Volume 26
Issue 7
Spring 2012
Future mailings will include NIDA “Drugs, Brains &
Behavior-The Science of Addiction” located at
From Your WVAADC President
http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/science~ Susie Mullens
addiction and “Drugs: Shattering the Myths” located
Happy New Year to you all!
at http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugsI am happy to report many positive movements for
shatter-myths.
2012. We ended 2011 by meeting with the
Our opportunity for a BIG impact is with
WVCBAPP (Certification Board) in early December,
Awareness
Day at the Capitol (formerly known as
continuing our discussion to move toward licensure.
Advocacy Day/Lobby Day). On March 6 we will
We decided to create a Memorandum of
meet at the Capitol in the lower rotunda for a
Understanding (MOU) formalizing our partnership to
workshop from 9-12 and invite everyone to set up an
work together on the Sunrise Application and drafting
exhibit in the upper rotunda (Page 2). This event is
the legislation of licensure for addictions
free and open to the public so please encourage
professionals. It is important that we push on to
everyone you know to come. CEU’s are available for
ensure that our clients have access to qualified
WVAADC members for $20 and non-members $40.
treatment providers.
We are doing a brick campaign and will be
According to CSAP Director Fran Harding, 32
selling
“bricks” between now and March 6th. Each
million more Americans will have insurance coverage
brick is imprinted with WVAADC logo and is in
in 2014; 6-10 million Americans will have MH/SA;
honor or in memory of someone impacted by
those under the age of 26 can remain on their parent’s
addiction. Bricks are $3 each or 2 for $5 (Page 4).
insurance and discrimination toward those with
On the NAADAC front, the National Conference
pre-existing conditions will come to an end.
will be held in INDIANAPOLIS August 12-15.
NAADAC is no longer working with Vendome (their
conference is NCAD). The call for presenters is now
available at NAADAC.org. There are some
scholarships available which you can request by
contacting Donovan Kuehn at [email protected].
Be sure to visit www.NAADAC.org for webinars and
other resources that might be useful to your practice.
In closing, if you have a few spare hours or have an area of special
interest, we encourage you to contact us to volunteer
your time to the good of the cause.
L-R: Sen. Kessler (D-Marshall), Tammi Lewis (WVCBAPP),
Susie Mullens (WVAADC), Sen. Edgell (D-Wetzel) & Sen. Laird
(D-Fayette), with Sunrise Application MOU.
On January 18, 2012 WVAADC & WVCBAPP
board members met with 7 of our Senators (Kessler,
Stolllings, Laird, Klempa, Edgell, Unger &
Browning) to educate them about WVAADC &
WVCBAPP differences and lay some groundwork to
enlist support of our future license.
We discussed our “Ed-gislate 2012” project.
“Ed-gislate 2012” has presently included two
mailings: a recent issue of the Addiction Professional
magazine from NAADAC and our most recent PC.
Susie Mullens & Tammi Lewis signing Sunrise Application MOU.
WVAADC Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment & Recovery Awareness Day at the Capitol
March 6, 2012 WV Capitol, Charleston, WV
EXHIBIT SPACE IS FREE
We prefer that you register to be an EXHIBITOR ON LINE at
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=9jffjudab&oeidk=a07e5bvo7y56587be34
You may send in your registration information as well.
EXHIBIT SPACE is FREE to you, the cost is being paid by WVAADC.
Registration is required by February 6, 2012.
Exhibits will be located in the upper rotunda at the Capitol Building in Charleston, WV.
For further information contact JoAnne at [email protected] or 304-541-2097.
We encourage you to bring educational materials and give a-ways.
Mail to: Jo Anne McNemar P.O. Box 2192 <> Clarksburg, WV 26302-2192
REGISTRATION FORM FOR EXHIBITORS FOR WVAADC’S DAY AT THE LEGISLATURE
NAME OF EXHIBIT/AGENCY_____________________________________________________
ADDRESS:___________________________________________________________________
EMAIL:__________________________________________ PHONE:_____________________
WVAADC Awareness Day Regional Training
We prefer that you register online at http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=9jffjudab&oeidk=a07e5fhsqaw9466704f
you may send your individual registration & payment to:
JoAnne McNemar <> P.O. Box 2192 <> Clarksburg, WV 26302-219
The Awareness Day training is open to the public & free unless you need CEU’s.
