From WFS: Autumn Update

Women for Sobriety Autumn Update December 2019 2019 Highlights Launched customized new chat room for online chat meetings. Modernized the WFS Online Community with new software. Increased conference attendance by 20%. Conducted outreach at three major national conferences for addictions professionals. Launched new Friends of WFS software to streamline donor, volunteer, and event management. Relocated office, downsizing to save on overhead and channel more funds to empowering women to overcome addiction. WFS Office Relocation In September 2019, after much sorting, organizing, purging, and packing, the WFS office completed its first move in over 35 years! Thanks in large part to outsourcing of our literature production tasks, we were able to downsize our square footage by half. This is part of an overall effort to decrease overhead so we can spend your generous donations where they really count - developing the New Life Program and empowering women to overcome addiction! Our "new" building is a classic Quakertown structure that is being restored - check out those amazing original hardwood floors! Shown in the picture is our streamlined bookstore and shipping department, with a circle of chairs that we use to hold our weekly on-site WFS meetings.   Replay Soberful Podcast Listen as one of our 2019 conference featured presenters, Veronica Valli, interviews WFS President/CEO Adrienne Miller about the New Life Program. Beyond Addiction Show Go to Episode 32 for another in-depth interview with President/CEO Adrienne Miller about the New Life Program. KYW Newsradio Quick tips for navigating the holidays sober. Personal Stories From the WFS Blog HOME AT LAST ...There is nothing special about me, I just realize the importance of putting in the effort to get what I want and what I am worthy of. Because of Women for Sobriety, I am doing what I dreamed of as a child and countless things I never would have dreamed of.  Read More NOTICING THE JOY I recall feeling like I was going to lose my mind around my one year mark, but then SO MANY people told me that was absolutely normal. I recall the day that I realized that I didn’t know how many sober days I had accumulated… I actually had to count. I cried for the joy of that ~ it was my new normal and that day I knew I had found my New Life!   Read More   New Meetings Maplewood, MN: Wednesdays – 7 pm For Licensed Healthcare Professionals Only San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico: Wednesdays – 10:00 am Everett, WA: Thursdays – 6:30 pm Patterson, CA: Saturdays – 10:00 am Chandler, AZ: Saturdays - 10:00 am Albuquerque, NM: Wednesdays – 5:30 pm Save the Date! Auction Coordinator Needed! Do you look forward to the annual fundraising auction at conference each year? Help us carry on the tradition by volunteering to coordinate the event! If you are interested in taking the lead on this vital fundraising project, please email admin@womenforsobriety.org today! Call for Presentations Available Learn more about being a conference presenter on our conference page. WHAT WFS DOES The WFS New Life Program is a self-help program that promotes behavioral changes through positive reinforcement, cognitive strategies, letting the body help and dynamic group involvement. Women for Sobriety meetings, also frequently referred to as “face-to-face” groups, are available in the United States and Canada. WFS meetings are limited to women who are personally engaged in recovery from problematic drug and/or alcohol use. WFS Online is a free, open forum for women overcoming their addictions using the New Life Program. WFS Online consists of a 24/7 message board, as well as online text chat meetings.  WFS provides Phone Support via women who have volunteered to be phone contacts for women who may not have access to other WFS peer support or who wish to develop a more individualized support relationship.  WFS hosts an Annual Weekend Conference. This retreat-style weekend offers workshops, presentations, and WFS meetings from Friday evening to mid-day Sunday.  Your year-end gift will allow WFS to continue providing services to women in recovery! Thank You! Donate Now Copyright © 2019 WFS, Inc., All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: WFS, Inc. PO Box 618 Quakertown, PA 18951-0618 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or Unsubscribe recoveryfriends@gmail.com from this list.   Financial and other information about Women for Sobriety’s purpose, programs, and activities can be obtained by contacting WFS at PO Box 618, Quakertown, PA 18951; 215-536-8026; or contact@womenforsobriety.org, or for residents of the following states, as stated below. Registration in a state does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation of WFS by the state. CO: Secretary of State, 303-894-2860, www.sos.state.co.us/ re: Reg.No 20183006027. FL: CH53986 A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. IL: Contracts and reports regarding WFS are on file with the Illinois Attorney General. MD: For the cost of postage and copies, from the Maryland Secretary of State. MI: MICS No.CS 58804. MS: The official registration and financial information of Women for Sobriety, Inc., can be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office by calling 1-888-236-6167. NJ: INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING (973) 504-6588 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/charfrm.htm. REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT. NC: Financial information about this organization and copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 919-814-5400. NV: The state of incorporation of WFS is PA. PA: The official registration and financial information for WFS may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. WA: From the Charities Division, Office of the Secretary of State, State of Washington, Olympia, WA 98504-0422, 1-800-332-4483, or www.sos.wa.gov/charities. WV: West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, West Virginia 25305. CONTRIBUTIONS ARE DEDUCTIBLE FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW.

