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Offers a school-age based seminar,In collaboration with the local school system, for middle school students about the dangers and impacts of alcohol and drug use.

A two-fold program that provides education and public awareness to parents and others in the community, through various modes, about the legal ramifications and dangers of alcohol or drug abuse, and what services are available to help support them if they know adolescents who are involved with alcohol or drugs. And the second part is a strategy to reduce availability of alcohol to underage youth by training alcohol sellers and servers, along with the risk factors of drug availability in alcohol-serving establishments.

This program provides licensed counselors in 4 districts and 10 schools offering substance abuse prevention education and counseling to students, faculties, families and communities through individual and group counseling, information and referral services, as well as familiy communication programs.

Provides preventative school counseling services to youth and their families on a referral basis. Provides trainings and workshops to schools, agencies and organizations on parent/child communication, personal development, team building, violence prevention and ADHD. Early intervention workshops are available to area schools on: anger management, drug and alcohol prevention, and violence prevention.

Legislated in NYS as a response to injuries and deaths caused by drunk drivers. Provides a general deterrence approach with four major components. Enforcement - includes 13 local police departments, sheriffs and state police. Adjudication - includes public defenders, prosecution and magistrates. Rehabilitation - includes an alcohol abuse counselor and a probation officer. Education - includes many programs geared to raising public awareness with a particular focus on students in local schools. The program is entirely funded through drunk driving fines received through town, village, city and county courts. No Yates County tax dollars are involved.

* Provides Preventive services through: Parenting services for adult caregivers, age 18 years and older: Active Parenting Program. Parenting Inside and Out (PIO). Positive Parenting Program (Triple P). PAX tools, evidence-based, trauma-informed strategies to improve cooperation and self-regulation with youth. Children and youth prevention/intervention services: Bounce back, focuses on social problem solving, psychoeducation, and relaxation, while adding additional components for children grade K-5. Boy's council, a strengths-based group approach to promote boys and young men safe and healthy passage through pre-teen and adolescent years for adolescent grades 6-12. Girls Circle, helps adolescent girls deal with a variety of issues that include bullying, the pressures of social media, early puberty, gender exploration and binge drinking. SPORT, single-session substance use prevention program, includes physical activity, sports participation, and practicing stress control. Support for Students Exposed to Trauma, 10-session intervention for youth who have been exposed to traumatic events and are suffering from symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder for adolescent's grade 6-12. Teen Intervene, a brief early interventions for teens who display the initial stages of alcohol or substance use involvement, for adolescent's grades 6-12. Vape Intervention, students explore motivations for using e-cigs, gain knowledge about the risks of vaping nicotine or other substances. Adult services: Empowered Health Consciousness. Ripple Effect of Thriving, group sessions for adults. Resilience and Thriving, offers resilience skills and go from coping to thriving for adult caregivers 18 years and older.

Provides prevention and support services for adolescents ages 12 to 17 years and young adults ages 18 to 21 years, who have or are at risk of developing a substance use disorder.

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.

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.

Addresses alcoholism and substance abuse addictions affecting the individual, family, and community.

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.

3-4 Session program for teens ages 12-19 which provides education, support and motivation to reduce their substance use. Note: These sessions are currently offered in virtual settings.

A multi-faceted program to empower youth and the community to live healthy lifestyles by reducing and preventing alcohol and drug abuse. Provides evidence-based models for youth in a variety of settings. The "Celebrating with a Good Mind" campaign conducts public awareness campaigns and hosts alcohol/drug-free community events such as an annual Super Bowl party, Halloween party, and Buffalo sports parties, with a central theme of having fun without alcohol or drugs. All programs are offered in Erie County and are open to all community residents.

Provides alcohol and drug abuse prevention programs.

Education and enforcement to reduce drunk driving.

Advocacy and education aimed at prevention of substance and alcohol abuse. Information and referral and support for individuals and families in need of treatment. Assistance in identifying characteristics of addiction and how to intervene in order to encourage someone to attend treatment.

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.

Works to prevent or delay the onset of alcohol and other drug use and to eliminate or reduce the high-risk use of drugs and alcohol through the application and principles of risk reduction and building resiliency. Uses environmental prevention strategies to continue building two ongoing coalitions in Erie County on Underage Drinking and Drugs.