National Wellness Week 2012

As part of National Recovery Month, SAMHSA continued National Wellness Week from September 17–23, 2012, to inspire individuals and organizations to get involved and take one step for wellness. The theme for this week was: Living Wellness.

View the interactive map to learn about 2012 Activities in Your Area.

National Wellness Week 2012 Honorary Chairperson

Stanice Anderson

• Poet, author, speaker, recovery expert, and Huffington Post blogger
• She released a new poem about wellness and recovery as part of the "Artistic Expression for Wellness" national event on September 19 during National Wellness Week 2012.

National Wellness Week 2012 Honorary Chairperson Stanice Anderson is an addictions recovery expert, speaker, blogger, and author of nonfiction books. Stanice shared her inspiring story that includes overcoming addiction (27 years), low self-esteem, abusive relationships, as well as her journey forward with faith and confidence to realize her dreams. Recently, she became a blogger on The Huffington Post. She writes about recovery and faith for the Religion Section, in her signature storytelling style and strong, yet vulnerable voice that transports readers to an emotional place where tears, laughter, and hope collide. She released a new poem about wellness and recovery as part of the Artistic Expression for Wellness national event on September 19. Visit her at http://www.stanice.com .

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National Wellness Week 2012 Day-by-Day

Overview of Eight Dimensions

Over-arching activities about Wellness Initiative, National Wellness Week and how the Eight Dimensions help people recover and build resilience, especially when confronted with traumatic, mental health or substance use challenges.

Physical Dimension

Activities promoting healthy behaviors including smoking cessation, physical activity, nutrition, adequate sleep, and safe medication use.

Intellectual Dimension

Activities encouraging individuals to participate in the Artistic Expression for Wellness national activity such as writing poetry or developing artwork. Also, messages inspiring creativity and mentally stimulating activities, such as writing poetry or teaching others about one’s area of interest.

• Artistic Expression for Wellness national activity

Spiritual Dimension

Activities encouraging activities such as mediation, prayer, or music into one’s efforts to enhance their recovery.

Social and Emotional Dimensions

Activities encouraging individuals to join the Line Dance for Wellness in communities across the country. Dancing is a great stress-reliever and also provides social interaction. Individuals can also incorporate the social and emotional dimensions in a variety of other ways, such as volunteering, joining a book club or simply spending more time with family and friends.

• Line Dance for Wellness national activity

Financial and Occupational Dimensions

Activities promoting tips and support on how to manage one’s finances. Encouraging individuals to explore work opportunities that will provide satisfaction in their lives.

Environmental Dimension

Activities promoting ways individuals can improve healthy environmental surroundings to support their physical and mental health.

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2012 Activities

View Nationwide Activities

Information is available for states shown in yellow. Click on the state abbreviation to view activities:

Nationwide Activities

Organization	National Empowerment Center, Inc.
Activity	Wellness Works Initiative
Description	As part of National Wellness Week, Peerlink, the National Empowerment Center, and the other Consumer and Consumer Supporter Technical Assistance Centers—the National Mental Health Consumers' Self-Help Clearinghouse, NAMI Star Center, and the Family Cafe TA Center – invite you to submit a piece of original creative work expressing what wellness means in your lives and for your communities.
Date	Submissions are due September 9, 2012
Time	n/a
Contact	Leah Harris 1–800–POWER–2–U wellnessworks@power2u.org http://power2u.org
Organization	The National Coalition for Mental Health Recovery
Activity	Awakening to the power of creative expression as a means of personal, social, and societal transformation
Description	In celebration of National Wellness Week, The National Coalition for Mental Health Recovery invite artists and others to join a dialogue about: the power of art as a means of healing and embracing a wellness life style; creative expression as a means to bring about personal and social change; and gaining confidence in our ability to speak about the power of art in our lives and in our community.
Date	September 17, 2012
Time	12:30 – 2pm Eastern Daylight Time
Contact	1–877–444–7543, code 8839036387 http://www.ncmhr.org
Organization	ACT Missouri
Activity	Wellness Week Daily Facebook Chat
Description	ACT Missouri will host a live Facebook chat each day of wellness week with a topic pertaining to each of the eight dimensions. They will share information, tips, and recommendations from the staff. They look forward to hearing wellness advice from many of their affiliates around Missouri. The chats are open to everyone!
Date	September 17–21, 2012
Time	Each day at 10:00 am CTS
Location	http://www.facebook.com/actmissouri
Contact	Laurisa Mahlin 877–669–2280 lmahlin@actmissouri.org http://www.actmissouri.org
Organization	Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery (Brattleboro, VT)
Activity	Wellness Webinar: What it Takes to Have it and Keep it
Description	The Copeland Center is hosting a webinar on “What it Takes to Have it and Keep it.”
Date	September 17, 2012
Time	2–3 p.m. EST
Location	http://copelandcenter.com
Contact	Katie Wilson 802–254–5335
Organization	Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery (Brattleboro, VT)
Activity	Wellness Webinar: WRAP for Diabetes
Description	The Copeland Center is hosting a webinar on “WRAP for Diabetes.”
Date	September 18, 2012
Time	2–3 p.m. EST
Location	http://copelandcenter.com
Contact	Katie Wilson 802–254–5335
Organization	Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery (Brattleboro, VT)
Activity	Wellness Webinar: Smoking Cessation and WRAP
Description	The Copeland Center is hosting a webinar on “Smoking Cessation and WRAP.”
Date	September 19, 2012
Time	2–3 p.m. EST
Location	http://copelandcenter.com
Contact	Katie Wilson 802–254–5335
Organization	National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)
Activity	“Wellness not Weight” Social Media Campaign
Description	The ANAD will promote wellness through a daily social media campaign including Facebook, Twitter and Tumbler updates to help spread the message: “Wellness not Weight.”
Date	September 17–23, 2012
Time	n/a
Location	http://www.anad.org
Contact	Donna Rostamian (630) 577–1333 Donna.Rostamian@anad.org
Organization	National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)
Activity	Eating Disorder Support Groups
Description	ANAD groups will be invited to participate in various activities focusing on the eight dimensions of wellness.
Date	September 17–23, 2012
Time	n/a
Location	http://www.anad.org
Contact	Donna Rostamian (630) 577–1333 Donna.Rostamian@anad.org
Organization	Women’s Correctional Center (WCCC) of Hawaii
Activity	Webinar on “Promoting Alternatives to Seclusion and Restraint thru Trauma Informed Practices and National Center for Trauma Informed Care”
Description	Please join WCCC for a presentation where there is work being done within the visionary framework of creating a pu`uhonua – a place to live a forgiven life, a place for transformation, a place that nurtures healing within the individual, family, and community, and serves to reduce recidivism. Working toward community healing and well-being, WCCC is taking a community-building approach, using a MIND, BODY, SPIRIT, PLACE perspective, and incorporates a trauma informed care.
Date	September 7, 2012
Time	3–4:30 p.m. EST
Location	n/a
Contact	n/a
Organization	SAMHSA’s ADS Center
Activity	Peer-Driven Innovations: Changing Systems, Changing Lives
Description	Join a SAMHSA-sponsored teleconference that will feature two visionary leaders who are changing the face of healthcare service delivery - one a pioneer in the recovery movement and the other a forward thinking mental health administrator.
Date	September 27, 2012
Time	3–4:30 p.m. EST
Location	n/a
Contact	http://promoteacceptance.samhsa.gov

