Detroit Birds of a Feather Presents A Summer Series of Healing & Recovery
Jul
7

Detroit Birds of a Feather Presents A Summer Series of Healing & Recovery

July 7th- Dr. Greer

Monday at 7 PM EST via Zoom(11PM UTC)

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Dr. Robert C. Greer V D.O.

As a third generation Primary Care Physician - Dr. Robert Greer was fortunate enough to

experience the depth and reward of Family Medicine from an early age. Seeing people interact

with his Father and Grandfather laid a strong foundation of respect and admiration for the

profession. After graduating from the University of Miami with a degree in Literature - the native

Floridian continued his medical education at PCOM while pursuing his private pilots license.

Upon graduation - Dr. Greer V or “five” aimed to combine Medicine and aviation in his career.

Working at the Betty Ford Clinic in California - his exposure to substance abuse and

dependence gave him a unique background in progressive evaluation and novel treatment

options for professionals struggling with substances of abuse.

Dr. Greer works in Lake Park, Florida - seeing a unique blend of patients and professionals for a

range of issues. Acting as a HIMS Aviation Medical Examiner with over 2000 annual medcials,

Dr. Greer found his true passion by helping aviation professionals with substance dependence

get back to their professional career safely.

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Detroit Birds of a Feather Presents A Summer Series of Healing & Recovery
Jul
21

Detroit Birds of a Feather Presents A Summer Series of Healing & Recovery

July 21st- Dr. Gable

Monday at 7 PM EST via Zoom(11PM UTC)

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Michele Gable is one of the founding members, and Director of Operations for Choice Lab, INC. Choice Lab assists their clients with substance abuse monitoring programs and helps to establish testing parameters specific to their needs.

Before starting Choice Lab 25 years ago, she worked in the healthcare field working as a nurse in Cardiology and family practice. Michele has worked closely with many addiction treatment centers, doctors specializing in substance abuse care and held a contract with the Department of Family and Children Services for many years. She currently works with Judicial Drug and DUI court programs.

Choice Lab has established substance abuse monitoring programs for medical professionals, Aviation and Airline programs as well as working with legal teams to assist in safety plans.

Michele has been married for 33 years to Robby and they have two daughters and one granddaughter. In her free time, she can often be found camping, boating and spending time with family.

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Detroit Birds of a Feather Presents A Summer Series of Healing & Recovery
Aug
18

Detroit Birds of a Feather Presents A Summer Series of Healing & Recovery



Dr Brendan Adams

Dr. Adams is an addiction trained physician working in the field of safety-critical addiction medicine – primarily aviation. He has practised for 40 years. He is certified by the American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM), and has his Certificate of Added Competency (CAC) in addiction medicine from the Canadian College of Family Practice. He is the medical director or consultant for various Canadian Airlines as well as the Airline Pilots Association (International). He serves on the Transport Canada Aviation Medical Review Board as a subject matter expert in addiction. He co-teaches the addiction medicine 4 day program for Aircrew Recovery Canada alongside his colleague, psychologist Doug McKibbon, and is the editor of the course sylabus. In addition, he ran the addiction recovery program for the Calgary Police Service for 12 years. In his spare time, he is a licenced instrument-rated commercial pilot flying a Mooney 231.

August 18 @ 7 pm 11 pm UTC

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For more information:

Beth OSullivan

Text/Call 734-352-9606

Email: osullivan110@msn.com

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BOAF Open Zoom Meeting
Oct
23

BOAF Open Zoom Meeting

Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025

1 PM EST (1800z)

As the term suggests, meetings of this type are open to alcoholics and their families and to anyone interested in solving a personal drinking problem or helping someone to solve such a problem.

Most open meetings follow a more or less set pattern, a chairperson describes the AA program briefly for the benefit of any newcomers who relate their personal drinking histories and may give their personal interpretation of AA and BOAF.

Guests at this BOAF meeting are reminded that any opinions or interpretations they may hear are solely those of the speaker involved. All members are free to interpret the recovery program in their own terms, but none can speak for BOAF or for AA as a whole.

Print Flyer

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Detroit Birds of a Feather Presents A Summer Series of Healing & Recovery
Jun
30

Detroit Birds of a Feather Presents A Summer Series of Healing & Recovery

June 30- Dr. DaSilva

Monday at 7 PM EST via Zoom(11PM UTC)

Zoom ID: 847 9257 0688 Password: Open

Dr. Dan DaSilva is a neuropsychologist with specialties in aviation and pediatric neuropsychology. He earned his doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University, a masters of education in Counseling Psychology from The University of Massachusetts at Boston, and bachelor’s degree in psychology from Boston College. He completed specialized neuropsychology training through the Veteran’s Administration in a consortium with UMDNJ and University Hospital in Newark, NJ.