[Special Event] Join Us for Our Annual New Year’s Eve Around-the-World Event - SMART Recovery® Blog Update

The latest blog articles published by SMART Recovery USA.  View this email online if it doesn't display correctly Here's a look at the latest blog articles posted by SMART Recovery USA. Visit the SMART Recovery blog to read more articles aimed at helping you, your loved ones and your community overcome addiction. [Special Event] Join Us for Our Annual New Year’s Eve Around-the-World Event The holidays are here again. In keeping with our holiday traditions here at SMART Recovery, we are once again offering our annual New Year’s Eve Around-the-World event through SMART Recovery Online (SROL). This nonstop meeting, with every-hour-on-the-hour start times, begins at 7:30 a.m. ET on December 31, 2019, and ends at 2:30 a.m. ET on […] Read more » Preparing for Holiday Challenges to Addiction Recovery What’s your plan? December is here and opportunities for urges and cravings seem to be everywhere. SMART volunteers have put their heads together to offer some suggestions to help you navigate this month’s challenges. Remember, people who achieve long-term sobriety have three characteristics in common: They make a firm commitment to abstinence. They make lifestyle […] Read more » [You’re Invited] Join Us For the Worldwide Premiere of Short Film Authentics – Featuring SMART Recovery Authentics is a new dramatic film about addiction and recovery, and the first film to feature SMART Recovery in its storyline. We are pleased to announce its worldwide premiere and online watch party happening this week! Online Watch Party Details: Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2019 Time: 8:00 p.m. ET Location: SMART Recovery’s YouTube channel. Use this link to view the premiere. Registration: No registration required! You can […] Read more » About SMART Recovery  Founded in 1994, SMART Recovery uses science-based techniques that have proven to be effective in helping people recover from addiction problems involving any substance or behavior, including such things as alcohol, drugs, gambling, over-eating, shopping and internet use. Each week, many thousands of people discuss recovery progress and challenges at more than 3,000 in-person meetings in 23 countries, 25 online gatherings and 24/7/365 internet message board forums and chat rooms. Participants use SMART to assume responsibility for their own recovery and become empowered using its 4-Point Program®: building motivation; coping with urges; managing thoughts, feelings and behaviors; and living a balanced life. For more information, please visit www.smartrecovery.org. If you have questions or wish to speak to someone at SMART Recovery, please email information@smartrecovery.org or call 440-951-5357. Follow Us: Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube | Blog Your contribution to SMART Recovery helps empower millions worldwide  with the tools to abstain from any substance or activity addiction. Information about alternative giving options: Send email to Giving@smartrecovery.org SMART Recovery is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

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Rate of Hospitalizations for Lung Injuries From Vaping On the Decline The rate of hospitalizations for lung illnesses linked to e-cigarettes appears to be on the decline, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read More One in Three High School Students Use Tobacco: CDC About one in three high school students 4.7 million and about one in eight middle school students 1.5 million currently use tobacco products, according to a new government report. Read More   Kratom Use Increasingly Popular, Addiction Expert Says Use of kratom, a psychoactive plant, is becoming increasingly popular despite its potential for addiction, according to an expert at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. Read More Help Us Continue to Empower Families:   Donate Now Tell a Friend To Tackle Problem of Drunk Driving, Focus on Repeat Offenders: Report The most effective way to tackle the problem of drunk driving is to focus on repeat offenders, according to a new report by the Governors Highway Safety Association. Read More Appeals Court Says FDA Can Regulate E-Cigarettes Like Other Tobacco Products A federal appeals court said this week that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration can regulate e-cigarettes like it does other tobacco products including conventional cigarettes, The Washington Post reports. Read More Other Headlines of Interest Three months later, the Trump administration's vaping policy is yet to be seen (CNN) Flesh-eating bacteria tied to black tar heroin use kills 7 in San Diego, health officials say (USA Today) Her son died of an overdose. Now she sends hundreds of cards to parents like her, hoping to ease the stigma. (The Washington Post) Christmas sweater with Santa and cocaine forces Walmart to apologize (CNN) Ditch the Stigma (Central PA Medicine Magazine) Video: Why millennials are increasingly choosing an alcohol-free lifestyle (PBS NewsHour) He Started Vaping THC To Cope With Chronic Pain. Then He Got Sick (NPR) Fentanyl coming directly from China to America has declined dramatically: Drug czar (USA Today) Home Depot faces Twitter backlash after blaming opioid crisis for recent rise in store thefts (USA Today) How Businesses Are Tackling Addiction’s Mounting Toll on U.S. Workers (Fortune) Blog: Coping with Addiction & Recovery During the Holidays (Center on Addiction + Partnership for Drug-Free Kids)

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