Addresses the opiate epidemic problems in the community through the Oneida County Opiate Task Force. Works on suicide prevention in the community by strengthening the coordination and accessibility of services, providing awareness of suicide prevention facilitated by the Oneida County Suicide Prevention Coalition. Provides navigators to help those affected by addiction, and to navigate treatment, insurance and area support.

Offers locations to safely dispose of expired and unused medications (pet meds included). MedReturn Units are located at these locations:

• Boonville PD
• Camden PD
• Kirkland PD
• Oneida County Sheriff's Dept.
• Oriskany PD
• Rome PD
• Sherrill PD
• Trenton Municipal Building
• Waterville Municipal Building
• Utica PD

Offers prevention based programs and services in an individual or group setting to local school districts. Programming includes, behavior management, attendance issues, bullying prevention and intervention, mentoring, peer mediation, aggression reduction, drug and alcohol prevention, leadership, and resiliency skill building.

Focuses on law enforcement, prosecution, adjudication (court and probation), rehabilitation treatment, and public information in relation to issues of drinking and driving. Provides speakers and educational materials as well as a Victim Impact Panel. Runs Project Responsibility, an alcohol education class for underage offenders and those charged with providing them alcohol.

Provides prevention programs for youth that focus on healthy alternatives, developing positive life skills, and other activities aimed at a drug-free lifestyle.

Working to reduce the availability and accessibility of commonly abused prescription and over-the-counter medications through education and access to consistent disposal locations Drug Take Back events twice a year (last Saturdays in April and September) Kiosk Drop Boxes at five locations: Cortland County Sheriff Department (54 Greenbush City of Cortland) Cortland City Police Department (25 Court Street City of Cortland) Village of Homer Police Department (43 James St Homer) SUNY Cortland Campus Police Department (Van Hoesen Hall Rm C-17, SUNY Cortland Campus) Guthrie Cortland Medical Center 134 Homer Ave Main EntranceCPR works to reduce the availability and accessibility of commonly abused prescription and over-the-counter medications through education and access to consistent disposal locations. Four drop boxes at: Cortland City Police Dept., Cortland County Sheriff's Dept., Homer Police Dept., and SUNY Cortland Campus Police Station are available so unused medication can be disposed of 24/7. Local medication collection events which coincide with the National Drug Take Back events are held the last Saturday of April and September

Provides prevention education in community environments, the school environment, and focuses on family and peer relationships by increasing social and self-competency skills, adoption of pro-social attitudes and behaviors, and awareness of the harmful health, social, and psychological consequences of drug abuse.

To reduce the incidence and impact of criminal behavior of juveniles and adults in the community

Provides access and advocacy to eligible health and human services to farmworkers and their families in Jefferson, Lewis, Onondaga, and Oswego counties.

Provides free Naloxone training sessions and a naloxone kit to all participants who want one. Participants will learn how to recognize an overdose, prevent them and how to correctly administer Naloxone to revive a person who has overdosed.

* Educates the community regarding the dangers of impaired driving and provides funding to groups and organizations engaged in activities related to alcohol and other drug-related traffic safety. * Coordinates a variety of prevention education programs for school and community members.* Offers a DWI Victim Impact Panels in which victims/survivors speak to DWI offenders every six to eight weeks.

Provides resources and assistance to communities surrounding prevention, treatment, and recovery for substance abuse.

Workshops & Presentations - Professional staff present informative programs and workshops to service clubs, churches, businesses, schools, and parent groups.Problem Gambling Prevention - Children need to understand that gambling can easily get out of control and lead to serious losses, including money, possessions, educational opportunities, trust, and respect from family and friends.PAX Tools for Communities - Practical techniques for emotional self-regulation. These tools are designed to help children and the adults who love them at home and in the community. PAX Tools consist of nine trauma-informed, evidence-based behavioral strategies for families and communities to promote children's developing self-regulation. Medical Disposal Bags - The patented DeterraSystem deactivates prescription drugs, pills, patches, liquids, creams, and films. Deterra renders substances inert, unavailable for misuse, and safe for the environment. These special pouches make it easy to dispose of medications at home.

Assists individuals with substance use disorders and their families with a comprehensive continuum of care and individualized treatment planning recovery is possible.

