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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 Preventing Drug Overdoses and Saving Lives August 29, 2024 | 11:41 AM ET Governor Hochul Announces 20 Million Test Strips Distributed in New York's Efforts to Address Opioid and Overdose Crisis Learn more about Preventing Drug Overdoses and Saving Lives
Press Release Progress on Addressing the Opioid and Overdose Epidemic August 21, 2024 | 1:07 PM ET Governor Hochul Announces Progress on Addressing the Opioid and Overdose Epidemic Across New York Learn more about Progress on Addressing the Opioid and Overdose Epidemic
Press Release Expanding Access to Lifesaving Overdose Emergency Kits July 25, 2024 | 11:10 AM ET Survivors of Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence are at Increased Risk of Overdose Learn more about Expanding Access to Lifesaving Overdose Emergency Kits
Image of a report. Report Inter-Agency Task Force on Overdose Prevention Report Download the 2023 Inter-Agency Task Force on Overdose Prevention Report (PDF). Download about Inter-Agency Task Force on Overdose Prevention Report
Image of the outline of New York State. Advisory, Health Alerts Advisory: May 31, 2024 Learn more about Advisory: May 31, 2024
Press Release NYS OASAS To Air New 30-Minute Special Across New York State To H... May 09, 2024 | 10:00 AM ET New 30-Minute Special To Air Across New York State Learn more about NYS OASAS To Air New 30-Minute Special Across New York State To Highlight Ongoing Efforts To Address the Impact of Opioids and the Overdose Epidemic on New Yorkers
Press Release NYS OASAS Announces Release of New Cannabis Toolkit April 19, 2024 | 8:45 AM ET Information and Resources on Talking to Youth About Risks of Underage Cannabis Use Now Available in Both English and Spanish Learn more about NYS OASAS Announces Release of New Cannabis Toolkit
Image of a newspaper. Press Release NYS OASAS Announces Availability of Credentialing Exams in Multip... April 09, 2024 | 12:00 PM ET Exams to be provided in Spanish, with accommodations available for more than 70 additional languages. Learn more about NYS OASAS Announces Availability of Credentialing Exams in Multiple Languages
Image of a report. Report OASAS Substance Use Disorder Education and Recovery Fund Legislat... Report detailing receipts and spending from the Substance Use Disorder Education and Recovery Fund for 2023. Download about OASAS Substance Use Disorder Education and Recovery Fund Legislative Report
Image of a report. Report OASAS Drug Treatment and Public Education Fund Legislative Report Report detailing receipts and disbursements from the New York State Drug Treatment and Public Education Fund in 2023. Download about OASAS Drug Treatment and Public Education Fund Legislative Report
