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N-O-T: NOT-ON-TOBACCO | AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION IN NEW YORK

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

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Prevention Programs | Canisteo Valley Youth Center (CVYC)

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

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PREVENTIVE SERVICES | CASA-TRINITY INC.

* 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.

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NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE'S CANCER INFORMATION SERVICE | NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE'S CANCER INFORMATION SERVICE

* Provides information on cancer that is easy to understand. Information specialists provide personalized responses to a range of cancer questions, including: Cancer research and clinical trials. Cancer prevention. Risk factors. Symptoms. Early detection. Diagnosis. Treatment. Living with cancer. Quitting smoking.

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FORT DRUM MEDDAC ARMY WELLNESS CENTER | FORT DRUM MEDICAL ACTIVITY (MEDDAC)

Provides primary prevention programs and services to build and sustain good health and improve the overall lifestyles of soldiers, family members, retirees, and DA civilians. Services include fitness testing, metabolic and body composition assessments, and stress management classes.

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INTELLIGENT YOUNG MINDS (IYM) | SYRACUSE COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS (SCC)

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

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HEALTH DEPARTMENT, CORTLAND COUNTY, TOBACCO FREE ZONE OF CORTLAND, TOMPKINS, AND CHENANGO COUNTIES | HEALTH DEPARTMENT, CORTLAND COUNTY

Partnership with community organizations and individuals working to reduce health and economic burdens of tobacco use by: eliminating exposure to secondhand smoke decreasing social acceptance of tobacco use promoting cessation of tobacco use preventing initiation of tobacco use among youth and young adults

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NATIONAL DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM | CAYUGA COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK

* Provides in-home assessments and interventions for asthma, tobacco cessation, indoor air quality, lead, fire safety, and other environmental health hazards.* Provides programs designed for individuals who are pre-diabetic.* Offers education and information about many variables that contribute to diabetes prevention including but not limited to: nutrition exercise stress management other lifestyle variables

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NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE'S CANCER INFORMATION SERVICE | NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE'S CANCER INFORMATION SERVICE

* Provides cancer information. Information specialists provide responses to a range of cancer questions, including:
  • cancer research and clinical trials
  • cancer prevention
  • risk factors
  • symptoms
  • early detection
  • diagnosis
  • treatment
  • living with cancer
  • quitting smoking

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TOMPKINS COUNTY WHOLE HEALTH- HEALTH PROMOTION PROGRAM | TOMPKINS COUNTY WHOLE HEALTH

The Health Promotion Program encompasses a broad range of activities along with health education, to encourage health and well being in Tompkins County.Public information and crisis communicationsSocial marketing, media relations, editorial and design services, and production expertisePlanning, evaluation and epidemiological supportAssistance on creating and maintaining tobacco free environmentsHealth and wellness assistance for local worksitesGuidance to encourage lifelong healthy behaviorsPromotion of Whole Health programs to local providers, individuals, business, and community and faith based organizationsHealthy Neighborhoods Program - provides FREE home safety visits and distribution of supplies to promote healthy homes.Community Health Workers - dedicated staff to provide on-going support and connection to resources to address overall well being.Tobacco use prevention and cessation - T-Free TompkinsCommunity Health Assessment (CHA)Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP)

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QUITLINE | NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Provides cessation support, referrals and information to callers who wish to quit smoking or obtain information related to cessation and tobacco use. Callers may speak to trained information specialists or leave a message during off-hours to have their phone call returned by a specialist. They may also order a free smoking cessation guide to be mailed directly to their home or listen to a taped message library that provides information about quitting smoking.

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LIFESKILLS TRAINING | PREVENTION NETWORK

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

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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT | ONONDAGA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Provides public health services in programs that respond to concerns dealing with the indoor and outdoor environment.

