Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of Delaware County Inc.

Noon AA will be hybrid starting tomorrow, February 12th. Join in person at 84 Main Street, Delhi or on Zoom. https://nyintergroup.zoom.us/j/91394513250 Meeting Makers Make It Group of AA Noon Meeting ID: 913 9451 3250 No password

It's easy (especially for kids) to mix up medicines with candy Keep everyone safe by: Keeping medications in their original containers with child-resistant caps Remembering that child-resistant does not mean child-proof! Always store medications out of sight & out of reach of kids. Or, even better, lock up meds Not calling medicines "candy" Calling (1-800-222-1222) about any questions or accidents with medications

New York Project Hope can help you cope with the emotions and challenges surrounding COVID-19. If you need emotional support, reach out for help at 1-844-863-9314. It's confidential, free and anonymous. You can also visit www.NYProjectHope.org.

Tired of feeling overwhelmed and exhausted? Here are a few tips on how to complete the stress cycle and return to a state of relaxation; according to sisters Emily Nagoski, PhD, and Amelia Nagoski, DMA, authors of Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle. 7 Ways to Complete The Stress Cycle:... PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (20-60 MINUTES A DAY) BREATHING (DEEP & SLOW) POSITIVE SOCIAL INTERACTION LAUGHTER AFFECTION (20 SECOND HUG, PETTING CAT OR DOG) BIG OL’ CRY CREATIVE EXPRESSION

Good mental health lets people live their best lives. Visit the Project TEACH Parent & Family Resource page for library of videos and download-able material broken down by age group. https://projectteachny.org/parent-and-family-page/

Drinking alcohol while using opioids increases the risk of overdose and death. To learn more about overdose prevention, visit: oasas.ny.gov/prevent-overdose and www.cdc.gov/media/releases//p0611-people-opioids-drink.html

Cornerstone Mobile Counseling links individuals to local, licensed mental health professionals for free and immediate counseling in their homes or via telehealth. Call/text available 24/7: (607) 435-6324 https://www.cornerstonemobilecounseling.com/

Parents, teachers, health professionals, and community members looking for strategies to deal with feelings of being overwhelmed, stress, and/or anxiety caused ...by the coronavirus pandemic are invited to attend this free presentation: Mental Health and the Covid Pandemic Zoom Webinar Wednesday 2/17, 6PM ET Join the Zoom Meeting: https://tinyurl.com/H4881 Sponsored by Hobart Rotary Club #4881 in collaboration with Delaware Opportunities Inc. and the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of Delaware County Inc. Topics include: Signs and Symptoms of a Mental Health Crisis Concerns and Risks with Special Populations: Youth & Seniors Tools and Techniques to Handle Stress and more! "We will take a look at the physical and mental impact of living in these uncertain times and how we can best care for ourselves, our loved ones, and our community with simple strategies that help us build our resilience and connect to our community supports." To attend by phone: 1-646-558-8656 Zoom Meeting ID: 867 1943 2220 Passcode: 289519 ++++++++++++++++++++++ Never hesitate to ask for help! Delaware County, NY Department of Mental Health: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, (607) 832-5888 If you are in a crisis situation, MCAT is available 24/7 at 1-844-732-6228 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline '1-800-273-TALK (8255)' online chat also available: suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/ Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741 SAMHSA's National Helpline for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) New York State Office of Mental Health Emotional Support Line: 1-844-863-9314 The Warm Line is a non-crisis line for people who are coping with mental illness or just need to talk to someone. Delaware County: (607) 865-3156 Otsego County: (607) 433-0661 Or call toll-free 1-800-377-3281 Noon-10:15PM, 7 days a week #pandemiccoping #copingtechniques #mentalhealth #nymentalhealth #resilience #ruralresilience #newyorkstate #delawarecountyny #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthresources #noshameinaskingforhelp #WaltonNY #stopthestigma #freementalhealthresources #lifelonglearning #PandemicMentalHealth

