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Unite with us in the fight against addiction—empower lives and uplift communities through education, advocacy, and support. Since 1986, CAAFL has provided substance misuse prevention, education, training, and referrals to the five counties we serve.
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The Council is committed to the increased awareness of health and safety issues regarding alcohol, tobacco and other drug use, abuse and dependency. Our presence in the community is designed to change attitudes, beliefs and behaviors and to promote healthy lifestyles for communities, families and individuals utilizing research-based strategies.
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Education plays a vital role in preventing addiction and promoting healthier communities.
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Council on Alcoholism and Addictions of the Finger Lakes
We provide substance misuse prevention, education, training and referrals to the 5 Counties of the FLX. If our offices are closed please remember 911 for emergencies 988 for mental health support 211 for resources 1-877-8-HOPENY (467369) addiction support
From NYSDOH - New York State Health Department The Impact of Rising Temperatures on People Who Use Drugs![]()
Higher temperatures and frequent heat waves pose these major risks to people who use drugs: ![]()
• Increased risk of heat-related illness.![]()
• Increased risk of accidental overamping in people using stimulants. Overamping occurs when a person experiences ![]()
adverse reactions from using one or more stimulant drugs, i.e., cocaine, crack, methamphetamine.![]()
• Death and serious injury from extreme heat is a serious public health concern. This is especially true for some ![]()
high-risk groups, like people who use cocaine.
We'll be atFLX Pride Festivaltival on June 20th, hope to see you th#pridemonthMonth 🌈 ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
We hope to see you THIS SUNDAY 6/7 at the beautiful Sampson State Park Thanks to the wonderful United Way of Seneca County and Seneca County Suicide Prevention Coalition
Thank you for playing a role in the 2026 Mental Health awareness month. Let's keep the effort going throughout the year!
Losing a loved one can sometimes trigger the impulse to return to use or for someone to rely on substances to escape the pain. SAMHSA has released a New Publication: A Systems-Based Approach to Supporting Individuals Who Have Experienced Grief and Loss![]()
This paper highlights the G.R.I.E.F. framework to maximize evidence-based approaches to grieving people and help improve functioning and social connection. Found here:![]()
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library.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/grief-loss-pep26-01-006.pdf?utm_source=SAMHSA&utm_campaign=70d1082035-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_04_28_04_02_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-dacaca30e2-170287095
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