3 CEU’s are approved for Addictions / Prevention & Social Work & pending for LPC’s
REGISTER BY FEBRUARY 15, 2012
CEU’s are $20 for WVAADC members and $40 for non membersMake Checks Payable to WVAADC, Inc. No refunds will be available for this training.
NAME:________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:________________________________________________________________________
EMAIL:___________________________________ PHONE:______________________________
Regional Training Schedule:
8:00am - 9:00 am
Registration at the LOWER ROTUNDA
9:00am - 9:30am
Welcome & Remarks by Senator Jeff Kessler & others
9:30am - 11:30am The Importance of Awareness Raising and Encouraging Self Advocacy at all levels
Education is the key at all levels- As prevention & treatment professionals & those in recovery, we all have to play a role in
educating friends, families, communities, and public officials about the importance of environmental strategies to prevent
high risk use of substances; we have to address the culture that supports misuse of substances and most importantly, we
have to education everyone that TREATMENT WORKS AND PEOPLE RECOVER- when people recover we recover at the
family level, community level and state level- RECOVERY IS GOOD FOR EVERYONE! Learn more about finding your voice
and speaking your truth to make an impact!
11:30am -12:00pm
12:00pm -3:00pm
Value of Certification and Update on Licensure- WVCBAPP President Tammi Lewis
Logistics of the Capitol & Guided Tours should you choose to visit your legislators.
Visit the Exhibits at the Rotunda
Brick Ceremony & Distribution
~ Lunch is on your own ~
West Virginia Association of
Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Counselors, Inc.
Board Members
Executive Committee:
President: Susie Mullens
Immediate Past President: Randy Housh
President Elect: Wanda Wyatt
Treasurer: Linda Mealey
Secretary: Sheila McBride
West Virginia Certification Board for
Addiction & Prevention Professionals
wvcbapp.org
1400 A Ohio Ave. Dunbar, WV 25064
Phone: (304) 768-2942;
Fax: (304) 768-1562
Board Members
Chairpersons:
Public Policy: Russ Taylor
Judy Acree
Greg Puckett
By Laws: Frank Masters
Awards: Steve Burton
Wanda Wyatt
Membership: Steve Burton
Dixie Pritt
Wanda Wyatt
Nominations and Elections: Randy Housh
Ethics: Sandra Streets
Professional Development: Susie Mullins
Sheila McBride
JoAnn McNemar
Communications: Linda Mealey
Executive Committee:
President: Tammi Lewis
Immediate Past President: Peter J. Callahan
Treasurer: Chuck Conner
Secretary: Rebecca Metzger
Committee’s
Certification: James Baker, Nancy George
CCJP: Rebecca Metzger
CEU’s: David Bailey
Ethics: James Baker, Nancy George
Prevention: Cathy Coontz
Re-certification: Kay Lamart
Board Vacancies
Anyone interested in becoming a board member
on the Certification Board would need to submit
a letter of intent to the Board office at
1400A Ohio Avenue; Dunbar, WV 25064.
Must be certified.
Important Dates
WVAADC Board Meetings- open for all members who wish to attend
February 25, 2012 Parkersburg, WV ~ 10am
July 28, 2012 Elkins, WV ~ 10am
Regional Training Seminars
March 6, 2012 WV Capitol, Charleston
May 18, 2012 Moorefield- Bullying & Suicide Prevention ~ (3 hours each)
June 2012 Parkersburg- Working with GLBTQ & Working with Service Members, Veterans & their Families
~ (3 hours each)
2012 Fall Conference Oct 2-5, 2012 Stonewall Jackson Resort- Limited to 300 - due to fire code & setup plans
The Governor’s Advisory Council on Substance Abuse & Regional Task Forces Update
As a follow up to Randy Housh’s article in the Winter PC, here is a summary of the Progress and Recommendations report dated
December 2011. A full report can be found at www.wvaadc.com. The report defines the problem as “152,000 West Virginians in need of
treatment.” As of December there have been three rounds of meetings in each of the 6 regions with nearly 1000 in attendance. The
next meetings are scheduled for March & April, and we encourage you to attend. The plan outlines WV Statewide Substance Abuse
Strategic Action Plan in 4 parts: Assessment & Planning (data), Capacity (workforce), Implementation (access) and Sustainability
(resource management).
