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ACASA holds 24th Annual Move-A-Thon
October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. On Saturday, October 1st, the Prevention Department of the Allegany Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, Inc., held the 24th annual Bob Weigand Memorial Move-a-Thon at the Angelica Village Office. Six people and…
Read MoreOctober is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Observed in October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is a nationwide campaign celebrating the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. In recognition of the important role people with disabilities play in a diverse and inclusive American workforce, this…
Read MoreMobile Addiction and Mental Health Services is now offered in Allegany County
Allegany Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, Inc. (ACASA) is collaborating with BestSelf to connect individuals who may be reluctant to engage in a clinical setting for addiction and mental health services. This collaboration allows us to become more accessible…
Read More33rd National Recovery Month
This September marks the 33rd National Recovery Month, an observance held every September to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the emergence of a strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and community…
Read MoreAugust is National Family Fun Month: Family Fun Starts at the Y
The YMCA of the Twin Tiers, with a location in Wellsville, prides itself on building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities. It does so by promoting youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Y strives to help everyone…
Read MoreBIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month
July is Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Month. This observance is meant to bring awareness to the unique challenges that racial, ethnic, and sexual marginalized communities face regarding mental illness in the United States. Studies show that…
Read MoreACASA hold 2022 Virtual AHSSUM Camp
The Allegany Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, Inc. (ACASA) held the 30th AHSSUM Camp from July 11th-July 14th. For the second year in a row, Camp was held virtually on Zoom. Each day for two hours, campers from Allegany…
Read MoreLocal Youth Mobilize Against Big Tobacco in Albany
Youth Raised Awareness of Flavored Tobacco Products, Participated in Altria Shareholders’ Meeting On May 19, five teen leaders from Tobacco-Free Chautauqua, Cattraugus, Allegany Counties (TFCCA) in joined other youth from around New York State, as well as Delaware, to call…
Read MoreDouble Trouble: Substance Use and Mental Health
May 8 through May 14 is National Prevention Week, which focuses on different aspects of substance abuse and mental health. Wednesday, May 11’s theme is Preventing Suicide: Everyone Plays a Role. Mental health and substance use disorders affect people from all…
Read MoreKicking Off National Prevention Week 2022
The week of May 8th marks National Prevention Week, a SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) supported annual health observance dedicated to increasing public awareness of, and action around, substance abuse and mental health issues. This is an…
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