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Provides information, education and treatment services to addicted persons and their family including structured intensive out patient care and chemical dependency treatment.Licensed by The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (NYS OASAS).

Provides a family/friends program that is free and open to the public. The program explores major aspects of the interaction of addiction and family dynamics -- family disease concept, responsibility, defining self, etc. This program is for anyone who knows and cares about a chemically dependent person.

Provides comprehensive prevention, education and treatment services to youth and adults. Includes on-site outpatient drug/alcohol counseling. Off-site prevention-based services, provision of individual/group/family counseling, school & community based prevention and evidence-based curricula provision.

Educational program that attempts to discourage adolescents and adults from driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs that have an impact on their reflexes or judgment. The objective of the program is to reduce the incidence of accidents caused by drinking/drug-impaired drivers.

In collaboration with the local school system, provides a drug and alcohol awareness program to middle school students to educate them on the dangers and impacts of drug and alcohol abuse. Also has a Drug Crime Hotline to report known or suspicious drug activity.

Our expanded syringe access program provides ESAP vouchers to injection drug users to exchange for free clean syringes at participating pharmacies in Mount Vernon, Yonkers, Newburgh and Poughkeepsie. Program also offers HIV program for Peoplr Who Use Drugs (PRO), educate treatment experience, Provides HIV screenings, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing.

Offers an Impaired Driver Program for eligible motorists convicted of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), or Driving While Alcohol Impaired (DWAI). The Department of Motor Vehicles determines eligibility for the program. For drivers convicted in New York State or with a New York state driver’s license, you must register for the program at the Department of Motor Vehicles. If you were convicted in a different state and you do not have a New York license, we can register you directly for the program. For detailed information on the program visit the DMV website. To contact the office, please call 516-572-7201 or e-mail [email protected].

Provides outreach and education about alcohol and drug addiction to at risk populations, community groups, associations, organizations, etc.

An interactive program that consists of 7-10 lessons taught once a week by prevention educators. It focuses on developing personal and interpersonal skills to resist pressures to use drugs and engage in negative behaviors. Skills include: goal setting, decision-making, bonding with others, identifying and managing emotions, and communicating effectively.

Provides education and awareness of the signs and impact of alcohol and drug addiction for students, civic groups, youth clubs, families, teachers, etc.

Alamo provides alcohol and drug abuse education and awareness, including driving while intoxicated information. Also offers information on treatment options, such as Alcoholics Annonymous (AA) meetings, detox, and treatment programs.

Provides an educational experience for teenagers who possess, purchase, or attempt to purchase alcohol. Works to educate about the effects, consequences and ultimate results of addiction.

Provides state of the art program specifically designed for teenagers who want to stop smoking.

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.

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 education materials as well as a Victim Impact Panel.

New mental health and substance use services, available with NYS Medicaid, give children / youth (under age 21) and their families the power to improve their health, well-being and quality of life. These services strengthen families, and help them make informed decisions about their care. Services are provided at home or in the community.

Educates students on the negative impacts and prevention of substance abuse and bullying.

Provides evidence based substance abuse prevention and education services in schools and through community and summer youth programs.

Provides connection to community resources and prevention providers to help to reduce alcohol and drug use by teens and young adults.

Education and prevention about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs for teens.

Educates students on alcohol and drug abuse and help those who may be struggling with addiction.

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

Is the newest tool in the fight against drunk driving. It's a battery-powered, remote-controlled vehicle that resembles a go-cart and simulates the experience of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. SIDNE is now being introduced to enable high school students, college students, and parents to experience firsthand the often unimagined impact of driving while under the influence. SIDNE is a prevention initiative utilized and demonstrated in a collaborative effort by NCADD Putnam, Communities That Care Coalition and the Putnam County Youth Bureau, to deliver engaging and hands-on lessons about the misuse and abuse of alcohol and other drugs and the dangers of distracted driving. SIDNE activities include fatal vision goggles, simulated field sobriety test, activities to exhibit weight to alcohol consumption comparison, and activities to exhibit the ease of getting distracted while driving. For more questions on SIDNE please contact Elaine Santos at [email protected]

Provides wellness, life skills, social emotional learning, alcohol and substance use awareness, prevention education, parenting support programs, and intervention services. Evidence-based prevention programs are available in elementary, middle, and high school. Works for families and children living in chemically dependent households. Provides one-on-one educational sessions and family support resources for youth and adults. Offers other impactor trainings and professional development on: Alcohol and Substance Use, Problem Gambling, Employee Wellness, Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (60+). These events may take the form of public presentations, in-service workshops, workplace training, or on-site training to address the interest and needs of the group. Topics available for training events include issues regarding substance abuse, compulsive gambling, and addictions prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery. These training events can span from 1 hour to 18 hour presentations.

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