The Governor’s Advisory Council on Substance Abuse supported many of the recommendations of the Regional Task Forces, the West
Virginia Medical Association, the West Virginia Prescription Alliance and Ohio’s proposed House Bill 93.
The Council’s recommendations include:
 As needed, funding earmarked for substance abuse treatment efforts across the continuum of care for children and adults,
with a review of all potential funding sources
 Information on available resources and perhaps other assistance to tri-county or regional networks to guide collaboration and
communication and implementation of the strategic plan
• Integration and sharing of data/statistics across the provider community, with timely updates
• Improvement of state procedures to prevent doctor shopping based on evaluation of previous efforts
 Enforcement of accountability measures and greater reporting related to prescribing and dispensing prescription drugs
• Focus groups to redirect & advance educational efforts of addiction as a disease
• Additional options for intervention, treatment, and recovery
 Stronger “after care” system for individuals in recovery as well as individuals trying to re-enter society after prison, a system
that could benefit after considering other states’ legislation
 Increasing activities in Prescription Monitoring Program and encompassing a multi-disciplinary of health professionals – such
as dentists, physicians, physician assistants, etc. on the Advisory Committee and within all activities of prescription drug
monitoring & control, substance abuse prevention and education
• Increased efforts to monitor controlled substances, while addressing patient privacy concerns
• Continued involvement of the faith-based community in recovery efforts
• Early and continued education of children and communities on substance abuse as a disease
 Improved collaboration and communication between organizations, providers, and individuals across the state and other
states
 Ongoing comprehensive review of underlying social conditions, planning and monitoring of substance abuse efforts
Common Policy/Legislative Recommendations agreed upon advisements of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Substance
Abuse with input from the regional task forces and others, to include:
 Reviewing further funding options earmarked for substance abuse prevention, early intervention, treatment and recovery, to
include a tax on alcohol, tobacco and lottery resources
 Monitoring and enforcement of stopgaps to prevent
doctor shopping and accountability related to prescribing and
dispensing prescription drugs
WEST VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF
 Reviewing alternatives which encourage and support
ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELORS, INC.
individuals progressing from recovery to employment,
2011 Treasurer’s Summary
including those facing job discrimination.
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
For more information on the Governor’s Substance Abuse
Beginning Balance
Task Forces go to
BB & T Bank
Checking Account $ 28,763.89
www.governorssubstanceabusetaskforceswv.com
CD
$ 5,075.44
We encourage you all to get involved at your local task
Switched to Chase Bank in February 2011
force meetings.
Received for opening new account
$ 100.00
Total
$ 33,939.33
Income:
$ 83,091.41
Expenses
$(48,785.51)
Total Balance 12/31/11
$ 64,012.73
Plus – Scholarship Funds $4,232.50
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Mealey
Addiction is…AlArming…
FEEL LIKE WE ARE HITTING A BRICK WALL??
BREAK DOWN THE BARRIERS…
BUY A BriCK…sEnD A mEssAgE TO YOUr lEgislATOrs…
Your name:____________________________county:_________________
Email:_________________________________(or mailing address)
Your brick is in honor of ______________________________ (First name)
Sobriety Date_________________________(or date of death)
The name & date will be handwritten & delivered to a legislator from your area March 6, 2012.
Join us-see www.wvaadc.com
$3.00 each or 2 for $5.00
TEARING DOWN WALLS AND BUILDING BRICK ROADS ~ THE NEW “BRICK BRIGADE”
~ by Judy Acree
Anyone who has worked with addictions
or mental illness can relate to the analogy
of the brick wall. It’s difficult to get
through that brick wall – but not
impossible. That brick wall could
symbolize many things- denial, lack of
awareness, fear, protection, safety, etc.
We all have our walls for whatever reason and some of
those walls are helpful, but some are obstacles that prevent
healing and recovery. Those are the walls I want to write
about. Many of you reading this article have experienced
the loss of someone on the other side of that brick wall,
which could not be reached. Whether they are a loved one
or client, most of us have an understanding of how it feels
to be on the other side of that brick wall wanting to break
through. Most of us can also relate to “hitting a brick
wall” when it comes to increasing awareness, dealing with
politics, red tape, and everything that slows us down.
