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A Lesson in Giving from the School of Rock

Published in Texas, Texas Associates, Texas News
A Lesson in Giving from the School of Rock

The Phoenix House Dallas Associates Group has been opening doors of opportunity for our Dallas youngsters in many different ways. This “Service Arm” of volunteers has built a very successful mentoring program over the last year and, twice a month, invite local professionals from a variety of industries to come to the Phoenix House Academy of Dallas and explain to our clients how they entered into their individual careers. Recently, the Academy welcomed Mr. Dean Tarpley, co-owner of School of Rock in Dallas, TX. read more

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“Spice”: A Dangerous, Yet Legal ‘High’

Published in Featured, National, National News, Texas, Texas News
“Spice”: A Dangerous, Yet Legal ‘High’

Laurie DeLong, Program Director at our Phoenix Academy of Austin, talks to Austin News about the importance of parental action in response to the new, dangerous, legal ‘high’ known as “Spice”. read more

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Road Recovery stops by the Austin Academy

Published in Texas, Texas News
Road Recovery stops by the Austin Academy

The Phoenix House Austin Academy recently enjoyed performances by Wayne Kramer, Billy Bragg, Casey McPherson (Alpha Rev), Kevin Calaba (Stars of Track and Field) and talent agent Steve Martin as part of the initiative by Road Recovery, which helps youth battle addiction and other adversity. read more

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New Study says Drug Use Increasing Among Teenagers

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New Study says Drug Use Increasing Among Teenagers

Laurie DeLong, Program Director of our Phoenix Academy in Austin, comments on a new study released by the Partnership for a Drug Free America, which reveals an increase in teen alcohol, ecstasy, and marijuana use. read more

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Anti-Energy Drink Causes Concern

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Anti-Energy Drink Causes Concern

Mental health experts in Texas worry that “Drank,” a new relexation beverage, may be a gateway drug to the illegal cough syrup concoction “purple drank.” The Dallas Morning News interviews two young Phoenix House clients. read more

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A Recording Studio in Austin

Published in Texas, Texas News
A Recording Studio in Austin

We were honored when our friend Kara DioGuardi selected our Austin Academy as the site of the third music studio she’s created for Phoenix House teens. Construction is now complete—and the recording equipment is on its way! read more

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Houston Programs Receive Community Stars Award

Published in National News, National News Archives, Texas, Texas News
Houston Programs Receive Community Stars Award

Hats off to our Phoenix House Houston programs, a 2009 recipient of the Community Stars award! This distinction is granted to Houston and Harris county organizations that are making great strides to reduce crime and drug use in the area. read more

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Book Drive in Dallas

Published in Texas, Texas Associates, Texas News
Book Drive in Dallas

Currently underway at our residential treatment facility in Dallas, TX is a book drive to stock the bookshelves of the Phoenix House Hill A. Feinberg Academy with age appropriate classic and popular literature. read more

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Thanksgiving at Feinberg Academy

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Thanksgiving at Feinberg Academy

The Dallas Associates group hosted a beautiful Thanksgiving lunch for the clients and staff at the Hill A. Feinberg Academy. The delicious feast Andrew Savoie, Associates member and Chef Instructor at the International Culinary School at the Art Institute of Dallas, cooked up made for a very memorable Thanksgiving Day. read more

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Feinberg Mentoring Program

Published in Texas, Texas Events, Texas News
Feinberg Mentoring Program

Academy Clients Explore Potential Career Paths 
In August, the Phoenix House Dallas Associates kicked off a new Mentoring Program at the Hill A. Feinberg Academy in Dallas. Associates members Dale Scofield and Steve Wolff have enlisted the help and expertise of several local businessmen and women. These industry leaders work in fields that the clients… read more

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