4th Annual Ramble for Recovery and Recovery Fair
Many people do not understand that addiction is a treatable disease. This misconception and the stigma associated with addiction can sometimes hinder people from getting effective substance abuse treatment. In 2007, as many as 20.8 million people nationwide needed but did not receive treatment. In celebration of people in long-term recovery and their families, UMPQUA PARTNERS – For a drug-free future joins the nation in an annual observance that takes place during the month of September. National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (Recovery Month) provides a platform to celebrate people in recovery and those that serve them.
On Saturday, September 24, 2011, Umpqua Partners will host the 4th annual Ramble for Recovery – a 5K Run/5K Walk to celebrate the hope of recovery from addiction through healthy competition. Individuals in recovery, those with family and friends in recovery, or anyone wishing to support the recovering community are welcome to participate.
Positive Community Norms
Many prevention campaigns attempt to "scare health" into people. Mark your calendars and plan to attend this presentation to learn how positve social norms marketing works to dispel some widely held misperceptions about many health-related issues - from alcohol, tobacco and other drug use to seat belt use. Join us for a day with Jeff Linkenbach, Ed.D., Director of the Center for Health and Safety Culture and a Senior Research Scientist at Montana State University. This is a great opportunity to learn how we can "turn down the volume" on counterporoductive messages.
Why We're Here
Substance abuse - the misuse of alcohol, tobacco and both illegal and legal drugs and medications - is by far the greatest cause of premature and preventable illness, disability and death in our society. Substance abuse is a growing problem for communities throughout Oregon, with serious consequences for individuals, families, schools, businesses, and entire communities.
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What We Do
Umpqua Partners works to mobilize the community to build and maintain safe, healthy and drug free environments. Umpqua Partners serves as a catalyst for increased citizen participation and community collaboration to prevent and reduce substance abuse. Together we are making a difference in the future of our children, our families, and our community.
3rd Annual Ramble for Recovery - How the day went!
How the day went!
On Saturday, September 11, 2010 Douglas County joined the nation in observing the 21th Anniversary of National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month (Recovery Month). Locally, UMPQUA PARTNERS - For a drug-free future, recognized those in recovery by celebrating our 3rd Annual Ramble for Recovery, a 10K run/5K run/walk and resource fair.
111 people participated in the run/walk and many more attended to demonstrate their support. Fifty-five of the 111 participants are in recovery.
Read more: 3rd Annual Ramble for Recovery - How the day went!
Redemption: Winning the Race of Life
View a short film featuring footage from the Ramble for Recovery. Featuring positive interviews with people in recovery showing that there is always hope for people with substance addictions.
Produced and directed by Chase Vincent Gilley
Learn to Live Productions
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