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Drug and Substance Misuse/Abuse/Addiction

Drug and Substance Abuse is the recurrent use of illegal drugs, or the misuse of prescription or over-the-counter drugs with negative consequences. These consequences may involve:

Problems at work, school, home or in interpersonal relationships

Problems with the law

Physical risks that come with using drugs in dangerous situation.

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Find a Behavioral Health Provider

Use this mental health online provider directory to find a behavioral health provider in New York State.

Find Treatment for Addiction

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) collects information on thousands of state-licensed providers who specialize in treating substance use disorders, addiction, and mental illness. Use this website to find a treatment facility near you.

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Friends of Recovery New York

Friends of Recovery - New York is a statewide coalition of people in recovery from addiction. The Friends of Recovery - New York community includes people in recovery, their families, friends and allies. Members of Friends of Recovery - New York come together from across New York State to ensure that any person struggling with addiction has the opportunity to recover and reclaim life as a member of society.

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How to Get a Good Start on the Outside

This guide provides helpful tips and contact information for various services for people that have recently been released from prison and are transitioning back into society.

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Mental Health Resources for College Students

Although this resource is provides college students and young people with quality information on maintaining good mental health and identifying mental health issues, it is not meant to take the place of professional advice from a qualified mental health specialist. Some of the most common mental health issues facing college students include: Depression; Anxiety; Suicide; Bipolar Disorder; Eating Disorders; Addiction; Self-harm; and Struggles with Identity.

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NYS Hopeline

NYS HopeLine, offers hope 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for alcoholism, drug abuse, and problem gambling. All calls are toll-free, anonymous, and confidential. The HopeLine is staffed by multi-lingual, masters level clinicians who provide information and referrals to service providers. 48 hours call back is available for follow-up if requested.

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OASAS Adolescent and Youth Resources

The Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) Resources page provides a description of adolescent and youth treatment services in New York State as well as tools like the bed availability dashboard. The website also contains specialized information for parents and families as well as general resources.

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OASAS Prevention Programs

The Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) Prevention Section provides an overview of prevention programs in NYS as well as links to the prevention provider directory.

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Overdose Prevention and Naloxone Training

Overdose deaths are at a record high nationwide. The ubiquity of fentanyl and its analogues has much to do with the rise in overdose deaths. Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid 50-100x stronger than morphine, and its analogues which are often even more potent, have been found mixed in cocaine, heroin, MDMA/ecstasy/Molly, and pressed into pills -essentially anything purchased illicitly - often unbeknownst to both dealers and end users. This increases the risk of overdose for people who use any substance including people using for the first time. Now more than ever, harm reduction is an imperative.

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Parent Guides on Social and Emotional Development

The NYS Office of Mental Health developed a set of parent guides to help parents better understand their child's social emotional development from ages 1 - 18. These guides provide information on what to expect, what you can do, when to be concerned and how to get help.

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