Our Upcoming Events:
Ask Me Anything: Faith-Based Recovery
Our popular Ask Me Anything series returns April 22, 2021 at 6 p.m. The subject is Faith-Based Recovery and we are excited to welcome experts on the subject matter. Panelists are Tom Reynolds with His Way Recovery, David Padgett with Bradford's Steps of Faith and Brandon Lackey with The Foundry Ministries. This is one of our most popular FREE community education series and anyone can join us virtual by connecting to Zoom using Webinar ID: 891 1815 9038.
Past Events
In response to COVID precautions which restricted our ability to sponsor the annual End Heroin HSV Walk at Big Spring Park, we hosted our first End Addiction Hunt for Hope Scavenger Hunt over a two day period Feb. 26th and 27th. The response was just as we had hoped: fun for friends and family while adhering to social distancing guidelines, recognition of treatment and recovery resources in our area, distribution of the lifesaving drug Narcan, introduction of our parent coaches, and cash prizes to help stimulate our local economy. Feedback from participants has encouraged us to make this an annual event. Thank you to our gracious sponsors that helped make this event successful: T-Shirt and Swag Bag sponsors: Bradford Health Services, Crestwood Medical Center, Luminous Counseling and Consulting, Inc., Short Stop Screen Printing and Promotions, and Torch Technologies. Watch the fun enjoyed and discoveries made over the two-day event in the slideshow below:
Angel Tree on Tinsel Trail, Big Spring Park, Downtown Huntsville
November 2020 through January 2021 - For four consecutive years, Not One More Alabama (NOMA) has paid tribute to loved ones lost to the disease of addiction through our sponsorship of a Christmas tree on the annual Tinsel Trail at Big Spring Park in Downtown Huntsville. Each year, the Angel Tree is adorned with precious photos of the beautiful men and women who were taken from us far too soon. Each photo represents one of the 71,000 lives lost to drug overdose in 2019. 50,000 of those deaths involved opioids. The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified the deadly drug overdose epidemic. Now more than ever, we need to support each other through these co-occurring crises.
It is our mission to provide a sense of comfort to the grieving, provide opportunities to connect with others, and lift the stigma associated with Substance Use Disorders.
Tinsel Trail at Big Spring Park in Downtown Huntsville is an annual public event and open to the public daily throughout the holidays. We would like to thank Downtown Huntsville Inc. for carrying on this tradition.
NOMA hosted its annual Candlelight Memorial Service Tuesday, December 8. In observance of precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the public was encouraged to participate via Facebook Live so that immediate family members might attend the service in person. It is our hope that Not One More family member experience the loss of a loved one to these deadly diseases.
It is our mission to provide a sense of comfort to the grieving, provide opportunities to connect with others, and lift the stigma associated with Substance Use Disorders.
Tinsel Trail at Big Spring Park in Downtown Huntsville is an annual public event and open to the public daily throughout the holidays. We would like to thank Downtown Huntsville Inc. for carrying on this tradition.
NOMA hosted its annual Candlelight Memorial Service Tuesday, December 8. In observance of precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the public was encouraged to participate via Facebook Live so that immediate family members might attend the service in person. It is our hope that Not One More family member experience the loss of a loved one to these deadly diseases.
October 10, 2020 - Hope and Healing Grief Workshop: A virtual workshop on effectively coping with loss from addiction. The workshop was facilitated by Maggie Banger, a licensed professional counselor and certified grief recovery specialist, and Jack Sykstus, a family therapist who specializes in grief and substance use disorders. The workshop was sponsored by Not One More Alabama, the Addiction Prevention Coalition and the Drug Education Council of Mobile.
Maggie Banger, LPC, NCC, Certified through the Grief Recovery Institute
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Jack Sykstus, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, Certified through the Grief Recovery Institute
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On September 29, 2020, Not One More Alabama, Bradford Health Services and Drug Education Council, Inc. hosted a version of one of our most popular educational events: "Ask Me Anything: A Woman's Perspective." The free virtual Q & A webinar featured a panelist of women from across the state who have faced addiction and found long-term recovery.
September 10, 2020 - Thank you Tim Hilton for presenting a virtual edition of The Addicted Brain - one of our most requested programs. This presentation was made available across the state through a partnership with our friends at The Drug Education Council of Mobile and Bradford Health Services.
June 23, 2020 - "Ask me Anything - A Father's Perspective" sponsored by Not One More Alabama (NOMA), Bradford Health Services and the Drug Education Council. A group of fathers shared how their family's lives had been impacted by the disease of addiction. Viewers emailed questions in advance and during the virtual panel discussion. Thank you to everyone who participated in this important event.
