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Recent News from New York State Office of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Services
OASAS Advisory Council Meets November 19 In Albany
The Advisory Council to the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services will hold its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, November 19, 2008.
OASAS Council On Underage Alcohol Consumption Meets November 18 In Albany
The state Advisory Council on Underage Alcohol Consumption will hold its initial meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2008.
Oasas Announces Federal Grants Totaling $2.25 Million for 18 New York State Anti-Drug Programs
State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo today announced that 18 New York State programs have been awarded a total of $2.25 million in funding through the national Drug Free Communitie...
OASAS Celebrates National Red Ribbon Week October: 23-31
State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo today called on New Yorkers to support National Red Ribbon week Oct. 23-31, a drug prevention program which displays red ribbons to promote a d...
Inter-Office Coordinating Council Meets October 28 In Albany
The state Department of Mental Hygiene Inter-Office Coordinating Council (IOCC) will hold its quarterly meeting on Tuesday, October 28, 2008. The IOCC includes the state Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), Office of Mental H...
$6 Million Housing Grant Awarded To OASAS
State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo today announced that OASAS was awarded a $6 million grant to provide permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless adults who are in re...
OASAS Expands Problem Gambling Prevention Services
State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo today awarded funding for 12 additional prevention programs in New York to raise awareness of the warning signs of problem gambling.
5th Annual Run for Recovery Takes Place on September 16
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OASAS Unveils NY's First Recovery Campaign: "Real People, Real Stories"
State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo today announced New York's first Recovery Campaign; Real People: Real Stories, highlighting twelve inspirational stories of recovery from alcoh...
OASAS Unveils NY's First Recovery Campaign: "Real People, Real Stories"
State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo today announced New York's first Recovery Campaign; Real People: Real Stories, highlighting twelve inspirational stories of recovery from alcoh...
New York Conference Honors Addiction Recovery Month
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OASAS Launches Educational Initiatives For The Prevention Of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo announced today a series of initiatives for the prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).
New York Honors Addiction Recovery Month
New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo today announced a series of events to celebrate New York State's Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, honoring the millions of New Yorkers who ha...
Advisory Council on Underage Alcohol Consumption Meets September 4 in Albany
The state Advisory Council on Underage Alcohol Consumption will hold its initial meeting on Thursday, September 4, 2008.
Facts Show The 21-Year-Old Minimum Drinking Age Saves Lives
Responding to a report from college leaders who support a national debate to lower the legal drinking age to 18, State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Commissioner Carpenter-Palumbo today said that facts are clear on why ...
People First Forums Yield Actions From Four State Agencies
Four state agencies serving New Yorkers' health, mental health, disabilities and addiction treatment services today announced the implementation of nearly 50 actions in response to the five People First Forums that focused on improving care across...
New York's First Ever Recovery Conference Opens on September 14
New York's First Ever Recovery Conference Opens September 14 in Albany
OASAS Advisory Council Meets August 20 in Albany
The Advisory Council to the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services will hold its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, August 20, 2008.