Addiction Touches Every Community
Understanding Addiction

Addiction isn’t a personal failure. It’s a medical condition, one that impacts people from all walks of life. For too long, stigma and misunderstanding have kept people from getting the help they need. Whether you’re seeking support for addiction, career growth in the addiction services field or resources to help others, we’re here for you every step of the way. 

Supporting Recovery and Growth
Led by Experts. Driven by Compassion.

How OASAS Helps New Yorkers

OASAS is New York's lead agency for addressing overdose, substance use disorders and problem gambling. Under Commissioner Dr. Chinazo Cunningham, we’re working to make services more accessible, more effective, and more compassionate than ever before.

We fund, regulate and support a wide range of programs, from school-based prevention to community-based harm reduction to state-run treatment centers, so that no New Yorker faces these challenges alone.

We offer clear pathways to recovery and growth, supporting you whether you are seeking help or advancing your career in addiction services.
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Explore Services

Learn about prevention, treatment, harm reduction and recovery services available across New York State. Find out how they can help you or someone you care about. 

Connect to Resources

Access a variety of valuable resources, including educational materials, harm reduction supplies, podcasts, public awareness initiatives, data, and more.

Get Involved

Apply for funding, attend trainings, explore career opportunities, or earn a scholarship. Be part of New York's effort to end addiction stigma and build healthier communities. 

What's New Latest Updates

Careers & Workforce Development
Work, Train, and Grow in Addiction Services

Turn the Page on Stigma

Everyone Has a Story, and We Shouldn't Judge

Our latest public awareness campaign empowers New Yorkers to identify and eliminate stigma through person-first language, reducing blame, and promoting acceptance and inclusion. Our goal is to emphasize that there is an individual behind the disease, and that they are not defined by their addiction.
Turn the Page on Stigma
Substance Use Disorder is a medical condition. Being judgmental is a choice. Don't know? Don't judge.

Be a Harm Reduction Hero
Carry Naloxone. Save a Life.

Free Supplies Available to New Yorkers

"I work and travel in NYC. I carry Naloxone after observing instances where it made all the difference in reviving members of the public. It is unfortunately a necessary tool in the largest city in the country."
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Naloxone Trainings
Graphic featuring people walking, a Naloxone nasal spray and the text, Harm Reduction Hero.
Testimonials
Real People. Real Stories.
Harm Reduction Hero

"Thank you so much, OASAS, for being willing to send out these supplies for free to anybody who is willing and able to receive and dispense them."

—Adina

Scholarship Program Graduate

"This truly has been a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I hope those who may not have the funding available to gain their degree and, more importantly, expand their skills and knowledge on the concept of addiction, find this program."

—Bethany

Addiction Treatment Center Client

"If you're struggling with addiction. I would highly suggest an Addiction Treatment Center to help get you on your personal road to recovery. The staff is very kind and knowledgeable."

—Anonymous

Ready to Take the Next Step?
Whether you’re ready to seek treatment, begin your career in addiction services, or access resources to support your growth, OASAS is here for you every step of the way.