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eNewsletter - November 20, 2006
Dear Friends,
As Thanksgiving approaches we want to take a moment to reflect upon all that we have to be thankful for. May hope, joy, and gratitude fill your mind as you enjoy the other traditions of the day. Your involvement in our recovery advocacy movement means so much to all of us here at Faces & Voices of Recovery. We would like to wish you and your loved ones a very Happy Thanksgiving.
Warmest wishes,
Merlyn Karst
Board Chair, Faces & Voices of Recovery
Advocates for Recovery
Paul Wellstone Mental Health Equitable Treatment Act Update
Thanks to everyone who responded to the October Action Alert and asked their US Representative to call for a vote on the Paul Wellstone Mental Health Equitable Treatment Act. The bill’s main sponsors, Representatives Jim Ramstad (R-MN) and Patrick Kennedy (D-RI) have decided to wait until the new Congress convenes to take further action on the bill.
Resources
- “The Role of Social Supports, Spirituality, Religiousness, Life Meaning and Affiliation with 12-step Fellowships in Quality of Life Satisfaction among Individuals in Recovery from Alcohol and Drug Use” examines issues beyond no longer using alcohol and other drugs that contribute to individuals’ achieving a better life once they are alcohol and drug free.
- College scholarships are available for students in recovery from the Founder’s Trust. The organization has awarded academic scholarships and grants sine 1997 to fulfill its mission of providing resources to help youth, adults, families and communities affected by crime, substance abuse, and other social and behavioral problems.
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