October 02, 2009

October 2009

a.      We’ve Improved Our Website: Explore www.new-futures.org  Today
You may find that bookmarks to specific pages don’t work anymore, but take it as an opportunity to explore our new, improved, more readable website.   Be sure your upcoming events are listed on the calendar and remember to share this resource!
b.      Recognition Event and Awards Celebration a Rousing Success
We were pleased to see such a wide variety of people at our Recognition Event and Awards Celebration.   The message of celebrating recovery resonated for all, from youth to policy-makers. See the keynote presentation and learn more about the awards we celebrated here.
c.      NH Residents Support Access to Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment
Supporting our CATG initiative, recent poll results show 76% of NH residents support including addiction treatment in health care reform, and 68% are willing to pay $2 more each month in health insurance premiums to make it more affordable and accessible. www.new-futures.org/media-room/news-2.html
d.      Notes from New Futures President John Bunker
On August 19 Tricia Lucas and I joined Palmer Jones from the NH Medical Society for our 5th annual 'Advocacy 101' session with Dartmouth Medical students, this year adding Public Health students. Along with Drs. Joe O'Donnell and Seddon Savage, we provided an overview of advocacy strategies and the NH legislative landscape. This was the first session of a five-part series presented by Dartmouth and the NH Medical Society. This initiative began with Dr. Joe O'Donnell’s participation in the Community Leadership Initiative.