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Youth Invited to Star in Addiction Prevention Campaign Youth Invited to Star in Addiction Prevention Campaign Selected submissions will be featured in various mediums across the state including social media, billboards, stadiums, and TV. Campaign News
Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $43 Million for Job Training Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $43 Million for Job Training Initiative Aims To Provide Stable Employment Opportunities for New Yorkers in Recovery From Addiction. Governor's Press Release
Opioid Settlement-Funded Program Opens in Rochester Opioid Settlement-Funded Program Opens in Rochester A new Comprehensive Integrated Outpatient Treatment Program is now open in Rochester, operated by Helio Health. Funding News
Press Release Special Program Highlights Personal Stories of New Yorkers March 05, 2026 | 10:32 AM ET 30 Minute Program to Air in All Markets of New York State Learn more about Special Program Highlights Personal Stories of New Yorkers
Press Release Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $43 Million for Job Training February 20, 2026 | 9:47 AM ET Initiative Aims To Provide Stable Employment Opportunities for New Yorkers in Recovery From Addiction. Learn more about Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $43 Million for Job Training
Image of a newspaper. Press Release OASAS Shows Significant Progress in 2025, Sets Course for 2026 December 29, 2025 | 11:24 AM ET Learn more about OASAS Shows Significant Progress in 2025, Sets Course for 2026
Press Release Opioid Settlement-Funded Program Opens in Rochester November 06, 2025 | 11:00 AM ET A new Comprehensive Integrated Outpatient Treatment Program is now open in Rochester, operated by Helio Health. Learn more about Opioid Settlement-Funded Program Opens in Rochester
Press Release Governor Hochul Awards Additional Funding for Community Preventio... October 30, 2025 | 10:51 AM ET Nearly $1 Million Being Awarded to Providers To Continue Successful Community Prevention Coalitions Initiative Launched in 2024 Learn more about Governor Hochul Awards Additional Funding for Community Prevention Coalitions
Press Release First Young Adult Residential Addiction Treatment Programs Opens... October 30, 2025 | 10:43 AM ET A new young adult residential addiction treatment program is open in Brentwood, operated by Outreach Development Corporation. Learn more about First Young Adult Residential Addiction Treatment Programs Opens on Long Island
Press Release Over $9.6 Million in Opioid Settlement Funding Awarded October 15, 2025 | 10:12 AM ET Funding supports two initiatives designed to increase access to a range of addiction services across the state. Learn more about Over $9.6 Million in Opioid Settlement Funding Awarded
Image of a newspaper. Press Release Recovery Centers to Share in $13 Million Investment September 25, 2025 | 10:30 AM ET All recovery centers in the state are receiving funding through this new investment. Learn more about Recovery Centers to Share in $13 Million Investment
Press Release New "Turn the Page on Stigma" Campaign to Address Stigma in Addic... August 14, 2025 | 11:00 AM ET Campaign Supports Ongoing Efforts by OASAS to Address Stigma and Help New Yorkers Access Treatment and Other Resources. Learn more about New "Turn the Page on Stigma" Campaign to Address Stigma in Addiction Treatment
Press Release OASAS Bolsters Future of Addiction Workforce with $2 Million in N... July 28, 2025 | 11:02 AM ET Opioid Settlement Funds Will Support Proven Scholarship Program Addressing Workforce Shortages and Opioid and Overdose Epidemic. Learn more about OASAS Bolsters Future of Addiction Workforce with $2 Million in New Scholarships