May 12, 2020 - "Ask Me Anything - A Mother's Perspective" sponsored by Not One More Alabama (NOMA), the Drug Education Council and Bradford Health Services. This virtual event featured mothers who shared their personal experiences and wisdom that only those who have walked this journey can do. Special thanks to Bradford Health Services for providing the video recording below to those who were unable to attend the event.
Ask Me Anything - Young Adults in Recovery - Special COVID edition was held April 14, 2020. Go to our COVID 19 page to watch the video
Community Education - My Journey through Addiction & Recovery - Jared Murray
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Community Education - Anatomy of a Relapse with Tim Hilton
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The 2019 End Heroin HSV Walk - Big Spring Park
Saturday, August 17 @ 9:00 AM
With Phil Plant are NOMA Board Members, from left, Ginny Murray, Lori Moore, Selina Mason, Laurie Roberts, Patty Sykstus, Diane House and Melissa Neumann
April 8, 2019 - Parental Paralysis - Addiction can fracture the strongest parent/child relationship. It is extremely difficult for a parent to:
December 11, 2018 - Candlelight Memorial Service at the Memorial Angel Tree, Tinsel Trail, Big Spring Park
Not One More Alabama hosted its second annual Memorial Christmas Tree in Huntsville's Tinsel Trail. On December 11th, families and friends gathered for a Candlelight Memorial Service to remember those lost to addiction. Many had submitted photos of their loved one to be placed on the tree. The Rev. Paul Pradat of St. Thomas Episcopal Church shared his story of hope and healing and ended the evening with a prayer for Not One More loved one lost to addiction.
March 5, 2019 - Understanding Collegiate Recovery - Guest speaker Jaime Garza, coordinator of Recovery Services at the University of Alabama explained how the Collegiate Recovery Community allows students in recovery to return to school in a manner that allows them to put their recovery at the forefront while learning how to succeed academically. It is our hope that colleges across the U.S. will adopt similar programs.
January 17, 2019 - The Addicted Brain Part 2: A New Freedom was presented by Tim Hilton of Recovery Consulting. FREE NARCAN training was provided and distributed by UAB School of Medicine
December 6, 2018 - "Ask Me Anything - Parent Panel" and FREE NARCAN training and distribution by UAB School of Medicine
February 12, 2019 - Learning about the Dis/ease of Co-Dependency by Jeremy Rakes, MSW
If you have loved someone with a substance use disorder, then odds are that you've wondered if you're helping or hurting the one you love. Jeremy shared his personal experiences and well as lessons learned working as a counselor in drug and alcohol facilities.
October 16, 2018 - Rehab 101 presented by NOMA Board President Patty Sykstus to a group of concerned parents, teachers and school counselors.
October 25, 2018 - NOMA partnered with Merrimack Hall Performing Arts to host Janelle Hanchett, author of "I'm Just Glad to be Here" - a humorous memoir about motherhood, addiction and recovery.
- Determine if experimentation with drugs will lead to addiction
- Predict the onset of a Substance Use Disorder
- Distinguish between mental illness and symptoms of drug use
- Intervene in a timely manner
- Decide the best treatment options
- Step back when necessary
December 11, 2018 - Candlelight Memorial Service at the Memorial Angel Tree, Tinsel Trail, Big Spring Park
Not One More Alabama hosted its second annual Memorial Christmas Tree in Huntsville's Tinsel Trail. On December 11th, families and friends gathered for a Candlelight Memorial Service to remember those lost to addiction. Many had submitted photos of their loved one to be placed on the tree. The Rev. Paul Pradat of St. Thomas Episcopal Church shared his story of hope and healing and ended the evening with a prayer for Not One More loved one lost to addiction.
March 5, 2019 - Understanding Collegiate Recovery - Guest speaker Jaime Garza, coordinator of Recovery Services at the University of Alabama explained how the Collegiate Recovery Community allows students in recovery to return to school in a manner that allows them to put their recovery at the forefront while learning how to succeed academically. It is our hope that colleges across the U.S. will adopt similar programs.
January 17, 2019 - The Addicted Brain Part 2: A New Freedom was presented by Tim Hilton of Recovery Consulting. FREE NARCAN training was provided and distributed by UAB School of Medicine
December 6, 2018 - "Ask Me Anything - Parent Panel" and FREE NARCAN training and distribution by UAB School of Medicine
February 12, 2019 - Learning about the Dis/ease of Co-Dependency by Jeremy Rakes, MSW
If you have loved someone with a substance use disorder, then odds are that you've wondered if you're helping or hurting the one you love. Jeremy shared his personal experiences and well as lessons learned working as a counselor in drug and alcohol facilities.
