Link to PDF version is at the bottom of the expanded Annual Report 2010
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Phoenix Programs At NAMI State Conference
November 4 and 5 Heather Harlan attended and represented PPI at the State NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Conference in Lake Ozark, MO. Heather is pictured here with Cindi Keele, Executive Director of NAMI Missouri. From its inception in 1979, NAMI has been dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. For three decades, NAMI has established itself as the most formidable grassroots mental health advocacy organization in the country. Dedication, steadfast commitment and unceasing belief in NAMI’s mission by grassroots advocates have produced profound changes. NAMI’s greatest strength is the dedication of our
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KFRU Morning Meeting – National Recovery Month
KFRU Morning Meeting with Phoenix Programs, Inc., discussing National Recovery Month, and evidence-based treatment for addictions. Leslie: “…we have Deborah Beste, the Executive Director for Phoenix Programs and we have Heather Harlan, who has joined us many times before…good morning ladies!” Deborah and Heather: “Good Morning!” Simon: “Tell us a little bit about September….Heather, who declares it recovery month? “ Heather: “SAMHSA, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in the federal government….it’s part of Health and Human Services, it’s really being observed all over the country, and people can get online and just do a search for national recovery
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New Treatment Center Opens in Columbia
By Cynthia Yang, KOMU-TV8 COLUMBIA- Phoenix Programs’ Incorporated has a new treatment facility. The center on East Leslie Lane combines all the steps in alcohol and drug treatment into a single building. Phoenix Programs’ wants to continue to be a an organization dedicated to support and hope for people dealing with substance abuse. Phoenix Programs’ Development Officer Jarin Wood said the new facility provides convenience when seeking treatment. The group used to have several locations for people to receive treatment. However, this new center means people who need help in Boone County only have to go to one place to
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September is Recovery Month
The Recovery Month observance highlights the societal benefits of substance abuse treatment, lauds the contributions of treatment providers and promotes the message that recovery from substance abuse in all its forms is possible. The observance also encourages citizens to take action to help expand and improve the availability of effective substance abuse treatment for those in need. Recovery Month provides a platform to celebrate people in recovery and those who serve them. Each September, thousands of treatment programs around the country celebrate their successes and share them with their neighbors, friends, and colleagues in an effort to educate the public
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