About Prevention
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RFI Issued for Participation in Project CHOICES
OASAS is seeking treatment providers interested in partipating in "Project CHOICES".
Applications Due By: March 5, 2010
Request for Proposals (RFP)
OASAS announces the RFP for the Statewide SPF-SIG Evaluator
Due Date: February 16, 2010
Underage Drinking Prevention Video
"Taking Action in New York" highlights the underage drinking efforts across the state and issues a call to action to elicit involvement from prevention, law enforcement, judiciary, parents, colleges and community coalitions.
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QuicktimeUpdated Prevention Guidelines
The 2009 Prevention Guidelines 
represent a revision to the 1995 guidelines. These guidelines will go into effect on September 1, 2009.
Free Online Prevention Courses
Reviewed and Approved by OASAS as satisfying the requirements for CASAC/CPP/CPS initial credentialing and renewal.
NREPP
National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP)
SAMHSA Launches Searchable Database of Evidence-Based Practices in Prevention and Treatment of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders.
Through its Bureau of Prevention, OASAS leads New York state's efforts to prevent alcohol and other drug problems. These efforts entail the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies, resources and services in the areas of prevention. This is achieved by working in partnership with key policymakers, the provider network, individuals, families and communities to create and promote a framework that supports safe and healthy environments. The framework that has evolved to date is both comprehensive and research-based.
The actual delivery of prevention services in New York state is effected through a system consisting of some 230 providers, operating in a variety of settings, including 2,000 school-based locations, statewide. These providers deliver a wide range of services including classroom presentations, skills development workshops, training sessions for parents and teachers, and positive alternative activities for youth. Some Prevention providers serve special populations such as the elderly, Native Americans, Chinese, Hispanic, migrant workers, lesbian/gay, and the deaf.
Please use the e-mail address below to send a question or request directly to the staff of the Bureau of Prevention. We will make every attempt to respond to your request within 48 hours.