Our Upcoming Events:
To remain healthy and for the protection of others, COVID-19 has forced us to think outside the box - WAY outside the box. A silver lining to this pandemic is that we've found other ways to connect with each other. Our popular "Ask Me Anything" community education series returns as a virtual event with ongoing programs.
If you haven't already, install the free Zoom app on your mobile device or computer. Shortly before the webinar begins, just open the app and select "Join a meeting." You'll be prompted for the meeting ID number and ordinarily you'll wait until the host starts the meeting. Then poof - people begin to appear on your screen.
There are several settings that you can consider to customize your Zoom profile. You can mute your microphone, turn off your video, set a virtual background, and you can even change your screen name for anonymity. Don't allow social distancing to keep you from connecting with others. We're all in this together - just separate for now.
If you are less than tech savvy, one of our board members will be happy to walk you through installing zoom on your device. Just email us at mail@notonemorealabama.org. We're here to help.
If you haven't already, install the free Zoom app on your mobile device or computer. Shortly before the webinar begins, just open the app and select "Join a meeting." You'll be prompted for the meeting ID number and ordinarily you'll wait until the host starts the meeting. Then poof - people begin to appear on your screen.
There are several settings that you can consider to customize your Zoom profile. You can mute your microphone, turn off your video, set a virtual background, and you can even change your screen name for anonymity. Don't allow social distancing to keep you from connecting with others. We're all in this together - just separate for now.
If you are less than tech savvy, one of our board members will be happy to walk you through installing zoom on your device. Just email us at mail@notonemorealabama.org. We're here to help.
Due to the COVID19 pandemic and with the upmost concern for the safety of our NOMA community, Not One More Alabama is currently evaluating the feasibility of hosting the End Heroin HSV Walk scheduled for August 15. We are considering all options and will post updates here and on social media. We are looking forward to this annual event but are mindful of the health and safety of those who would attend and volunteer at the event. Updates to come!
Past Events
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. |