Foundation for Recovery News

The Joel Hernandez Voice of the Recovery Community Award

jbousley — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:45:00 -0600

The Foundation for Recovery is proud to be a sponsor for the 1st annual Joel Hernandez Voice of the Recovery Community Award reception. The event will be held on June 18, 2008 6-8pm at Spriggs & Hollingsworth in Washington, DC. The award was established to recognize one local, state or regional recovery community organization for its work in recognizing specific needs in their individual communities and carrying out a vision and mission for mobilizing resources in and out of their recovery communities.

Green Valley High School Drug Testing Program Up and Running

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 12:58:20 -0700

The Foundation for Recovery's $5,000 donation to the Green Valley High School drug testing program for atheletes was covered in an article at the Las Vegas Sun.

The program is the first of its kind at a public school in Nevada. The school plans to test about 30 students each month. All student-athletes are subject to testing, as are any other students whose parents request they be eligible.

2007 Benefit Golf Tournament to be Held Saturday, December 8th.

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 11:18:44 -0700

On Saturday, December 8th - 10:00a - 8:00p, the Foundation for Recovery will be hosting the First Annual Foundation for Recovery Benefit Golf Tournament and Dinner, to Benefit the Foundation for Recovery, at the TPC Canyons Golf Course in Las Vegas, NV.

Please visit the Foundation for Recovery for more information.

Fall 2007

tdoyle — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 15:01:59 -0600

Saturday, December 8th - 10:00a - 8:00p
First Annual Foundation for Recovery Benefit Golf Tournament and Dinner - A Fundraising Event – TPC Canyons Golf Course
Please call 702-257-8199 for more information or see our web coverage.

Still available are sponsorships: Golf Tournament Sponsorship form

Tee Sponsor

Foundation Research Director To Speak At Counseling Skills Conference

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 12:10:39 -0600

Denise D. Crosson RN, PhD, Director of Research Programs at the Foundation for Recovery, will be speaking at the 13th Annual Counseling Skills Conference in Las Vegas. The conference will be held at the Las Vegas Hilton, September 27-29, 2007.

The Counseling Skills Conference will focus on trauma, mindfulness, more effective treatment, depression, self-harm, and will also include a specialized training track on pain and addiction.

First Lady, Dawn Gibbons, Visits Foundation for Recovery

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 17:30:56 -0600

On July 13, 2007, Dawn Gibbons, the First Lady of Nevada, visited the Foundation for Recovery bookstore located at 4750 W. Sahara Ave. in Las Vegas, NV.

Senator John Ensign Awards Foundation for Recovery with Senatorial Recognition

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 18:17:38 -0600

United States Senator John Ensign (R-NV) awarded the Foundation For Recovery with a Certificate of Senatorial Recognition on June 7th, 2007. The certificate was in appreciation for the Foundation's commitment to "providing education about recovery from addiction and for the support and information that you bring to our community."

For more information, visit the Foundation For Recovery website.

Senator Harry Reid Commends Foundation for Recovery

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 18:11:51 -0600

On June 7th, 2007, United States Senator and House Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) presented the Foundation For Recovery with a Certificate of Commendation. The certificate was presented to recognize and commemorate the Grand Opening of the Foundation for Recovery offices and bookstore.

For more information, visit the Foundation For Recovery website.

First Lady of Nevada Dawn Gibbons Extends Congratulations to Foundation For Recovery

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 18:29:41 -0600

First Lady of the State of Nevada Dawn Gibbons presented the Foundation For Recovery with a congratulatory letter during the June 7th Grand Opening of the Foundation for Recovery offices and bookstore. Mrs. Gibbons said "This organization is to be commended for the crucial and effective role they play in the overall health and well being of the Silver State."

The First Lady went on to comment on the horrific impact of substance abuse, and commend the research, scholarships, and other services of the Foundation.

Congresswoman Shelly Berkley presents Congressional Recognition to Foundation For Recovery

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 18:22:22 -0600

On June 7th, 2007, United States Congresswoman Shelley Berkley (D-NV) presented the Foundation For Recovery with Congressional Recognition. The certificate was presented to congratulate the Foundation on the Grand Opening of the Foundation for Recovery offices and bookstore.

For more information, visit the Foundation For Recovery website.