To learn more about the chronic disease of drug and alcohol addiction, visit:

• NIDA Info Facts: Understanding Drug Abuse and Addiction Information from the National Institute on Drug Abuse to help you understand what happens to your brain when you take drugs and why some people become addicted while others do not.
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) An agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, SAMHSA provides information for professionals as well as the public on programs, campaigns, treatment locations and publications related to substance abuse.
• New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services OASAS helps New Yorkers who are dealing with drug, alcohol or gambling addiction. The NYS HOPE Line offers help and hope 24 hours a day 365 days a year. All calls are toll free. Counselors offer anonymous and confidential information and referral services.

The following websites are resources for individuals and families with alcohol and/or substance abuse issues:

• Alcoholics Anonymous-help recovery program for those experiencing problems with alcohol use.
• Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a self help recovery program for those experiencing problems with drug use.
• Al-Anon and Alateen is a self help program for family members and friends who are affected by a  loved one’s use of alcohol and drugs.
• Debtors Anonymous is an organization providing information and support for those experiencing problems with gambling.
• The Partnership for a Drug Free America provides specific information about different drugs and its effects, including strategies for keeping children drug free.

In Cattaraugus County, Cattaraugus Community Action oversees a network of Community Drug and Alcohol Prevention Coalitions whose mission is to decrease the number of children using drug and alcohol, decrease the risk factors and increase the protective factors associated with substance abuse use in children. 

Healthy Cattaraugus County: A Drug Free Coalition
201 South Union Street Olean, NY 14760www.yourlife-yourchoice.com
Main Phone
716-373-4303

Primary Services
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention, Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention

Description
Coalition of agencies working to reduce youth substance use in Cattaraugus County. Gathers data from youth, educates the community, and attempts to change community norms surrounding substance use.

Hours
Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm.

Eligibility
Volunteers should be interested in reducing youth substance use.

Service Area: Cattaraugus County.

Intake Process
Call for information.

Program Fees
None.

Date of Official Change
Sep 14, 2020
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Contacts
Rachel Linderman (Primary)
Director of Prevention
[email protected]