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Provides wellness, life skills, social emotional learning, alcohol and substance use awareness, prevention education, parenting support programs, and intervention services. Evidence-based prevention programs are available in elementary, middle, and high school. Works for families and children living in chemically dependent households. Provides one-on-one educational sessions and family support resources for youth and adults. Offers other impactor trainings and professional development on: Alcohol and Substance Use, Problem Gambling, Employee Wellness, Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (60+). These events may take the form of public presentations, in-service workshops, workplace training, or on-site training to address the interest and needs of the group. Topics available for training events include issues regarding substance abuse, compulsive gambling, and addictions prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery. These training events can span from 1 hour to 18 hour presentations.

Information on various reasons why teens try alcohol, marijuana, other drugs, or vaping and how teen substance use can lead to other problems. Prevent the possible progression from early use to problems. Free preventive education and/or help tailored for each teen and parent is available. Virtual counseling and information is available as well.

Provides programs and resources to educate lawmakers, health care professionals, teachers, parents, and the general public about alcohol and drug abuse. Also offers a number of online resources for others to utilize.

Promotes healthy behaviors by providing resources that empower the individual, the family, the workplace and the community to cope with complex and stressful conditions in our society. Offers a range of services that are designed to provide information, education, alternatives, social norms and environmental change.

Educates students on teen pregnancy prevention, and alcohol and drug abuse, including helping those who are struggling with addiction.

Educates students on alcohol and drug abuse and offers help if they are struggling with addiction.

Foster community health through education, prevention, treatment and recovery of substance abuse.

Offers Educational programming for families. The program will provide the Family with information on: Addiction The Family Disease Concept; Chemical Dependency – The Disease Concept; Codependency and ACOA Issues; Effective Intervention Techniques; Effects of addiction on major life areas; Family Support Systems; Forms of Denial; Is there a “Normal” Family? The Art of Empathetic Listening and The Process of Early Recovery. Call for detailed information.

Provides programs and resources to educate lawmakers, health care professionals, teachers, parents, and the general public about alcohol and drug abuse. Also offers a number of online resources for others to utilize.

Provides prevention and support services for adolescents ages 12 to 17 years and young adults ages 18 to 21 years, who have or are at risk of developing a substance use disorder.

Empowers individuals to understand and manage their lung health, offers free one-on-one programs to support those living with lung disease including asthma.

Provides education to students on alcohol and drug abuse, and helps those who are struggling with addiction.

• Helps young adults learn about their substance use disorder, how to deal with peer pressure, improve self esteem, and how to have fun without the use of alcohol or other drugs.

• Features individual therapy once a week, group-therapy sessions up to twice weekly, and Family Day once a month.

Provides evidence-based education programs, workshops and trainings to Nassau and Suffolk County schools, parents, staff, professionals, youth groups and community centers. Offers information on a variety of substance use, abuse, dependence and related issues such as communication, stress and anger management. Programs are scheduled as needed both off and on-site by appointment.

Educates students on the dangers and impact of alcohol and drug abuse, and bullying prevention, and offers help to those struggling with addiction or dealing with bullying problems.

The North Country Chronic Disease Coalition’s goal is for each Health System Service Area to have developed and started implementation of a Community-Clinical action plan. These plans will create and/or increase awareness of health-promoting resources that providers can refer patients to for community-based chronic disease risk reduction activities and support.

Provides cessation support, referrals and information to callers who wish to quit smoking or obtain information related to cessation and tobacco use. Callers may speak to trained information specialists or leave a message during off-hours to have their phone call returned by a specialist. They may also order a free smoking cessation guide to be mailed directly to their home or listen to a taped message library that provides information about quitting smoking.

Provides education and awareness of the signs and impact of alcohol and drug addiction for students, civic groups, youth clubs, families, teachers, etc.

Offers public awareness classes on alcohol and drug abuse for anyone interested.

Too Good For Violence is a school-based prevention program that addresses the most significant risk and protective factors at each developmental level K-12Too Good for Drugs is an evidence-based prevention program designed to reduce risk factors and enhance protective factors related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use among students K-12.Teen Intervene is designed specifically for high school students, who are experiencing mild to moderate problems associated with alcohol or other drug use.

Provides information and referral, assessment, meeting information and educational materials. Also provides intervention.

Programs offered include licensed after school and recess camp programs, adult and youth tennis, swimming lessons, water aerobics, lap swim, after-school gym programs, toddler programs, Badminton, adult floor hockey, basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, youth basketball lessons, open basketball, and floor hockey. Playground and playmobile (mobile playground) available. Concerts in the parks and various special events offered during the year. Programs for adults with disabilities include social program, crafts, and Special Olympics training in basketball, track, and swimming. Programs for youth with disabilities include social programs, Special Olympics training, basketball, track, and swimming during summer. Services available for dropouts/early school intervention/first offenders. Youth programs provided at 4 community centers/sites. Programs aim to unite community resources, aid disadvantaged youth, and prevent drug abuse. YES program is an employment program for teens/young adults. Resident ID cards issued annually. Additional Sites: Harlem Road Youth Center, 4255 Harlem Road, Amherst NY 14226; call 716-631-7208 after 2:30pm. Williamsville Youth Center, 5005 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221; call 716-633-8117 after 2:30pm. Amherst Youth & Family Center, Amherst Manor Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221; call 716-631-7299 after 2:30pm. School Intervention Service, 3982 Main Street, Amherst, NY 14226; call 716-839-4066. Clearfield Youth Center, 730 Hopkins Road, Williamsville, NY 14221; call 716-689-1404 after 2:30pm. Safe Homes, 1625 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216; call 716-831-2298. ##REENTRY##

Connects people with Counseling, Mental Health, Support Groups, Chemical Dependency, Rehabilitation, Employment Assistance, Primary Care, and Food Assistance. Helps those at risk of becoming addicted, already addicted, in recovery, and family members of those fighting addictions.