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	OASAS supports and fosters a recovery movement in New York state, one that sheds the stigma and promotes a life of health and wellness.
Are you looking for a way to share your recovery story? Or do you know someone in recovery that has an inspirational story to tell? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you can be a part of the growing recovery movement within New York state and beyond. Share your story now.

NEWS & NOTICES

11/03/08

RFP for Prevention & Law Enforcement Partnership Sub-Grants

OASAS is seeking to support OASAS-funded Prevention Providers to partner with law enforcement agencies to enforce underage drinking laws and coordinate community responses to the reduction and elimination of youth alcohol access. Applications due November 25, 2008.

10/31/08

OASAS Issues RFP for Regional Prevention Resource Centers

OASAS announces opportunity for OASAS-funded prevention providers to submit proposals to establish three additional Regional Prevention Resource Centers in OASAS regions that do not currently have an OASAS-funded Prevention Resource Center. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2009.

10/28/08

OASAS Issues RFP for Recovery Community Centers

OASAS invites eligible organizations to submit proposals to operate Recovery Community Centers. A bidder's conference will be held in Albany and by phone on Wednesday, November 12, 2008. Pre-registration is required for those who wish to attend. Proposals must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 19, 2008.

10/24/08

OASAS 2008 Planning Supplement Upstate Housing Initiative

OASAS announces new funding opportunity to eligible providers of chemical dependence treatment services in Upstate New York. Proposals for the OASAS 2008 Planning Supplement First Round Upstate Permanent Supportive Housing Initiative are being solicited to provide housing for single adults and families in recovery. Completed applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2008.

10/23/08

OASAS Celebrates National Red Ribbon Week October 23-31

OASAS Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo calls on New Yorkers to support National Red Ribbon week October 23-31, a drug prevention program which displays red ribbons to promote a drug-free America.

10/22/08

OASAS Releases RFP for Problem Gambling Treatment Services

OASAS is seeking to expand problem gambling treatment services to eligible counties for Part 822 outpatient services to treat problem gambling only patients and their families.

10/16/08

$6 Million Housing Grant Awarded To OASAS

OASAS was awarded a $6 million grant to provide permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless adults who are in recovery from addiction.

10/03/08

OASAS Issues Comprehensive Statewide Plan for 2008-2012

OASAS Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo joins the Commissioners of the Office of Mental Health and the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities in announcing their respective agency plans in a press release.

09/30/08

OASAS Offers Web Pages on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

In the U.S., 67 percent of people in rehabilitation for brain injury have a previous history of substane abuse. Learn more information about TBI.

09/25/08

OASAS Provides Support for 21 Minimum Drinking Age Law

Since the 21 Minimum Drinking Age Law was enacted in 1984, an estimated 25,000 lives have been saved. Learn more about the research and facts.

09/22/08

OASAS, OMH Distribute Services for Co-Occurring Disorders

As a follow-up to our June 20, 2008 letter, we are pleased to share with you the products, to date, of our collaborative interagency efforts intended to improve services to adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, and their families.

09/12/08

OASAS Launches First Recovery Campaign

Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo announced New York's first Recovery Campaign, "Real People: Real Stories" highlighting twelve stories of individuals in recovery from alcohol, drugs or gambling addiction. For those who are interested in taking part in this campaign, you can submit your story online.

08/27/08