Addresses the opiate epidemic problems in the community through the Oneida County Opiate Task Force. Works on suicide prevention in the community by strengthening the coordination and accessibility of services, providing awareness of suicide prevention facilitated by the Oneida County Suicide Prevention Coalition. Provides navigators to help those affected by addiction, and to navigate treatment, insurance and area support.

Offers locations to safely dispose of expired and unused medications (pet meds included). MedReturn Units are located at these locations:

• Boonville PD
• Camden PD
• Kirkland PD
• Oneida County Sheriff's Dept.
• Oriskany PD
• Rome PD
• Sherrill PD
• Trenton Municipal Building
• Waterville Municipal Building
• Utica PD

Provides information and public awareness about the dangers and impact of drinking and driving.

* Provides access to MOUD (Medications for Opiate Use Disorder) - Suboxone. * Offers overdose prevention training, overdose aftercare counseling, drug checking, and safety planning services. * Offers on-site free Narcan (naloxone) training and kit access. * Assists individuals with accessing other substance use treatment services. * Offers training to providers to ensure cultural comprehensiveness of services for medical, behavioral health, and substance use services for people who use and inject drugs.

Provides citizens of Tioga County with affordable access to services and supports which are necessary to assist them to be productive, caring, and contributing members of the community.

* Provides prevention and intervention programs dealing with substance abuse, bullying, and violence which includes counseling for students and support for parents.

Call today for your FREE Starter Kit. "Great American Smokeout." Call or go online to get information as well as free telephone cessation counseling. Most smokers also qualify for FREE nicotine replacement patches, lozenges or gum. Stop smoking directory, local referrals and educational material available.

Unites including nonprofit agencies, law enforcement, schools, health agencies, concerned citizens and local government, to reduce: adolescent alcohol and other drug use teen pregnancy delinquency school dropout rates violence in the community Prevention initiatives include: annual youth survey assessing community risk and protective factors related to teen pregnancy, substance abuse, violence, juvenile delinquency and dropping out of school. environmental strategies: Cortland and Homer have the Social Host Ordinance holding adult hosts responsible for underage drinking parties. CACTC works with local law enforcement to expand party patrols. developed a social norming campaign with SUNY Cortland to combat misconceptions that all students drink and provide facts about students' drinking behavior and drinking responsibly. campaign to support and educate parents and children on substance and alcohol use and abuse. Non-legally binding pledge forbids underage use of alcohol, tobacco or drugs in the home or on the property. youth conference: program with community-based speakers to help Cortland County 10th graders make decisions about their futures. youth award honoring students exhibiting leadership, service, resilience, significant contributions to community and school, character and personal accomplishments. information to parents about youth drug and alcohol use. youth mini grant funds projects to help young leaders work toward positive changes in the community and improving how people live, work and play.CACTC partner, Cortland Prevention Resources, offers Drug Take Back events and is expanding to include drug disposal kiosks at Cortland County Sheriff's Department and the Cortland City, Homer and SUNY Cortland Police Departments. Details: Cortland Prevention Resources, (607) 756-8970. There are currently 4 Sharps Disposal Kiosks in Cortland County, located at:Village of Homer Police Department: 43 James Street, Homer - outside, on the side of the buildingCity Hall: 25 Court Street, Cortland - outside of the entranceCounty Office Building: 60 Central Ave., Cortland - in front, to the left of the bus stopCortland Community Garden: 1 Pierce St, Cortland - near front entrance

* Offers substance use evaluation and individualized treatment for adolescents and adults. Services offered include: Adolescent Services (works around school schedule). Opiate Dependence Group. Buprenorphine/Suboxone and Vivitrol Therapy. Relapse Prevention. Awareness and Dependence Groups.

Program designed for youth ages 12 to 19 who are experiencing mild-to-moderate problems associated with alcohol, drug or tobacco use. One-on-one format helps teens develop skills, identify how drugs impact their lives and promote healthy behaviors during two sessions (third session is optional with parents).

Provides drug, alcohol, and tobacco prevention and empowerment to youth in the community.

* Offers substance use evaluation and individualized treatment for adolescents and adults. Services offered include: Adolescent Services (works around school schedule). Opiate Dependence Group. Buprenorphine/Suboxone and Vivitrol Therapy. Relapse Prevention. Awareness and Dependence Groups.