What waits on the other side of that brick wall? Well, that
could be any number of things- it could be more obstacles
or it could be a “bright sunshiny day, butterflies and
rainbows”-that’s our hope anyway! Regardless of what is
on the other side, we will never know until we knock holes
in that wall. Even if it is more obstacles on the other side,
we can learn what is there and plan to deal with it. As
much as we sometimes don’t like the experience – isn’t it
true that very often those are obstacles that make us
stronger and better prepared for what lies ahead?
And isn’t it true that often through adversity and difficult
times we gather our tools for the next journey?
The brick wall is an analogy for all things that get in our
way and as part of our “Ed-gislate 2012” campaign – not
only do we hope to break down brick walls that slow us
down, but we plan to use those bricks to build a road to
recovery, healing, support and unity (the bright sunshiny
day with butterflies and rainbows).
On March 6th we hope to arrive in huge numbers at the
Capitol and knock down some of those walls and build
some of those roads with legislators. We will be selling
foam bricks at $3 a piece or two for $5 to start building
those roads. Please purchase these bricks which will be
given to the legislators. Our logo will be on one side and
the name (first name only), or initials, or some
personalization will be on the other side of someone who
is traveling that recovery road, or maybe someone who
didn’t make it, Maybe someone who is stuck on the other
side of that brick wall – you can personalize it however
you wish. Our message is that in order to gain awareness,
we have to get
though those brick
walls- and that just
getting awareness
isn’t enough, we
have to soldier on to build a road with that awareness
gained. After meeting with several Senators in January, I
am hopeful that we have legislators who are building the
road from their end of the world also. Come be a part of
the “Brick Brigade” and do your part to build this road.
AWARDS
WVAADC Board takes pride in recognizing and awarding outstanding commitment and dedication in the field of
addiction treatment and prevention. Please nominate a colleague who deserves to be recognized!
WVVAADC Counselor of the Year Award honors an
individual who represents commitment and dedication to
the client, profession and community.
Distinguished Service Award honors an individual who
has demonstrated commitment and dedication in efforts
through treatment, education, or other avenues to
advance the field of addictions treatment and prevention.
Jim Hearn Scholarship Awards ~ Jim Hearn was a
founding member and first president of WVAADC.
Jim reached out and helped those in need on a regular
basis, whether it was his clients or a colleague. WVAADC
each year honors Jim in presenting scholarships with
hopes of inspiring an up-coming individual in the
treatment and prevention of addictions. In addition, it’s to
REWARD colleagues for a job well done in the field of
addictions.
Scholarships are available to assist individuals who are
financially unable to attend Fall conference. Full
scholarships cover registration and lodging costs. Partial
scholarships cover registration costs.
Any WVAADC member in good standing may submit
nominations. Consideration will be given to individuals
who are WVVAADC members obtaining certification or
pursuing a degree in the addiction profession.
All nominations should include the nominee’s name,
address, phone number and an overview why this person
would benefit from attending the 2011 Fall Conference.
Mail, fax or email nominations to Wanda Wyatt,
Co-Chairperson Awards Committee
25 North Avenue, Petersburg, WV 26847
FAX: 304-257-1945; EMAIL: [email protected]
Fall Conference 2012
“All Roads Lead to Recovery: Constructing the Future Across the Continuum of Care”
Stonewall Resort
~
Roanoke, WV
October 2-5, 2012
We have an expanded room block already reserved. Make
All meals will be in the Stonewall Ballroom offering
your room reservations by calling:
networking and collegial atmosphere. Sponsors will be on
1-888-276-8150 or 304-269-7400, group #911673. Even if
the main level with Journeys of Life Bookstore, 12 step
you will be paying through your agency we strongly
meetings, morning mediations & bedtime stories featured.
encourage you to reserve your room as soon as possible
We will secure an engaging kickoff speaker. Anyone
and change your payment source at a later date. We are
interested in being a presenter, email Sheila for a Call For
limited to 300 participants each day and will be sending
Proposal form at: [email protected].
out registration information as soon as possible.
IC&RC Paper and Pencil Exam
June 9, 2012 will be the last date a paper and pencil IC&RC written exam will be
administered. Applications need to be in the WVCBAPP office by April 9th. If there are
five applicants, there will be a paper and pencil exam. After June 9th, the option for
testing will be the Computer Based Testing (CBT). The CBT is offered at two WV
locations in Parkersburg and Morgantown and is given as an “on demand” basis.
