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Drug and Substance Misuse/Abuse/Addiction

Community Coalitions and Prevention Resource Centers (PRCs)

Resource Author/Owner/Service Provider

NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS)

Description

The Office of Addiction Services and and Supports (OASAS) recognizes that real people on the local level can affect lasting change. A community coalition is a group of concerned citizens, big or small, working to shift attitudes, norms, and stigma, around substance use and prevention. All that is needed is a small, committed group of people to create real change for generations.

Prevention Resource Centers (PRCs) connect individuals with coalitions in their community. Prevention Resource Centers also provide regional training and assistance to help groups start a coalition and offer continued support for the coalition when it is operational.

Additional Information

For assistance in connecting with a community coalition near you, contact your Regional Prevention Center (RPC). To locate the RPC in your county, use the Multiple Systems Navigator Mapping Tool under "Map Regional Assets" and "Mental Health and Addictions".

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Categories

Addictions (Other than Alcohol and Substance Abuse)Alcohol Misuse / Abuse / AddictionCo-dependencyCounselingDrug and Substance Misuse/Abuse/AddictionFamily Peer Support and AdvocacyGeneral Support for FamiliesInformation and ReferralPreventionSupport Groups

Related Terms

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