The Foundation for Recovery is proud to be a sponsor for the 1st annual Joel Hernandez Voice of the Recovery Community Award reception. The event was held on June 18, 2008 from 6-8pm at Spriggs & Hollingsworth in Washington, DC. The award was established to recognize one local, state or regional recovery community organization for its work in recognizing specific needs in their individual communities and carrying out a vision and mission for mobilizing resources in and out of their recovery communities.

The award is named after Joel Hernandez to honor his fight in the face of discrimination. In 1991 Joel resigned his position of 25 years as a calibration tech after a positive drug screen for cocaine. After getting clean and finding recovery, Joel applied for his old position, only to find he faced a lifetime ban. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Joel fought, not only for his job but to help others in the future. The case went all the way to the US Supreme Court and a settlement was made in 2004. His fight for all in the recovery community was a pivotal movement in our history. Mr. Hernandez died in February 2006 with the disease of addiction, not from it. The Foundation for Recovery is proud to be a supporter of Faces and Voices of Recovery in their effort to advocate for those in the recovery community.

To learn more about the award or Joel Hernandez’s story visit Faces and Voices of Recovery.

Denise D. Crosson RN, PhD, Director of Research Programs at the Foundation for Recovery, was a featured speaker at the 13th Annual Counseling Skills Conference in Las Vegas. The conference was held at the Las Vegas Hilton, September 27-29, 2007.

The Counseling Skills Conference focused on trauma, mindfulness, more effective treatment, depression, self-harm, and also included a specialized training track on pain and addiction.

The Conference featured other prominent speakers from all disiplines and was co-sponsored by the Las Vegas Recovery Center.

Visit the conference website, http://www.usjt.com/csl07/, for more information.

On July 13, 2007, Dawn Gibbons, the First Lady of Nevada, visited the Foundation for Recovery bookstore located at 4750 W. Sahara Ave. in Las Vegas, NV.

United States Senator John Ensign (R-NV) awarded the Foundation For Recovery with a Certificate of Senatorial Recognition in June, 2007. The certificate was in appreciation for the Foundation's commitment to "providing education about recovery from addiction and for the support and information that you bring to our community."

For more information, visit the Foundation For Recovery website.

In June 2007, United States Senator and House Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) presented the Foundation For Recovery with a Certificate of Commendation. The certificate was presented to recognize and commemorate the Grand Opening of the Foundation for Recovery offices and bookstore.

For more information, visit the Foundation For Recovery website.

First Lady of the State of Nevada Dawn Gibbons presented the Foundation For Recovery with a congratulatory letter during the June 2007 Grand Opening of the Foundation for Recovery offices and bookstore. Mrs. Gibbons said "This organization is to be commended for the crucial and effective role they play in the overall health and well being of the Silver State."

The First Lady went on to comment on the horrific impact of substance abuse, and to commend the research, scholarships, and other services of the Foundation.

For more information, visit the Foundation For Recovery website.

In June 2007, United States Congresswoman Shelley Berkley (D-NV) presented the Foundation For Recovery with Congressional Recognition. The certificate was presented to congratulate the Foundation on the Grand Opening of the Foundation for Recovery offices and bookstore.

For more information, visit the Foundation For Recovery website.

Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons presented the Foundation For Recovery with a Certificate of Recognition June 2007. The certificate was presented to recognize and commemorate the Grand Opening of the Foundation for Recovery offices and bookstore.

For more information, visit the Foundation For Recovery website.