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33rd 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…
Read MoreApril is Stress Awareness Month
Stress Awareness Month in April reminds us to pay attention to our health. Experts have shown that stress can have a dramatic impact on us mentally and physically. A variety of factors can relate to stress, and we’re familiar with…
Read More36th ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH
This April marks the 36th Annual Alcohol Awareness Month, sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) since 1987. This year’s theme is “For the Health of It: Early Education on Alcoholism and Addiction”. Alcohol-Free Weekend has…
Read More12th Annual National Drug Facts Week
This March 21st marks the 12th National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, first launched in 2010 by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). The purpose of this week is to counteract the myths that youth get from the Internet,…
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