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OASAS Advisory Council Meets May 23 in Albany

Mon, 14 May 2012 14:24:43 -0400

The Advisory Council to the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) will hold its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:25:43 -0400

The State Health Department (DOH), Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) and Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) encourage New Yorkers to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday (April 28)...

Survey: Ten Percent of American Adults Report Being in Recovery from Substance Abuse or Addiction

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:14:48 -0500

Survey data released today by The Partnership at Drugfree.org and the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) show that 10 percent of all American adults, ages 18 and older, consider themselves to be in recovery fr...

Commissioner González-Sánchez Awards $1.875 Million for Permanent Supportive Housing for Families in New York

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:32:10 -0500

New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Commissioner Arlene González-Sánchez today announced the first round of Permanent Supportive Housing grants for families, a component of the New York/New York III Homeless In...

OASAS Advisory Council Meets December 7 In Albany

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:46:42 -0500

The Advisory Council to the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) will hold its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, December 7, 2011.

Commissioner Gonzalez-Sanchez Announces $1 Million Federal Grant

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:45:39 -0400

New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) acknowledges there is nearly one alcohol-related fatality every day in New York State. Today, Commissioner Arlene González-Sánchez is pleased to announce that the agency has ...

Commissioner Sanchez Announces $8.3 Million Federal Grant

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 09:50:24 -0400

New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Commissioner Arlene González-Sánchez today announced that New York has received a five year Federal grant totaling $8.3 million to provide screening, brief intervention and r...

$100,000 Federal Funding to Address Underage Drinking Among College Students

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:40:02 -0400

The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) recognizes that alcohol is the most abused substance by New York college students. Today, Commissioner Arlene González-Sánchez is proud to announce federal grant awards t...

OASAS Advisory Council Meets September 7 in Albany

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 10:16:25 -0400

The Advisory Council to the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) will hold its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, September 7, 2011.

Inter-Office Coordinating Council Meets June 15 in Albany

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 11:45:08 -0400

The state Department of Mental Hygiene Inter-Office Coordinating Council (IOCC) will hold its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, June 15. The IOCC includes the state Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), Office of Mental Health (...

OASAS Advisory Council Meets June 14 in Albany and New York City

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 13:50:11 -0400

The Advisory Council to the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) will hold its quarterly meeting on Tuesday, June 14, 2011.

Alcohol Consumption by Teens Often Leads to Early Onset of Addiction

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:21:44 -0400

New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Commissioner Arlene González-Sánchez today recognized Alcohol Awareness Month by encouraging parents and community members to help prevent underage drinking by learning the f...

In Recognition of Women's History Month OASAS Commissioner Encourages Women in Need to Seek Help for Addiction

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 16:43:21 -0400

In recognition of March as National Women's History Month, OASAS Commissioner Arlene González-Sánchez encourages women who are in need of help for addictive disorders to seek the professional services they need.

Four OASAS Providers Named "Best Companies to Work for in New York" 2011

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:36:41 -0400

New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Commissioner Arlene González-Sánchez today announced that four OASAS providers have each been named as one of 50 employers to achieve "Best Companies to Work for in New York"...

Inter-Office Coordinating Council Meets March 10 in Albany

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:11:25 -0500

The state Department of Mental Hygiene Inter-Office Coordinating Council (IOCC) will hold its quarterly meeting on Thursday, March 10. The IOCC includes the state Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), Office of Mental Health (...

$8.2 Million Federal Funding to Address Underage Drinking

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 10:29:02 -0500

New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services Commissioner Arlene González-Sánchez today announced federal grant awards totaling $8.2 million to 11 New York community coalitions to address underage drinking among high school stu...

OASAS Advisory Council Meets March 4 in Albany and New York City

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 08:51:26 -0500

The Advisory Council to the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) will hold its quarterly meeting on Friday, March 4, 2011.

Children of Addicted Parents Share Stories of Recovery

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 11:55:22 -0500

To raise awareness of Children of Alcoholics Week, February 13-19, through real stories of hope and recovery, New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Acting Commissioner Arlene González-Sánchez today encouraged New...

Your Story Matters Campaign Spotlights Welcome a New Year with the Gift of Recovery

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 14:23:55 -0500

OASAS Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo today urged New Yorkers in recovery to share the best gift of the season with those who are struggling with drugs, alcohol or problem gambling: the hope and reality of life in recovery this new year.

New Credential Standards to Attract More Addictions Professionals

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:32:10 -0500

New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo today announced changes in credentialing standards for addiction professionals that will open new doors to careers in one of the natio...

Inter-Office Coordinating Council Meets December 9 in Albany

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:50:58 -0500

The state Department of Mental Hygiene Inter-Office Coordinating Council (IOCC) will hold its quarterly meeting on Thursday, December 9. The IOCC includes the state Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), Office of Mental Health...

Enhanced Drinking Driver Program to Target Causes of DUI

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:55:18 -0500

New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo, in collaboration with Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Commissioner David J. Swarts, today have announced new training designed to ...

NY Targets Recidivism Through Enhanced Addiction Services in Prisons

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 01:00:38 -0500

NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo today presented Department of Correctional Services Commissioner Brian Fischer with specialized addiction services operating certificates for five correc...

State's Addiction Services Responding to Veteran Needs

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:15:58 -0500

In support of the one million veterans living in New York, New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo today urged veterans battling addiction to utilize the specialized addiction servic...

Grant Increases Access to Treatment and Recovery Support Services

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 11:14:47 -0500

New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo today announced New York state will receive up to $13.1 million over the next four years to provide vouchers to people with drug and a...