Upcoming Events
Starting Monday, May 19th we will be expanding our Family Support Program to include Lunch and Listen: Mondays with NOMA - a casual check-in to get the week started on a supportive note. We will provide a light lunch and beverages, or feel free to bring your own.
Please join us for lunch Mondays at noon at our NOMA office:
2200 Bob Wallace Avenue SW, Huntsville, AL 35805.
For more details, please contact our Family Support Coordinator [email protected] or call 256-384-5055.
Please join us for lunch Mondays at noon at our NOMA office:
2200 Bob Wallace Avenue SW, Huntsville, AL 35805.
For more details, please contact our Family Support Coordinator [email protected] or call 256-384-5055.
Understanding the Neurobiological Intersection of Trauma and SUD
Monday, June 2nd, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
First United Methodist Church: 120 Greene St. SE, Huntsville, AL 35801
Sonja Williams, DO, FACOOG, FASAM
Sonja Williams, D.O., an addiction medicine specialist, will present at our June 2nd Community Education Event.
Dr. Williams earned a Doctorate of Osteopathy in 2001 and practiced as an OB/GYN for 20 years. Her experience with patients led her in search of a deeper understanding of trauma and its effects on the brain. Trauma often leads to self-medicating and substance use disorder.
In 2021 she completed a fellowship in Addiction Medicine at St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO. Dr. Williams currently serves as Medical Director for BHG (Behavioral Health Group) in Cullman.
Dr. Williams earned a Doctorate of Osteopathy in 2001 and practiced as an OB/GYN for 20 years. Her experience with patients led her in search of a deeper understanding of trauma and its effects on the brain. Trauma often leads to self-medicating and substance use disorder.
In 2021 she completed a fellowship in Addiction Medicine at St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO. Dr. Williams currently serves as Medical Director for BHG (Behavioral Health Group) in Cullman.
Past Events
April 28, 2025 from 6 - 7:30 pm
Prescription for Lasting Recovery workshop by Robby Keeble
Penny Baker will be the guest speaker for Family Support Group on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Penny is a seasoned licensed professional counselor (LPC), LPC Supervisor, mental health leader and national trainer with more than 30 years of experience in the mental health field.
Penny's clientele include individuals starting at age 14, couples and families who are struggling with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, anger, self-esteem, grief, substance use, parenting, adoption, self-care and life transitions. In addition to traditional talk therapy, Penny incorporates movement, experiential learning and the outdoors into therapy sessions as appropriate.
Family Support Group is specifically for individuals and families who have been impacted by the disease of addiction. The group meets meets every Tuesday from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at 2200 Bob Wallace Avenue, SW, Huntsville, AL 35805. Our offices are on the east side of the Shottenkirk Honda Service Building (closest to the Parkway). Please look for our signs. All are welcome. No RSVP is necessary.
Penny's clientele include individuals starting at age 14, couples and families who are struggling with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, anger, self-esteem, grief, substance use, parenting, adoption, self-care and life transitions. In addition to traditional talk therapy, Penny incorporates movement, experiential learning and the outdoors into therapy sessions as appropriate.
Family Support Group is specifically for individuals and families who have been impacted by the disease of addiction. The group meets meets every Tuesday from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at 2200 Bob Wallace Avenue, SW, Huntsville, AL 35805. Our offices are on the east side of the Shottenkirk Honda Service Building (closest to the Parkway). Please look for our signs. All are welcome. No RSVP is necessary.
The 3rd annual Recovery at the River was a big success thanks to attendees, beautiful weather, delicious food and an outstanding guest speaker. Dennis Parker, a member of Ricky Skaggs' band Kentucky Thunder, shared his moving testimonial with everyone who enjoyed the event at Ditto Landing Sunday, October 20, 2024.
Dennis is a Grammy award winner for his guiitar, mandolin and vocal work on Ricky Scaggs' Bluegrass Rules album. Dennis has also played with Leann Womack, Tracy Lawrence, Joe Diffie, Mark Chestnutt, and others.
