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Recovery in the News: Rally for Recovery! 2007
Local agencies to hold recovery walk
Diane Wilkins
Marion Daily Republican
September 4, 2007
MARION — Several local agencies will highlight the need for treatment for substance use disorders have joined together to host a Recovery Walk Sept. 15 at the Illinois Centre Mall.
The Recovery Walk is part of the 18th annual observance of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month and will address this year’s theme, “Join the Voices for Recovery: Saving Lives, Saving Dollars.”
The month honors those in recovery from substance use disorders and the treatment providers who help those in recovery to reclaim their lives and reintegrate into the community.
The one mile walk begins with registration at Centre Court at the Illinois Centre Mall at 9 a.m. The actual walk will begin at 10 am inside the mall, and will be followed by speakers, testimonials, and information booths from 11 a.m to 12 p.m.
Agencies co-sponsoring the event include Catholic Social Services of Southern Illinois; Fellowship House, First United Methodist Church of Herrin; Franklin-Williamson Human Service, Inc.; Illinois Department of Children and Family Services; Illinois Department of Human Services; Division of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse; Jefferson County Comprehensive Services; Set Free Ministries; Southern Illinois Health Care; Southern Illinois Regional Social Services; Southern Illinois Coalition for the Homeless; Perry County Counseling; Southern Illinois University Student Chapter, NRA; Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities and the Williamson County Coalition Against Methamphetamine.
A recent study by the Survey Research Laboratory at the University of Illinois-Chicago, estimated that 6,467 people struggling with drug or alcohol use are on waiting lists at state-financed treatment centers as of March, 2007.
Research indicates the fact that addiction can be prevented and it can be treated successfully. But here in our community and across the state there are not enough available services for people seeking assistance.
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