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On Sunday, May 7, 2023, people from all backgrounds will join at Washington Park in Albany to walk and raise awareness of substance use disorder, mental health issues, and the unconditional healing for all who suffer either directly or indirectly. CDRC is also supporting love your pets by bringing them to participate in this wonderful walk with a cause. This is the third annual “Never Walk Alone” fundraising event of the Capital District Recovery Center (CDRC), an Albany non-profit organization that provides space to a range of 12-Step and other addiction recovery programs. WHAT: “Never Walk Alone” addiction and recovery awareness walk WHO: The Capital District Recovery Center WHEN: Sunday, May 7, 2023, 11:30am to 5:00 p.m. WHERE: Washington Park near the Lake House Online at www.capitaldistrictrecoverycenter.org, Never Walk Alone

Presenter: Marsha Woodland, MS+ “Doomed To Be Nothing, Destined To Be Something!” Addressing the Stigmas Associated with Trauma SAVE THE DATE April 1st 2023 Time: 10:00 a.m. til 4:00 p.m. *Limited Seating CONTACT: JIHAD EL-AMIN OFFICE: 518-487-4617 CELL: 518-429-5034 Visit our Websites CapitalDistrictRecoveryCenter.org and buildingbridges4u.org Download and share the flyer

A transformative musical production that interweaves a Passover Seder with personal stories of addiction, Freedom Song poses one stark question—“what are you a slave to?” By interweaving a Passover Seder with personal stories of addiction, Freedom Song poses one stark question—“what are you a slave to?” The cast of Freedom Song is not a cast of actors; they are actual addicts in recovery that have broken off the shackles of drugs, alcohol, gambling, and other destructive behaviors. https://www.jewishfedny.org/community-calendar/freedom-song-a-transformative-musical-about-addiction-1676302402/

For decades, scientists were unsure how well Alcoholics Anonymous worked. An extensive review of AA studies found that it outperforms other common treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy. The Science of Alcoholics Anonymous AA has been around for more than 85 years, but scientific evidence didn’t start to build about its effectiveness until around the 1990s,

Hive of Hope on Central Avenue is now open. The organization will work to serve those who are in recovery from substance abuse. The building has a gym, recreation center, big screen televisions and a business center. All utilities will be free to use, given people have 48 hours of continuous sobriety. Hive of Hope will be open from 10-2 and 4-7 Monday through Saturday. https://www.hivealbany.org/ hiveofhope@gmail.com 518.650.8951 161 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206

RSVP at https://www.hivealbany.org/event-details/grand-opening-and-ribbon-cutting-ceremony Jan 10, 10:30 AM – 11:30 PM Albany, 161 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206 CDRC is supportive of the goal of Hive of Hope goal of changing the image of people seeking recovery.

TROY, N.Y. – Eight local BIPOC-led organizations — which all work to address wide-ranging systemic inequities like youth and child success, mental health, food security, and more within underserved communities — will each receive a one-year, unrestricted award of $25,000 through the second annual Changemaker Fund. This year’s awardees are 518 Elite, Capital District Recovery Center, Community Fathers, Inc., Hood’s House of Hoops, Miracle on Craig Street, SHRED Foundation, The Creative Good, Inc., and Young Futures. Collectively, the eight organizations are working to advance positive social change in the Capital Region. “Promoting and investing in BIPOC leadership is critical to creating systemic change for a just and equitable society,” said Erica Coletti, CEO of Healthy Alliance. “By providing funding and other supports to these Changemakers, we hope to amplify the impact of their critical work in addressing health disparities and inequities across our community.” In addition to the $25,000 funding, awardees will have access to a facilitated leadership cohort including one-on-one leadership coaching and interactive group coaching, designed to empower and connect leadership across organizations and within communities.

Join trainer Katrina Fox, CRPA November 7, 2022 – November 11, 2022 9am - 4pm (1-hour Lunch provided) Capital District Recovery Center- 45 Colvin Ave, Albany, New York Cost: $300 Additional Support available for CRPA credentialing process To register or for more information contact 518-321-2891 or CRPAtraining@pyhit.org The CCAR Recovery Coach Academy© is a 5-day intensive training academy focusing on providing individuals with the skills need to guide, mentor and support anyone who would like to enter into or sustain long-term recovery from an addiction to alcohol or other drugs. Provided in a retreat like environment, the CCAR Recovery Coach Academy© prepares participants by helping them to actively listen, ask really good questions, and discover and manage their own stuff. Join trainer Katrina Fox, CRPA For Peer Recovery Ethics training November 16, 2022 – November 18, 2022 9am - 3pm (1-hour Lunch provided) DESCRIPTION Peer Recovery Ethics is a two-day, interactive discussion around the ethical domains and criteria that peer recovery support professionals should follow to maximize outcomes for the populations the peer service. All participants will learn more about how to maintain ethical standards around the digital media age, boundary management and self-care. Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to maintain appropriate peer recovery ethical standards in the services the peer provides.

The Capital District Recovery Center Presents... BOWLING FOR RECOVERY in Memory of Marcus Kaplan October 15, 2022 4PM - 7PM All You Can Play Laser Tag * Bowling * Games with Two Slices of Pizza and Soft Drinks Located at Spare Time Bowling 1668 US-9, Clifton Park, NY 12065 Share a printable flyer

We, the board members of CDRC, are very excited to have played a role in affording you the opportunity to attend your Recovery Coach training at CDRC. We know Ms. Katrina Fox brought to you a new perspective to consider as you continue on your road to learn, gain more insight and begin networking to broaden your resources in your goal to assist and support your future client in recovery in their process. We are very happy for you!

The CDRC commitment to have a safe and affordable place for the person seeking recovery is firmly in place; because of you and the many supportive members along the way. Over eight years ago, we had a dream and words on paper. Donors like you from the beginning 2015 and during the COVID pandemic, contributed to secure funding for CDRC to cover rent and basic expenses. Today, because of you, the volunteers, sponsors, 12 Step members and groups, individual and amily contributions and others, we are strong. We salute you all for your encouraging smiles, hugs and conversations. Your heartfelt generosity and firm conviction to help others. Attendance at CDRC has inspired many to believe that recovery and a new way to live is possible. Your helpful contributions have afforded CDRC to work with other advocacy organizations, have annual community events, recovery training classes and family support service. The recovery groups have allowed CDRC to serve over 2,400 people with 176 meetings monthly. The power of the people who remain committed to stay clean and sober, share their journey and growth is showing that “We Do Recover” from the ugly impacts of addiction and its stigmas. We show that it is a reality that recovering people do grow to be happy, joyous and free. So again, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! Yours In Loving Service to The Recovery Community, Jihad El-Amin, Executive Director the Board Members of CDRC. If you or someone needs a meeting or help, please reach out @ 518-487-4617 or email us at info@capitaldistrictrecoverycenter.org

Join trainer Katrina Fox, CRPA August 1, 2022 – August 5, 2022 9am - 4pm (1-hour Lunch provided) Capital District Recovery Center- 45 Colvin Ave, Albany, New York Cost: $300 Additional Support available for CRPA credentialing process To register or for more information contact 518-321-2891 or CRPAtraining@pyhit.org Deadline to register July 20,2022 Printable flyer