may be challenging at times, but it can also be a rewarding time to grow together and develop a family bond.

The Active Parenting of Children Ages 5-12 Parenting Program encourages positive interaction, and enhances communication and behavior management skills to help parents to protect and prepare our children to survive and thrive in with the challenges of the society we live in.

Classes are two days a week, for 2 hours each day, with a total of 6 sessions.

Class dates: 9/6, 9/8, 9/13, 9/14, 9/20, 9/22

Time: Classes take place 12:30pm – 2:30pm
With the exception of 9/8 where the class time is
11:00 – 1:00pm

**Snacks will be Available**

Where: Center for Family Life and Recovery
502 Court Street
4th Floor, Suite 401
Utica, NY 13502

A certificate of completion, which may qualify for community service hours, will be presented to all parents completing the course.

Call Susan Koslosky at (315) 768-2677 or Diana Stevenson at (315) 768-2658 to reserve your spot today!

Boonville, New York (September, 2016) – Join Center for Family Life and Recovery, Inc. at its 8th Annual Tim Foley Recovery Classic Golf Tournament held at Woodgate Pines Golf Club in Boonville, New York on September 18, 2016. This event was named after Tim in recognition of his 25 years as a Board Member with Center for Family Life and Recovery and one of its predecessors, Mohawk Valley Council on Alcoholism/Addictions.

Tim Foley, who is a practicing attorney, grew up in Utica and Old Forge. He has been in recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction for more than 30 years. Tim considers it a responsibility to share his story with others whenever given the opportunity as he truly believes that when there is help there is hope.

This year’s golf tournament, “The Foley,” will begin with registration and a light breakfast with refreshments at 8:30 AM on September 18. At 10:00 AM a shotgun start will signal the beginning of the tournament. Postgame prizes and steak dinner will be offered once all golfers have turned in their scorecards.

Sign-up as a team or individual ($400/team OR $100/person), or purchase a sponsorship sign ($200/sign) or a path sign ($125.00/sign) that will be placed on the golf course during the tournament. For more information, or for any questions, do not hesitate to call Heather Perry at (315) 733-1709.

Center for Family Life and Recovery, Inc. is proud to be the area’s leading expert for advocacy, prevention, counseling, and training. As a community partner, it is important to us that we continue spreading the message of help and hope to our area and with those whom we work.

Letting Go of Resentments

 Addiction.  It affects so much of how we live.  It’s natural to have some negative feelings about how life has been affected and changed.  Resentments do not have to be deep seated relationship destroying experiences.  Sometimes a resentment is that seemingly little thing that we are upset over even after some time.  We hold on to that anger and negative feeling for a reason.

Bigger resentments can also be incredibly powerful, devastating, and halting.  They are the things that hold us down and often keep us from moving forward in our lives and relationships.  While we so desperately want to let go, it can sometimes just be so hard.

This 5 week session is designed as an outlet to explore our resentments from the little stuff to the devastating. We are going to look at why we hold on to our resentments and how holding on has both served us and hindered us.  We’ll gain an understanding of what letting go means and look at our readiness to move through the resentments. Practicing specific tools, we will work to move towards acceptance, change, regaining our personal control in the situation, and if ready, forgiveness.

When:             Wednesdays August 10, 17, 31 and September 7 and 14 at 5:00-6:15pm

Where:            502 Court Street

Small Conference Room (Just stop in to the front desk)

Utica, NY 13502

Contact:          Ambi Daniel 768-2665, adaniel@cflrinc.org

Boonville, New York (August, 2016) – Join Center for Family Life and Recovery, Inc. at its 8^th Annual Tim Foley Recovery Classic Golf Tournament held at Woodgate Pines Golf Club in Boonville, New York on September 18, 2016. This event was named after Tim in recognition of his 25 years as a Board Member with Center for Family Life and Recovery and one of its predecessors, Mohawk Valley Council on Alcoholism/Addictions.

Tim Foley, who is a practicing attorney, grew up in Utica and Old Forge. He has been in recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction for more than 30 years. Tim considers it a responsibility to share his story with others whenever given the opportunity as he truly believes that when there is help there is hope.

This year’s golf tournament, “The Foley,” will begin with registration and a light breakfast with refreshments at 8:30 AM on September 18. At 10:00 AM a shotgun start will signal the beginning of the tournament. Postgame prizes and steak dinner will be offered once all golfers have turned in their scorecards.

Sign-up as a team or individual ($400/team OR $100/person), or purchase a sponsorship sign ($200/sign) or a path sign ($125.00/sign) that will be placed on the golf course during the tournament. For more information, or for any questions, do not hesitate to call Heather Perry at (315) 733-1709.

Center for Family Life and Recovery, Inc. is proud to be the area’s leading expert for advocacy, prevention, counseling, and training. As a community partner, it is important to us that we continue spreading the message of help and hope to our area and with those whom we work.