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Free Smoking Cessation Class starts July 11th!

Phoenix Programs, Inc. — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 20:56:25 +0000

New Freedom From Smoking Class Starting Soon!

Phoenix Programs, Inc. — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:30:50 +0000

Wednesday May 4, 2011 at Missouri United Methodist Church (9^th & Elm)

204 S. 9^th, Columbia, MO

5:30-6:30 pm, Room CLC 111

The Class is “FREE OF CHARGE”

Freedom From Smoking is an 8 session program that is designed to help YOU quit smoking. It is a positive program with great results. Quit Day is the 4^th session of class or Wednesday May 25 and the follow up class is Thursday May 26, session 5. The class is 7 weeks and ends on June 15, 2011. Sessions are 5-4, 5-11, 5-18, 5-25, Quit date, 5-26 (follow up class), 6-1, 6-8, and 6-15.

Program includes all materials and workbooks, NICOTINE REPLACEMENT THERAPY PRODUCTS, REIMBURSED PRESCRIPTIONS and incentives such as a Gift Card towards an ARC MEMBERSHIP OR a GIFT CARD for GYM SHOES at the Shoe Department with successful completion of the program. Some meals will be provided. (Make 7/8 Sessions and be tobacco free for successful completion)

Contact Julie Sears, Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist with any questions and to register at (573) 777-3007 or jsears@phoenixprogramsinc.org

What, Why and How of Effective Referrals for Substance Abuse Treatment

Phoenix Programs, Inc. — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 21:18:12 +0000

Heather Harlan, Prevention Specialist at Phoenix Programs, Inc, as a guest of Dr. Kris Tenny-Brittian, Area Pastor of the Northeast Area Disciples of Christ, led a 45 minute audio training specifically designed for leaders of churches and other faith communities. The information can equip faith leaders to more effectively recognize and refer congregation and family members as well as professional colleagues who may be struggling with situations involving alcohol and/or other drugs.

Click on title above to open story and activate link to audio below:
Click Here for the Audio File

2010 Annual Report

Phoenix Programs, Inc. — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 17:23:34 +0000

Link to PDF version is at the bottom of the expanded
Annual Report 2010

Ready to Quit Smoking?

Phoenix Programs, Inc. — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 19:33:57 +0000

Are you ready to

QUIT SMOKING?

We can help!

Free Quit Smoking Class

Monday February 28th, 2011 at Missouri United Methodist Church (9^th & Elm)

Columbia, MO

6:00 to 7:00 pm, Room CLC 110

The Class is “FREE OF CHARGE”

Freedom From Smoking is an 8 session program that is designed to help YOU quit smoking. It is a positive program with great results. Quit Day is the 4^th session of class or Monday March 21 and the follow up class is Tuesday March 22nd, session 5. The class is 7 weeks and ends on April 11, 2011. Sessions are 2-28, 3-7, 3-14, 3-21 Quit date, 3-22 (follow up class), 3-28, 4-4, and 4-11.

Contact Julie Sears, Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist with any questions and to register at (573) 777-3007 or jsears@phoenixprogramsinc.org

December 2010 Newsletter

Phoenix Programs, Inc. — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 22:26:09 +0000

Are you ready?

Phoenix Programs, Inc. — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:05:21 +0000

Are you ready to

QUIT SMOKING?

We can help!

Free Quit Smoking Class

Wednesday January 12, 2011 at Missouri United Methodist Church (9^th & Elm)

Columbia, MO

5:30—6:30 pm, Room CLC 113

The Class is “FREE OF CHARGE”

Freedom From Smoking is an 8 session program that is designed to help YOU quit smoking. It is a positive program with great results. Quit Day is the 4^th session of class or Wednesday February 2 and the follow up class is Thursday February 3, session 5. The class is 7 weeks and ends on February 23, 2010.

Contact Julie Sears, Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist with any questions and to register at (573) 777-3007 or jsears@phoenixprogramsinc.org

What are YOUR strategies for “De-stressing” During the Holidays?

