Family Holds Vigil for Son Lost to Heroin Addiction

Family holds vigil for son lost to heroin addiction

Filed under: addiction help for families

His family thought he would be able to break the addiction. Abigail wants Janesville families to know that heroin use is very real in the city. Inpatient treatment is nonexistent locally, Abigail said. Help is available, but it takes time, money and …
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Neighbor2Neighbor: Wolfe Center helps youths cope with substance abuse

Filed under: addiction help for families

Marc Grodner, executive director: “The Wolfe Center's mission is to provide prevention, treatment, educational support and youth development services that reduce the impact of alcohol and other drug abuse on our youth, families, schools and communities.
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Caledonia family raises 00 for drug addiction programs

Filed under: addiction help for families

The family is donating $ 500 to Community Addiction and Mental Health Services (CAMHS), which will stay in the community, and the remaining to New Port Treatment Centre in Port Colborne – the same institution where Jared was suppose to go six days …
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Nar-Anon – Help For Families of Addicts – nar-anon nfg – Nar-Anon Family Groups Public Service Announcement

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How to Cope: help for families impacted by addiction. Next session starts Sept 10 #RidgefieldCT.http://t.co/IROMLMgG – by FriendsOfMCCA (MCCA )

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Sept 8, 2012 River BaNC (TM), VA-MD-DC Separation and Divorce Workshop in Ashburn, VA
Event on 2012-09-08 08:30:00

Visit our website for more information on all of our programs in Virginia and Maryland.

Be proactive and protect your future.  Knowledge equals power.

Save time and money by attending…speak with our professionals in person.

Our River BaNC (TM) Separation and Divorce Workshop can help.  You do not need to go through this process alone.  And if it is overwhelming for you right now, consider asking a friend to attend with you.  Let us know ahead of time, and your friend can attend with you at no cost. 

September 8, 2012:  We will cover VA, MD and DC law.  Laws vary by state.  We are fortunate in September because our family law attorney has an active practice that covers VA, MD and DC and is well-versed in these jurisdictions.  Also, our financial advisor is licensed in VA, MD and DC. 

These compassionate professionals from the legal and financial industries, as well as compassionate professionals from the counseling/therapist and real estate industries, will share information with you to help you understand the process of divorce and what your next steps might be.  With this information, you can begin to formulate your personal plan. 

When:    September 8, Separation & Divorce 101 Workshop

                      "River BaNC" – Basic Navigational Course

                Registration at 8:15 AM

             Program runs from 8:30 AM to 1:15 PM

Where:  Ashburn Long and Foster Realtors Training Room

             43490 Yukon Drive, Suite # 205

             Ashburn, VA   20147 

Cost:     /pre-registered; /door; /returning attendees

Presenters 
September 8, 2012
Family Law Attorney practices in VA, MD and DC
Financial Advisor licensed in VA, MD and DC

Legal Aspects:  Robert C. Eustice, Esq., of the Law Offices of Robert C. Eustice in Bethesda, Maryland, has 22 years of private practice experience, and has had a particularly strong emphasis on family law during the past 18 years. He practices in Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC.  Trained as a collaborative family law practitioner, Robert also has years of courtroom experience to see you through a contested trial.  Mr. Eustice will give an overview of the legal aspects of divorce, including the separation and divorce process, distribution of property, and custody and support guidelines. 

Financial Aspects:  Pamela J. Sams, CRPC, is a Financial Advisor with Jackson Sams Financial Services in Northern Virginia.  For 10 years, she has been helping women and their families improve their personal and financial wealth through good financial planning.  Her education and training enables her to help clients successfully navigate through the myriad of personal and financial decisions they face during their lives.  She assists them in attaining a higher level of financial security through education, understanding, and scenario planning.  Pamela will talk about creating budgets for two households, valuing and dividing assets, the scenario approach to decisions, and retirement issues.  

Emotional Aspects:   Stephanie Garrison, NCC, CSAC, is a therapist with Finding Solutions Counseling Centers.  Stephanie is a Nationally Certified Counselor and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor specializing in addiction and legal issues as well as marriage and couples counseling and women's wellness.  As a therapist, Stephanie works with an adaptable approach to bring about change. She focuses on helping individuals enhance themselves and believes that there is more to a person than what is outwardly portrayed. Her goal is to help each individual explore and discover their strengths. Ms. Garrison will present on substance abuse, including signs and symptoms, some coping mechanisms, and resources for assistance. 

Real Estate Aspects:  Pamela Jones, ABR, CRB, GRI, Pamela Jones, Inc., Long and Foster Realtors, is a career REALTOR® who began working with buyers and sellers in1983.  Her dedication to her clients made her the #1 agent in Loudoun County in 2006.  Pam has excellent business sense, detailed knowledge of the local market, and outstanding negotiating skills.  Pam will give an update of the local real estate market, which differs vastly from the "national" picture we so often hear about.  

Life Coaching Aspects:    Ever Changing River, LLC, will lead you through some exercises to help you explore your core values and beliefs, and then create your "next steps" action plan.  This action plan will be different for each person…from "let me continue to think about all this" to "here are my top 3 items to complete by next Friday."  It is important to find the approach that is best for you, not someone else.  

Disclaimer:  River BaNC and River Chat programs are intended for informational purposes only.  They do not constitute legal, financial, emotional, real estate or mortgage advice or counseling.  You should seek the advice of qualified legal, financial, psychological, real estate, mortgage and any other necessary professionals regarding your own individual situation outside of any Ever Changing River, LLC program. 

What River BaNC Attendees Are Saying:

"What a great workshop format for individuals who are trying to educate themselves on the various aspects of separating and/or divorce.  The environment was awesome, and a really great selection of presenters.”

"I learned so much from all the speakers.  I feel better about my situation, knowing that I am not alone.” 

"I will absolutely recommend this program.”

“Empowering!”

at Long & Foster Realtors, Training Room
43490 Yukon Drive, Suite 205
Ashburn, United States
Family Day Dinner
Event on 2012-09-24 18:00:00

Prevention Council of Roanoke County, and the Salem Family YMCA, invite you to join us for the 9th Annual Family Day Dinner Celebration.
Don’t be late! Register and pay for your “spot at the table”!

Family Day – A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children™ was launched in 2001 by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University. Family Day is a national movement that informs parents that the engagement fostered during frequent family dinners is an effective tool to help keep America’s kids substance free.

at Salem Family YMCA
1126 Kime Ln
Salem, United States