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RECOVERY RALLY
3rd Annual New York Celebrates Recovery Rally
Icahn Stadium, Harlem River Event Site, Randall's Island Park September 25, 2010
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Each year, thousands of New Yorkers celebrate National Recovery Month during September, a time dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of prevention, the benefits of treatment and the reality of recovery. Together with our Recovery Month partners, OASAS is planning another historic celebration where we will be joined by thousands as “NEW YORK CELEBRATES RECOVERY.” NEWS & NOTICES
09/02/10
OASAS Urges New Yorkers to Celebrate Recovery from Addiction
New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo today launched New York Celebrates Recovery, honoring the New Yorkers who are living in recovery from the chronic disease of addiction to drugs, alcohol or gambling. Joining with leaders across the nation, Governor David A. Paterson proclaimed September Recovery Month in New York, urging all New Yorkers to take part in the tradition to celebrate recovery from addiction and raise awareness of the importance of prevention, the benefits of treatment and the reality of recovery.
08/30/10
New Housing Section Added to the OASAS Website
A new Housing section has been added to the OASAS website to share the most up-to-date information to both consumers and providers. This section contains a description of the different "brands" of Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) managed by OASAS and also includes the resources and forms necessary for providers to effectively operate their housing programs.
08/12/10
New - Impaired Driver Services Section Now Available Online
OASAS is pleased to announce a new DWI initiative that will significantly improve and standardize the quality and efficiency of clinical services provided to Impaired Drivers across New York State. OASAS approved providers of clinical screening and assessment services for impaired driving offenders are urged to visit the Impaired Driver Services web pages to review new requirements associated with this initiative, including: Standards for Clinical Services Provided to Individuals Arrested for an Impaired Driving Offense, training opportunities for providers, and the Impaired Driver System (IDS), a web-based data collection, tracking and reporting application.
08/11/10
New York Celebrates Recovery - 3rd Annual Recovery Rally
Thousands will gather on September 25, 2010, for the 3rd Annual New York Recovery Rally in Randall's Island Park to celebrate recovery from addiction. The day kicks off with the Odyssey House 5th Annual "Run for Your Life" and includes a historic, unified "Recovery Celebration Walk" along the scenic Harlem River with a view of the Manhattan skyline. The Walk will lead into the Harlem River Event Site for a jam-packed lineup of inspirational speakers, entertainment and activities. Join us as we celebrate individuals and families in recovery; honor organizations providing prevention, treatment and recovery services; and offer a beacon of hope and support for those still in need of hope and help.