The fee for the CBT is $140. ~ Tammy Lewis, WVCBAPP President
WVAADC Welcomes New Resource Person for Substance Abuse Professionals
Stephanie Southall is a new Health and Human
Resources Specialist with the Bureau for Behavior
Health and Health Facilities who began
coordinating West Virginia’s alcohol and drug
information clearinghouse in January 2012.
In this role, Stephanie will be identifying and
coaching providers and communities about evidence
based practice, assisting providers as it relates to
achievement of the Comprehensive Substance
Abuse Strategic Action Plan, and providing
technical assistance and training. She will be
developing and distributing a weekly electronic
newsletter.
Her email will cover data and research, evidence
based programs and practices, funding and
partnering opportunities, and workforce capacity
opportunities as they relate to the prevention, early
intervention, treatment, and recovery.
Additionally, Stephanie is the WV SADD State CoCoordinator for Programming and is Vice Chair for
the WV Collegiate Initiative to Address High Risk
Alcohol Use.
You may contact Stephanie Southall at (304) 3565064 or [email protected].
HELP WANTED
The West Virginia Certification Board for Addiction and Prevention Professionals has to find new
office space in the Charleston area by late summer. We will move sooner if necessary. While we
absolutely have to have one 15'x15' office, ideally we would also like to have access to a meeting
room. Up to the present we have been the lucky recipient of virtually free space, and would love to
find a similar arrangement. If you know of any available space, please contact Judy Sikula at the
WVCBAPP office: (304) 768-2942. ~ Ronni Rittenhouse, Ph.D.
NAADAC REVISED CODE OF ETHICS FOR ADDICTION PROFESSIONALS
By Sandra Street, MA, AADC-S, MAC
This is the second in a series of articles about the Revised Code of Ethics. Sandra Street is the Ethics Chair of
the West Virginia Association of Addiction Professionals. The NAADAC Code of Ethics was written to govern
the conduct of the members of NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals. When an ethics complaint is filed, it is evaluated
by consulting the NAADAC Code. In this article we will look at Section II. “Evaluation, Assessment and Interpretation of Client Data”
and Section III. “Confidentiality/Privileged Communication and Privacy”.
Section 11. “Evaluation, Assessment and Interpretation of Client Data” speaks to the use of reliable assessment instruments as one
component of the counseling/treatment process. Screening, the formal process of identifying individuals with particular issues/needs or
those at risk, is conducted to determine whether or not further assessment is warranted. Assessment tools are utilized in order to
formulate the most appropriate treatment plan. The addiction professional uses only those assessment instruments they have been
adequately trained to administer and interpret (competence.) Addiction professionals obtain informed consent prior to conducting the
assessment (except when such assessment is mandated by governmental or judicial entities, eliminating requirements of informed
consent). In most cases, explanation of assessment results is provided to the client and/or guardian unless it is deemed that disclosure
will cause harm to the client. Information is released to other professionals only with a signed release of information form and is
released only to persons recognized as qualified to interpret the data (discretion.) Diagnosis of mental health disorders shall be
performed only by an authorized mental health professional or by a licensed or certified addictions counselor who has completed
graduate level specific education on diagnosis of mental health disorders (competence.) Addiction professionals choose professionally
administered tests with an addiction focus and score the tests following recommended methodology. They avoid outdated or obsolete
assessment instruments and they maintain the security of tests consistent with legal and contractual obligations.
Cultural background and socioeconomic status are
considered when making a clinical diagnosis and addiction professionals refrain from making and/or reporting a diagnosis if they think it
would cause harm to the client or others (non-malfeasance.)
Section III. Confidentiality/Privileged Communication and Privacy outlines confidentiality and the disclosure of confidential information.
The addiction professional will safeguard the confidentiality of client information, except where the client has given specific, written
consent or when the client poses a risk of harm to themselves or others. A written document describing confidentiality must be provided
each client informing the client of the exceptions to confidentiality: to prevent harm to another person, to prevent abuse of protected
persons, when a legal court order is presented, for the purpose of research, audit, internal agency communication, or in a medical
emergency. When confidential information is disclosed, only the information essential to satisfy the reason for the disclosure is
provided. The written document must include information on the impact of electronic records and the use of electronic devices to
transmit confidential information. Clients are to be notified when a disclosure is made. The client should be informed and agreement
obtained prior to recording an interview, using information from a session for training purposes and/or observation of an interview by
another person. For additional details consult the 2011 NAADAC Code of Ethics, naadac.org.