Adolescent Tobacco Use Prevention Act:
. Tobacco retailer compliance checks to ensure that they are not
selling to minors
. Enforcement of the self-service display ban (includes vending machines)

Environmental Exposure Response
. Toxic and hazardous substance site surveillance
. Hazardous spill response
. Environmental radiation investigations

Waste-to-Energy Facility Monitoring
. Sampling of soils at sites associated with the Waste to Energy Facility
. Testing of soils and ash for metals and organics
. Review of stack testing reports and compliance reports

Indoor Air
. Indoor air complaint investigations
. Mold, asbestos, odors, general indoor air quality

New York State Clean Indoor Air Act
. New York State Clean Indoor Air Act enforcement (smoking in public
buildings and work places)
. Smoking in restaurants and bars is regulated by the Food Protection program

Radon
. Radon surveillance and investigations
. Information on testing homes for radon
. List of state certified radon mitigation contractors

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Freedom From Smoking (FFS) | American Lung Association - Rochester Office

Offers a smoking cessation program specifically designed for adults desiring to quit smoking. Teaches skills and techniques that have proven to help smokers quit in a group clinic setting or through an online program and self-help book.

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PREVENTION EDUCATION | ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION COUNCIL OF SARATOGA COUNTY

Offers school-based curricula utilizing evidence based information within 13 school districts in Saratoga County. Provides education on alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs as well as bullying, and violence prevention, internet safety, and conflict resolution

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SMOKERS QUIT LINE AND QUIT SITE | NEW YORK STATE SMOKERS QUIT LINE AND QUIT SITE

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.

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AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION | AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION

* Offers public and professional health education on the prevention and control of lung diseases in adults and children. * Offers Tobacco Cessation Education. * Offers professional guidance regarding establishment of smoking restriction policies. * Provides educational materials on lung diseases, smoking and air pollution. * Work with and through other agencies to set up services needed to find, diagnose, treat and rehabilitate patients.

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STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SAP) | RENSSELAER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH

The Student Assistance Program (SAP) is positioned throughout local school districts in Rensselaer County. Student Assistance Program team members are master level substance abuse prevention counselors who use science-based programming. This program is funded through New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services.

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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT | ONONDAGA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Provides public health services in programs that respond to concerns dealing with the indoor and outdoor environment.

Adolescent Tobacco Use Prevention Act:
. Tobacco retailer compliance checks to ensure that they are not
selling to minors
. Enforcement of the self-service display ban (includes vending machines)

Environmental Exposure Response
. Toxic and hazardous substance site surveillance
. Hazardous spill response
. Environmental radiation investigations

Waste-to-Energy Facility Monitoring
. Sampling of soils at sites associated with the Waste to Energy Facility
. Testing of soils and ash for metals and organics
. Review of stack testing reports and compliance reports

Indoor Air
. Indoor air complaint investigations
. Mold, asbestos, odors, general indoor air quality

New York State Clean Indoor Air Act
. New York State Clean Indoor Air Act enforcement (smoking in public
buildings and work places)
. Smoking in restaurants and bars is regulated by the Food Protection program

Radon
. Radon surveillance and investigations
. Information on testing homes for radon
. List of state certified radon mitigation contractors

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PARENTING WISELY | PREVENTION NETWORK

Provides a parent education program which helps parents, guardians and youth workers identify potential problems and prevent drug and alcohol use from developing. Workshop sessions are adjusted to participants' needs, reinforcing the best in their children.

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AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION | AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION

* Offers public and professional health education on the prevention and control of lung diseases in adults and children.

* Offers Tobacco Cessation Education.

* Offers professional guidance regarding establishment of smoking restriction policies.

* Provides educational materials on lung diseases, smoking and air pollution.

* Work with and through other agencies to set up services needed to find, diagnose, treat and rehabilitate patients.

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PREVENTION AND EDUCATION | PREVENTION NETWORK

Provides community assistance, program development, and education about alcohol and other addictions, including measures that support healthy individuals, families and communities. Offers direct community access to information, materials, resource and trained staff to promote organization and community initiatives.

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