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Expanded Youth and Family Prevention Services

OASAS awarded $170,000 to implement the Positive Parenting Program which will help parents/families affected by the opioid crisis.

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New $14 Million Residential Treatment Facility in CNY

Governor Cuomo announced the opening of Elements of CNY, a 75-bed residential addiction treatment facility in Liverpool, Onondaga County.

More than $3 Million to Expand Addiction Treatment Across NYS

Governor Cuomo announced the availability of more than $3 million in funding to expand mobile treatment and telepractice services for addiction across New York State.

Supporting Workforce Development in Addiction Services

January 31, 2020 | 12 PM EST

More than $300,000 in scholarship funding for addiction professionals employed at OASAS-certified organizations.

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Insurance Fraud Action Against Major Opioid Manufacturer

Governor Cuomo announced the New York State Department of Financial Services has initiated administrative proceedings and filed charges against Mallinckrodt plc and its subsidiaries, Mallinckrodt LLC and SpecGX LLC.

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Expanded Addiction Prevention Services in Mohawk Valley

March 11, 2020

11:31 AM EDT

OASAS announced the award of approximately $170,000 to expand the evidence-based Positive Parenting Program (Triple P).

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Groundbreaking of $9.7M Supportive Housing Development

Governor Cuomo announced the groundbreaking for Happiness House Apartments, a $9.7 million affordable and supportive housing development in Canandaigua, Ontario County.

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New $14 Million Residential Treatment Facility in CNY

Governor Cuomo announced the opening of Elements of CNY, a 75-bed residential addiction treatment facility in Liverpool, Onondaga County.

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NYS OASAS Announces Launch of Addiction Public Awareness Campaign

February 5, 2020

1:07 PM EST

OASAS announces launches “In the Know” Campaign to address misconceptions and stigma about addiction.

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More than $3 Million to Expand Addiction Treatment Across NYS

Governor Cuomo announced the availability of more than $3 million in funding to expand mobile treatment and telepractice services for addiction across New York State.

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Supporting Workforce Development in Addiction Services

January 31, 2020

12:51 PM EST

More than $300,000 in scholarship funding for addiction professionals employed at OASAS-certified organizations.

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Historic Crackdown on Underage Drinking

Governor Cuomo announced that state efforts to deter underage drinking and promote health and public safety resulted in a record number of fake identification seizures...