His recording project "Songs Under the Air Conditioning Unit" is a dramatic true life story of his own battle with alcoholism and the path to grace. Dennis says the project is a testimony of how God amazingly extends His love to the broken.
Individuals from ALL pathways to recovery, along with friends, family and recovery allies, were invited to enjoy inspirational stories, delicious BBQ, refreshments, games and live music. We also gave away life-saving drug naloxone.
Dennis is a Grammy award winner for his guiitar, mandolin and vocal work on Ricky Scaggs' Bluegrass Rules album. Dennis has also played with Leann Womack, Tracy Lawrence, Joe Diffie, Mark Chestnutt, and others.
His recording project "Songs Under the Air Conditioning Unit" is a dramatic true life story of his own battle with alcoholism and the path to grace. Dennis says the project is a testimony of how God amazingly extends His love to the broken.
Individuals from ALL pathways to recovery, along with friends, family and recovery allies, were invited to enjoy inspirational stories, delicious BBQ, refreshments, games and live music. We also gave away life-saving drug naloxone.
International Overdose Awareness Day
Each year on August 31st, we recognize International Overdose Awareness Day by placing a purple flag to represent each Alabamian lost to overdose in the past year. Volunteers placed 1,570 flags at 225 Pratt Ave. NE, Huntsville, AL. We appreciate the law offices of Bond, Botes, Sykstus and Tanner for allowing NOMA to use their office lawn to bring awareness to the ongoing overdose epidemic.
This year our campaign to increase awareness of the dangers of overdose expanded to Redstone Federal Credit Union lighting purple its downtown location and ITM on North Parkway, Huntsville. Redstone Federal Credit Union is a Platinum Level Sponsor of Not One More Alabama. We greatly appreciate the support!
This year our campaign to increase awareness of the dangers of overdose expanded to Redstone Federal Credit Union lighting purple its downtown location and ITM on North Parkway, Huntsville. Redstone Federal Credit Union is a Platinum Level Sponsor of Not One More Alabama. We greatly appreciate the support!
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Thursday, July 18, 2024 - This interactive panel featured Grandparents as Parents at 310 Dallas St NE, Huntsville, AL 35801 (National Children's Advocacy Center Training Building). Grandparents as Parents is a nonprofit organization which assists, provides education, advocates for, and develops Grandparents/kinship guardians who are raising their Grandchildren or children not directly their own - by providing charitable and emotional support, along with necessary resources and advocacy for the immediate needs of these guardians and the children they care for.
Please see our End Addiction HSV page on this website for photos of our 7th annual event at Big Spring Park.
Thursday, April 18, 2024 - SPRING INTO RECOVERY. This free community event took place at First Baptist Church Life Center, 600 Governors Drive, Huntsville featuring guest speakers Jocelynn James Edmonds and Deke Damson.
After overcoming addiction, Jocelynn donated an organ to an officer who arrested her years prior. Hear her story of triumph over tragedy.
Deke is a successful Huntsville businessman who shares the story of his own journey through addiction and into recovery and gratitude for the chance to pay it forward.
Resources available from: Not One More Alabama, The Place of Grace, GRAMI, HIS WAY, WellStone and Best Life Recovery Residences.
After overcoming addiction, Jocelynn donated an organ to an officer who arrested her years prior. Hear her story of triumph over tragedy.
Deke is a successful Huntsville businessman who shares the story of his own journey through addiction and into recovery and gratitude for the chance to pay it forward.
Resources available from: Not One More Alabama, The Place of Grace, GRAMI, HIS WAY, WellStone and Best Life Recovery Residences.
Thursday, March 28th - Addressing Co-Occurring Disorders:
Specifically Substance Use and Eating Disorders
Rehab 101 - Navigating Addiction Treatment
language of addiction, substance use disorder, treatment and recovery can be intimidating.
community education event was presented by Kim Holder, CRSS; Lucy Douglas, LPC-S, NCC; and Patty Sykstus, RDN/LD on February 29th at the South Huntsville Public Library conference room. Thank you to all who attended.
