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Interfaith Addiction and Recovery Coalition provides education programs and resources to the faith leader community of Savannah. Our Work includes in-person forums, a quarterly newsletter, online programs presented by the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, and the creation of a Rapid Response Team which provides assistance in crisis situations.
In Person and Online Forums
Doors to Hope: Helping Families Recover from Addiction
When: Sunday, September 15, 2024 from noon to 4:30pm Where: Congregation Agudath Achim at 9 Lee Boulevard What: This program will offer a rich tapestry of knowledge, strategies and tools designed to empower anyone providing care and support to families affected by the...
Speaking Out Loud About Addiction
Speaking Out Loud About Addiction November 16, 2021Our panel of Savannah faith leaders share their experiences and thoughts on this vital topic of speaking openly about addiction and recovery. Discussion followed with questions from attendees. The Panel: Reverend Ben...
Through a Child’s Eyes: Adverse Childhood Experiences
THROUGH A CHILD’S EYES Adverse Childhood Experiences 2021 A VIRTUAL PRESENTATION BY DR. STEPHEN DELISI CLINICAL PSYCHIATRIST AND MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION FOR HAZELDEN BETTY FORD FOUNDATION
Doors to Hope: Recovery in our Community
Doors to Hope: Recovery in our Community with featured guest William Cope Moyers With addiction on the rise in America, we are joining together to shine a bright light on the fatal disease of addiction AND to underscore the real hope of recovery. The Interfaith...
Addiction and Recovery Among Us
Faith leaders share their personal experiences with addiction November 2019This Forum provided personal experiences with addiction. Pacia Vamvas, retired pastor, ConneXion Church – ACA (Adult Child of an Alcoholic) perspective Ibrahim Abdul-Malik, Masjid Jihad Mosque...
Who You Gonna Call
A Forum addressing the resources available in the community. Personal Sharing: Growing up in family where alcohol is present: Sam Watkins, Retired Faith Leader A presentation on resources in the community: Janis Ellington, Director of Summit Behavioral Health and...
Underage and Under the Influence
A forum to address kids and substance abuse The program included a panel discussion with panelists: Curlin Reed-Sullivan, a parent’s perspective Tariq Shakur, adolescent addiction experience Lindsey Grovenstein, Beyond the Bell Savannah,a professional’s perspective on...