Our Upcoming Events:
Angel Tree on Tinsel Trail, Big Spring Park, Downtown Huntsville
For the past three 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. As in year's past, this year's NOMA Angel Tree holds photos of the beautiful men and women who were taken from us far too soon. Each photo on the beautiful Angel Tree 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.
We hope that this year's flagship Angel Tree on the Tinsel Trail will 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 a free public event and open to the public daily until midnight throughout the holidays until January 3, 2021. Special thanks to Downtown Huntsville Inc. for carrying on this tradition.
NOMA will host its annual Candlelight Memorial Service Tuesday, December 8. In case of rain or inclement weather, a rain date has been set for Tuesday, December 15, 2020. The Candlelight Memorial is still tentative due to COVID restrictions. A final decision will be made closer to the December 8th date.
We hope that this year's flagship Angel Tree on the Tinsel Trail will 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 a free public event and open to the public daily until midnight throughout the holidays until January 3, 2021. Special thanks to Downtown Huntsville Inc. for carrying on this tradition.
NOMA will host its annual Candlelight Memorial Service Tuesday, December 8. In case of rain or inclement weather, a rain date has been set for Tuesday, December 15, 2020. The Candlelight Memorial is still tentative due to COVID restrictions. A final decision will be made closer to the December 8th date.
You are invited to Not One More Alabama's first End Addiction Hunt for Hope Scavenger Hunt. The object of the Hunt is to earn as many points from the "stops" on the list as you can during the designated time frame.
In response to COVID-19 and serving as a replacement for this year's End Heroin HSV Walk, the Hunt for Hope is an opportunity to participate in a fun, family-friendly and COVID friendly event. The Hunt for Hope will support our mission to connect people and educate the community on resources available for substance use disorder treatment and recovery support services. The hunt will be held in February 2021!
You can register teams of 1 - 3 people. If you are a team of 2 or 3 people, you must remain together as a team throughout the race. You may NOT split up to "divide" tasks. All photos must include the entire team to earn points.
To participate, your team must have at least one person with a phone capable of taking and posting photos on social media, and tracking mission stops using the Goosechase App. No age limits or age restrictions - all ages welcome but anyone younger than 19 must have an adult member on the team that is with you at all times. Each team will be provided with a list of Hunt for Hope Rules and an individual waiver and photo release for each team member must be signed.
Registration: Registration will include a Hunt for Hope T-shirt and resource bag. You will be asked to provide us with a Team Name and t-shirt sizes for the participants. Even teams of 1 will need to have a Team Name! Registration will open in December on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/end-addiction-huntsville-scavenger-hunt-tickets-120535929209
Mission Stops and Points: The Hunt for Hope will have more than 50 mission stops that you can choose to visit! These mission stops will include event sponsors, treatment and recovery resource organizations, and some "just for fun" stops that may involve clues or riddles to determine where to go. All mission stops will be worth a point value ranging from 25 - 100 points. Participants will be required to download and sign onto the Goosechase app and use the app to track their mission stops.
To earn points, a team photo must be taken with designated signage at the designated mission stop. The photo must be posted on Facebook or Instagram and tags must include the business/organization along with Not One More Alabama. Example:
Not One More Alabama Facebook: @NotOneMoreAlabama
Not One More Alabama Instagram: @notonemorealabama
PRIZES:
1st Place Team will be awarded $750
2nd Place Team will be awarded $500
3rd Place Team will be awarded $250
In response to COVID-19 and serving as a replacement for this year's End Heroin HSV Walk, the Hunt for Hope is an opportunity to participate in a fun, family-friendly and COVID friendly event. The Hunt for Hope will support our mission to connect people and educate the community on resources available for substance use disorder treatment and recovery support services. The hunt will be held in February 2021!
You can register teams of 1 - 3 people. If you are a team of 2 or 3 people, you must remain together as a team throughout the race. You may NOT split up to "divide" tasks. All photos must include the entire team to earn points.
To participate, your team must have at least one person with a phone capable of taking and posting photos on social media, and tracking mission stops using the Goosechase App. No age limits or age restrictions - all ages welcome but anyone younger than 19 must have an adult member on the team that is with you at all times. Each team will be provided with a list of Hunt for Hope Rules and an individual waiver and photo release for each team member must be signed.
Registration: Registration will include a Hunt for Hope T-shirt and resource bag. You will be asked to provide us with a Team Name and t-shirt sizes for the participants. Even teams of 1 will need to have a Team Name! Registration will open in December on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/end-addiction-huntsville-scavenger-hunt-tickets-120535929209
Mission Stops and Points: The Hunt for Hope will have more than 50 mission stops that you can choose to visit! These mission stops will include event sponsors, treatment and recovery resource organizations, and some "just for fun" stops that may involve clues or riddles to determine where to go. All mission stops will be worth a point value ranging from 25 - 100 points. Participants will be required to download and sign onto the Goosechase app and use the app to track their mission stops.
To earn points, a team photo must be taken with designated signage at the designated mission stop. The photo must be posted on Facebook or Instagram and tags must include the business/organization along with Not One More Alabama. Example:
Not One More Alabama Facebook: @NotOneMoreAlabama
Not One More Alabama Instagram: @notonemorealabama
PRIZES:
1st Place Team will be awarded $750
2nd Place Team will be awarded $500
3rd Place Team will be awarded $250
Past Events
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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