WIM Services
News & Events

 

Holiday Teen Talent Extravaganza!
Date: Saturday, December 13th
Time: 1pm to 4pm
Location: John Boner Community Center - 2236 East Tenth Street
• Seeking teens between the ages of 13 and 19 years
• Showcase talent in singing, poetry/rap, music, art, and dance
• Auditions will be held on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008
For more information and to register call 317-767-7677 or 317-546-6240 (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
• Deadline to register is Thursday, Dec. 04, 2008 w/$10 Entry Fee
• Admission fee is $5.00 day of show & at our Outreach Office 3636 E 38th Street.
• CASH Prizes!
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Fort Wayne Site Volunteer Workshop

March 7th - 10am to 2:00pm

This training is for current volunteers, potential volunteers and others who would like to learn more about WIM.

HIV/AIDS 101, Substance Abuse and Domestic Violence

Allen County Main Public Library

900 Library Plaza (Corner of Washington and Ewing) – Meeting Room C

Telephone: 260-421-1200

Note:  Parking is free to library cardholders / WIM will pay for parking for those individuals who do not have a library card.

 

12 Step Study Workshop for Women in Recovery 

(All fellowships are welcome…NA, CA, AA, etc.)

Second Saturday of each month

WIM Outreach Office - 3636 E. 38th Street

1:00pm to 3:00 pm

WIM Workshop (Various Topics)

Anyone is welcome to attend this workshop

Third Saturday of each month

Unleavened Bread Cafe

Corner of Central & 30th Streets

9:30am - 12:00 pm

FREE Breakfast from 9:30am to 10am!

Let's Talk Group

Discussion Group for Men and Women 25yrs and older

Last Thursday of each month

Lucille Raines Residence

907 N. Pennsylvania

5:45pm to 7pm

SNACKS will be provided


Board Meeting
April, July, October  2008

WIM Outreach Office

3636 East 38th Street

 


 

 

Drug Addiction

 

Drug addiction involves compulsively seeking to use a substance, regardless of the potentially negative social, psychological and physical consequences. Certain drugs, such as narcotics and cocaine, are more physically addicting than are other drugs. Substance abuse prevention starts at home, but teachers, coaches, scout leaders, and others who serve as non-parent role models also are positive and powerful influences in the lives of young people.

Some 18 million Americans abuse or are addicted to alcohol. Tobacco causes 400,000 deaths each year, killing more people than AIDS, alcohol, drug abuse, car crashes, suicides, and fires combined. And nearly half of all Americans say they know someone with a drug problem.  The toll of substance abuse can be measured in lost lives and dollars spent dealing with its effects. Each year there are more deaths and disabilities from substance abuse than from any other preventable cause. Of 2 million US deaths each year, one in four is attributable to alcohol, illicit drug, or tobacco use.

The problematic use of alcohol, illicit drugs and tobacco places an enormous burden on society, harming health, family life, the economy and public safety. No segment of society is immune to its effects. 

 

At Home: Substance abuse can tear families apart, cause pain and injury, and lead to domestic violence, failed marriages, and child abuse and neglect.  At School: Substance abuse is negatively affecting the quality of education in our nation's schools, from the elementary level to college campuses.   In Our Communities: Substance abuse doesn't just hurt the abuser. Its effects echo throughout our communities, resulting in crime, unemployment, unsafe streets, and lost neighborhoods.  In The Criminal Justice System: Illicit drugs and alcohol are partners in crime. The link is visible every day in the nation's courtrooms, jails, and prisons.  In The Healthcare System: Substance abuse strains the nation's healthcare system, adding billions to the cost of treating a host of illnesses related to drinking, smoking and illicit drug use.  In The Workplace: A significant amount of substance abuse takes place among the American work force, and some of this use occurs at work.

Drug abuse is a serious, but solvable problem.  Seek help NOW!

National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependency Provides information on counseling and treatment services for alcohol and drug abuse. Prevention and education programs. Newsletter.  CALL: 1-800-622-2255

 

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