NASW Announces Another Webcast In the “Road to Recovery” Series — August 4, 2004

WASHINGTON — As a planning partner for the 15 th Annual National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month ( Recovery Month ), the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is proud to announce a Webcast, available on August 4, 2004 . The theme for Recovery Month 2004 is: “Join the Voices for Recovery…Now!”

Titled, “The Role of Faith- and Community-Based Systems in Addiction Treatment and Recovery,” this is the seventh in a series of Webcasts scheduled throughout the year to promote Recovery Month 2004 .

The beneficial role that faith and spirituality play in the prevention of drug and alcohol abuse and in programs designed to treat and promote recovery from alcohol and drug use and mental disorders has long been acknowledged. This program will explore the critical part played by faith- and community-based systems and provide useful tips on what works and how you and your organization can get involved.

Ivette Torres, associate director for consumer affairs, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), will host this Webcast. Panelists include Charles G. Curie, administrator, SAMHSA; Dalimarie Perez, senior program manager – Latino Program, Robert Wood Johnson Fellow, CFC – Restart Substance Abuse Services; Melanise Frederick, assistant director, Crossroad Outreach Ministry; and Rebecca Rees Dummermuth, associate director for legal affairs, White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (OFBCI).

Visit http://www.recoverymonth.gov/2004/multimedia/w.aspx?ID=262 to obtain more details, view a short trailer, or watch this 60-minute Webcast.

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW), in Washington , DC , is the largest membership organization of professional social workers with 150,000 members. It promotes, develops, and protects the practice of social work and social workers. NASW also seeks to enhance the well being of individuals, families and communities through its advocacy.