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$10.25 Million to Expand Addiction Services

Federal funding will bolster the state's harm reduction efforts and expand addiction services for underserved New Yorkers.

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NYS OASAS Announces Launch of New Website to Promote Overdose ...

September 9, 2022 | 11 AM EDT

OASAS announced the launch of the new “Project COPE” website, which promotes overdose prevention & harm reduction education.

Governor Hochul Announces $2.3 Million in Addiction Services ...

Governor Hochul announced $2.3 million to support addiction prevention efforts and enhance access to transportation services for treatment.

Overdose Prevention Efforts at the New York State Fair

August 26, 2022 | 12 PM EDT

A series of initiatives at the 2022 NYS Fair help educate the public on overdose prevention.

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BHSAC to meet on September 22

September 1, 2022

12:01 PM EDT

Behavioral Health Advisory Council to meet on September 22, 2022.

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Governor Hochul Announces $2.3 Million in Addiction Services Supp...

Governor Hochul announced $2.3 million to support addiction prevention efforts and enhance access to transportation services for treatment.

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Overdose Prevention Efforts at the New York State Fair

August 26, 2022

12:46 PM EDT

A series of initiatives at the 2022 NYS Fair help educate the public on overdose prevention.

Learn more about NYS OASAS Helping to Raise Awareness About Overdose Prevention at the New York State Fair

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$20 Million for Addiction Services Providers Impacted by COVID-19

Governor Hochul announced up to $20 million is available to support addiction services providers in New York State that have been impacted by the ongoing...

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Delivering Drug Deactivation and Disposal Bags to Older Adults

August 11, 2022

12:24 PM EDT

This initiative will provide safe and easy-to-use Deterra bags, allowing people to safely deactivate unwanted prescription drugs

Learn more about NYSOFA and OASAS Delivering 100,000 Drug Deactivation and Disposal Pouches to Older Adults

Commissioner Chinazo Cunningham cuts the ribbon to open the men's facility in Williamsburg Brooklyn

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Newly Renovated Residential Treatment Facility in Brooklyn

July 20, 2022

11:17 AM EDT

NYS OASAS announced the reopening of Acacia Network’s El Regreso Men’s Residential Treatment Facility in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

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Governor Hochul Announces $75 Million in Awards to Develop New In...

Governor Hochul announced funding awards of up to $75 million to create nine new Intensive Crisis Stabilization Centers across the State that will assist any...