October 16, 2018 - Rehab 101 presented by NOMA Board President Patty Sykstus to a group of concerned parents, teachers and school counselors.
October 25, 2018 - NOMA partnered with Merrimack Hall Performing Arts to host Janelle Hanchett, author of "I'm Just Glad to be Here" - a humorous memoir about motherhood, addiction and recovery.
October 4, 2018 - We were honored to be chosen as beneficiaries of the Keller Williams' Chili for Charity event at the Huntsville Country Club. This was the 6th annual event organized by Keller Williams and by all accounts, it was a HUGE success with a total of $29,750 donated to Not One More Alabama. We are committed to being good stewards of ALL donations and will keep you updated on upcoming events/projects. Wilson Lumber Company presented a $5,000 donation to NOMA in memory of Jay Barton, son of Lee and Sally Barton. Jay passed away from an accidental overdose in 2016. The Bartons have been fierce advocates for other families that have been impacted by the disease of addiction. Lee works for Wilson Lumber Company and Sally serves on the Board of Directors for NOMA.
In other excitement, musician Chuck Rutenberg surprised the audience with a song written specifically for Not One More Alabama. Stay tuned. We will provide more information ASAP.
In other excitement, musician Chuck Rutenberg surprised the audience with a song written specifically for Not One More Alabama. Stay tuned. We will provide more information ASAP.
End Heroin HSV Walk - Big Spring Park Huntsville 8.18.18
March 1, 2018 - As requested, we brought back Tim Hilton of Recovery Consultants for his educational presentation of The Addicted Brain - The Science of Addiction. Tickets were $5 per person and all proceeds were donated to First Stop, Inc. which provides support to the homeless in Huntsville.
December 10, 2017 - Thanks to everyone that attended the Candlelight Ceremony at our first Memorial Christmas Tree at Big Spring Park, Huntsville. The Memorial Christmas Tree was sponsored by Not One More Alabama as a way of honoring and celebrating the lives of those lost as a result of addiction. The tree beamed with photos of radiant souls that were taken by this disease. We huddled together with candles on a cold, starry night to support each other and remember these beautiful lives that have been lost.
Presentation: Understanding How Addiction Works in the Brain
November 2, 2017 - Hundreds joined us Thursday, for a presentation of the "Addicted Brain" by Tim Hilton of Recovery Consultants. After enduring 25 years of active addiction, Tim began studying and teaching others about how addiction works in the brain. Tim has more than a decade of experience working in the drug and alcohol treatment field. Special thanks to Covenant Presbyterian Church at 301 Drake Avenue, Huntsville, for allowing us to use their sanctuary. Comments from attendees include: "I wanted 3 more hours! What a hero!"
"Seriously, he was amazing. I felt like he gave hope by explaining how the body repairs after addiction."
"Seriously, he was amazing. I felt like he gave hope by explaining how the body repairs after addiction."
2017 End Heroin HSV Walk is Huge Success!
September 2017 - Thanks to everyone who participated in the End Heroin Huntsville Walk. By all measures, it was truly a success. Our goal is to lift the vow of silence that has been associated with substance abuse and addiction so that we can help each other navigate this frightening journey. Success would have never been achieved without outstanding recognition by our local media and those of you that shared the event on your social media pages. We won't stop here.
#TurnTheTide"Many of us were even taught – incorrectly – that opioids are not addictive when prescribed for legitimate pain. The results have been devastating. Since 1999, opioid overdose deaths have quadrupled and opioid prescriptions have increased markedly – almost enough for every adult in America to have a bottle of pills. Yet the amount of pain reported by Americans has not changed. Now, nearly 2 million people in America have a prescription opioid use disorder, contributing to increased heroin use and the spread of HIV and hepatitis C. " - U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy, M.D., M.B.A. Read More ...
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Certified Peer Support Specialist Training
NOMA has 19 volunteers who have completed the Certified Peer Support Specialist training! A Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) is a person with significant lived experiences that professional training cannot replicate. Although the training by FORMLL was originally intended for individuals in recovery, it was opened to others that have been impacted by the disease of addiction. Not One More Alabama was formed by individuals that love, work with or have lost a loved one as a result of addiction. Please check back for dates of our next CPSS training. A Big Thank you to FORMLL for conducting our training and to Bentley Cadillac for allowing us to use their facilities for our training. All NOMA volunteers that work directly in a support role and will be working directly with families or people in recovery, must be trained to be a Peer Support Specialist. Please watch for the next training class to be announced. |
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Not One More Alabama is proud to be a Community Partner with The Partnership to End Addiction, an organization that provides personalized support and resources to families impacted by addiction, while mobilizing policymakers, researchers and health care professionals to more effectively address addiction systemically on a national scale.