Phoenix Programs, Inc. — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 23:03:04 +0000

Recently at an education group at Phoenix Programs individuals seeking long term recovery took time to think about situations that might occur during the coming holidays that could TEAR at their recovery (Traditions, Expectations, Attitudes, Routines).

Here you see a photo of the list generated by the group.

Many reported the holidays were a source of stress for them for reasons unique to recovery. Some of those challenges were lack of support for recovery, expectations to use or drink with friends or family, questions about how to celebrate without using, and having to choose between attending support group meetings or family gatherings.

Most of the stressors the participants named were challenging holiday situations faced by most individuals and families—in recovery or not: being around family members you might not enjoy, unrealistic expectations around the holidays, overspending, overeating, lack of sleep, grief, loneliness, and isolation.

The group members discussed coping skills, strategies for moving forward in their recoveries and focused on anticipating how to stay “safe” if they found themselves wanting to use or drink. Group participants spent time listing self-care routines that could be essential but are often neglected during the holidays. This can add to our levels of stress. These routines included adequate sleep, exercise, nutritious food, staying hydrated, attending support meetings, doing volunteer work and choosing positive family/friends with whom you want to spend time.

You don’t have to be in recovery for a substance use situation for the holidays to be stressful—we all can use positive strategies for coping.

What are YOUR strategies for staying on track in your life during the holidays?

Please share with the Phoenix community—we’d like to compile a list.

Phoenix Programs Attends Grant Writing Workshop

Phoenix Programs, Inc. — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:10:41 +0000

November 16, 2010 Rhiannon Pearson, Bea Stricker and Jarin Wood attended a grant writing workshop presented by Development Systems, Inc. As Phoenix Programs continues to diversify and apply for new sources of funding, this interactive workshop included the following objectives:

·         Requirements for a federal grant application
·         Creating goals and objectives
·         Development of logic models
·         Development of project budgets
·         Funding sustainability

This workshop enhances the strength and skill set our staff can offer as applications and proposals are developed.

Phoenix Programs Joins The American Cancer Society in the 35th Great American Smokeout!

Phoenix Programs, Inc. — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:32:27 +0000

On Thursday, November 18 Phoenix Programs is encouraging smokers to
·         use the date to make a plan to quit
·         give up smoking for 1 day in observance of this day
·         work on a plan to quit
·         sign up for Freedom From Smoking which starts Wednesday January 12, 2011 at 5:30pm
·         find a friend who has been thinking of quitting and work together to plan or attend a class

Here’s an easy step you can take on November 18, 2010 to a new life living tobacco free–

Call 573-777-3007
Talk with or leave a message for Julie Sears about the next class Freedom From Smoking at the Missouri United Methodist Church, Wednesday January 12, 2011 at 5:30-6:30pm (FREE)!!! The Quit date is not until February 2!

Phoenix Programs, Inc. offers treatment for tobacco as a routine part of our services to individuals seeking long term recovery from substance use disorders. Participation in tobacco treatment efforts while engaged in other substance abuse treatment has been associated with a 25% greater likelihood of long-term abstinence from alcohol and other drugs.

Other FREE Resources for Tobacco Recovery:
Columbia Health Department. Contact: Carolyn Davidson 573-874-7356, counseling and Nicotine Replacement Therapy Patches
Missouri Tobacco Quit-line (1-800-784-8669) offers 4 weeks NRT patches and counseling
The American Lung Help Line: 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872) offers counseling
Nicotine Anonymous Tuesday 6 PM at the Columbia Boone County Health Dept. West Blvd. & Worley Contact: Jim: 573-445-6166 for locations
www.ffsonline.org Online Quit Smoking class
www.becomeanex.org Online support program and community with others in tobacco recovery and their stories
www.smokefree.gov information on quitting

http://www.cancer.org/Healthy/StayAwayfromTobacco/GreatAmericanSmokeout/index