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WVAADAC 30th Anniversary Conference
Canaan Valley, WV
October 4-8, 2010
West Virginia Association of Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Counselors Celebrates 30 years of the Annual Fall Conference.
By Susie Mullens, MS, LPC, ALPS, NCC, Licensed Psychologist, CCAC-S
WVAADC, Inc., the NAADAC state affiliate in West Virginia ,will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the fall conference this year in Canaan Valley, WV October 4-8, 2010. The conference is described by some as “the most special conference experience”; “a place to connect deeply with others in the field”; “a homecoming” reflecting the deep affection that the “fall conference” has among addiction professionals across the state of West Virginia.
The conference is organized by board members and conference committee members who are all volunteers committed to making the experience educational, fun and rejuvenating. For the past several years a free pre-conference has been offered and this year we continue that tradition with a special moderated panel discussion related to Advocacy. The session will be followed by the second annual West Virginia Walk for Recovery, with a 5K run option. Last year for the inaugural WV Walk for Recovery we were joined by WV State Senator Jeff Kessler
Recovery comedian, Tim Grealish of TEG Interventions, LLC in McMurrey, PA will conclude the first night of the conference. He brings his personal recovery experience as well as 23 years of experience working in the addiction profession. Dr. George Parks, of the Addictive Behavioral Research Center at the University of Washington will deliver two sessions, one on the Past, Present & Future of Treatment & Recovery and one on Relapse Prevention Therapy. We will also be treated to presentations by Tom Durham Ph.D. , Executive Director of The Danya Institute, Inc. and Project Director for the Central East ATTC (also representing NAADAC); Madeline Dupre, Denise Hall, Susan Coyer, Steve Burton, Ronni Rittenhouse, Ph.D., Carlyn Maddox, Andrea Hansen-Ford, Liz Lindley, Brad Price,Ph.D., Barry Row, Russ Taylor,Randy Housh, Gail Kinsey, Jim Baker, Sheila McBride & Judy Kesterson. This year we will also feature an exhibit called “Unheard Voices” which will be provided by the WV FRIS- Foundation for Rape Information Services. As we know too well substance abuse & trauma are unfortunately found together and we are many times faced with a “chicken & egg” situation. The Unheard Voices exhibit is an interactive display of plaster face castings paired with the actual person telling his/her story on audio cassette. Participants will sit facing the casting and listen to survivors tell their 4-6 minute stories for a very powerful experience.
Our conference also features Morning Meditations, which gives attendees an opportunity to start the day with a positive outlook. We conclude with Bedtime Stories which ease attendees into the night with relaxation. We also offer 12 step meetings each day ,supporting those in recovery and give others the opportunity to attend meetings if they are new to the field, or to recovery. As you can imagine- this is a learning environment that is unmatched. Adding to the experience we share all meals, which are included in the price of the conference; we come together & bring our great items to the Annual Scholarship Benefit Auction and conclude with a celebration Awards Banquet with the WV Certification Board of Addiction & Prevention Professionals to honor those who have attained certification and other honors from their peers.
So, if you are looking for a conference of enrichment for the mind, body & spirit all set in the colorful season change in the mountains of WV – come join the family! www.wvfallconference.com or www.wvaadc.com and follow us on facebook at WVAADC, Inc.
The conference would not be possible without the generous sponsors and we thank all of YOU! There are still opportunities for exhibitors and sponsors for the 2010 WVAADC Fall Conference, see website “Sponsor Page” for Details.
WVAADC Member Price for the Conference-Including all meals- $200 Non-Members $390
Mission
WVAADC's mission is to lead, unify, and empower addiction-focused professionals to achieve excellence through education, advocacy, knowledge, standards of practice, ethics, professional development and research.
Read more about the Values, Goals and Values of WVAADAC.
Contact Us
wvaadc@yahoo.com OR wvaadc@hotmail.com
WVAADAC Directors
President: Randy Housh - rdhoush@shsinc.org
Immediate Past President: Russ Taylor - miracles@swave.net
President Elect & Conference Chair: Susie Mullens - Susie@wvfallconference.com
Secretary: Angela Wagner - awagner@crchealth.com
Treasurer & Public Policy Chair: Chris Byers - cbyers@crchealth.com
Committee Chairpersons
Frank Masters, By Laws, Nominations & Awards - fmasters@earthlink.net
Wanda Wyatt, Membership, Nominations & Awards - wwyatt@frontiernet.net
Sandra Streets, Ethics - streetconsulting@msn.com
Sheila McBride, Conference - smcbride@westbrookhealth.com
Liz Campbell, Training - lcampbell@crchealth.com
Cindi Wilson, Training - ckwilson@valleyhealthcare.org
Dixie Pritt, Communications - dixielee@sways.net
Linda Mealey, Communications - lindainwv@live.com
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Membership in WVAADAC includes membership in NAADAC.