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Alabama
Organization	Wings Across Alabama
City	Montgomery
Activity	TBD
Description	TBD
Date	TBD
Time	TBD
Contact	Robert Hermes 617–442–4111 rob.herm12@gmail.com http://www.wingsalabama.org
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Arizona
Organization	Recovery Empowerment Network
City	Phoenix
Activity	Walking Challenge
Description	The CEO of Recovery Empowerment Network will purchase pedometers for any member who wishes join her in meeting her goal of walking 10,000 steps a day for each month. Each month, the person who most consistently reached the goal of 10,000 steps a day for the month will receive a $25 gift card. Employees and members are all welcome to join the challenge. The walking challenge will add to the Recovery Empowerment Network regular program of tai chi, swimming, and gym trips.
Date	Ongoing, beginning in September
Time	n/a
Contact	Ann Rider 602–248–0368 arider@renaz.org http://renaz.org
Organization	Arizona Department of Health Services
City	Phoenix
Activity	Line Dance for Wellness
Description	The Arizona Department of Health Services will host a line dance for Wellness. They will also have several exhibit booths during the event with information about the Eight Dimensions of Wellness and Recovery Month.
Date	Friday Sep. 21
Time	10:10 am
Location	Department of Health Services’ Building parking lot located on 150 North 18th Avenue, Phoenix AZ 85007
Contact	Claudia Sloan 602–364–4755 DBHSCommunications@azdhs.gov
Organization	Recovery Empowerment Network
City	Phoenix
Activity	Health and Wellness Week
Description	In celebration of National Wellness Week, Recovery Empowerment Network is presenting a series of events to promote health and wellness in the community. Recovery Empowerment Network will host a t’ai chi marathon on Monday, September 17, which is open to the public. They will have additional activities throughout the week to help individuals learn about whole-person wellness.
Date	Monday, September 17–Friday, September 21, 2012
Time	8 am–4 pm
Location	n/a
Contact	Ann Rider 602–248–0368 arider@renaz.org http://www.renaz.org
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California
Organization	City of Berkeley Department of Health, Housing & Community Services
City	Berkeley
Activity	Art Walk
Description	The walk will be led by Berkeley Mental Health’s Wellness Recovery Leaders and will include local art and poetry installations.
Date	September 20, 2012
Time	1:00 pm PT
Location	Main Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge St, Berkeley, CA
Contact	Carol Patterson 510–981–5217 CPatterson@ci.berkeley.ca.us http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/dhs/
Organization	Riverside County Department of Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program
City	Riverside
Activity	2012 Recovery Happens
Description	Join Riverside County Substance Abuse, Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space District, County Treatment and Service Providers for their 2012 Recovery Happens event. Scheduled activities include a recovery walk, horseshoe tournament, volleyball tournament, softball tournament, live music and raffles.
Date	September 15, 2012
Time	8 am–3 pm
Location	Rancho Jurupa Park, 4800 Crestmore Road, Riverside
Contact	Darwin Neidlinger 951–955–2105 deneidlinger@rcmhd.org
Organization	Prevent Child Abuse Riverside County and Coachella Valley Collaborative
City	Cathedral City
Activity	National Night Out – Celebrate Healthy Families
Description	Come and enjoy free fun for the whole family! National Night Out – Celebrate Healthy Families will have free kid activities, free food and free community resource information available for the whole family!
Date	October 2, 2012
Time	4–8 pm
Location	Big League Dreams Park
Contact	Darwin Neidlinger 760–347–0754 deneidlinger@rcmhd.org
Organization	Voices for Recovery
City	Menlo Park
Activity	Recovery Happens Picnic
Description	Join in for this year’s annual Recovery Happens/Community Recovery Coalition (CRC) Picnic. Come out for a hamburger or hot dog, raffle prizes, games, and fun! Visit with old friends and make new ones. Put on your sunscreen, grab a blanket & hat and come enjoy the picnic!
Date	Thursday, September 20
Time	11 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Location	Floods Park, 215 Bay Road
Contact	Kelly Sheridan 650–573–3437 Kasheridan@smcgov.org
Organization	National Alliance on Mental Illness San Diego
City	San Diego
Activity	Journey through Wellness Resource Fair and Expo
Description	The National Alliance on Mental Illness San Diego is sponsoring a wellness fair and expo. Come learn how to get your heart and mind healthy at the journey through wellness. The event will feature speakers and resource exhibits.
Date	September 20, 2012
Time	10am–3pm
Location	Toby Wells YMCA, 5105 Overland Avenue, San Diego, CA 92123
Contact	Sue Skube 619–398–8557 sueskube@namisd.org http://www.namisandiego.org
Organization	The Village Family Services
City	North Hollywood
Activity	Fresh Fruit Monday
Description	Fresh fruit will be provided to all The Village Family Services employees, so they can create their healthy fruit snack bowl.
Date	September 17, 2012
Time	n/a
Location	6736 Laurel Cyn. Blvd. Suite 200, North Hollywood, CA 91606
Contact	Jessica Hernandez 818–755–8786 JHernandez@thevillagefs.org http://www.thevillagefs.org
Organization	The Village Family Services
City	North Hollywood
Activity	Stairway to the Village
Description	To keep to the lower body moving all day long, today is the day all employees go up and down the stairs and AVOID AT ALL TIMES (if possible) taking the elevator.
Date	September 18, 2012
Time	n/a
Location	6736 Laurel Cyn. Blvd. Suite 200, North Hollywood, CA 91606
Contact	Jessica Hernandez 818–755–8786 JHernandez@thevillagefs.org http://www.thevillagefs.org
Organization	The Village Family Services
City	North Hollywood
Activity	Stamp Out Stress
Description	Over the P.A. system, reception staff will remind all employees to take a break. They will also email the link to “Do Nothing for 2 Minutes” to all employees.
Date	September 19, 2012
Time	n/a
Location	6736 Laurel Cyn. Blvd. Suite 200, North Hollywood, CA 91606
Contact	Jessica Hernandez 818–755–8786 JHernandez@thevillagefs.org http://www.thevillagefs.org
Organization	The Village Family Services
City	North Hollywood
Activity	Stretch @ Your Desk
Description	Over the P.A. system, reception staff will go over step–by–step of the chosen exercise during the selected time frame.
Date	September 20, 2012
Time	n/a
Location	6736 Laurel Cyn. Blvd. Suite 200, North Hollywood, CA 91606
Contact	Jessica Hernandez 818–755–8786 JHernandez@thevillagefs.org http://www.thevillagefs.org
Organization	The Village Family Services
City	North Hollywood
Activity	10:10 Line Dance to Wellness
Description	Are you ready to shake off all the stress of the week, and start your fun weekend? So, to finish this wellness week, The Village Family Services is going to celebrate by line dancing to a 90’s popular song, the Macarena.
Date	September 21, 2012
Time	n/a
Location	6736 Laurel Cyn. Blvd. Suite 200, North Hollywood, CA 91606
Contact	Jessica Hernandez 818–755–8786 JHernandez@thevillagefs.org http://www.thevillagefs.org
Organization	The County Alcohol and Drug Program Administrators’ Association of California, The Alcohol and Other Drug Policy Institute, The California Institute for Mental Health, and The California Mental Health Directors Association
City	Sacramento
Activity	2012 California Mental Health and Substance Use Policy Forum: Understanding the New World Order
Description	Come take part in the 2012 California Mental Health and Substance Use Policy Forum on Understanding the New World Order.
Date	September 12 –14, 2012
Time	Various
Location	DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, One Doubletree Drive, Rohnert Park, California 94928
Contact	n/a
Organization	John George Psychiatric Pavilion - The Occupational Therapy and Activity Therapy Department
City	San Lorenzo
Activity	Celebrating Wellness
Description	The Occupational Therapy and Activity Therapy Department will celebrate wellness with participating in weeklong events with patients. Each day they will hold groups that will focus on nutrition, exercise, dance, art groups, discussion groups, and spiritual groups.
Date	September 17 –21, 2012
Time	Various
Location	n/a
Contact	Terri Daugherty (510) 346–1330 tdaugherty@acmedctr.org
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Colorado
Organization	Centennial Mental Health Community Support Program
City	Sterling
Activity	Overview of the Eight Dimensions of Wellness
Description	Centennial Mental Health Community Support Program will have an overview of the Eight Dimensions of Wellness, as well as an overview of the financial and occupational dimensions.
Date	September 17, 2012
Time	n/a
Location	n/a
Contact	Sandi Owens SandiO@CentennialMHC.org
Organization	Centennial Mental Health Community Support Program
City	Sterling
Activity	Internal Wellness
Description	Centennial Mental Health Community Support Program will focus on the spiritual dimension with teaching consumers about yoga. Consumers will then learn about the physical dimension from a dietician who will talk about how nutrition and exercise can combat health issues.
Date	September 18, 2012
Time	n/a
Location	n/a
Contact	Sandi Owens SandiO@CentennialMHC.org
Organization	Centennial Mental Health Community Support Program
City	Sterling
Activity	Social Fun
Description	Centennial Mental Health Community Support Program will explore resources for social interaction and use CHAT cards to help facilitate interaction between participants. Participants will also explore 50 ways to help save the planet.
Date	September 19, 2012
Time	n/a
Location	n/a
Contact	Sandi Owens SandiO@CentennialMHC.org
Organization	Centennial Mental Health Community Support Program
City	Sterling
Activity	Mural Design
Description	Centennial Mental Health Community Support Program will design a mural for their dining room wall and discuss the importance of emotion wellness.
Date	September 20, 2012
Time	n/a
Location	n/a
Contact	Sandi Owens SandiO@CentennialMHC.org
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Connecticut
Organization	Community Mental Health Affiliates (CMHA) Options 2 Health
City	New Britain
Activity	First annual Wellness Week Festivities
Description	Options 2 Health in New Britain, CT will be holding their first annual Wellness Week Festivities. Blood pressures checks, presentations on healthy living, a wellness fair and an agency walk will be held during the week of September 17, 2012. All Community Mental Health Affiliate clients are invited to attend.
Date	Monday, September 17–Friday, September 21, 2012
Time	Varying
Location	55 Winthrop St., New Britain, CT 06052
Contact	Talitha White 860–224–6913 twhite@cmhacc.org http://www.cmhacc.org
Organization	Connecticut Behavioral Health Partnership (CT BHP)
City	Rocky Hill
Activity	“Step Into Wellness for Life!” Walking challenge
Description	The walking challenge is designed to celebrate wellness and recovery and encourage healthy physical activity from participants by logging 300,000 steps during the week.
Date	September 17–23, 2012
Time	n/a
Location	n/a
Contact	David Lally (860) 263–2189 David.Lally@valueoptions.com
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Delaware
Organization	Fellowship Health Resources, Inc.–Hope House
City	Milford
Activity	Healing Garden
Description	The healing garden at Hope House is a way for residents and staff members to gain a sense of pride, accomplishment, and confidence with planting tomatoes, yellow squash, zucchini, pumpkins, and other vegetables in the healing garden.
Date	Ongoing
Time	n/a
Location	n/a
Contact	Erika Sloan 401–642–4406 esloan@fellowshiphr.org http://www.cmhacc.org
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District of Columbia
Organization	Consumer Action Network of Washington, DC
City	Washington , DC
Activity	Dimensions of Wellness Activities
Description	Activities focused on how friends are one of the most important factors in recovery and wellness, flash mob line dancing for recovery and wellness, and presentations on the eight dimensions of wellness.
Date	September 17–23, 2012
Time	Varying
Location	Varying
Contact	Effie Smith 202–842–0001 info@can-dc.org http://www.can-dc.org
Organization	Consumer Action Network of Washington, DC
City	Washington , DC
Activity	Overview of 8 Dimensions of Wellness
Description	Consumer Action Network will lead a presentation to residents of a community corrections facility on the 8 dimensions of wellness.
Date	September 17, 2012
Time	n/a
Location	n/a
Contact	Effie Smith 202–842–0001 info@can-dc.org http://www.can-dc.org
Organization	Consumer Action Network of Washington, DC
City	Washington , DC
Activity	What A Difference a Friend Makes
Description	Consumer Action Network will hold activities at a community mental health agency focusing on how friends are an important factor in physical recovery and wellness.
Date	September 19, 2012
Time	n/a
Location	n/a
Contact	Effie Smith 202–842–0001 info@can-dc.org http://www.can-dc.org
Organization	Consumer Action Network of Washington, DC
City	Washington , DC
Activity	National Line Dance For Wellness–“Flash Mob”
Description	The Consumer Action Network will participate in the National Line dance for Wellness in a flash mob line dance.
Date	September 21, 2012
Time	3:30 p.m.
Location	Franklin Park
Contact	Effie Smith 202–842–0001 info@can-dc.org http://www.can-dc.org
Organization	The Campbell Center
City	Washington, DC
Activity	2 Day WRAP Orientation
Description	Come take a 2 day WRAP introductory workshop and learn more about WRAP. WRAP is a structured system to monitor uncomfortable and distressing symptoms that can help you reduce, modify or eliminate those symptoms by using planned responses.
Date	September 18–19, 2012
Time	4–7 p.m.
Location	To register to attend, call (202) 215–5740 or email idenmccollum@gmail.com
Contact	Iden Campbell McCollum 202–684–7015 idenmccollum@gmail.com http://www.thecampbellcenter.org
Organization	The Campbell Center
City	Washington, DC
Activity	Holistic Care and Meditation
Description	Join Iden from the Campbell Center for a presentation on holistic care, followed by group chair meditation. Afterwards, enjoy a light snack, refreshments, and fellowship.
Date	September 22, 2012
Time	Event begins at 12 p.m.
Location	2759 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE., Suite 201, Ring 003 to be buzzed in.
Contact	Iden Campbell McCollum 202–684–7015 idenmccollum@gmail.com http://www.thecampbellcenter.org
Organization	D.C. Office of Human Rights
City	Washington, DC
Activity	Transgender & Gender Identity Respect Campaign
Description	Join Mayor Vincent Gray and campaign participants for this unveiling of the new Transgender & Gender Identity Respect Campaign.
Date	September 13, 2012
Time	6:30–8 p.m.
Location	MOVA Lounge- 2204 14th St. NW, Washington, D.C.
Contact	202–481–3773 http://www.ohr.dc.gov/transrespect/rsvp