An invitation….
All of us, as therapists, have assumptions rooted in our own struggles and our own processes from things we learned in school,
clinical supervision, or our hugely-instructive clients. I am starting to think, that perhaps as we become more specialized, or
versed in a larger variety of therapeutic approaches, etc. that our recognition of our own basic assumptions about therapy may
become a little fuzzy. But, fuzzy or not, our own assumptions guide, color or control what we actually do in therapy sessions.
I would like to invite you to send me a list of the ten most important Clinical Precepts that you use in your daily work
with therapy clients. If you want to sign your name, that would be great. If you want your contribution to remain anonymous,
that would be fine too. The only thing I am requesting is that these ten precepts be brief enough to be printed on one side of a
standard sheet of paper.
What will I do with these? Well, I really don’t know yet. I am thinking that such a collection would be a great hand-out at our
next association conference (useful to both new and more established clinicians), and I am thinking that it could be a useful
exercise in-and-of itself. So, if this appeals to you, please send me a condensation of the assumptions that guide you in your
therapy sessions.
Barry Row
New Path Counseling, LLC
Rt.3, Box 54-A
Belington, WV 26250
Spotlight on Services
In an effort to familiarize everyone with the prevention, treatment, and recovery resources that are available in
West Virginia, WVAADC will “Spotlight” organizations in each issue. If you would like to get the “spotlight” on
people and organizations you are involved with, contact Sheila McBride at (304) 485-1781
or [email protected] for a telephone/email interview.
Spotlight on: Community Connections
Interview with: Greg Puckett
Who does Community Connections Serve? Community
Connections, in its primary function, is the Family Resource
Network in Mercer
County. However,
due to the need for
prevention services
throughout the region
and state, the agency
has been able to fill
gaps in service
where previously none
existed. This allows
for additional
opportunities along
not only the prevention
field, but throughout
the entire continuum
of services including
intervention, treatment and recovery. We believe that it is
everyone’s responsibility for what happens in their
communities and that we are all connected by a common
vision of making things better. Therefore, we are committed to
helping build ‘strong’ communities in whatever way possible.
What is the Goal/Mission of Community Connections?
Our mission is simple… Work together for strong
communities. We want to build relationships and find partners
that work with us in fighting the problems with substance
abuse, as well as connect youth and families to additional
resources that help them live happy, safe, and secure lives.
What services are offered? As a non-profit organization, we
are constantly finding new and innovative ways to serve our
communities. Although we are not a ‘direct service’ agency,
we work to unite communities dedicated to the prevention of
alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. We work to establish Teen
Courts throughout the state and are focused on building the
capacity of community based coalitions
that work for the common good.
When was Community Connections established and how
has it grown? Community Connections was born as an
outgrowth of the Gaston Caperton administration under the
Governor’s Cabinet on Children and Families. From there, we
have continued to reach out to our local community as a key
resource. In addition, we have grown through other regional
and statewide initiatives to assist other communities and link
them to the resources we can provide/refer.
Where do you see your organization heading?
The organization is constantly in a state of rebuilding as the
needs in our state present themselves. When issues arise, the
FRN helps identify what the problem is, and works to utilize
new or existing resources to combat/fix the problem.
Financially, this is an extremely tough time. With the dwindling
economy, problems are growing exponentially, while funds to
solve these issues are on the decline. Therefore, we must
work more diligently with new partners and become extremely
creative on how to convey a positive, thoughtful message that
will reach a broad spectrum of people to change the
environment in which we live. We are hopeful that, as times
change, we can all become more in tune with how to fix the
problems our communities deal with on a regular basis. We
want to be the catalyst to bring change to our state, while also
being a good partner to existing resources that are working.
How can Community Connections be reached?
Community Connections can be reached by calling (304) 9134956 or email at [email protected]. Website is
www.strongcommunities.org.
"Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this
meeting that a new world is born." ~ Anais Nin
Mealey
9 Gate St.
Buckhannon
WV 26201
“Never doubt that a small, group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.
Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” ~Margaret Mead
News for
Professional
Contact
Send news item and your
name, address, phone number
and e-mail address to:
Patrice Pooler
266 Forest Drive
2011 Fall Conference Photos Shown Throughout Issue
Parkersburg, WV 26104
or [email protected]