Public Awareness

Addiction: the Next Step

Our weekly podcast highlights our services and increases public education around addiction.

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Overview

OASAS is dedicated to raising the public consciousness to the prevention, treatment, harm reduction and recovery services available in New York State. Campaigns, documentaries, and educational programming help to eliminate the stigma of addiction and inspire hope. Use these materials to encourage and engage in meaningful conversations about addiction and prevention at home, in school or on social media.

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Drop Your POV

Share your take on the risks of underage alcohol, cannabis and drug use. Get featured in a New York State campaign.

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Featured Campaigns

Turn the Page On Stigma

Together, we can create a supportive environment for health and well-being.

Turn the Page Campaign

Take a Pause Campaign

Campaign invites New Yorkers to examine their gambling behavior and the impact it may be having on their lives and personal relationships.

Take a Pause Campaign

Harm Reduction Campaign

Free naloxone and drug test strips are available to detect harmful additives, prevent overdose deaths and save lives.

Harm Reduction Campaign

All Public Awareness Materials

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Print/Digital

Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment Brochure

Download about Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment Brochure

Print/Digital

If you suspect Abuse or Neglect, Report it!

Call the Justice Center's Vulnerable Persons’ Central Register (VPCR) Hotline. 11X17.

Download about If you suspect Abuse or Neglect, Report it!

Video

Monroe's Story - There is a Life Without Heroin

Monroe has been in long term recovery for nearly 50 years and uses his experiences to educate younger people.

Learn more about Monroe's Story - There is a Life Without Heroin

Campaign

Kitchen Table Toolkit

Developed to assist parents, teachers, counselors and the community with guidance on how to initiate conversations about heroin and opioid abuse.

Learn more about Kitchen Table Toolkit