Our Upcoming Events:

"Ask Me Anything - Parent Panel"
  Thursday Dec 6 at 6 PM
Free NARCAN education and distribution at 5:30.

Not One More Alabama will host another "Ask Me Anything" event on 12/6 at 6:00 PM at Galen's Restaurant in 5 Points in Huntsville.  UAB Medicine will be available prior to the event providing FREE Narcan (after required education) to the first 100 people to arrive.  Attendance at the event is not required to receive the Narcan.  Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.  Complementary Tea and coffee will be available but the restaurant will be closed for dinner.
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Grief Support Group meets every 4th Tuesday
​This Grief Support Group is for those who have lost loved ones to addiction and substance abuse. This monthly grief support group meeting is specifically intended for family members and friends who have lost loved ones to addiction and substance abuse. This is not therapeutic group therapy. Please join us as we provide love and support for each other. No RSVP required.  

We meet the fourth Tuesday of every month from 6 - 7:30 pm at Covenant Presbyterian Church at 301 Drake Ave SE Huntsville, AL 35802 Room 103. Traveling east, take 2nd entry into parking lot.

This is a confidential and loving resource that is restricted for people who have lost a loved one to addiction or substance abuse. If you know someone who may benefit from this group, please pass this information along to them. Questions? Just email us.

Past Events

Rehab 101

October 16, 2018 - As Alabama temperatures finally fell from summertime 80s and 90s to a chilly and soggy 55 degrees, a group of concerned parents, teachers and school counselors gathered to learn more about substance use disorders and various treatment services available. NOMA Board President Patty Sykstus shared a wealth of knowledge gathered over the years in a presentation called Rehab 101. The presentation was free to the public. 

A Visit from the author of "I'm Just Glad to be Here" 

October 25, 2018 - NOMA partnered with Merrimack Hall Performing Arts to host Janelle Hanchett, author of the wickedly funny memoir about motherhood, addiction and recovery, "I'm Just Glad to be Here." In a self-deprecating comical style, Janelle shared her personal struggle with alcohol and substance abuse and what she finally embraced to help her achieve sobriety.

Keller Williams Chili for Charity Fundraiser 

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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.

End Heroin HSV Walk - Big Spring Park Huntsville 8.18.18

Encore Presentation of "The Addicted Brain - The Science of Addiction"

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.  The sold out event at SpringHill Suites in Huntsville was co-sponsored by Bradford Health Services Alumni Group. Local recovery organizations provided resource information for the community. Tickets were $5 per person and all proceeds were donated to First Stop, Inc. which provides support to the homeless in Huntsville. 

Candlelight Memorial at Tinsel Trail in Huntsville

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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."

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 ...
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.