Phoenix Programs, Inc. Ribbon Cutting Kicks Off a Month of Awareness

On Wednesday September 1, 2010 at 4:30PM, Mayor Bob McDavid will issue a proclamation at the ribbon cutting that marks the official opening of Phoenix Programs’ new facility. The building is located at 90 East Leslie Lane, Columbia, MO. The ceremony kicks off Recovery Month. This year’s Recovery Month theme, “Join the Voices for Recovery: Now More Than Ever!,” reflects the campaign’s goal of reaching groups who may be susceptible to alcohol and/or drug use during times of stress.

“Stress can be a major contributor to the use of alcohol and/or drugs, and may trigger some people to relapse or return to substance use after periods of abstinence,” said Deborah Beste, Executive Director. “At Phoenix Programs, now more than ever, we recognize that treatment, and recovery, happen in the community. This building is a community achievement. The members of our community are an integral part of reaching out to those that can benefit from substance abuse treatment, and encourage friends, colleagues, and family members to begin, and continue, their journey of recovery.”