Central Region Addiction Resource Center

10/24/2025

🎃Happening Tomorrow!

🧹 Before the trick-or-treating begins, clear out your medicine cabinet of any unused or expired medications. This reduces the risk of accidental ingestion and misuse!
🚜Stop by Tractor Supply Co. in Oneida on Saturday, October 25th between 10a-2p and safely drop off any unused or expired medications with BRiDGES and the Oneida City Police Department.
📌For a list of accepted items please visit: https://bridgescouncil.org/medication-disposal-madison-county/

10/21/2025

Please be aware, the Cayuga County Sheriff's Office will be collecting unneeded prescription medication for disposal and destruction at no cost. See flyer for details!

10/21/2025

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (October 21, 2025) – Halloween should be full of costumes, candy, and fun, and not unexpected emergencies. As families across our state prepare for celebrations, the Upstate New York Poison Center is reminding parents and caregivers to stay alert to potential poisoning risks. 

10/21/2025

The Central RARC serves Madison, Onondaga, Cayuga, Cortland and Oswego counties. Let's connect!

Are you aware of the addiction support services available in your community?

Discover the valuable resources offered by Regional Addiction Resource Centers (RARCs), which are strategically located in nine areas across the state. These centers are dedicated to helping individuals, families, and communities connect with local prevention programs, treatment options, recovery services and more.

Search online to find your nearest RARC and unlock the help you deserve. https://oasas.ny.gov/support-services?f%5B0%5D=location_filter_term%3A291

10/21/2025

There is still time to register and join us tomorrow!

BRiDGES is excited to offer a virtual open house on Wednesday, October 22nd at 12pm. 🏡

BRiDGES staff will share about our no cost and low cost programs for parents, businesses, organizations, teens, and more!

From 12-1pm hear from program staff about how they can help you. If you hear something you'd like to learn more about, stick around to talk from 1-1:30 and have your questions answered!

Register here https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5VWW9kx2SQix-d9R5Q67gQ #/registration

Can't make it? To keep up to date on everything we have to offer, you can

✅Visit our calendar and sign up for our email list at bridgescouncil.org

✅ Follow us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BRIDGESmccasa/

✅ Email us at info@bridgescouncil.org to ask for more information about anything we offer

10/21/2025

10/20/2025

Please visit here to find out more about where and how to dispose of unused medicine.

https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/where-and-how-dispose-unused-medicines

10/17/2025

Talk About Prescriptions Month raises awareness about the safe use of medications and the dangers of misuse. During the pandemic, rising stress and isolation led to increased prescription drug use, making education more important than ever as we are still seeing these trends now.

The three most commonly misused prescription drugs are:
💊 Opioids – Pain relievers that are highly addictive and can cause respiratory failure.
💤 CNS Depressants – Anxiety and sleep medications that can lead to dependence and are dangerous when mixed with alcohol or opioids.
⚡ Stimulants – ADHD medications that can raise heart rate and blood pressure, with overdose risks like stroke or cardiac arrest.

Prescription drugs are generally safe when taken as directed, but misuse can lead to serious health consequences. Awareness and education save lives.

Together, we can build safer, healthier communities through awareness and education, because prevention starts with being informed.

📬 For more information on our prevention programs, contact us at info@preventionnetworkcny.org or call (315) 471-1359.

10/17/2025

10/09/2025

💚 Mental Illness Awareness Week is here! 💚 This year’s theme is Community: Supporting Mental Well-Being Together. We’re stronger when we lift each other up.
Join and communities across the country in raising awareness, fighting stigma, and building support. Learn more + take action: nami.org/MIAW Become a member to support NAMI Syracuse https://namisyracuse.org/membership/

10/03/2025

During times when services may be delayed or disrupted, remember you’re not alone.

📞 Call 211, text 898-211, or visit 211lifeline.org to chat or search our database for local connections to:

🥫 Food pantries & meal programs
🏠 Housing & utility assistance
💼 Job training & employment support
💊 Health care & prescription help
🚍 Transportation resources

💙 If the stress feels overwhelming, call 988 to connect with the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. Our crisis counselors are available 24/7 to listen and support. It is confidential and free to get the help and resources you need.

Even when things pause, help is always here. 💜

10/03/2025