Welcome to VADIC

The purpose of the Vermont Alcohol and Drug Information Clearinghouse (VADIC) is to provide communities with informational resources pertaining to substance abuse and at-risk issues. VADIC is a grant-funded program, and its services are free for Vermonters.

Please contact Rita Johnson, VADIC & FOR-VT Outreach Coordinator, for more information and to request materials.

3 Easy Steps to Access VADIC Materials:

1) Perform online search for materials

2) Request materials online or Toll-Free: (800)-769-2798

3) Receive materials by mail

Learn more about VADIC’s Request Process

CHECK OUT THESE RESOURCES & EVENTS!

For more information, and additional statewide training & event listings, visit the VADIC Calendar

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Addiction & Mental Health Services in Health Care  Reform-Sponsored by the Vermont Association for Mental Health & Addiction Recovery (VAMHAR)

January 11, 2012  ~ 9:30 AM-12:00 PM
Capital Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, Montpelier Room, 100 State Street, Montpelier, Vermont
Community Forum ~ Town hall forum with policy makers
Open to the Public
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With special guest: John O’Brien, Senior Advisor on Health Care Financing – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) – John O’Brien is the Senior Advisor to the Administrator on Health Care Reform at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). John O’Brien was the Director of several national projects funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to develop strategies for coordinating funding for human services from federal, state and local dollars. Prior to his work at SAMHSA, Mr. O’Brien worked with the Technical Assistance Collaborative for fifteen years as a Senior Consultant. He has provided consultation to over 30 states and local human services authorities. He has worked with Medicaid, state mental health and substance abuse authorities. He has worked with states to develop federal Medicaid Waivers, Medicaid state plan amendments, and federal grant applications (e.g., children’s system of care). Mr. O’Brien has also been a manager at KPMG Peat Marwick and worked for the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, the Massachusetts Developmental Disability Council, the Illinois Governor’s Office, and the Illinois Legislative Commission on Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse. He was a program staff at Thresholds, Inc. in Chicago.

 

FREE! (RSVP Required)– Deadline: January 6, 2012

To RSVP, contact:  Jimmy Fordham, VAMHAR Office Manager
jimmyf@vamh.org 1 (802) 223-6263

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Friends of Recovery- Vermont (FOR-VT) presents a Winter Discussion Series, “Recovery Stories”

Next Discussion Night will be held: January 19, 2012, from 4 – 6 p.m. ~ 100 State Street, Suite 354, Montpelier, VT 05602- Capitol Plaza Building

Video discussions will be held on the third Thursday of each month-The Series is FREE & open to the public!

Join Julia Robertson, FOR-VT Intern, for a viewing & discussion of the film, Twelve: Is there life after rehab in recovery?, an “unscripted, stark glimpse of the struggles of some individuals and their experience with the harsh reality of addiction.” Join us for their emotional stories, revealing the underlying strengths and weaknesses within the depths of our humanity.

Please RSVP to Julia at: 802-229-6103 ; Toll-Free: 1-800-769-2798       julia@friendsofrecoveryvt.org

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Friends of Recovery- Vermont presents: The Vermont Recovery Coach Academy ~ Upcoming sessions:

January 23- 27, 2012 – Main Street Landing, Burlington, VT
April 23- 27, 2012- Location TBD (within Vermont)
July 23- 27, 2012- Location TBD (within Vermont)

The Recovery Coach Academy (RCA) is a 30 hour training opportunity designed for those interested in serving as a recovery coach focusing on recovery from alcohol and other drug addiction and mental health conditions. The RCA is a highly interactive, personal experience that allows participants to learn the purpose, tasks and various roles of a recovery coach.

