On Tuesday, April 5, 2016, nationally recognized authors and speakers Debra and Jeff Jay will be in Marion to talk about the critical role of family in recovery. The Jays are both treatment and intervention specialists and they understand that treatment is a vital step in the recovery process for addicts.
Their community presentation at Dayspring Wesleyan Church will look beyond the stabilization and initial sobriety to the long term support that is critical for lasting sobriety. Their talk will focus on the recovery of the family as a whole and how each one can create their own system for long term recovery support and monitoring. Families will learn about their role in crafting lasting change that will help support their loved one in recovery.
The presentation will take place at the church from 6:30 to 8 pm on Tuesday, April 5th. The program is free and open to the public and there will be time for questions and answers. The program is being brought to the community by the Crawford-Marion ADAMH Board, Dayspring Wesleyan Church and United Way of Marion County. In addition to the open community program, the Jay’s will address area pastor’s and lay leaders, the justice community and alcohol and drug treatment professionals over the course of two days.
Senior Pastor Dave Holdren notes, “This forum is a rare and amazing opportunity to provide the frequent missing links in dealing with addiction…education, intervention strategy and systematic recovery strategies! In addition, we easily forget that for every heroin addict there are four or five alcoholics, and addiction is addiction. Then, consider that for every addict, there are 20-30 other people whose lives experience the pain and chaos, and feel helpless. This forum is a giant step to address our helplessness!”
ADAMH Board director Jody Demo-Hodgins said that they became involved because families are often at a loss for how to support and hold accountable their loved one. This event includes specific suggestions for families and churches. She notes, “Addiction recovery isn’t something done alone, at least not successfully. The person struggling with the addiction combined with family and friends help make recovery a reality”.
“United Way of Marion County partners with organizations like ADAMH to shift the tide to healthier and drug-free individuals, families and the society as a whole,” stated Amber Wertman, Executive Director at United Way. “United Way recognizes that families play a vital role in creating lasting and positive change in our community.”
The event is free and open to the public. For more information, please call the ADAMH Board at 740-387-8531.
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