Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center Celebrates Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month

CHICAGO, Sept. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center, a leader in addiction treatment and recovery, has announced a series of events throughout campus to celebrate National Recovery Month. The events range from a signing of a Declaration of Independence from alcohol and drug abuse to a Candle Light Vigil to remember those who have lost the battle with alcoholism or drug addiction or who may still be suffering. The week will also highlight that recovery from addictive diseases is possible through effective treatment and recovery programs, self-help and mutual support and involvement of the recovery community.

To kick-off the events, Timberline Knolls received a proclamation from Lemont mayor Brian Reaves, fulfilling Timberline Knolls' request to recognize the month of September 2010 as Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in the community of Lemont.

"We are so grateful to Mayor Reaves for recognizing the importance of Recovery Month among the citizens of Lemont," said Kimberly Dennis, M.D. and medical director at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center. "During this month, we are working to promote the message that addiction treatment works and recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction is attainable."

In addition to the proclamation, Timberline Knolls' Expressive Therapies manager, Melissa Rocchi, also has announced a series of events on campus to generate a greater awareness among Timberline Knolls residents about Recovery Month. The activities during the week will encourage active discussion about treatment and recovery among the residents and staff of Timberline Knolls, including:

Monday, Sept 20th

11:15-12:25

Opening Celebration Ceremony-Dining Hall

Reading and signing of a Declaration of Independence, do a sobriety countdown to launch the kick off to the campus celebration

7:15-8:15

Open AA On-site Meeting-Dining Hall

Tuesday, Sept 21st

11:15-12:25

TK's Obstacles to Recovery Course-Outside

Residents encounter obstacles of recovery while being lead by the 12 steps

12:25-1:30 Voice's of Recovery Lunch-Dining Hall

Residents join together in fellowship

7:15-8:15 Open Al-anon Meeting-Dining Hall

Wednesday, Sept 22nd

2:10-3:05

Campus wide Quiet Reflection/Meditation-Dining Hall

Residents share a moment of peace among themselves and their community

7:15-8:15

Open OA and NA Meeting-Dining Hall

8:30 Candle Light Vigil-Fire Pit

Thursday, Sept 23rd

2:10-3:05 Campus wide Yoga for Empowerment and Peace-Dining Hall

The goal of yoga is to create a peaceful union among the body, mind and spirit. Both power and stress-reduction improve our ability to face and transform powerful habits. Learning reverence and respect for the body, as well as patience and tenacity through the practice of yoga, will also help and support those on the journey of recovery.

6:00-8:30 Pizza Party and Dance-Dining Hall

A time for fun and fellowship

Friday, Sept 24th

3:45-4:30 Alumni Topic Speakers-Dining Hall

Come hear what past alumni have been up to and where they are at today in their recovery journey

5:00-6:00 Creative Performance-Dining Hall

This is a time for all residents and staff to share their creative talents, come by and see the talent we have here on campus

About Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center

Timberline Knolls is one of the leading private residential treatment centers for substance abuse, eating disorders, and severe depression, with or without a co-occurring disorder, dual diagnosis or trauma. Expert treatment staff offers a nurturing environment of recovery for women and girls (ages 12 and older) on a 43-acre campus in suburban Chicago. Women and families seeking Christian addiction treatment have the option of working with a dedicated Christian therapist. For more information on Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center, call us at 877.257.9611.

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