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Florida
Organization	Banyan Health Systems
City	Miami
Activity	Banyan Health Systems Wellness Week Activities
Description	Banyan Health Systems will host a different event each day during National Wellness Week. Events during the week include a healthy food seminar, a physical activity seminar, as well as a physical activity marathon.
Date	Monday, September 17–Sunday, September 23, 2012
Time	Varying
Location	“Villa Esperanza”, 1566 SW First Street, Miami, FL  33135
Contact	Julio C. Ruiz 305–643–7734 or 786–378–5565 jruiz@mbhc.org http://www.banyanhealth.org
Organization	Santiago Fallon Consulting & Associates, LCC (Individual, Couple, and Family Counseling Center)
City	Longwood
Activity	Celebrating Wellness, Building Awareness
Description	Join Santiago Fallon Consulting & Associates, LCC, as they celebrate and build awareness to improve the quality of life of individuals. During National Wellness Week, you will have the opportunity to participate in activities that will inform you about how-to improve your lifestyle. The week’s events will offer daily sessions on different topics and will offer the chance to win “wellness prizes.”
Date	Monday, September 17–Friday, September 21, 2012
Time	12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Location	Serenity Yoga Studio,1385 W State Road 434 Suite 103, Longwood, FL 32750
Contact	Adriana Rueda-Barrera 407–620–0598 adrirueda@cfl.rr.com
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Georgia
Organization	Cleveland Peer-Run Respite Center
City	Cleveland
Activity	Recovery Rally
Description	TBD
Date	September 21, 2012
Time	TBD
Location	6 Knaus Drive, Cleveland, Ga
Contact	Victoria Fuller 706–865–3601
Organization	Peer Support, Wellness, & Respite Center–Cartersville
City	Cartersville
Activity	Cartersville Wellness
Description	The Peer Support, Wellness, & Respite Center– Cartersville will host several activities throughout the day beginning at 11 a.m. with aroma therapy. Other activities include a trauma informed peer support group, information on self–advocacy and sacred space.
Date	September 17, 2012
Time	11 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Location	201 N. Erwin Street, Cartersville, GA 30120
Contact	n/a
Organization	Peer Support, Wellness, & Respite Center–Cartersville
City	Cartersville
Activity	Cartersville Wellness –Focus on the Physical
Description	The Peer Support, Wellness, & Respite Center– Cartersville will host a several workshops starting at 11:30 a.m. on boosting self–esteem, art exploration, and financial literacy.
Date	September 18, 2012
Time	11:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Location	201 N. Erwin Street, Cartersville, GA 30120
Contact	n/a
Organization	Peer Support, Wellness, & Respite Center–Cartersville
City	Cartersville
Activity	Cartersville Wellness– Intellectual
Description	Join the Peer Support, Wellness, & Respite Center– Cartersville as they participate in a Wellness walk, a WRAP session, and a men’s support group.
Date	September 19, 2012
Time	10 a.m–4:30 p.m.
Location	201 N. Erwin Street, Cartersville, GA 30120
Contact	n/a
Organization	Peer Support, Wellness, & Respite Center–Cartersville
City	Cartersville
Activity	Cartersville Wellness–Spiritual
Description	Come and participate in various workshop sessions held on topics ranging from computer skills, whole health, job readiness, and DTR (Double Trouble in Recovery).
Date	September 20, 2012
Time	11:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Location	201 N. Erwin Street, Cartersville, GA 30120
Contact	n/a
Organization	Peer Support, Wellness, & Respite Center–Cartersville
City	Cartersville
Activity	Cartersville Wellness–Social and Emotional Dimensions
Description	Join the Peer Support, Wellness, & Respite Center–Cartersville in a creative writing and voices and visions workshop session.
Date	September 21, 2012
Time	11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Location	201 N. Erwin Street, Cartersville, GA 30120
Contact	n/a
Organization	Peer Support, Wellness, & Respite Center–Cartersville
City	Cartersville
Activity	Cartersville Wellness Community Support
Description	Join the Peer Support, Wellness, & Respite Center–Cartersville in a community activity, and later in the day a women’s support group.
Date	September 22, 2012
Time	12 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Location	201 N. Erwin Street, Cartersville, GA 30120
Contact	n/a
Organization	Peer Support, Wellness, & Respite Center–Cleveland
City	Cleveland
Activity	Exploring Relationships
Description	Join the Peer Support, Wellness, & Respite Center–Cleveland in workshops held throughout the day held on exploring relationships, nourishing the spirit, and DTR (Double Trouble in Recovery).
Date	September 17, 2012
Time	11:15 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Location	46 Knaus Dr., Cleveland, GA 30528
Contact	n/a
Organization	Peer Support, Wellness, & Respite Center–Cleveland
City	Cleveland
Activity	Focus on the Physical
Description	Join the Peer Support, Wellness, & Respite Center–Cleveland in workshops held throughout the day held on self–care, trauma informed peer support, and dealing with dollars and sense.
Date	September 18, 2012
Time	10 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Location	46 Knaus Dr., Cleveland, GA 30528
Contact	n/a
Organization	Peer Support, Wellness, & Respite Center–Cleveland
City	Cleveland
Activity	Whole Health and Wellness Meal
Description	The Peer Support, Wellness, & Respite Center–Cleveland is hosting a whole health and wellness meal. Immediately following the lunch, the center will conduct a wellness workout.
Date	September 19, 2012
Time	11 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
Location	46 Knaus Dr., Cleveland, GA 30528
Contact	n/a
Organization	Peer Support, Wellness, & Respite Center–Cleveland
City	Cleveland
Activity	WRAP Sessions and Bowling
Description	The Peer Support, Wellness, & Respite Center–Cleveland will conduct workshops on WRAP, and job readiness/computer skills. Following the sessions, individuals are invited to come and enjoy an evening of bowling!
Date	September 20, 2012
Time	10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Location	46 Knaus Dr., Cleveland, GA 30528
Contact	n/a
Organization	Peer Support, Wellness, & Respite Center–Cleveland
City	Cleveland
Activity	Creating a Meaningful Life
Description	Join the Peer Support, Wellness, & Respite Center–Cleveland with “creating a meaningful life” workshop session, followed by attending a recovery rally.
Date	September 21, 2012
Time	10 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Location	46 Knaus Dr., Cleveland, GA 30528
Contact	n/a
Organization	Peer Support, Wellness, & Respite Center–Decatur
City	Decatur
Activity	Recovery Rally
Description	Join the Peer Support, Wellness, & Respite Center–Decatur in a Recover Rally that will feature speakers, t–shirts, arts pieces for sale, and food.
Date	September 17, 2012
Time	2 p.m.
Location	735 Sycamore Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
Contact	n/a
Organization	Peer Support, Wellness, & Respite Center–Decatur
City	Decatur
Activity	Wellness Workshops
Description	Join the Peer Support, Wellness, & Respite Center–Decatur in workshop sessions focusing on job readiness/computer skills, issues in mental health, and DTR (Double Trouble in Recovery).
Date	September 18, 2012
Time	11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Location	735 Sycamore Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
Contact	n/a
Organization	Peer Support, Wellness, & Respite Center–Decatur
City	Decatur
Activity	Creative Expressions
Description	Join the Peer Support, Wellness, & Respite Center–Decatur in activities that help you express yourself. Come participate in a creative writing session, followed by a movie madness event.
Date	September 20, 2012
Time	11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Location	735 Sycamore Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
Contact	n/a
Organization	Peer Support, Wellness, & Respite Center–Decatur
City	Decatur
Activity	What a Difference a Friend Makes
Description	The Peer Support, Wellness, & Respite Center–Decatur will host workshops on WRAP, “what a difference a friend makes,” and sacred space.
Date	September 21, 2012
Time	11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Location	735 Sycamore Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
Contact	n/a
Organization	Peer Support, Wellness, & Respite Center–Decatur
City	Decatur
Activity	Fun & Games
Description	Come out and have a great time with the Peer Support, Wellness, & Respite Center–Decatur as they have fun and play games!
Date	September 22, 2012
Time	10 a.m.
Location	735 Sycamore Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
Contact	n/a
Organization	Cobb CSB Peer Program
City	Austell
Activity	Small Changes Make a Big Difference
Description	Peers at the Cobb CSB have committed to 30 minutes of fitness and are learning about the difference between good and bad cholesterol, dangers of processed foods, and how to incorporate super foods into their daily diet.
Date	September 17–21, 2012
Time	n/a
Location	n/a
Contact	Louise P. Sterling (678) 878–9053 http://peersupportprogram.blogspot.com
Organization	Cobb CSB Peer Program
City	Austell
Activity	Outside Field Day
Description	Peers at the Cobb CSB are planning to volunteer for another program to assist in hosting an outside field day promoting movement and leisure skill activities.
Date	September 21, 2012
Time	n/a
Location	n/a
Contact	Louise P. Sterling (678) 878–9053 http://peersupportprogram.blogspot.com
Organization	Cobb CSB Peer Program
City	Austell
Activity	Tips to the Circle
Description	Peers at the Cobb CSB will present tips to the Circle community on how to stop smoking.
Date	September 21, 2012
Time	n/a
Location	n/a
Contact	Louise P. Sterling (678) 878–9053 http://peersupportprogram.blogspot.com
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Hawaii
Organization	United Self Help
City	Honolulu
Activity	Depression Screeings
Description	Every day of National Wellness Week, United Self Help will offer depression screenings.
Date	September 17–23, 2012
Time	TBD
Location	277 Ohua Ave, Honolulu, HI, 96815
Contact	Bud Bowles 808–931–6444 or 1–866–866–HELP (4357) director@unitedselfhelp.org http://unitedselfhelp.org
Organization	Kahi Mohala Behavioral Health
City	Ewa Beach
Activity	Garden Kickoff Party
Description	Kahi Mohala Behavioral Health will celebrate the environmental dimension with an introduction to the 8 dimensions and provide information on ways to relax in one’s environment.
Date	September 17, 2012
Time	9 a.m.
Location	All events will take place at Kahi Mohala, for adult residential patients only—not open to the public.
Contact	Ron Lum 808–677–2805 lumr@kahi.org http://www.kahimohala.org
Organization	Kahi Mohala Behavioral Health
City	Ewa Beach
Activity	Wellness Tea Party
Description	Kahi Mohala Behavioral Health will celebrate Wellness with hosting a tea party.
Date	September 18, 2012
Time	3 p.m.
Location	All events will take place at Kahi Mohala, for adult residential patients only—not open to the public.
Contact	Ron Lum 808–677–2805 lumr@kahi.org http://www.kahimohala.org
Organization	Kahi Mohala Behavioral Health
City	Ewa Beach
Activity	What does Wellness Look Like to You
Description	Kahi Mohala Behavioral Health will celebrate the intellectual/spiritual dimension with an art activity and a wellness nature walk.
Date	September 19, 2012
Time	11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Location	All events will take place at Kahi Mohala, for adult residential patients only—not open to the public.
Contact	Ron Lum 808–677–2805 lumr@kahi.org http://www.kahimohala.org
Organization	Kahi Mohala Behavioral Health
City	Ewa Beach
Activity	Budgeting 101
Description	Kahi Mohala Behavioral Health will host a basic budgeting informational session from a local federal credit union, along with a presentation from a local clubhouse.
Date	September 20, 2012
Time	10 a.m.
Location	All events will take place at Kahi Mohala, for adult residential patients only—not open to the public.
Contact	Ron Lum 808–677–2805 lumr@kahi.org http://www.kahimohala.org
Organization	Kahi Mohala Behavioral Health
City	Ewa Beach
Activity	Art Gala
Description	Kahi Mohala Behavioral Health will host an art gala, which will feature art activities and light refreshments.
Date	September 21, 2012
Time	10 a.m.
Location	All events will take place at Kahi Mohala, for adult residential patients only—not open to the public.
Contact	Ron Lum 808–677–2805 lumr@kahi.org http://www.kahimohala.org
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Illinois
Organization	The Awakenings Project
City	Elgin
Activity	Mental Health Illinois "Say It Out Loud" Campaign Art Exhibit and Poetry Reading
Description	The Awakenings Project will have an art exhibit at Northern Illinois University for the "Say It Out Loud" Campaign, from Sept. 17–21. Also on September 21, they will participate in poetry readings/music about the experience of living with a mental illness. These events are part of the larger Mental Health Illinois "Say It Out Loud" Campaign.
Date	September 17–21, 2012
Time	Varies
Location	Northern Illinois University
Contact	Irene O'Neill theawakeningsproject@yahoo.com http://awakeningsproject.org
Organization	Chestnut Health System
City	Granite City
Activity	2nd annual Health and Wellness Fair
Description	Chestnut Health System will host a health and wellness fair. This event will feature an agency garden, as well as several booths on various topics such as smoking cessation, eating healthy snacks, diabetes education, and much more!
Date	September 19, 2012
Time	Noon–4 p.m.
Location	50 Northgate Industrial Drive — NG II Training Room
Contact	Chris Norton 618–696–2644 cnorton@chestnut.org http://www.chestnut.org
Organization	National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)
City	Chicago
Activity	Public Education Events
Description	ANAD will urge all to learn more about deadly eating disorders, which have the highest mortality rate of any mental disorders.
Date	September 17–23, 2012
Time	n/a
Location	n/a
Contact	Donna Rostamian (630) 577–1333 Donna.Rostamian@anad.org http://www.anad.org
Organization	Thresholds
City	Chicago
Activity	Wellness Week Celebration!
Description	Thresholds will promote Wellness Week by dedicating each day of Wellness Week to one or more of the Eight Dimensions of Wellness.  Staff will be provided with daily tips, ideas, resources and wellness activities that individuals may participate in. Blood pressure checks will be taken at some sites.
Date	September 17–20, 2012
Time	Varying
Location	Varying
Contact	Ron Otto (773) 572–5352 rotto@thresholds.org http://www.thresholds.org
Organization	Thresholds
City	Chicago
Activity	National Line Dance for Wellness!
Description	Everyone at Thresholds is invited to join the National Line Dance for Wellness.
Date	September 21, 2012
Time	n/a
Location	n/a
Contact	Ron Otto (773) 572–5352 rotto@thresholds.org http://www.thresholds.org
