A program, in collaboration with the Mamaroneck school system, to educate school students on the dangers and impact of alcohol and drug use and addiction.

Educates youth about the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse, and ways in which to resist becoming involved with them, and helping those who are struggling with addiction.

Programs offered include licensed after school and recess camp programs, adult and youth tennis, swimming lessons, water aerobics, lap swim, after-school gym programs, toddler programs, Badminton, adult floor hockey, basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, youth basketball lessons, open basketball, and floor hockey. Playground and playmobile (mobile playground) available. Concerts in the parks and various special events offered during the year. Programs for adults with disabilities include social program, crafts, and Special Olympics training in basketball, track, and swimming. Programs for youth with disabilities include social programs, Special Olympics training, basketball, track, and swimming during summer. Services available for dropouts/early school intervention/first offenders. Youth programs provided at 4 community centers/sites. Programs aim to unite community resources, aid disadvantaged youth, and prevent drug abuse. YES program is an employment program for teens/young adults. Resident ID cards issued annually. Additional Sites: Harlem Road Youth Center, 4255 Harlem Road, Amherst NY 14226; call 716-631-7208 after 2:30pm. Be-A-Friend/Big Brother-Big Sister, 1615 Amherst Manor Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221; call 716-631-7132 ext. 7530. Williamsville Youth Center, 5005 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221; call 716-633-8117 after 2:30pm. Amherst Youth & Family Center, Amherst Manor Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221; call 716-631-7299 after 2:30pm. School Intervention Service, 3982 Main Street, Amherst, NY 14226; call 716-839-4066. Clearfield Youth Center, 730 Hopkins Road, Williamsville, NY 14221; call 716-689-1404 after 2:30pm. Safe Homes, 1625 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216; call 716-831-2298. ##REENTRY##

Provides a bi-lingual, six session program for children ages 8-11 to teach them how to better deal with their asthma.

The North Country Chronic Disease Coalition’s goal is for each Health System Service Area to have developed and started implementation of a Community-Clinical action plan. These plans will create and/or increase awareness of health-promoting resources that providers can refer patients to for community-based chronic disease risk reduction activities and support.

Provides alcohol and substance use prevention / early intervention programming for schools. Offers alternative activities such as coordinating youth projects, community education on alcohol, substances, and gambling prevention, and family intervention services.

Provides a comprehensive outpatient treatment program for individuals struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. Also does public awareness seminars about substance abuse and the resources of help available.

Educates students about alcohol and drug abuse and offers help to those who may be struggling with addiction.

A program that brings the Victim Impact Panel model into local high schools as part of the studentâs application for a parking permit to allow students to drive to school. The program mandates that both the student and a parent attend this modified VIP which includes victims of substance related crashes as well as representatives from the District Attorneyâs Office, the insurance industry and the medical community. Parents and students gain an understanding of the serious legal, medical, insurance and emotional costs resulting from drinking, drugging and driving. Families are asked to create a driving contract.

Offers individuals who are trying to stop smoking an intensive 5 week stop-smoking class focusing on behavior changes and medication use. Please call for exact dates and times.

Erie County's ATUPA (Adolescent Tobacco Use Prevention Act) Program is part of a comprehensive state wide enforcement program designed to reduce the prevalence of tobacco use, and to attempt to prevent tobacco access to youth less than 18 years of age. The program coordinator maintains an up to date listing of registered and unregistered tobacco retail dealers and vendors (including cigarette vending machines) within the County. All facilities are visited yearly by program personnel to verify that they are properly registered with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance to sell tobacco products; that proper signage regarding the sale of tobacco products to minors is conspicuously posted; and that tobacco products are properly and safely stored to prevent access to unauthorized individuals. Additionally, at least one compliance check per year with underage youth is done at each facility where tobacco products are available for sale, to verify that such products are not being sold to minors.

Provides education and support in areas of disease and injury prevention. Areas may include nutrition, dental health in children, STDs, worksite wellness, HIV/AIDS, cancer screening and education, teen pregnancy, family planning, lead poisoning prevention, physical activity, communicable and chronic diseases, rabies control, tobacco use prevention and cessation, and car seat safety.

Provides programs for substance abuse, domestic violence, and HIV Prevention, anger management, conflict resolution and workshop series.

There are three forms of counseling done at the Haverstraw Center through the Reachout program: individual, family and group counseling.

Provides a program, in collaboration with the school system, to educate middle school students on the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse, and how to resist peer pressure and the potential of becoming addicted.

Services include registration, assessment, individual service strategy, tutoring, study skills training, alternative school, summer employment, work experience, internships, job shadowing, occupational skills training, leadership development activities, community service, peer centered activities, supportive services, adult mentoring, follow-up services, guidance and counseling, drug and alcohol abuse counseling and referral. Additional sites at Long Beach, Hicksville and Freeport.

Educates students on alcohol and drug abuse and offers help if they are struggling with addiction.

Works with the local school system to provide a program designed to educate middle school students on the dangers of alcohol and drug use and the impact that it has on, including ways to build self-esteem and resist peer pressure.

Provides an interactive educational program for teenagers and Parents about the dangers of impaired driving and underage drinking/drug use. The Teen Driving - It’s a Family Affair program is offered in High Schools throughout Dutchess County.

Offers a program to help parents of children with alcohol or drug addiction, improve their parenting skills, help reduce risk factors, enhance protective factors, and prevent the onset of negativity of addictive behaviors. There are sessions for parents for children and those with teenagers.

Educates students on the dangers and impact of alcohol and drug abuse, and bullying prevention, and offers help to those struggling with addiction or dealing with bullying problems.

Educates high school students about alcohol and drug abuse and offers help if they are struggling with addiction.

Provides information and referral, assessment, meeting information and educational materials. Also provides intervention.

Goal of the At-Risk Youth Jail Tour is to educate youth about the potential consequences of poor choices. A growing number of Suffolk County`s youth are in danger of falling prey to criminal and gang activity. Young teens especially face peer pressures that often make them act in ways that help them become “accepted” by a group, but they have no idea about the consequences of their behavior. As a result, many young people at an early age begin what may become a painful life of criminal behavior. These tours must be scheduled in advance and the youth must be accompanied by a parent. Call for more detailed information and an appointment.