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Outreach
Drug and Alcohol Recovery Team (DART)
The Drug and Alcohol Recovery Team at BUMC is a resource for individuals and their families who are struggling with the pain of addiction. Committed to caring, DART provides support, information, referral while maintaining confidentiality.

Healthy Parenting Series
PARENTS ARE INVITED: Four open-forum sessions with an expert

A. Michael Blanche, licensed social worker who specializes in addiction treatment, will conduct four monthly open-forum sessions for parents in Schieck Hall at Berwyn United Methodist Church beginning Jan. 26. The program is sponsored by the church’s Drug and Alcohol Referral Team (DART) and the E Chelsea Campbell Memorial Foundation.

The forums will begin at 7:00 p.m. and end at 8:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month in January, February, March and April. All parents currently raising children are invited.

The schedule and discussion topics are:

  • Jan. 26:     Healthy communication.
  • Feb. 23:     Setting boundaries.
  • March 23: Technology/Internet, including cell phones, texting and social networks.
  • April 27:    Dealing with transition.

Registration for any of the Parenting Series Sessions
(Although pre-registration is appreciated, walk-ins are welcome!)

For more than 11 years, A. Michael Blanche has provided clinical counseling for those who are diagnosed with both addiction and other psychological disorders. He is experienced in treatment options available for adults and adolescents who have these dual diagnoses. He has a bachelor’s degree in human services from Villanova University and a master’s degree in social services from Bryn Mawr College. He provides counseling at Bryn Mawr College, West Chester University, and the Caron Foundation.

For more information, call Gail Campbell at 610-644-7843 or email chelseamemorial@yahoo.com


• Saturday, February 27, Film: “My Name Is Bill W”

DART (Drug Alcohol Recovery Team) and the Church & Society Task Force will show “My Name Is Bill W” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27. The film is based on the true story of Bill W., a stockbroker whose life falls apart after the stock crash of the 1920s. As Bill W. and his loving wife come to grips with his depression and alcoholism, he and a friend form a support group that leads to the formation of Alcoholics Anonymous. A childrens' film will be offered for children at the same time.



What Can DART Doo
Each of us can offer our prayers for individuals and their families who are daily struggling with the pain of addiction. Secondly, we have wonderful resources within our church who are committed to caring, provide support and information, and above all, maintain confidentiality. The DART Team includes Nancy Atchison, Gail Campbell, Rosalie Hart, Tom O'Donnell, Anne Ponce, Pastor Phil, Kate Walker, Ann West, Barbara Hall, Gina Larson, Jeff Barger, Patty Littlewood and Liz Young.