Organization	Lutheran Social Services of Illinois– Portage Cragin Counseling Center
City	Des Plaines
Activity	Walking for Wellness
Description	Participants will use the ‘Walking log’ to keep track and earn an incentive for walking the most number of minutes during the week.
Date	September 17, 2012
Time	9–10 a.m.
Location	Lobby, 1st floor – PCCC
Contact	Julie A. Kovacin (847) 390–1440 julie.kovacin@lssi.org http://www.LSSI.org
Organization	Lutheran Social Services of Illinois– Portage Cragin Counseling Center
City	Des Plaines
Activity	Walk n Talk
Description	Join in on a “Walk N Talk” walking group, as they take a walk in the neighborhood.
Date	September 17, 2012
Time	10–11 a.m.
Location	Lobby, 1st floor – PCCC
Contact	Julie A. Kovacin (847) 390–1440 julie.kovacin@lssi.org http://www.LSSI.org
Organization	Lutheran Social Services of Illinois– Portage Cragin Counseling Center
City	Des Plaines
Activity	Wellness Presentation
Description	Staff members will put on a presentation about the Wellness Group offerings that are available at Portage Cragin Counseling Center. Information will be provided on diabetes educations, smoking cessation, getting active, and exercise groups.
Date	September 18, 2012
Time	11 a.m.–Noon
Location	PSR Room, 1st floor – PCCC
Contact	Julie A. Kovacin (847) 390–1440 julie.kovacin@lssi.org http://www.LSSI.org
Organization	Lutheran Social Services of Illinois– Portage Cragin Counseling Center
City	Des Plaines
Activity	Healthy Eating
Description	Participants will have the opportunity to enjoy a healthy snack and take home a recipe card.
Date	September 18, 2012
Time	12:30–2 p.m.
Location	PSR Kitchen, 1st floor – PCCC
Contact	Julie A. Kovacin (847) 390–1440 julie.kovacin@lssi.org http://www.LSSI.org
Organization	Lutheran Social Services of Illinois– Portage Cragin Counseling Center
City	Des Plaines
Activity	Health Screenings
Description	Clients are able to obtain free fasting blood sugar and blood pressure screenings.
Date	September 19, 2012
Time	9–10 a.m.
Location	Lobby, 1st floor – PCCC
Contact	Julie A. Kovacin (847) 390–1440 julie.kovacin@lssi.org http://www.LSSI.org
Organization	Lutheran Social Services of Illinois– Portage Cragin Counseling Center
City	Des Plaines
Activity	Getting Active Group
Description	Come and join others in a “Getting Active” group. Participants will have fun playing ping pong, bag toss, and Wii Tennis.
Date	September 19, 2012
Time	12:30–2 p.m.
Location	PSR Room, 1st floor – PCCC
Contact	Julie A. Kovacin (847) 390–1440 julie.kovacin@lssi.org http://www.LSSI.org
Organization	Lutheran Social Services of Illinois– Portage Cragin Counseling Center
City	Des Plaines
Activity	Sports Fun
Description	Come out and join the Portage Cragin Counseling Center in sports fun playing badminton, soccer and more!
Date	September 20, 2012
Time	10 a.m.–Noon
Location	Portage Park (weather permitting) or PCCC
Contact	Julie A. Kovacin (847) 390–1440 julie.kovacin@lssi.org http://www.LSSI.org
Organization	Lutheran Social Services of Illinois– Portage Cragin Counseling Center
City	Des Plaines
Activity	Diabetes Education & Support group
Description	Clients will have the opportunity to learn more on about diabetes and provide those diagnosed with the disease with support.
Date	September 20, 2012
Time	1:30–2:30 p.m.
Location	Yellow Room, 1st floor – PCCC
Contact	Julie A. Kovacin (847) 390–1440 julie.kovacin@lssi.org http://www.LSSI.org
Organization	Lutheran Social Services of Illinois– Portage Cragin Counseling Center
City	Des Plaines
Activity	Exercise Group
Description	Come out and join the Portage Cragin Counseling Center in an exercise group. The group will complete blood pressure checks before exercising. Following the exercise activity, participants will learn how to measure their own heart rate.
Date	September 21, 2012
Time	10:45 a.m.– Noon
Location	PSR Room, 1st floor – PCCC
Contact	Julie A. Kovacin (847) 390–1440 julie.kovacin@lssi.org http://www.LSSI.org
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Indiana
Organization	Community Mental Health Center, Inc.
City	Lawrenceburg
Activity	Learning about the 8 Dimensions of Wellness
Description	Community Mental Health Center, Inc. will educate staff on the 8 Dimensions of Wellness the week prior to National Wellness Week, while providing them with ideas of how they may observe and celebrate each dimension on the designated day during National Wellness Week. The activities and observances will be promoted among the staff and consumers of the center.
Date	September 17–21, 2012
Time	Varying
Location	Varying
Contact	Charlotte Ipach 812–532–3423 Charlotte.ipach@cmhcinc.org http://www.cmhcinc.org
Organization	Richmond Treatment Center
City	Richmond
Activity	Informational Fair
Description	Richmond Treatment Center has planned an informational fair that will have local health clinics and AIDS task force members in attendance.
Date	September 21, 2012
Time	TBD
Location	4265 South A Street,  Richmond, Indiana 47374
Contact	David Reeves dreeves@crchealth.com
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Iowa
Organization	Compeer of Johnson County, Iowa
City	Iowa City
Activity	Friendship Built for Two
Description	Come help Compeer of Johnson County, Iowa celebrate 10 years of creating friendships! Join the center for their ice cream social/carnival. This festival-like event will feature a bike raffle (bike contributed by World of Bikes), free ice cream and popcorn, jugglers, a clown, and other entertainment! Just like riding a tandem bike, friendship takes teamwork to succeed.  Two people cooperating to support each other’s movement through life—it’s a beautiful thing!
Date	September 23, 2012
Time	2–5 p.m.
Location	Divots Restaurant, 1900 Country Club Drive, Coralville
Contact	Karen Fox 319–338–7884 x245 kfox@meimhc.org http://www.compeerjohnsoncountyiowa.org
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Kansas
Organization	The Association of Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas, Inc., Kansas Association of Addiction Professionals, Kansas Health Solutions, and ValueOptions of Kansas, Inc.
City	Overland Park
Activity	2012 Kansas Behavioral Health Conference
Description	Come to the 2012 Kansas Behavioral Health Conference and learn more about how behavioral health and physical health go hand–in–hand.
Date	September 19–21, 2012
Time	n/a
Location	DoubleTree Hotel, Overland Park, Kansas
Contact	n/a
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Maine
Organization	Advocacy Initiative Network of Maine
City	Bangor
Activity	TBD
Description	TBD
Date	TBD
Time	TBD
Location	TBD
Contact	Monica Elwell 207–941–4734 info@thenetwork123.com http://www.thenetwork123.com
Organization	Community Health and Counseling Services (CHCS)
City	Machias
Activity	Stepping Off to Wellness
Description	Community Health and Counseling Services will step off to wellness on the trail in Machias for a wellness walk.
Date	September 17, 2012
Time	12 p.m.
Location	On the trail, across from Dunkin Donuts
Contact	Rose St.Louis 207–255–8311 RStLouis@chcs-me.org http://www.chcs-me.org
Organization	MindFreedom International
City	Freeport
Activity	National MindFreedom Strategy Summit
Description	MindFreedom International will host a national MindFreedom Strategy Summit about promoting alternatives to the over-prescription of psychiatric drugs. The summit will include author Bob Whitaker.
Date	September 19, 2012
Time	n/a
Location	Hilton Garden Inn, Freeport, Maine
Contact	David Oaks 541–345–9106 oaks@mindfreedom.org http://www.mindfreedom.org
Organization	The Co–Occurring Collaborative Serving Maine
City	Portland
Activity	Innovative Solutions for Building Recovery with Alternatives to Psychotropic Medication
Description	This conference offers effective, empirically demonstrated non–medical solutions for behavioral and emotional problems typically treated only with psychotropics. In the spirit of evidence–based medicine’s inclusion of patient values as well as the movement toward health homes, this conference brings together the foremost experts in the field to present viable alternatives to medication, as well as guidelines to raise the bar of care equal to the available science.
Date	September 20–21, 2012
Time	8:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location	Hilton Garden Inn, 5 Park Street, Freeport, Maine
Contact	207–878–6170 ccsme@ccsme.org http://buildingrecovery.eventbrite.com
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Maryland
Organization	Our Own Own
City	Baltimore
Activity	TBD
Description	On Our Own is planning a "Leadership Congress" for both transition-age-youth and adult consumers.
Date	TBD
Time	TBD
Location	TBD
Contact	Mike Finkle 410–646–0262 mikef@onouronwmd.org http://www.onouronwmd.org
Organization	Computer Learning and Resource Center, Inc.
City	Silver Spring
Activity	Mapping out your finances
Description	Computer Learning and Resource Center will conduct a free Excel class on mapping out your finances and budget.
Date	Friday, September 21
Time	2 p.m.
Location	12301 Old Columbia Pike, #220, Silver Spring, MD 20904
Contact	Diane McManigal 301–622–6007 http://www.clarcinc.org
Organization	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
City	Rockville
Activity	Line Dance for Wellness
Description	Join SAMHSA for an opportunity to exercise with your fellow co–workers in a relaxing environment with some good music and join together to help celebrate wellness.
Date	September 21, 2012
Time	9:30 a.m.
Location	SAMHSA Headquarters–Sugarloaf Conference Room
Contact	Leah McGee (240) 276–1953 Leah.McGee@samhsa.hhs.gov http://promoteacceptance.samhsa.gov/10by10
Organization	Witness Justice
City	Rockville
Activity	Wellness Week Update
Description	Witness Justice distributed a Wellness E–Announcement that encouraged participation in National Wellness Week.
Date	n/a
Time	n/a
Location	n/a
Contact	Helga Luest (301) 846–9110 hluest@witnessjustice.org http://www.WitnessJustice.org
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Massachusetts
Organization	The Edinburg Center
City	Lexington
Activity	3rd Annual Rock Into Recovery
Description	The magic of live music and real recovery join together to help celebrate all the good work by peers, professionals, friends and family. There will be information and resources, food available for purchase, festival fun, arts and crafts, and celebration for the entire community. The event will feature a performance by the band, The Grateful Friends, from 2 p.m.–4p.m.
Date	Saturday, September 22, 2012
Time	12 p.m.–4 p.m. ET
Location	Waltham Common
Contact	Todd Lena 781–862–3600 todd@rockintorecovery.org http://www.rockintorecovery.com/
Organization	Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation
City	Boston
Activity	Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation Recovery Activites
Description	The Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation will host several activities during National Wellness Week, including massage activities, a music event, and a blood pressure and heart rate check for all event participants. All services are provided by people in recovery for people in recovery to promote health and wellness.
Date	September 18–20, 2012
Time	11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Location	Recovery Education Center
Contact	Dori S. Hutchinson 617–353–3549 dorih@bu.edu http://cpr.bu.edu/
Organization	Friends Helping Friends
City	Winthrop
Activity	3rd Annual 5k walk for prevention and education of substance abuse
Description	Help raise money to support local programs and have educational programs to educate the community and student about the effects of alcohol and drugs.
Date	September 22, 2012
Time	10 am
Location	Miller’s Field in Winthrop
Contact	Linda Vecchia www.friendshelpfightaddiction.com
Organization	Fellowship Health Resources, Inc.
City	Fall River
Activity	Healthy Cooking Classes
Description	Members of Fellowship Health Resources, Inc. (FHR) can participate in ongoing healthy cooking classes to improve upon aspects of health and wellness.
Date	Ongoing
Time	n/a
Location	n/a
Contact	Erika Sloan 401–642–4406 esloan@fellowshiphr.org http://www.fellowshiphr.org
Organization	Fellowship Health Resources, Inc.
City	Fall River
Activity	22nd Annual Recovery Celebration Day
Description	Members and staff from New Bedford and Fall River will be attending the 22nd Annual Recovery Celebration Day. This event will include a walk to the State House to rally and promote "the voices of recovery" from mental health and substance abuse disorders.
Date	September 18, 2012
Time	9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Location	Roger Williams National Memorial
Contact	Erika Sloan 401–642–4406 esloan@fellowshiphr.org http://www.fellowshiphr.org
Organization	Fellowship Health Resources, Inc.
City	Fall River
Activity	Smoking Cessation class
Description	The Rehab and Recovery Group of Fellowship Health Resources, Inc. Fall River will host a Smoking Cessation class. The group will discuss and learn different methods of quitting.
Date	September 20, 2012
Time	2–3 p.m.
Location	Harbor Hill House
Contact	Erika Sloan 401–642–4406 esloan@fellowshiphr.org http://www.fellowshiphr.org
Organization	Fellowship Health Resources, Inc.
City	Fall River
Activity	Third Annual Health and Wellness Fair
Description	Participants will learn ways to improve health while having fun and playing interactive games.
Date	September 25, 2012
Time	10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Location	Gymnasium at the East Gate Christian Academy, 65 Middle Street, Fall River
Contact	Erika Sloan 401–642–4406 esloan@fellowshiphr.org http://www.fellowshiphr.org
Organization	Fellowship Health Resources, Inc.
City	Fall River
Activity	Bowling Trip
Description	Fellowship Health Resources, Inc. (FHR) will host a bowling trip to promote having fun with peers and the FHR Fall River’s Wellness Group.
Date	September 26, 2012
Time	10 a.m.–noon
Location	AMF Lanes
Contact	Erika Sloan 401–642–4406 esloan@fellowshiphr.org http://www.fellowshiphr.org
Organization	Fairwinds Clubhouse of FHR Cape Cod & Islands
City	Falmouth
Activity	4th Annual Sea to Shining Sea Walk
Description	Join the Fairwinds Clubhouse of FHR Cape Cod & Islands in their annual walk that not only promotes wellness, but provides an opportunity for fun, fitness, camaraderie, and more.
Date	October 6, 2012
Time	10 a.m.–noon
Location	Peg Noonan Park, 240 Main Street, Falmouth
Contact	Erika Sloan 401–642–4406 esloan@fellowshiphr.org http://www.fellowshiphr.org
Organization	Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH)
City	Tewksbury
Activity	Annual National Wellness Week Kick–Off Celebrating the Whole You
Description	DMH Commissioner Marcia Fowler and all of the DMH wellness and recovery teams invite you to join in on a celebration of National Wellness Week featuring an interactive presentation by physician and wellness coach, Elizabeth Frates, MD, Director of Medical Student Education at the Institute of Lifestyle Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Frates will review the six essential steps in PAVING Your Path to Wellness and will demonstrate the process of setting a wellness goal in a coaching session.
