Oct. 28, 2010: Panel on services for homeless alcoholics

Thursday, Oct. 28, 5:30-7 p.m.

UAA Campus Bookstore

Housing First or Sober First: Services for Homeless Alcoholics is the name of the panel. Everyone is encouraged to attend and listen to the discussion about alcoholism and homelessness in our community. Panelists include Melinda Freemon, director of Homeward Bound; Jim Davis, attorney, Northern Justice Project;  Kris Duncan, State Homeless Coordinator, AHFC;  and The Rev. Paul Boling, Senior Pastor, First Christian Church. Sponsors of the event are the UAA Campus Bookstore, UAA Human Services Dept. and the HUMS 416 class, "Substance Abuse and the Older Adult."

This event is free and open to the public with free parking. For more information, please contact Rachel Epstein at (907) 786-4782 or e-mail anre@uaa.alaska.edu or visit the UAA Campus Bookstore website.