- Detox
- Acute Care
- Residential Treatment
- Longterm Care
- Sober Living
- Halfway/Three Quarter Living
- Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT)
community education event was presented by Kim Holder, CRSS; Lucy Douglas, LPC-S, NCC; and Patty Sykstus, RDN/LD on February 29th at the South Huntsville Public Library conference room. Thank you to all who attended.
Jared Murray is Guest Speaker at Family Support Group February 7th
Huntsville's own recovery spokesperson Jared Murray will be guest speaker Wednesday, February 7th at the Family Support Group meeting inside St. Thomas Episcopal Church at 12200 Bailey Cove Road, Huntsville. The support group meets every Wednesday from 6:30 - 8 p.m. All are invited to attend. No RSVP required.
Jared grew up in Huntsville and graduated from Huntsville High School in 2009. After a turbulent few years in college due to a substance use disorder that had taken control of his young life, he entered into drug and alcohol treatment and subsequently turned his life around, returned to college and graduated from the University of Alabama.
Jared shares his journey from addiction to long-term recovery with others to help them discover the joy of recovery. He also speaks frequently to families with loved-ones struggling with addiction.
Jared and his wife Lacey are avid runners and live in Birmingham with a house full of fur babies. He has spent his career in the treatment/recovery industry and now serves as Director of Admissions for Momentum Recovery. He is also a Real Estate Agent for Keller Williams in Vestavia, AL.
Jared grew up in Huntsville and graduated from Huntsville High School in 2009. After a turbulent few years in college due to a substance use disorder that had taken control of his young life, he entered into drug and alcohol treatment and subsequently turned his life around, returned to college and graduated from the University of Alabama.
Jared shares his journey from addiction to long-term recovery with others to help them discover the joy of recovery. He also speaks frequently to families with loved-ones struggling with addiction.
Jared and his wife Lacey are avid runners and live in Birmingham with a house full of fur babies. He has spent his career in the treatment/recovery industry and now serves as Director of Admissions for Momentum Recovery. He is also a Real Estate Agent for Keller Williams in Vestavia, AL.
Second Annual Jay Barton Invitational Fundraiser for NOMA
Lee and Sally Barton with their daughters, Sarah and Tricia, are hosting The Jay Barton Invitational II at Kiawah Island Golf Resort March 14 - 17, 2024. The first invitational at Pebble Beach, California, was a smashing success so the Bartons immediately started planning another to take place on the East Coast. The goal is to raise money and awareness of the devastating effects of substance use disorders and the ongoing overdose epidemic, and remove the stigma associated with addiction. The Bartons lost their son and brother, Jay, several years ago to the deadly disease and have since become ambassadors for Not One More Alabama. For more information, please visit https://www.jaybartoninvitational.com/ and help us spread the word about this extraordinary opportunity! #JayBartonInvitational
Jeep Show & ShineShow off your jeeps at the first Jeep Show and Shine sponsored by Big Spring Counseling Cooperative and Jeep Girl Mafia - Alabama Chapter.
The goal is to raise awareness for mental health issues and those impacted by alcohol and substance use disorder while also raising funds for the mission of Not One More Alabama. The show will be at Butler Green (between Straight to Ale and Yellowhammer) in Campus 805 on Clinton Avenue, Huntsville, and will include live music, food trucks, vendors, raffles, and. more. There is a $25 entry fee. Categories include: Best Overall Mod, Best Off-Road Build, Dirtiest Jeep, Best Classic Jeep (1995 or older), Best Non-Wrangler and People's Choice. Register in person at the event or online via link: https://forms.gle/SZdGxB5NFW6LkUad8 |
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Email Us at [email protected]
Or leave a message at: 256-384-5055
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.
Not One More Alabama is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Donations may be tax-deductible.
Our federal tax ID number is 61-1807663
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