A significant portion of his practice is devoted to neuropsychological and psychological assessments of pilots and air traffic controllers. He serves as a neuropsychology consultant to the Federal Air Surgeon of the Federal Aviation Administration and is an external consultant for several major airlines. He has presented at national and international conferences and symposia and has authored on the subject of aviation neuropsychology. He has also been accepted by the National Transportation Safety Board as qualified to provide expert testimony in aviation neuropsychology at NTSB hearings. He also served on the National Academies of Science and Medicine committee studying the HIMS and FDAP programs.

Dr. DaSilva is also a neuropsychological consultant to the pediatric neuro-oncology and pediatric seizure disorder programs at Morristown Medical Center and at Overlook Medical Center in Atlantic Healthcare’s Neurosciences Institute. He is also a lecturer at the Rutgers University Graduate School of Education where he teaches functional neuroanatomy and neuropsychology.

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Detroit Birds of a Feather Presents A Summer Series of Healing & Recovery
Jun
23

Detroit Birds of a Feather Presents A Summer Series of Healing & Recovery

June 23rd- Dr. Bedi

Monday at 7 PM EST via Zoom (11PM UTC)

Zoom ID: 847 9257 0688 Password: Open

Psychiatrist Singh Bedi, MD, is a Staff Addiction Dr. Navjiyot at Caron Treatment Centers. Based out of Caron Atlanta Outpatient Treatment Center, Dr. Bedi is an experienced HIMS- qualified psychiatrist who heads Caron's Aviation Assessment Program.

ABOUT DR. NAVJOT SINGH BEDI

A sought-after expert with extensive experience in recovery outcomes and working with patients related to sport-related brain trauma and injury and substance use, Dr. Bedi also supports Caron's neurorestorative health initiatives. In addition to his role at Caron, Dr. Bedi also serves as the National Psychiatrist for the NFL Substances of r S Abuse Program, a role he has held since 2020. He has been invited to speak internationally on topics such as Addiction as a Brain Disease, Pilot Mental Health, and Treatment and Recovery for Pilots.

Dr. Bedi trained as a physician at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, where he also completed a psychiatry residency. Dr. Bedi completed a second psychiatry residency in the U.S. at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania where he was also a chief resident. He then served as the medical director at Cherokee Mental Health Institute in lowa. Dr. Bedi completed psychoanalytic training at the Philadelphia Psychoanalytic Institute and a fellowship in addiction psychiatry at Northwestern University. Dr. Bedi joined Caron in 2024 after 18 years at Talbott Recovery where he most recently served as its medical director.

Dr. Bedi has multiple certifications including one in psychiatry and addiction psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neuroloav (ÁRDNY and one addiction medicine bv the in American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM).

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Detroit Birds of a Feather Presents A Summer Series of Healing & Recovery
Jun
16

Detroit Birds of a Feather Presents A Summer Series of Healing & Recovery

June 16th- Dr. Powell

Monday at 7 PM EST via Zoom

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David Powell is an aviation medical doctor with a special interest in addictions amongst pilots. David was Chief Medical Officer for Air New Zealand and later Virgin Australia and was one of the foundation participants in the launch of HIMS programs in both New Zealand and Australia. He was subsequently medical advisor to IATA. David is passionate about aviation, holds commercial aeroplane and helicopter licences and has been a part owner of several aircraft - currently only a Cessna 172.

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Join the 2025 BOAF Convetion Nanaimo WhatsApp Group
May
28

Join the 2025 BOAF Convetion Nanaimo WhatsApp Group

Join the BOAF 2020 WhatsApp page to connect with fellow attendees and enhance your event experience. This platform allows you to share insights, ask questions, and network with others who share your interests. Don't miss the opportunity to engage with a vibrant community before, during, and after the event. Click the link to join and start connecting today!

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Open BOAF Meeting
Apr
24

Open BOAF Meeting

As the term suggests, meetings of this type are open to alcoholics and their families and to anyone interested in solving a personal drinking problem or helping someone else to solve such a problem.

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Open BOAF Meeting
Jan
23

Open BOAF Meeting

As the term suggests, meetings of this type are open to alcoholics and their families and to anyone interested in solving a personal drinking problem or helping someone else to solve such a problem.

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