Date	September 19, 2012
Time	9 a.m.–3:15 p.m.
Location	Tewksbury Hospital, Saunders Building, Events Room, 365 East St., Tewksbury, MA
Contact	Eileen Weber Eileen.Weber@massmail.state.ma.us Ann Roy Ann.Roy@massmail.state.ma.us
Organization	The WellMASS Initiative–Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH)
City	n/a
Activity	Step It Up
Description	Step It Up is a fun, six–week program designed to help you increase the number of steps you take each day. The goal of the program is to work toward 10,000 steps or approximately five miles most days of the week. Sign up to participate in this six–week walking program which began on September 4, 2012. Step It Up is designed to give you the tools, skills and incentives to increase your physical activity level and improve your overall health.
Date	Began September 4, 2012
Time	n/a
Location	n/a
Contact	Visit https://wellmass.staywell.com/includes/login  to sign up.
Organization	Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH)
City	Boston
Activity	"Fall Into Wellness" Health and Wellness Fair
Description	Join the Massachusetts DMH for health screenings, healthy cooking demonstrations, chair massages, music, stress management, yoga and more!
Date	October 23, 2012
Time	10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location	In the Gym of the Erich Lindemann Mental Health Center, Department of Mental Health, 25 Staniford St., Boston
Contact	n/a
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Michigan
Organization	Community Network Services
City	Waterford and Farmington Hills
Activity	Consumer Wellness Program 2012
Description	The Community Network Services will offer strength training, stretching and strength development, as well as basketball and volleyball.
Date	1st session September 11–13; 2nd session September 18–20, 3rd session September 25–27; 4th session October 2–4
Time	10 a.m.–noon
Location	Home Court Advantage: 46903 West Road, Wixom MI 48393
Contact	Valerie Rice 248–871–1490 vrice@cnsmi.org http://www.cnsmi.org
Organization	Hiawatha Behavioral Health
City	Manistique
Activity	Community Inclusion and Peer Run Social Group
Description	The Hiawatha Behavioral Health are working towards starting a new peer run social group for consumers in the Germfask area that will include some community inclusion activities.
Date	On Wednesdays, beginning September 19, 2012
Time	2–4 p.m.
Location	Christ’s Fellowship Ministries in Germfask
Contact	Debra Wunsch 906–341–2144 dewunsch@hbhcmh.org
Organization	New Directions (SCCMHA)
City	Owosso
Activity	Intro to Stretching
Description	New Directions (SCCMHA) will offer a introductory class to fitness and a group stretch activity.
Date	September 21, 2012
Time	11:00 a.m.
Location	New Directions
Contact	Peggy Smith 989–472–3435 psmith@shiacmh.org
Organization	Certified Peer Support Specialists of Michigan
City	DeWitt
Activity	eCPR Trainings (Two 2 Day Trainings)
Description	The Certified Peer Support Specialists of Michigan will offer eCPR training for Michigan Certified Peer Specialists.
Date	September 10 –14, 2012
Time	2–4 p.m.
Location	n/a
Contact	n/a
Organization	Certified Peer Support Specialists of Michigan
City	DeWitt
Activity	WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Planning) Training
Description	The Certified Peer Support Specialists of Michigan will offer WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Planning) training for Michigan Certified Peer Specialists.
Date	September 17–21, 2012
Time	n/a
Location	n/a
Contact	n/a
Organization	Recovery Council of Michigan
City	n/a
Activity	Wellness Challenge
Description	Over the last three months the Recovery Council of Michigan has been involved in a Wellness Challenge.  Supporting each other in healthy activities and having a drawing each meeting for a $50.00 gift card.  This will continue for 3 more months.  The Health and Wellness Committee has focused presentations on body, mind and spirit.
Date	n/a
Time	n/a
Location	n/a
Contact	Sherri Rushman
Organization	Peer Choices
City	Waterford
Activity	Nine Dimensions of Health
Description	Come learn a framework for building a personal wellness plan. They will focus on key concepts such as emotions, finances, social, spiritual, and more.
Date	September 19, 2012
Time	9:30–11:00 a.m.
Location	1105 N. Telegraph Rd. #300, Waterford, MI  48328
Contact	248–451–5350
Organization	Peer Choices
City	Waterford
Activity	Healthy Heart, Healthy You
Description	Come learn interesting information and everyday tips to promote heart health.
Date	September 21, 2012
Time	1–2 p.m.
Location	1105 N. Telegraph Rd. #300, Waterford, MI  48328
Contact	248–451–5350
Organization	n/a
City	n/a
Activity	Michigan Consumer Conference: Live Healthy–Live Lively Presentation
Description	Come out to the Michigan Consumer Conference and see a presentation that focuses on whole health initiatives around the state of Michigan including tobacco recovery, PATH (Personal Action Toward Health), eCPR, WRAP and the National Wellness Week Initiatives including taking the pledge for Wellness and discussing the Eight Dimensions of Wellness.
Date	September 19, 2012
Time	n/a
Location	MSU Campus, Kellogg Center
Contact	n/a
Organization	n/a
City	Lansing
Activity	Michigan’s 4th Annual Peer conference
Description	We are excited to present the Michigan’s 4th Annual Peer Conference Promoting Health and Wellness by Learning, Leading, and Living. Everyone with a common interest in peer services and related issues are welcome to attend.   There will be a variety of presentations and workshops focusing on peer lead health and wellness initiatives.  This year’s keynote speaker is Peggy Swarbrick. We also will have a Wellness Center including different activities like water aerobics, yoga, kickboxing, and drumming.
Date	October 1–3, 2012
Time	n/a
Location	Best Western Plus Hotel in Lansing
Contact	n/a
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Minnesota
Organization	Mental Health Consumer/Survivor Network of Minnesota
City	St. Paul
Activity	TBD
Description	TBD
Date	TBD
Time	TBD
Location	TBD
Contact	Patti Bitney Starke 651–236–8471 patti.bitneystarke@mhcsn.org http://www.mhcsn.org
Organization	Orion Associates, Meridian Services and Zenith Services
City	Golden Valley
Activity	Flu Shot clinic and a Veggie Lasagna Lunch
Description	Orion Associates, Meridian Services and Zenith Services will host a flu shot clinic for employees on September 18. Later in the day, they will host a healthy Veggie Lasagna lunch following the company meeting. Throughout the week, they will send out daily emails to employee on various wellness topics.
Date	September 18, 2012
Time	Flu shot clinic: 8:30–10am; Veggie Lasagna Lunch: 12 p.m.
Location	9400 Golden Valley Road
Contact	Cassi McMayer 763–450–5003 CMcmayer@orionassoc.net http://www.orionassoc.net
Organization	Michigan Celebrate Recovery
City	Detroit
Activity	Walk & Rally XII
Description	People in recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs, their families, friends, addiction treatment professionals, elected officials and other allies will be coming together from across the Great Lakes Region to celebrate recovery as part of National Recovery Month.
Date	September 15, 2012
Time	9 a.m.
Location	Belle Isle, Detroit, MI
Contact	http://michigancelebraterecovery.org
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Missouri
Organization	Missouri Institute of Mental Health
City	St. Louis
Activity	“People Say I’m Crazy” Art Exhibit
Description	This exhibit features a group of artist that painted together in the 1980’s in Venice Beach, California. Their work captures their experiences in the mental hospital as the point of departure.
Date	n/a
Time	n/a
Location	n/a
Contact	n/a
Organization	Program in Consumer Studies and Training, Missouri Institute of Mental Health, and the University of Missouri–Saint Louis
City	St. Louis
Activity	The Recovery Loop
Description	The Program in Consumer Studies and Training has produced a series of videos by and for persons with mental illness representing the mental health consumer perspective on recovery.
Date	n/a
Time	n/a
Location	n/a
Contact	n/a
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Nebraska
Organization	Nebraska Nurses Association
City	Lincoln
Activity	Nurse Fatigue: A Threat to Safety and Professional Practice
Description	This conference will provide a forum for the exchange of evidence, ideas and best practices related to the impact of nurse fatigue and safe staffing on patient outcomes and nursing work environment.
Date	September 29, 2012
Time	7:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Location	Olin B Auditorium, Nebraska Wesleyan University campus
Contact	Karen Wiley 402–475–3859 karen.wiley@alegent.org http://www.nebraskanurses.org
Organization	Nebraska's Office of Consumer Affairs
City
Activity	Artists of the Arboretum
Description	The Nebraska's Office of Consumer Affairs are gathering artists together to begin to create a sense of community among artists.
Date	September 28, 2012
Time	Noon – 2 p.m.
Location	Lincoln Regional Center
Contact	Carol Coussons de Reyes (402) 471–7853 carol.coussonsdereyes@nebraska.gov
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Nevada
Organization	Foundation for Recovery
City	Las Vegas
Activity	Wellness Fair
Description	Foundation for Recovery will host a wellness fair, in conjunction with a Recovery Month rally and picnic.
Date	September 15, 2012
Time	TBD
Location	TBD
Contact	Pat Nelson 702–241–0633 pnelson@forrecovery.org http://www.forrecovery.org/
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New Jersey
Organization	CHOICES (Consumers Helping Others Improve their Condition by Ending Smoking)
City	New Brunswick
Activity	Wellness Fairs
Description	CHOICES (Consumers Helping Others Improve their Condition by Ending Smoking) will be participating in two wellness fairs during National Wellness Week. The first one is September 19th at Bridgeway in Scotch Plain, NJ. The second one is on September 20th at University Behavioral Healthcare in Newark, NJ. We will be doing our Heart of CHOICES intervention, made possible through the SAMHSA Million Hearts Wellness Initiative grant.
Date	September 19, 2012 and September 20, 2012
Time	TBD
Location	See event description
Contact	Trish Dooley Budsock 732–235–3361 dooleypc@umdnj.edu http://www.njchoices.org/
Organization	Coalition of Mental Health Consumer Organization of New Jersey and Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey
City	New Brunswick
Activity	TBD
Description	These two organizations will collaborate for an event.
Date	TBD
Time	TBD
Location	TBD
Contact	Annette Wright 973–778–8810 http://cspnj.org  and http://comhco.decibelplaces.com
Organization	St. Josephs Harbor House Partial Hospitalization Program
City	Paterson
Activity	Wellness Week Community Activities
Description	The Harbor House Partial Hospitalization Program will hold an activity each day through Wellness Week. On Monday, the Mental Health track will kick off the week’s celebration of wellness with a community activity. On Tuesday, Esperanza (the Spanish track) will continue the theme, and on Wednesday the Pre-vocational track will present their take on wellness. On Thursday, the program’s deaf clients will lead the way and on Friday the co-occurring track will plan a wellness celebration followed by organizing a “Line Dance for Wellness” in solidarity with other communities.
Date	September 17–21, 2012
Time	Varying
Location	645 Main St., Paterson, NJ  07503
Contact	Susanne Palombo 973–754–2820 palombos@sjhmc.org http://www.stjosephshealth.org
Organization	Twin Oaks Community Services (A merger of Family Service and Steininger Behavioral Care Services)
City	Mount Holly
Activity	A Week of Wellness
Description	Twin Oaks Community Services Adult Partial Care and Adult Outpatient Programs will provide an activity Monday through Friday during National Wellness Week. Some of the activities for the week include daily walks, line dancing, smoothie and fruit day, activities of yoga and meditation, a day of exploration of different world cultures and a healthy lunch day.
Date	September 17–21, 2012
Time	9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location	770 Woodlane Road, Mount Holly, NJ, 08060
Contact	Kim Borges or Joann Esfahani 609–261–0705 kimb@famserv.org or joanne@famserv.org http://www.twinoakscs.org
Organization	Bridgeway, Inc.
City	Elizabeth
Activity	Wellness Fair
Description	Bridgeway, Inc. will host a Wellness fair for individuals. The event will feature medical screenings for BMI, waist circumference, A1C, glucose readings, wellness activities including Zumba and Yoga, and will have vendors from medical facilities.
Date	September 19, 2012
Time	n/a
Location	n/a
Contact	Nancy Schneeloch (908) 249–4100 x106 Nancy.schneeloch@bridgewayinc.com http://www.bridgewayrehab.com
Organization	Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey, Inc. (CSPNJ)
City	Freehold
Activity	Fall Fest
Description	CSPNJ celebrates Wellness Week with hosting a Fall Fest. The event will include a variety of information, resources, and activities focused on all the dimensions of wellness, including the physical dimension by offering healthy food options, a live band for dancing, and other physical activities.
Date	September 21, 2012
Time	10 a.m.
Location	Black Bear Lake Park, Millstone, NJ
Contact	(732) 780–1175 http://www.cspnj.org
Organization	Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey, Inc. (CSPNJ)
City	Freehold
Activity	Line Dance for Wellness
Description	CSPNJ celebrates Wellness Week with participating in the line dance for wellness. Beginning at 11:20 a.m. you can watch the line dance growing, moving, and dancing to the smooth sounds of a live band.
Date	September 21, 2012
Time	11:20 a.m.
Location	Black Bear Lake Park, Millstone, NJ
Contact	(732) 780–1175 http://www.cspnj.org
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New York
Organization	NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
City	New York City, NY
Activity	NYC Wellness Week Kickoff
Description	Presentations by NYC providers and consumers inform our community about the importance of wellness and recovery
Date	September 14th, 2012
Time	9 am
Location	NYC DOHMH, Long Island City, NY
Contact	Connie Williams Neils 347–396–7215 cwilliam@health.nyc.gov http://www.nyc.gov
Organization	NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
City	New York City, NY
Activity	NYC Wellness Week Kickoff
Description	Presentations by NYC providers and consumers inform our community about the importance of wellness and recovery
Date	September 14th, 2012
Time	9 am
Location	NYC DOHMH, Long Island City, NY
Contact	Connie Williams Neils 347–396–7215 cwilliam@health.nyc.gov http://www.nyc.gov
Organization	Restoration Society
City	Buffalo
Activity	Circle of Wellness
Description	We will host a Circle of Wellness using SAMHSA's 8 Dimension of Wellness and having our peers share with other peers how the dimensions have helped with their recovery.
