Substance Abuse Prevention Resources
MHS SAPIS Counselor Services include:
- classroom lessons (using evidence-based programs)
- assessments and referrals for mental health and substance abuse services
- individual and group counseling
- peer leadership programs
- positive alternative activities
- school-wide prevention projects
Resources
- NY State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (Open external link)oversees one of the nation’s largest addiction services systems with nearly 1,600 prevention, treatment and recovery programs.
- Combat Heroin(Open external link): visit this site to learn about the warning signs of abusing opioids and/or heroin, the progression of addiction, and stories of hope.
- NY State Hopeline (1-877-8-HOPENY) offers help 24 hours a day for alcoholism, drug abuse, and problem gambling.
- Synthetics Toolkit(Open external link) provides resources for substance abuse of synthetic marijuana, which can cause dangerous health effects and even death.
- Talk2Prevent(Open external link) is a website for parents that includes a toolkit with conversation starters, a list of warning signs, as well as information about underage drinking and drug use.
- NYC Health(Open external link), The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene website offers resources for alcohol and drug abuse as well as NYC data.
- 1-888-NYC-WELL(Open external link) (1-888-692-9355) is a free, confidential help line for City residents. The helpline is available 24 hours per day, seven days per week. The hotline's staff of trained mental health professionals help callers find mental health and substance abuse services.
- Partnership for Drug Free Kids(Open external link) is a nonprofit organization working to reduce teen substance abuse and support families impacted by addiction.
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism(Open external link) supports and conducts research on the impact of alcohol use on human health and well-being.
- National Institute on Drug Abuse(Open external link) leads the nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration(Open external link) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation.
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