TOPICS COVERED IN THE RECOVERY COACH ACADEMY

Guiding Principles, What is a Recovery Coach?, Values and Differences, Transference, Active Listening, Sexual Harassment, Crisis Intervention, Stigma and Labeling, Telling Your Story, Issues of Self-Disclosure, Making a Referral, Stages of Recovery, Multiple Pathways to Recovery, Co-occurring Conditions, Medication Assisted Recovery, Stages of Change, Motivational Interviewing Making Connections, Recovery Wellness Plans

For additional information, and to reserve your spot in the Academy(ies), please contact Rita Johnson, Outreach Coordinator for Friends of Recovery- Vermont (FOR-VT):
(802) 229-6103      Toll-Free: 1 (800) 769-2798

rita@friendsofrecoveryvt.org

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Registration Form

*30 CEUs offered for re-certification only (from the Vermont Alcohol & Drug Certification Board)
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“Starting Over Strong- Vermont”, Vermont’s Disaster Relief Program – Starting Over Strong – Vermont ~ 855-SOS-VT00 (855-767-8800)

Crisis counseling, emotional support and psychological first aid continues to be available to Vermonters most affected by flooding in the wake of Tropical Storm Irene. Anyone in need can call toll-free 855-SOS-VT00 (855-767-8800) to access ‘Starting Over Strong-Vermont’ (SOS), a Crisis Counseling and Assistance and Training Program that provides short-term support for individuals, groups, and communities impacted by flooding. The services are free and will be available through the first anniversary of Irene (Aug. 28, 2012). A lead team of crisis support workers from around the state are available to anyone affected by the historic flooding this fall. The service helps people find healthy ways to deal with loss and stress, and better understand and cope with their experiences from the flood. SOS-VT services promote resiliency and recovery through the rebuilding process. People who may be in need of more intensive support or treatment will be referred to community services and agencies.

‘S.O.S. Vermont’ is supported by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant funding and is administered by Washington County Mental Health Services (exit VADIC), in conjunction with other designated mental health agencies and community services in the hardest hit regions of our State.

To find more information about taking care of your mental and emotional health throughout the storm recovery effort, go to http://healthvermont.gov and choose ‘After the Flood.’
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Making Recovery Easier Flyer New Session Begins November 29th – Register Now!

*A New Series Starts Every 6th Tuesday. You Can Start Anytime!
Tuesdays, 6:00pm – 7:30pm at The Barre Turning Point Center

A six-session series
Participants who attend all six-sessions will receive a Certificate of Completion. You can start anytime and complete the sessions in any order.

Do you want to be in recovery?
Are you struggling with recovery?
Will a 12-step program help you?
This interactive, educational workshop addresses myths about AA, NA, CA, and recovery in general, by creating a supportive environment for sharing and discussing experiences, both positive and negative.**

Making Recovery Easier supports you in connecting with a personally satisfying approach to recovery that
follows a path that is right for you. Our experienced facilitators will assure that the group is safe and will
emphasize to all participants that whatever is said during these sessions should not be shared anywhere else.
This is an appropriate group for those new to the recovery process or for those who have some experience with AA, NA or CA but have not found recovery easy. If you’re struggling, this may help.

>Pre-registration is not required.  However, calling ahead is recommended. To sign up, or if you have questions, please call 802-479-7373, or send an email to: tpccvbarre@gmail.com; 489 N. Main St. ; P.O. Box 887, Barre, VT 05641-0087     (802) 479-7373    www.tpccv.org
**These groups follow the research proven format developed for Making Alcoholics Anonymous Easier (MAAEZ).

(This is a non-AA/NA announcement. Please respect the Traditions and any group customs when sharing it with others.)
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Live More, Drink Less Website and eCheckup!

Because Vermont has a high rate of binge drinking within the young adult (18-25 year old) population, Partners for Prevention came together to work on shifting the situation and lowering the number of folks who drink more than 4-5 drinks in an hour or two.  The CHECKUP is free, anonymous, confidential, personal, and fast.  To complete an eCheckup and find out more, go to: http://www.livemoredrinklessvt.com. You can also find them on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LiveMoreDrinkLessVT
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VADIC was previously a program of the Vermont Health Department, Division of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Programs (ADAP).  In 2009, Friends of Recovery-Vermont (FOR-VT) took over the Clearinghouse program through a grant-funded initiative.

We welcome you to contact us and to request materials.  Also, please visit us at events and conferences to learn more.

The VADIC program is funded by a grant from the Vermont Department of Health, Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs (ADAP).