Date	September 29, 2012
Time	TBD
Location	A community church in Buffalo, NY
Contact	Michelle Scheib 716–835–1919 ext 21 mscheib@restoration-societyinc.org http://www.restoration-societyinc.org/
Organization	New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services, Inc. (NYAPRS)
City	Kerhonkson
Activity	30th Annual Conference
Description	NYAPRS is excited to host its 30th annual conference during National Wellness Week.
Date	September 19–21, 2012
Time	Ongoing
Location	At the Hudson Valley Resort & Conference Center in Kerhonkson, NY
Contact	Harvey Rosenthal 518–436–0008 harveyr@nyaprs.org http://www.nyaprs.org
Organization	Southern Tier Environments for Living, Inc. - Compeer Chautauqua
City	Jamestown
Activity	Healthy Choices Event and Cultural Sampling Night
Description	On September 19, Compeer will host a Wellness night inviting adults and youth mentored matches as well as the community to a healthy choices event.  The event will have a speaker that has lost over 100 pounds share her journey, and how the choices she made for eating and exercise has impacted almost every other dimension of Wellness.  Compeer will have someone speak on how to shop and prepare healthy food on a budget, as well as have a mental health counselor give a brief overview of how mental health is connected to total wellness. On Sept. 20, the center will hold a Cultural Sampling night to learn and enjoy some of the Hispanic community’s traditions in a family friendly dinner and sharing environment.
Date	September 19–20, 2012
Time	TBD
Location	97 Forest Ave, Jamestown, NY 14701
Contact	Jann Ball 716–487–2956 ballj@stel.org http://compeer.stel.org/index.htm
Organization	Health and Human Services–Office on Women’s Health
City	n/a
Activity	Wellness Week Update
Description	Health and Human Services–Office on Women’s Health shared a wellness announcement that contained a link to the Eight Dimensions of Wellness Poster with their entire region.
Date	n/a
Time	n/a
Location	n/a
Contact	n/a
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North Carolina
Organization	Mental Health Association in Greensboro
City	Greensboro
Activity	Second Annual Peer Conference – Express Yourself: Creative Approaches to Mental Health Recovery
Description	Join Mental Health Association in Greensboro for their annual peer conference and learn about how to be an advocate for mental health recovery. Recovery is a powerful form of self-expression and a way to enhance your own wellness. Through various small groups offered throughout the day you can learn how to use your unique voice to help others - whether members of your community or the larger mental health system - understand and embrace mental health recovery. Pre-registration for the event is required.
Date	Saturday, September 22, 2012
Time	1-5:30 p.m.
Location	407 E. Washington Street, Greensboro, NC 27401
Contact	Mary Seymour 336–373–1402, ext. 207 mseymour@mhag.org http://www.mhag.org
Organization	Carolina Treatment Center of Fayetteville
City	Fayetteville
Activity	Health Fair and Ice cream Social
Description	Join Carolina Treatment Center of Fayetteville for a health fair and ice cream social. They will also hold various small events throughout the month for staff and patients to participate in and have the opportunity to win prizes.
Date	Friday, September 28, 2012
Time	8 a.m.–1 p.m.
Location	3423 A. Melrose Road, Fayetteville, NC 28304
Contact	Tabitha Thrash 910–864–8739 ext. 123 twilliams@crchealth.com
Organization	Durham Police Department Victim Services Division
City	Durham
Activity	Wellness Education and Outreach
Description	The Durham Police Department Victim Services Division is conducting statewide outreach with emailing the Eight Dimensions of Wellness poster, along with the Three Ways to Promote Wellness poster to community partners and practitioners in Durham and across North Carolina.
Date	n/a
Time	n/a
Location	505 W. Chapel Hill Street, Durham, NC 27701
Contact	n/a
Organization	Fellowship Health Resources, Inc.
City	Raleigh
Activity	Healthy Cooking Classes
Description	Members of Fellowship Health Resources, Inc. (FHR) can participate in ongoing healthy cooking classes to improve upon aspects of health and wellness.
Date	Ongoing
Time	n/a
Location	n/a
Contact	Erika Sloan 401–642–4406 esloan@fellowshiphr.org http://www.fellowshiphr.org
Organization	Mother Bear Community Action Network
City	Asheville
Activity	Family Hope Chest Fundraiser
Description	During National Wellness Week, Mother Bear Community Action Network will host a Family Hope Chest Fundraiser. Donors who contribute during National Wellness Week will be entered in a thank you drawing for a Mother Bear Family Hope Chest, which includes a limited edition set of Mother Bear Pearls, a Hope Journal, and an organic Mother Bear tee.
Date	September 17–23, 2012
Time	n/a
Location	84 Walnut Street Suite 601, Asheville
Contact	Julie Huneycutt (828) 712–0958 julie@motherbearcan.org http://www.motherbearcan.org
Organization	Mother Bear Community Action Network
City	Hendersonville
Activity	Mother Bear Family Den Meeting
Description	In honor of National Wellness Week, the Mother Bear Community Action Network will host a Family Den community gathering to celebrate and honor the important role families play in the mental health recovery process.
Date	September 20, 2012
Time	Noon–2:00 p.m.
Location	Downtown Hendersonville, 713 Fifth Avenue West, Hendersonville
Contact	Julie Huneycutt (828) 712–0958 julie@motherbearcan.org http://www.motherbearcan.org
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Ohio
Organization	Thomas M. Wernert Center for Mental Health Recovery and Support
City	Toledo
Activity	Discussion on the 8 Dimensions of Wellness and other Wellness activities
Description	The Thomas M. Wernert Center, a peer-operated organization will promote Wellness Week with hosting a formal discussion introducing the 8 Dimensions of Wellness and the Wellness Initiative. Participants will then take part in an 8 Dimensions of Wellness Inventory. There are various scheduled activities included on the center's calendar throughout the month of September. The center also holds a weekly Diabetes Support meeting, in which staff assists members living with Type II Diabetes and with diabetes prevention among our population.
Date	Varying
Time	Varying
Location	208 W Woodruff, Toledo, OH 43604
Contact	Katie Phillips 419–242–3000 ext. 103 kphillips@wernertcenter.org http://www.wernertcenter.org/index.html
Organization	The P.E.E.R. Center
City	Columbus
Activity	2nd annual "A September to Remember Recovery Celebration"
Description	Please join The P.E.E.R Center for their 2nd annual "A September to Remember Recovery Celebration," featuring The PEER Center Staff, the Wellness Warriors and Associates (and anyone else who wants to join us!!) in our debut presentation of "The Wellness Wobble." Be sure to join in on the celebration of food, fun, friends and family, dancing, karaoke and open mic too!!
Date	September 1, 2012
Time	5pm–8pm
Location	Wolfe Park Party House (East Broad and Nelson)
Contact	Juliet C. Dorris-Williams 614–453–4826 jdorris-williams@thepeercenter.org http://www.thepeercenter.org
Organization	Southeast, Inc.
City	Columbus
Activity	Be Safe – Be Vaccinated against Seasonal Flu
Description	Be sure to get your flu vaccination to stay healthy during the flu season.
Date	Monday, September 17–Friday, September 21, 2012
Time	n/a
Location	n/a
Contact	n/a
Organization	Southeast, Inc.
City	Columbus
Activity	Integrated services at the HOPE Picnic
Description	Southeast will provide integrated services at the HOPE Picnic. This outdoor event serves over 400 people who are homeless. Southeast, Inc. will be engaging with people, talking about prevention and wellness strategies, providing behavioral health and physical health screens, providing direct services, tending to people with foot issues and unmanaged diabetes, and registering new clients who need behavioral health services.
Date	Saturday, September 29, 2012
Time	n/a
Location	n/a
Contact	n/a
Organization	The Peer Center
City	Columbus
Activity	Wellness Warriors Walking Group
Description	Come join the Peer Center’s Wellness Warrior for their walking group.
Date	Monday, September 17 and Wednesday, September 19
Time	11 a.m.
Location	1221 East Broad St, Columbus, Ohio  43205
Contact	Juliet C. Dorris-Williams 614–453–4826 jdorris-williams@thepeercenter.org http://www.thepeercenter.org
Organization	The Main Place, Safe Harbor Peer Support Services and The P.E.E.R Center
City	Columbus
Activity	Ohio Empowerment Coalition, Central Region Recovery Conference
Description	The conference will focus on helping consumer/survivor/ex–patients make informed decisions about their recovery, cutting–edge advances in the treatment of mental illness, and promoting heart healthy lifestyles for persons recovering from serious and persistent mental illnesses (SPMI).
Date	September 5–6, 2012
Time	9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Location	Embassy Suites, 2700 Corporate Exchange Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43231
Contact	Kristen Frame 740 –788 –0303 kframe@mhalc.org
Organization	Community Support Services, Inc.
City	Akron
Activity	Walk for Wellness
Description	Community Support Services is having a Walk for Wellness with the door open to the SPMI community.
Date	September 21, 2012
Time	n/a
Location	150 Cross St., Akron, Ohio 44311
Contact	Twanette Pinkerton (330) 996–9141 Ext. 212 pinketwa@cssbh.org http://www.cssbh.org
Organization	Ohio's Coordinating Center of Excellence for Wellness Management and Recovery
City	Columbus
Activity	Wellness Wheel
Description	Get a group together over lunch and everyone works on their WMR Wellness Wheel.  Share how the Wellness Wheel supports our wellness goals, what’s changed since the last time you have done your Wellness Wheel, and what new goals you are setting.
Date	September 17, 2012
Time	12:30 p.m.
Location	Columbus Commons located in downtown Columbus on S. High St.
Contact	Kelly Wesp 614–225–0980 kwesp@wmrohio.org http://www.wmrohio.org
Organization	Ohio's Coordinating Center of Excellence for Wellness Management and Recovery
City	Columbus
Activity	Walking
Description	Engaging your physical wellness can be fun! Come take a walk along the Scioto River and enjoy the scenery of downtown.
Date	September 18, 2012
Time	10:30 a.m.
Location	Scioto Mile
Contact	Kelly Wesp 614–225–0980 kwesp@wmrohio.org http://www.wmrohio.org
Organization	Ohio's Coordinating Center of Excellence for Wellness Management and Recovery
City	Columbus
Activity	Telling Your Story
Description	Leaders from the WMR Community will facilitate a WMR experience for people who want to share their stories of recovery and wellness.  Everyone has a story to share, but sometimes we need help getting our thoughts and feelings into words, art, music, or dance.  This will be a deliberative process where participants can explore creative ways to engage others in the stories of recovery and wellness.
Date	September 19, 2012
Time	12:30–2:30 p.m.
Location	Columbus Metropolitan Library, Livingston Branch, 3434 Livingston Ave., Columbus, OH 43227 in the conference room
Contact	Kelly Wesp 614–225–0980 kwesp@wmrohio.org http://www.wmrohio.org
Organization	Ohio's Coordinating Center of Excellence for Wellness Management and Recovery
City	Columbus
Activity	Drum Circle
Description	The Ohio's Coordinating Center of Excellence for Wellness Management and Recovery is planning an afternoon with a drum circle.
Date	September 20, 2012
Time	2:00–4:00 p.m.
Location	Southeast, Inc., 16 W. Long St., Columbus, OH 43215
Contact	Kelly Wesp 614–225–0980 kwesp@wmrohio.org http://www.wmrohio.org
Organization	Ohio's Coordinating Center of Excellence for Wellness Management and Recovery
City	Columbus
Activity	WellFest
Description	Ohio's Coordinating Center of Excellence for Wellness Management and Recovery will host the first WellFest. Exhibitors will be on hand to share information and resources for wellness. There will also be live entertainment and wellness demonstrations. At 12:30pm, they will engage in a community wide line dance.  Everyone is welcome!
Date	September 21, 2012
Time	11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Location	State House Lawn (corner of Broad St. and High St. downtown)
Contact	Kelly Wesp 614–225–0980 kwesp@wmrohio.org http://www.wmrohio.org
Organization	Recovery Center of Hamilton County and Christ College of Nursing and Health Science
City	Cincinnati
Activity	Wellness Fair
Description	The Wellness Fair will offer activities and educational workshops for addressing all dimensions of wellness. Some of the topics that will be discussed at the fair include diabetes, heart disease, obesity, blood pressure checks, life balance, and much more!
Date	September 18, 2012
Time	11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Location	2340 Auburn Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45219
Contact	Chris Pedoto 513–241–1411 chrisp@recoverycenterhc.org http://www.recoverycenterhc.org
Organization	Choices A Community Social Center
City	Akron
Activity	Wellness Works–Monday
Description	On Monday morning Carol Bailey Floyd will be leading a session on “Exploring the Fun in WRAP.”
Date	September 17, 2012
Time	n/a
Location	Choices facility (320 E South St, Akron)
Contact	Sheila White 330–762–8151 choicesakr@sbcglobal.net http://www.choicesakr.com
Organization	Choices A Community Social Center
City	Akron
Activity	Wellness Works–Tuesday
Description	Choices A Community Social Center will have a juggling instructor come in and teach juggling and similar skills to members and guests.
Date	September 18, 2012
Time	n/a
Location	Choices facility (320 E South St, Akron)
Contact	Sheila White 330–762–8151 choicesakr@sbcglobal.net http://www.choicesakr.com
Organization	Choices A Community Social Center
City	Akron
Activity	Wellness Works–Wednesday
Description	Choices will have a surprise visitor on Wednesday morning teach members and guests useful, interesting nutrition/weight management information.
Date	September 19, 2012
Time	n/a
Location	Choices facility (320 E South St, Akron)
Contact	Sheila White 330–762–8151 choicesakr@sbcglobal.net http://www.choicesakr.com
Organization	Choices A Community Social Center
City	Akron
Activity	Wellness Works–Thursday
Description	Choices A Community Social Center will have Carol Bailey Floyd return with her laughing club activities.
Date	September 20, 2012
Time	n/a
Location	Choices facility (320 E South St, Akron)
Contact	Sheila White 330–762–8151 choicesakr@sbcglobal.net http://www.choicesakr.com
Organization	Choices A Community Social Center
City	Akron
Activity	Wellness Works–Friday
Description	Margie Simkanin will bring in her line dancing club for a demonstration and lessons.
Date	September 21, 2012
Time	n/a
Location	Choices facility (320 E South St, Akron)
Contact	Sheila White 330–762–8151 choicesakr@sbcglobal.net http://www.choicesakr.com
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Oklahoma
