Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention
Provides information and public awareness about the dangers and impact of drinking and driving.
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Provides information and public awareness about the dangers and impact of drinking and driving.
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 […]
Promotes cessation and NYS Smokers Quitline; increase availability of rental housing that has a non-smoking policy in the lease; increase the number of smoke-free parks, playgrounds, beaches and other outdoor public spaces; reduce tobacco advertising and the visibility and accessibility of tobacco products. Advocacy and education on tobacco smoking for all ages.
Provides a community and outreach center to help prevent relapse and sustain long-term recovery with peer-based recovery supports and services, support groups, social functions, and resource/referrals for local services.
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.
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.
Works in the school classrooms to provide evidenced based programming that have been shown to reduce substance use. counselors work in several schools to help youth deal with issues leading to substance abuse such as truancy, poor learning skills, behavioral issues, or a family history of violence or substance abuse.
Provides education and information to drunk driving offenders through a series of panel speakers, such as survivors/victims of drunk driving accidents, family members of those who have died as a victim to a drunk driver, etc.
Offers age-appropriate alcohol and drug prevention programs to community groups, schools, parents, youth groups, and more.