New Choices Recovery Center Peer Support

11/05/2025

📢 Know Your Rights – Resources for Everyone, Including Immigrants!
✅ Resources Available:
Visit https://dos.ny.gov/know-your-rights and https://ag.ny.gov/federal-actions-form for important information.
📞 New Americans Hotline:
Monday – Friday | 9 AM – 8 PM EST
✔ Multi-lingual
✔ Anonymous
Call to share information regarding federal government actions in New York State or to get assistance.
Your rights matter. Stay informed and share this with your community! 💙

11/05/2025

Food assistance available THIS THURSDAY for SNAP recipients! 🍎🥫

Schenectady County is hosting a Drive-Thru Food Pantry on Thursday, November 6th starting at 5:30 PM at SUNY Schenectady County Community College (78 Washington Ave).

What you need to know:
• Open to local SNAP recipients
• Supplies are limited - first come, first served
• Enter through Gateway Bridge entrances ONLY (Washington Ave entrance will be closed)
• Partnership with Regional Food Bank

Mark your calendars and spread the word to neighbors who could benefit!

For more information about county food resources and support programs, visit: https://www.schenectadycountyny.gov/dss/food-resources

Need help? SCAP is here to help! Call 518-374-9181 or visit www.scapny.org

11/05/2025

Schenectady County is hosting a Drive-Thru Food Pantry for local residents due to the lapse in SNAP benefits on Thursday, November 6, 2025, starting at 5:30 p.m. at SUNY Schenectady County Community College (78 Washington Ave).

This event, held in partnership with the Regional Food Bank, will provide food assistance to local families — supplies are limited.

Traffic Info: All vehicles must enter through the Gateway Bridge entrances. The Washington Avenue entrance will be closed during the event.

Walk-ups welcome!

Learn more about county food resources and support programs at https://www.schenectadycountyny.gov/dss/food-resources

11/05/2025

“Lots of families across the six states we serve are having a hard time making ends meet, especially now. We’re determined to do our part to help,” Blaine Bringhurst, president of Market 32 and Price Chopper, says in a statement.

More: https://tinyurl.com/mr286ep6

11/05/2025

Need food during the government shutdown? The Rotterdam Community Center is here to help. You can:

🫶 Call 518.364.3205 to reserve an appointment with the Bread of Life Food Pantry, with additional emergency sessions added for 11/12, 11/26, 12/10 and 12/17 from 9a - 12p.

🫶 Visit our expanded Produce Pantry on Fridays at 4:30p.

🫶 Stop by our Free Food Fridge 24/7.

Want to help? You can:

🫶 Contribute funds at https://bit.ly/buildrcc

🫶 Drop off potatoes and other non perishable foods in the RCC Lobby.

We’re all in this together!!!

11/04/2025

11/03/2025

📣 Adulting Class Alert – Registration Required! 📣
The New Choices Prevention Team is offering a 10-session Adulting class focused on Anger Management and life-skills development — and registration is mandatory before you can begin!
🧠 Topics include:

Managing emotions effectively
Developing self-control
Relaxation & mindfulness

📅 Starts November 18, 2025
🕔 Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 5 PM
📍 Held virtually on Zoom
📆 2x/week for 5 weeks
✅ To register, please send the following information by Friday, 11/14/25:

Full Name
Email Address
Phone Number

📨 Send details to:
Heather Charboneau
📧 hcharboneau@newchoicesrecovery.org
📱 518-280-9895 EXT: 6014
Let’s build life on solid ground — together 💪

11/03/2025

11/02/2025

Today, County Legislature Chair and Vice Chair Gary Hughes and Cathy Gatta unveiled the 2025 Schenectady County Veterans Photo Wall — a heartfelt tribute to the brave men and women who have served our nation.

Each photo in this powerful display tells a story of duty, honor, and courage. Featuring more than 125 photos of Schenectady Veterans, the exhibit is now on display at Proctors through the end of November in celebration of Veterans Day.

Can’t make it in person? New this year, you can view the digital display online:
👉 🔗www.schenectadycountyny.gov/honor-our-veterans

11/02/2025

11/02/2025

Did you know RCC now hosts a diaper bank in partnership with Mom Starts Here?

If you receive Medicaid, you can qualify for free diapers. Stop by RCC from 9:00am - 12:00pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.