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Prevention
New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) defines prevention as a pro-active, research-based, data-driven process utilizing proven-...
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Treatment
Our philosophy is based on the premise that addiction is a treatable disease that has biological, psychological, social and spiritual components. Accordingly, ...
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Recovery
Recovery encompasses an individual’s whole life, including mind, body, spirit, and community. This includes addressing: self-care practices, family, housing,...
Who We Are
Alcohol & Drug Council of Tompkins County is a private, non-profit agency which provides information, education, counseling and referral services for area residents and organizations. Alcohol & Drug Council of Tompkins County views addiction as a progressive, treatable disease with recognizable symptoms. By providing prevention, education and counseling services to individuals and families, the Council strives to provide people with the support necessary for sobriety and good health.
Featured Articles
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Weekly Wisdom: Managing Burnout During Times of Activism
The following message of #WeeklyWisdom is brought to you by Moira McJury of Alcohol & Drug Council and Katrina Clark of the Advocacy Center, proud partners of the Community Coalition for Healthy Youth. The last several weeks of peaceful protests and activism have, in many ways, been a productive step forward towards equity and anti-racist…
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Weekly Wisdom: Pride Month & the Multidimensionality of Youth
The following message of #WeeklyWisdom was written by Katrina Clark, the Youth Educator at the Advocacy Center of Tompkins County, which is a proud partner of the Community Coalition for Healthy Youth. For youth to be truly healthy, we need to consider their well-being in a holistic way. This means acknowledging and celebrating their multidimensional…
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