West Virginia Affiliate Information
West Virginia Association of Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Counselors, Inc.
Randy Housh
p: 304.525.1522
f: 304.525.2040
naadac.org/wv/
West Virginia Upcoming Events
| Oct 4-9 | WVAADAC 30th Anniversary Conference WVAADAC 30th Anniversary Conference Conference Speakers
This year we will also feature an exhibit called “Unheard Voices” which will be provided by the WV FRIS- Foundation for Rape Information Services. As we know too well substance abuse & trauma are unfortunately found together and we are many times faced with a “chicken & egg” situation. The Unheard Voices exhibit is an interactive display of plaster face castings paired with the actual person telling his/her story on audio cassette. Participants will sit facing the casting and listen to survivors tell their 4-6 minute stories for a very powerful experience. Our conference also features Morning Meditations, which gives attendees an opportunity to start the day with a positive outlook. We conclude with Bedtime Stories which ease attendees into the night with relaxation. We also offer 12 step meetings each day ,supporting those in recovery and give others the opportunity to attend meetings if they are new to the field, or to recovery. As you can imagine- this is a learning environment that is unmatched. Adding to the experience we share all meals, which are included in the price of the conference; we come together & bring our great items to the Annual Scholarship Benefit Auction and conclude with a celebration Awards Banquet with the WV Certification Board of Addiction & Prevention Professionals to honor those who have attained certification and other honors from their peers. More information at www.wvfallconference.com or www.wvaadc.com and follow us on facebook at WVAADC, Inc. More information |
| Oct 6-6 | 2nd Annual West Virginia Walk for Recovery At the West Virginia Association of Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Association 30th Annual Fall Conference we will have the 2nd annual “West Virginia” Walk for Recovery” at Canaan Valley Resort, Davis WV. Join us for a beautiful walk in the highlands of West Virginia and Celebrate Recovery in the splendor of the fall. |
West Virginia NAADAC Approved Education Providers
Get more information on becoming a NAADAC Approved Education Provider.
National Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapists
Mr. Aldo R. Pucci, Psy.D
PO Box 2195
Weirton, WV 26062
p: 800-853-1135
f: 304-723-3982
aldo@nacbt.org
www.nacbt.org
Westbrook University
Dr. Lizabeth Gregg
PO Box 2770
Weirton , WV 26062
p: 304-797-7550
f: 304-797-7554
wu.admissions@verizon.net
westbrooku.edu
West Virginia Educational Programs
The Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) maintains the Directory of Addiction Study Programs (DASP), a comprehensive list of institutions offering certificate, associate, bachelor, master and/or doctoral programs in substance use disorders.
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West Virginia U.S. Department of Transportation Substance Abuse Professionals
Shawn R. Cade, Licensed P
Oasis Behavioral Health Services
P.O. Box 219
Barboursville, WV 25704
p: 304-733-3331
f: 304-733-3334
shawn.cade@psychoasis.com
Amy M. Connelly
Prestera-PARC East
Dunbar, WV 25064
p: 304-766-7336 ext. 1508
f: 304-766-7334
amy.connelly@prestera.org
Susan L. Coyer, Clinical S
Prestera Center
1420 Washington Avenue
Huntington, WV 25704
p: 304-525-1522 ext. 2530
f: 304-525-2040
susan.coyer@prestera.org
Wesley E. Howsare
Moundsville, WV 26041
p: 740-695-9447
Mary Beth E. Jacobson
Ft. Ashby, WV 26719
p: 304-298-4082
Deborah Maiorano, LPC
Martinsburg, WV 25401
p: 304-262-8288
Dwayne F Masters
Beckley, WV 25801
p: 304-256-0200
Alexa M. Rinschler
Clarksburg, WV 26301
p: 304-623-5661 ext.
Sandra D. Street, MA, LP
Street Consulting & Behavioral Services LLC
P.O. Box 6101
Wheeling, WV 26003
p: 304-242-2817
f: 304-242-5161
streetconsulting@msn.com
Laura D. Taylor, LSW, M
Choices, LLC
1680 Ovapa Ridge Road
Ovapa, WV 25164
p: 304-587-2568 work 304-206-5675 cell
James """Jim""" Vance, EAP Consul
Magellan Health Services
1000 Centre Way
Charleston, WV 25350
p: 304-746-5166
f: 304-746-5279
JEVance@verizon.net
William B. Webb, PhD, L
Oasis Behavioral Health Services, LLC
689 Central Ave., PO Box 219
Barboursville, WV 25504
p: 304-733-3331
f: 304-733-3334
wwebb56473@aol.com
www.psychosasis.com
Amy M. Wilcox-Connelly
Dunbar, WV 25526
p: 304-766-7336 ext. 1508
Wanda S. Wyatt, Regional S
Potomac Highlands Guild, Inc.
P.O. Box 1119
Petersburg, WV 26847
p: 304-257-1155
f: 304-257-1945
wandaw@phgmail.net
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