Organization	Oklahoma Citizen Advocates for Recovery and Treatment Association (OCARTA)
City	Oklahoma City
Activity	10th Annual Recovery Festival and Walk
Description	Join OCARTA and over twenty agencies and community partner in the annual Recovery Festival and Walk.
Date	September 22, 2012
Time	8 a.m.–2 p.m.
Location	Washington Park– 400 N. High
Contact	Donna M. Woods 405–848–7555 donna@ocarta.org http://www.ocarta.org
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Oregon
Organization	Peerlink [TAC]
City	Portland
Activity	TBD
Description	TBD
Date	TBD
Time	TBD
Location	TBD
Contact	Amy Zulick 888–820–0138 peerlinktac@gmail.com
Organization	Cascadia Plaza Clinic
City	Portland
Activity	LOTUS Peer Wellness Support Group
Description	Join Cascadia Plaza clinic for a Wellness support group to discuss the importance of wellness in an individual’s life.
Date	Monday, September 17
Time	1:30–3 pm
Location	Cascadia Plaza Clinic, 2415 SE 43rd. Ave., Portland , Oregon 97206, Room 1
Contact	Meghan Caughey 503–963–7772
Organization	ASHA International
City	Portland
Activity	Wellness Workshop – Healthy Minds, Healthy Lives: A Journey to Wellness through Eight Dimensions
Description	ASHA International is presenting a Wellness Workshop in celebration of 2012 National Wellness Week.
Date	September 21, 2012
Time	6–7:15 p.m.
Location	Portland International Church 22 NE 80th Ave, Portland, OR 97213
Contact	Gayathri Ramprasad 971–340–7190 gayathri@myasha.org http://www.myasha.org
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Pennsylvania
Organization	WellSpan Health
City	Gettysburg
Activity	Healthy Adams County Summit
Description	n/a
Date	September 18
Time	All day
Location	1 Lincoln Square, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Contact	Kathrine Gaskin kgaskin@wellspan.org
Organization	Pennsylvania Mental Health Consumers' Association
City	Conshohocken
Activity	Keystone Pride Recovery Initiative
Description	PMHCA will offer a free training, "Principles and Practice for Clinicians Working with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning and Intersex Individuals (LGBTQI)"
Date	This is a three-day seminar (two consecutive days with a one day follow-up). Tuesday, August 21 and Wednesday, August 22, 2012 from 9:00 am–4:00 pm One-day follow-up: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 from 9:00 am–4:00 pm
Time	See date description
Location	The Montgomery County Fire Academy, 1175 Conshohocken Road, Conshohocken, PA 19428
Contact	Lynn Keltz 717–564–4930 lynn@pmhca.org http://www.pmhca.org/projects/kpri-August-21-2012.html
Organization	Family Services of Western Pennsylvania
City	Pittsburgh
Activity	Family Services Wellness Week Activities
Description	Family Services has planned a variety of wellness activities and workshops for both staff and individuals we serve during Wellness week. They will offer financial workshops, exercise workshops, Reiki, a healthy lunch hour, safety talk, a bicycle tour on rails to trails, healthy recipe exchange, wellness raffle, and one day will dedicated to inspire everyone to take a walk together. Family Services will invite all staff and individuals to participate and all week we will be sending out wellness tips, inspirational quotes, recipes, and information on health and local resources to staff.
Date	Monday, September 17–Friday, September 21, 2012
Time	Varying
Location	Varying
Contact	Michaela Kennedy 412–820–2050 KennedyM@FSWP.org http://www.FSWP.org
Organization	Guiding Hearts with Hope
City	Hanover
Activity	Community Recovery Vigil Service-Healing from Within
Description	The vigil will strive to raise awareness and open the doors to recovery by eliminating the prejudice that has followed the disease of addiction and mental health. The event will help to educate the public on the effectiveness of treatment, and will weaken the stigma surrounding substance use disorders, addiction and mental health.
Date	Saturday, September 15, 2012
Time	1:00 p.m.
Location	St. Joseph Church, 5125 Grandview Road, Hanover, PA 17331
Contact	Martha King 717–968–3083 advocacymom@embarqmail.com http://www.stjosephparishhanover.org
Organization	Guiding Hearts with Hope
City	Hanover
Activity	Take Back your Meds
Description	You can help make a difference in the community by safely disposing of unused or expired medications (loose pills, creams, liquids and pill packs). Prescription, over-the-counter and veterinary medications will be accepted.
Date	Saturday, September 29, 2012
Time	10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Location	Giant Pharmacies: 801 Baltimore Street and 455 Eisenhower Drive
Contact	Martha King 717–968–3083 advocacymom@embarqmail.com http://www.stjosephparishhanover.org
Organization	Milestone's Health Care Home Project
City	Pittsburgh
Activity	Outdoor Wellness Celebration
Description	Join Health Care Home as they celebrate National Recovery Week with several events during the day. Events begin at 10 a.m. with a walk, a cookout, rock painting, and conclude with a line dancing workshop with an instructor and great music!
Date	September 18, 2012
Time	10 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Location	Chain of Hope
Contact	Adrienne McGrail 412–243–3400 ext. 428 http://www.facebook.com/hchwellness
Organization	Milestone's Health Care Home Project
City	Pittsburgh
Activity	Steps to a Better You
Description	Milestone's Health Care Home Project will host several small groups during the day focused on topics that will provide people with information on leading a healthier life. Topics include HIV awareness and safer sex, being a proactive patient, how to reduce smoking, and financial coaching.
Date	September 19, 2012
Time	11 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Location	712 South Ave
Contact	Adrienne McGrail 412–243–3400 ext. 428 http://www.facebook.com/hchwellness
Organization	Milestone's Health Care Home Project
City	Pittsburgh
Activity	Healthy Cookout and Health Screenings
Description	Come join the Health Care Home staff for a healthy cookout with a variety of delicious and health food. Following the cookout, a doctor and nurse with the Squirrel Hill Health Center mobile van unit will offer free health screenings and flu shots.
Date	September 20, 2012
Time	Noon–3 p.m.
Location	712 South Ave
Contact	Adrienne McGrail 412–243–3400 ext. 428 http://www.facebook.com/hchwellness
Organization	Northumberland County, Pennsylvania’s, Recovery and Wellness Center
City	Sunbury
Activity	Healthy Lifestyles Day
Description	Healthy Lifestyles Day will include a discussion group on weight loss, smoking cessation, sleep monitoring, and other topics.
Date	September 17, 2012
Time	10 a.m.– 1 p.m.
Location	Northumberland County Human Services Complex, Building A (217), Sunbury, PA 17801
Contact	Chris Minnich 570–495–2162 chris.minnich@norrycopa.net
Organization	Northumberland County, Pennsylvania’s, Recovery and Wellness Center
City	Sunbury
Activity	Healthy Activity Day
Description	Healthy Activity Day will feature exercise groups such as the use of household items to lift weights and tone muscles, line dancing, and stretching demonstrations.
Date	September 18, 2012
Time	10 a.m.– 1 p.m.
Location	Northumberland County Human Services Complex, Building A (217), Sunbury, PA 17801
Contact	Chris Minnich 570–495–2162 chris.minnich@norrycopa.net
Organization	Northumberland County, Pennsylvania’s, Recovery and Wellness Center
City	Sunbury
Activity	Healthy Cooking Day
Description	Healthy Cooking Day will include cooking demonstrations on healthy cooking and eating on a budget.
Date	September 19, 2012
Time	10 a.m.– 1 p.m.
Location	Northumberland County Human Services Complex, Building A (217), Sunbury, PA 17801
Contact	Chris Minnich 570–495–2162 chris.minnich@norrycopa.net
Organization	Northumberland County, Pennsylvania’s, Recovery and Wellness Center
City	Sunbury
Activity	Medical Screening Day
Description	Medical Screening Day will feature screening for blood pressure, weight, height, body mass index screening and a discussion on vaccinations.  Each person will leave with a health “report card.”
Date	September 20, 2012
Time	10 a.m.– 1 p.m.
Location	Northumberland County Human Services Complex, Building A (217), Sunbury, PA 17801
Contact	Chris Minnich 570–495–2162 chris.minnich@norrycopa.net
Organization	Northumberland County, Pennsylvania’s, Recovery and Wellness Center
City	Sunbury
Activity	Health Information Expo/Northumberland County Counseling Services open house
Description	Health Information Expo/Northumberland County Counseling Services open house will include tables with health information and tours of the Northumberland County Counseling Services office.
Date	September 21, 2012
Time	10 a.m.– 1 p.m.
Location	Northumberland County Human Services Complex, Building A (217), Sunbury, PA 17801
Contact	Chris Minnich 570–495–2162 chris.minnich@norrycopa.net
Organization	Delaware County Community Support Program
City	Upper Darby
Activity	A Celebration of Wellness
Description	Come hear a speaker talk about Reiki, and then everyone will have a chance to share about what works for them to stay well. The Delaware County Community Support Program welcomes people to bring “show and tell” items regarding their wellness.
Date	September 17, 2012
Time	5:30–7:00 p.m.
Location	Welcome House, 7700 Westchester Pike, Upper Darby
Contact	Mary Fala 610–270–0375 mfala@hopeworxinc.org
Organization	Fellowship Health Resources, Inc.
City	Phoenixville
Activity	Whole Health Education Series
Description	Fellowship Health Resources, Inc. (FHR) will present a series of programs discussing behavioral health topics at the hospital for community members.
Date	Ongoing
Time	7:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Location	n/a
Contact	Erika Sloan 401–642–4406 esloan@fellowshiphr.org http://www.fellowshiphr.org
Organization	EPIC (Empowered Peers Implementing Change)
City	Beaver
Activity	Peer Support Group
Description	The regular EPIC meeting is a National Wellness Week party! They will be walking a half mile on beautiful River Road in Beaver, followed by Peer Support about WRAP's while enjoying healthy snacks.
Date	September 24, 2012
Time	2:00–3:30 p.m.
Location	Beaver Library in Beaver, Pa.
Contact	Darlene Tindell (724) 494–8177 darlenetindell@hotmail.com
Organization	PRO-ACT
City	Philadelphia
Activity	Recovery Walks! in Philadelphia
Description	Come out and join individuals, kids, grandparents, veterans, families, and professionals walking side-by-side, laughing and smiling, to create the largest Walk ever assembled in support of addiction recovery.
Date	September 22, 2012
Time	9 a.m.
Location	Penn's Landing, Columbus Avenue and Chestnut St., Philadelphia, 19106
Contact	http://recoverywalks.org
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Puerto Rico
Organization	DBSA: Fundación Aliada contra Bipolaridad y Depresión – Región Metro
City	San Juan
Activity	Wellness Conference
Description	DBSA will host three workshops on the following topics: Relationship among conditions in childhood (autism, sensory) and mental health conditions; Rights of people with mental health conditions; and Use of assistive dogs for mental health conditions.
Date	September 22, 2012
Time	9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Location	Centro Más Salud Dr. Gualberto Rabell in Santurce (Hoare)
Contact	Katy Castro (787) 685–5584 dbsa.fabid.pr@gmail.com; jvelez@nuestramente.org http://www.bipolaridadfabid.weebly.com
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Rhode Island
Organization	Mental Health Consumer Advocates of Rhode Island, Inc.
City	Providence
Activity	Environmental cleaning
Description	MCHA-RI is improving our environment by rearranging our floor plan for better "flow" and painting for an overall better feel. We're discarding, repurposing and recycling lots of old items, cleaning, organizing and reorganizing.
Date	TBD
Time	TBD
Location	TBD
Contact	Kathryn McNulty 401–831–6937 kathryn.mcnulty@gmail.com http://www.mhca-ri.org
Organization	The Kent Center
City	Warwick
Activity	2nd Annual Walk for Wellness
Description	Join the Kent Center for a one-mile walk along the beautiful shoreline pathway at Rocky Point.
Date	Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Time	11:30 a.m.
Location	Meet at the Rocky Point parking lot at the corner of Rocky Point and Palmer Avenues in Warwick.
Contact	Arlene Stoltz 401–738–1338, x335 astoltz@thekentcenter.org http://www.thekentcenter.org
Organization	Fellowship Health Resources, Inc.
City	Providence
Activity	10th Annual Rally for Recovery
Description	As part of National Recovery Month, this event promotes state services and celebrates those in recovery.
Date	September 15, 2012
Time	9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Location	Roger Williams National Memorial
Contact	Erika Sloan 401–642–4406 esloan@fellowshiphr.org http://www.cmhacc.org
Organization	Fellowship Health Resources, Inc.
City	Providence
Activity	2012 NAMIWalk Rhode Island
Description	Join the voices of recovery to promote health and wellness at the 2012 NAMIWALK Rhode Island event.
Date	October 13, 2012
Time	Beginning at 9 a.m.
Location	Roger Williams Park Carousel, Providence
Contact	Erika Sloan 401–642–4406 esloan@fellowshiphr.org http://www.cmhacc.org
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South Carolina
Organization	National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) Beaufort County
City	Hilton Head Island
Activity	7th Annual NAMI Walk
Description	NAMI of Beaufort County's is hosting their 7th Annual NAMI Walk. Registration starts at 8:30 and the event kicks off with the 5K walk beginning at 10 am. There is no cost to walk, but registration is necessary and they encourage everyone to make donations to NAMI Beaufort County in support of their free programs of education, support and advocacy in the community. This is their signature fundraising event. Following the walk there will be a cookout, live music and zumba.
Date	Saturday, September 22, 2012
Time	Event registration starts at 8:30 a.m. ET
Location	Coligny Beach in Hilton Head Island
Contact	Sarah Eliasoph 843–681–2200 Sarah.Eliasoph@namibeaufortcounty.com https://www.namibeaufortcounty.com/
Organization	South Carolina Share
City	West Columbia
Activity	TBD
Description	TBD
Date	TBD
Time	TBD
Location	TBD
Contact	Bonnie Pate 803–739–5712 info@scshare.com http://www.scshare.com/
Organization	Faces and Voices of Recovery Pee Dee, HopeHealth, and the SC Hepatitis C Coalition
City	Florence
Activity	2012 Rally for Recovery!
Description	In response to the recent CDC recommendation for all people ages 45–65 to be tested, Faces and Voices of Recovery Pee Dee, HopeHealth, and the SC Hepatitis C Coalition will have on–site rapid Hep C testing available for rally participants. The rally will also feature a three mile walk, food, fun, fellowship and messages of hope, freedom, and purpose.
Date	September 15, 2012
Time	10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Location	McLeod Health and Fitness, 2437 Willwood Drive, Florence, SC 29501
Contact	Lawrence P. Wiseburn (843) 496–6145 larbomac@yahoo.com http://www.favorpeedee.org
