Council on Alcoholism and Addictions of the Finger Lakes

05/03/2026

Aim to drink more than 40 ounces of water a day.
🌊https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/play-your-way-sane/202503/can-water-lower-the-odds-of-anxiety-and-depression?msockid=0e9900ecfa556a341e25159cfbda6b56

05/02/2026

Spending time in nature improves mental health in many ways.🐛 https://www.choosingtherapy.com/nature-mental-health/

05/01/2026

"I pledge to support Mental Health Awareness and normalize the conversation around mental health in my community" take the pledge from Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc.
here: https://mhanys.org/mental-health-awareness-month/ and check out the webinars while you are there!

05/01/2026

ex·pect·ant: having or showing an excited feeling that something is about to happen, especially something good!

05/01/2026

Schuyler County Coalition on Underage Drinking and Drugs (SCCUDD) and Schuyler County Public Health are partnering for NASCAR weekend on a Sticker Shock campaign to raise awareness about the consequences adults face if they provide alcohol to youth.
“The Sticker Shock campaign sticker was designed by a local teen Oriana Crosby-Smith,” said Schuyler County Public Health Director Jill Kasprzyk. “The sticker and the campaign help to raise awareness of the laws surrounding underage drinking and the dangers of youth drinking. SCCUDD-Schuyler County Schuyler County Public Health

05/01/2026

Addiction and recovery, depression, anxiety are all topics found on Wayne County Public Health 's CredibleMind page
https://wayneny.crediblemind.com/assessments

04/30/2026

Earlier this year, the U.S. government released updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans with new guidance on alcohol use. In past years, the U.S. defined low-risk drinking as up to one drink per day for women and up to two drinks per day for men, if they chose to drink alcohol. The new guidelines removed these daily limits. Without a defined “limit,” it can be hard to know how much alcohol is too much.
Here’s what families should know: The main recommendation is to "consume less alcohol for better health." Alcohol is not risk-free — drinking can increase the likelihood of cancer, liver disease, heart problems, and injuries or accidents. If you or a family member chooses to drink, it’s important to:
Recognize that any amount of alcohol carries some level of risk.
Store alcohol securely to help prevent underage access.
Speak with a healthcare provider if you have questions about alcohol and your health.
You can learn more about alcohol, its effects, and ways to reduce harm by visiting the 's Alcohol Resource Center here: drugfree.org/alcohol-resource-center

04/29/2026

Native American Community Services of Erie and Niagara Counties Inc.
presents Quantum Sound Therapy Monday, April 27th @6:30 register here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XCJmg6XwTr2Q8WD2ZTuiNw #/registration

04/29/2026

How to Grieve Without Picking Up a Drink by Brooke Redelle from The Sober Curator

Grieving sober is brutal but possible. This personal essay shares honest tools for navigating loss, heartbreak, and relapse triggers without picking up a drink.

04/29/2026

Today is Fentanyl Awareness Day!
You are invited to attend The New Drug Landscape: A Conversation with Parents Who've Been There
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 3:00pm EST
The drug landscape has shifted—and the conversation around prevention needs to shift with it. Fentanyl remains a serious threat, but new substances are entering the supply, the relationship between mental health and drug use is coming into sharper focus, and the old "just say no" approach has never been less useful.

In this candid, unscripted conversation, three parents who have experienced the worst—and dedicated themselves to making sure other families don't—talk openly about what's changed, what's coming, and where prevention goes from here.

Register here:

Three bereaved leaders on what's changed, what's coming and why mental health is at the center of keeping kids safe. Participants: • Ed Ternan, Song for Charlie Co-Founder, Charlie's Dad • Andrea Mack, Song for Charlie Board of Directors, Noah's Mom • Jon Epstein, Song for Charlie Advisory Boa...

04/29/2026

If you need NARCAN for your business or any other reason, we can help!
Find out more about the new NYS law requiring businesses to have the opioid antagonist with the first aid supplies. https://www.littler.com/news-analysis/asap/new-york-enacts-opioid-antagonist-requirements-employers

04/28/2026

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Health Education, Public Health, Social Work, or a related field. Minimum of 3 years of experience in health education, substance use prevention, or community outreach. Strong public speaking and interpersonal communication skills. Familiarity with ASAM criteria and substance use treatment modalities is a plus. CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist) certification preferred but not required.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $40,000.00 per year
Benefits: 401(k) - Dental insurance - Health insurance
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