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South Dakota
Organization	NAMI South Dakota
City	Huron
Activity	Annual Educational Conference
Description	NAMI South Dakota is holding its annual educational conference September 20 and 21, 2012. The conference features a holistic approach to mental wellness and will have many sessions related to caring for the whole body. They will also hold a Talent Show Thursday evening so people can demonstrate their artistic abilities.
Date	September 20 and 21, 2012
Time	Varying
Location	Huron Event Center, 100 4th Street SW., Huron, SD
Contact	Phyllis Arends 605–271–1871 namisd@midconetwork.com http://www.nami.org/sites/NAMISouthDakota
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Tennessee
Organization	Memphis Recovery Centers
City	Memphis
Activity	Coffee & Dessert Reception
Description	Join Memphis Recovery Center for a coffee and dessert reception. The event will also feature a special recognition of alumni.
Date	September 20, 2012
Time	6:30–7:30 pm
Location	219 N. Montgomery St., Memphis, TN
Contact	Judy Goldberg 901–272–7751 jgoldberg@memphisrecovery.com http://www.memphisrecovery.com
Organization	New Life Lodge
City	Burns
Activity	Celebrate Recovery
Description	Come and celebrate recovery and the re-opening of the New Life Lodge.
Date	September 21, 2012
Time	4–8 pm
Location	New Life Lodge
Contact	Patricia Scott 615–925–2963 pscott@crchealth.com
Organization	My Health, My Choice, My Life
City	Nashville
Activity	Wellness Celebration
Description	The TDMHSAS, Amerigroup and United Healthcare are working together to coordinate a Wellness Celebration in Middle Tennessee. They are asking for all participants to bring their own lunch.  They will provide healthy snacks and beverages.  There will an array of activities to participate in no matter what your physical ability, such as kickball, walking, and moving to the music.
Date	September 18, 2012
Time	12:00–2:00 p.m.
Location	Centennial Park
Contact	Dan Armatis (615) 517–6068 dan.armatis@centerstone.org http://www.myhealthmychoicemylife.org
Organization	My Health, My Choice, My Life
City	Knoxville
Activity	Wellness Celebration
Description	The TDMHSAS, Blue Cross and United Healthcare are working together to coordinate a Wellness Celebration in East Tennessee. They are asking for all participants to bring their own lunch.  They will provide healthy snacks and beverages.  There will an array of activities to participate in no matter what your physical ability, such as kickball, walking and moving to the music.
Date	September 19, 2012
Time	11 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Location	Victor Ashe Park
Contact	Meagan Hinds (865) 414–5127 Meagan.hinds@mcnabb.org http://www.myhealthmychoicemylife.org
Organization	My Health, My Choice, My Life
City	Kingsport
Activity	Wellness Celebration
Description	The TDMHSAS, Blue Cross and United Healthcare are working together to coordinate a Wellness Celebration in East Tennessee. They are asking for all participants to bring their own lunch.  They will provide healthy snacks and beverages.  There will an array of activities to participate in no matter what your physical ability, such as kickball, walking and moving to the music.
Date	September 20, 2012
Time	12–2 p.m.
Location	Warriors’ Path State Park
Contact	Stephanie Pierce (423) 306–2473 spierce@frontierhealth.org http://www.myhealthmychoicemylife.org
Organization	My Health, My Choice, My Life
City	Chattanooga
Activity	Wellness Celebration
Description	The TDMHSAS, Blue Cross and United Healthcare are working together to coordinate a Wellness Celebration in East Tennessee. They are asking for all participants to bring their own lunch.  They will provide healthy snacks and beverages.  There will an array of activities to participate in no matter what your physical ability, such as kickball, walking and moving to the music.
Date	September 21, 2012
Time	10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Location	Miller Plaza’s Waterhouse Pavilion
Contact	Mark Bresee (423) 313–7944 MarkBresee@aimcenterinc.org http://www.myhealthmychoicemylife.org
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Texas
Organization	The Gulf Coast Center and UTMB Center for Addiction Research and Family Medicine
City	Galveston
Activity	Cruisin’ 2 Recovery: Celebrate Prevention & Respect Recovery
Description	The Gulf Coast Center Recovery Program, UTMB Center for Addiction Research (CAR), UTMB Family Medicine and the Alcohol & Drug Abuse Women’s Center are hosting a festival that will feature activities such as health screenings, exercise safety demonstrations, live entertainment, Kid Zone, face painting, games, clowns, door prizes, food and more!
Date	September 22, 2012
Time	Noon–3 p.m.
Location	2704 Avenue O, Galveston, TX
Contact	Sue Davis (409) 944–4337 sued@gulfcoastcenter.org http://www.gcmhmr.com
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Utah
Organization	Weber Midtown Wellness Clinic
City	Ogden
Activity	Weber Midtown Wellness Clinic Wellness Week Activities
Description	Join Weber Midtown Wellness Clinic as they celebrate National Wellness Week. Some of the scheduled events for the week include a CPR class for all clients, a walk-along the River Parkway, and 3 on 3 basketball games for clients and staff.  Those who attended wellness classes and/or participated in any of the activities will receive a fruit parfait on Friday.
Date	September 17–21, 2012
Time	Varying
Location	237 26th St, Ogden, UT 84401
Contact	Shauna Williams 801–625–3813 shaunaj@weberhs.org http://www.midtownchc.org
Organization	NAMI Utah
City	West Valley City
Activity	Yoga for Wellness
Description	NAMI Utah will host two free yoga classes at Bikram Yoga in Sugarhouse. The classes will include an informative session on how yoga can be used to heal both mentally and physically, and will also include basic yoga positions.
Date	September 21, 2012
Time	4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Location	Bikram Yoga in Sugarhouse–1140 East Wilmington Ave. (2200 South)
Contact	Kimberly Myers (801) 869–2877 kimm@namiut.org http://www.namiut.org
Organization	NAMI Utah
City	Salt Lake City
Activity	NAMIWalk Utah
Description	Join NAMI Utah and the 2012 NAMIWalks Honorary Chair–Olympic Medalist, Graham Watanabe as NAMI Utah raises hope for recovery in participating in 8th annual NAMIWalk.
Date	September 29, 2012
Time	Event begins at 10 a.m.
Location	Liberty Park Salt Lake City, UT
Contact	Amber Watkins (801) 869–2878 amber@namiut.org http://www.namiwalks.org/utah
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Vermont
Organization	See Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery under Nationwide Activities.
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Virginia
Organization	Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute (SVMHI)
City	Danville
Activity	Recovery at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute
Description	The SVMHI Recovery Month Planning Committee will host a series of events during the month of September 2012 to highlight Recovery at SVMHI. These celebrations will coincide with the SAMSHA National Recovery Month initiatives. Some of the events for the month include a cookout/talent kickoff event, a recovery walk, a fashion show, a recovery festival, and a recovery dance.
Date	Varying
Time	Varying
Location	Varying
Contact	Olin Saphrey 434–799–6220 Olin.Saphrey@dbhds.virginia.gov
Organization	SpiritWorks Foundation Center for the Soul
City	Williamsburg
Activity	Grand 2 Grand Ultra–One Woman's Quest for Healing Justice
Description	Jan Brown, Executive Director of SpiritWorks Foundation Center for the Soul will be participating in a six day, 160-mile, self-supported stage race in and out of the Grand Canyon beginning September 23, 2012. Jan is completing this event to demonstrate that with recovery all things are possible, to offer a living example of the power of health and wellness to accomplish goals and dreams, and to put a positive face on recovery.
Date	Beginning September 23, 2012
Time	n/a
Location	n/a
Contact	Jan M. Brown 757–564–0001 jan@spiritworksfoundation.org http://www.spiritworksfoundation.org/
Organization	VOCAL (Virginia Organization of Consumers Asserting Leadership)
City	Charlottesville
Activity	Executive Director Forum
Description	VOCAL, Virginia’s statewide mental health consumer organization, is hosting an Executive Director Forum for leaders of Virginia's peer–run programs. During this retreat, attendees will learn effective tools and board development skills to help enhance their program's roles in the community and promote wellness throughout the state.  As part of this forum, VOCAL Virginia will offer self–care and stress management techniques utilizing qigong, a Chinese technique of mindfulness.
Date	September 17–18, 2012
Time	n/a
Location	n/a
Contact	Will Gallik 434–243–7878 ex 23 Will@vocalvirginia.org http://www.vocalvirginia.org
Organization	Fellowship Health Resources, Inc.
City	Arlington
Activity	Healthy Cooking Classes
Description	Members of Fellowship Health Resources, Inc. (FHR) can participate in ongoing healthy cooking classes to improve upon aspects of health and wellness.
Date	Ongoing
Time	n/a
Location	n/a
Contact	Erika Sloan 401–642–4406 esloan@fellowshiphr.org http://www.cmhacc.org
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Washington
Organization	King County Mental Health, Chemical Abuse and Dependency Services Division - Department of Community and Human Services
City	Seattle
Activity	"On the Journey Together for Recovery, Resiliency and Wellness"
Description	King County is sponsoring a recovery conference, "On the Journey Together for Recovery, Resiliency and Wellness," in which approximately two-thirds of the participants will be people in recovery. There will be 35–40 presentations regarding recovery, resiliency and wellness, attended by persons in recovery who experience mental health and/or substance use challenges, and persons who work in the behavioral health system. Adults and youth who participate in services as well as parents of children who are enrolled in services in King County are welcome to attend. Our goal is to present each attendee with information that will enhance their own strengths and resiliencies and to create a wellness culture within the King county mental health and substance use disorders treatment system. The themes of this conference are wellness, skill building and leadership.
Date	September 6 & 7, 2012
Time	8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location	Seattle Central Community College Broadway Performance Hall, 1701 Broadway Seattle, WA 98122
Contact	Cheryl Goluch 206–263–9111 Cheryl.Goluch@kingcounty.gov http://www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/MentalHealth/Recovery/2012Conference.aspx
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West Virginia
Organization	West Virginia Family Leadership First
City	Clarksburg
Activity	Focus on the Family
Description	West Virginia Family Leadership First, a statewide group which supports and encourages families to speak for themselves and others, will sponsor a free one-day training titled, “Focus on the Family.” The training will consist several sessions on various topics such as “Empowering Families with Children with Special Health Care Needs” and “Expected Behaviors of Safe and Supportive Schools.” A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided to all attendees.
Date	September 17, 2012
Time	8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Location	Waldomore at the Harrison County Public Library, 404 West Pike Street Clarksburg, WV 26301
Contact	Ardella Cottrill 304–376–4835 ardella.cottrill@yahoo.com http://www.wvdhhr.org/birth23/Default.asp
Organization	Hall Neighbors’ House
City	Buckhannon
Activity	Share Our Stories (SOS)
Description	Hall Neighbors' House will have a speaker from "Share Our Stories (SOS)" tell the story of her experience with domestic violence. There will be a discussion afterwards with attendees.
Date	Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Time	1–2 p.m.
Location	66 College Avenue, Buckhannon, WV 26201
Contact	Christine Carroll 304–439–4666
Organization	Hall Neighbors’ House
City	Buckhannon
Activity	The Dimensions of Wellness
Description	Peer support specialist JK McAtee will give an interactive presentation on the Eight Dimensions of Wellness.
Date	Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Time	n/a
Location	66 College Avenue, Buckhannon, WV 26201
Contact	Christine Carroll 304–439–4666
Organization	Hall Neighbors’ House
City	Buckhannon
Activity	Speak Up, West Virginia
Description	Hall Neighbors' House is inviting the community to attend "Speak Up, West Virginia," so they can ask their questions and express their concerns regarding all aspects of social services, i.e. welfare, mental health and substance abuse services, etc. Transportation will be provided to the event.
Date	Thursday, September 20, 2012
Time	Meeting at 11 a.m.
Location	66 College Avenue, Buckhannon, WV 26201
Contact	Christine Carroll 304–439–4666
Organization	Office of Consumer Affairs and Community Outreach – Bureau for Behavioral Health & Health Facilities
City	Charleston
Activity	Wellness Chair Massages
Description	The Office of Consumer Affairs and Community Outreach – Bureau for Behavioral Health & Health Facilities will distribute Wellness Week education materials, and also offer free chair massages to participants.
Date	September 19, 2012
Time	12:30–4:30 p.m.
Location	Kanawha County Department of Health and Human Resources located at 4190 West Washington St., Charleston, WV 25301
Contact	Cindy Black 304–356–4829 Cynthia.R.Black@wv.gov
Organization	Office of Consumer Affairs and Community Outreach – Bureau for Behavioral Health & Health Facilities
City	Charleston
Activity	Wellness Fun!
Description	The Office of Consumer Affairs and Community Outreach – Bureau for Behavioral Health & Health Facilities will distribute Wellness Week education materials. There will activities for children provided by the Outreach and Special Projects Coordinator for the WV WIC Program.
Date	September 20, 2012
Time	9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location	Kanawha County Department of Health and Human Resources located at 4190 West Washington St., Charleston, WV 25301
Contact	Cindy Black 304–356–4829 Cynthia.R.Black@wv.gov
Organization	Office of Consumer Affairs and Community Outreach – Bureau for Behavioral Health & Health Facilities
City	Charleston
Activity	Zumba and Healthy Cooking
Description	The Office of Consumer Affairs and Community Outreach – Bureau for Behavioral Health & Health Facilities is offering an evening with a free Zumba class and a healthy cooking workshop. Educational materials will also be distributed to participants.
Date	September 18, 2012
Time	7:00– 9:00 p.m.
Location	Bomar Club, 306 North Church Street, Ripley, WV 25271
Contact	Cindy Black 304–356–4829 Cynthia.R.Black@wv.gov
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