The Kickoff day webinar is Friday January 8, from 9 a.m.-Noon featuring a panel of individuals who will share their stories with SUD/OUD and recovery. January ...9-15, join us for interactive Zoom sessions with some of our community's incredible leaders and activists! Sessions/dates/times and registration are continually being added. Registration is now OPEN! CAC 2021 Community Action Week, January 8-15th! Visit https://www.catskillsaddictioncoalition.org/ Please share! #cacactionweek #Catskills #delawarecountyny #sullivancatskills #ulstercountyny #greenecountyny #endstigma #StompOutStigma #HarmReduction #sud #oud #preventoverdose

Active Face to Face NA Meeting in Delhi: Abundant Life Church (by the jail) 79 Assembly Lane Delhi, NY 13753 ... Phone: 607-746-7219 Meetings: COVID precaution policy is: Members need to wear masks into meeting until they’re seated (6 ft apart.) NA: 8:00pm - Wednesday See more

Active Face to Face AA Meetings: Afton St. Ann’s Episcopal Church... 125 Main Street Afton, NY 13730 Phone: 607-639-2330 Meetings: AA: 7pm - Sunday (Open, Discussion), (2nd Open, Speaker, Discussion) (Last Anniversary) 7pm - Thursday (Open, Discussion) Delhi St. John’s Episcopal Church 134 Main Street Delhi, NY 13753 Phone: 607-746-3437 Meetings: Handicap Accessible AA: 5:00pm First Sunday of every month 12:00 Noon Monday Friday 7:00pm Friday (Closed, Discussion) Deposit Christ Episcopal Church 14 Monument Street Deposit, NY 13754 Phone: 607-467-3031 Meetings: AA: 8:00pm Monday (Closed, Literature) Thursday (Closed, Discussion) Hancock Father Rausch Memorial Hall 316 West Main Street Hancock, NY 13783 Phone: 607-637-2571 Meetings: AA: 7:00pm Friday (Open, Discussion) Oneonta St. James Episcopal Church 305 Main Street Oneonta, NY 13820 Phone: 607-432-1458 Meetings: Handicap Accessible AA: 7:30am Monday (Closed, Big Book) Tuesday (Closed, Discussion) Wednesday (Open, Big Book) Thursday (Closed, Come to Believe) Friday (Closed, Step Study, 2nd Traditions) Saturday (Closed, Speaker, Discussion) 6:30pm Saturday (Closed, Speaker, Discussion) Otego United Methodist Church 10 Church Street Otego, NY 13825 Phone: 607-988-2866 Meetings: AA: 7:30pm Monday (Open Discussion, 3rd Open Anniversary, Last Step Study/Traditions) Thursday (1st Open, Speaker, 2nd-Last Open, Living Sober) Unadilla Unadilla United Methodist Church 73 Main Street Unadilla, NY 13849 Martin Brook Park Phone: 607-369-2052 Meetings: AA: 7:00pm Tuesday (Open Discussion) Walton St. John the Baptist Church 25 Benton Ave Walton, NY 13856 Phone: 607-865-7394 Meetings: AA: 8:00pm Monday (Closed, Discussion, Last Anniversary) Christ Church 41 Gardiner Place Walton, NY 13856 Phone: 607-865-4698 Meetings: AA open, beginners meeting AA: 8:00pm Thursday (Open, Beginner) New Hope Community Church 45 Stockton Ave Walton, NY 13856 Phone: 607-865-5436 Meetings: AA: 7:00pm Friday

As we head out of #EmotionalWellnessAwarenessMonth, here are some little checklists that can help guide you. Pick a topic that seems most useful to you and try ...out the suggestions to be on your way to emotional wellness. Not sure where to start? FOR-DO can help with that because emotional wellness is a multi-tool in your recovery toolbox that has so many uses and always comes in handy. We help you build your recovery capital through tools, like emotional wellness, which puts you in charge of your life. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Turning Point of Otsego County is located at 22 Elm St., Oneonta, NY (607) 267-4435 The Turning Point of Delaware County-Delhi is located at 84 Main St., Delhi, NY (607) 746-3570 Club Odyssey is located at 80 Water St., Oneonta, NY (607) 353-7143 The Oneonta Teen Center is located at 4 Academy St., Oneonta, NY (607) 441-3999 #StompOutStigma #hope #support #communitybasedsupport #advocacy #RisforRecovery #peersupport #friendsofrecoveryny #love #languagematters #recoveryfriendly #recovery #recoveryispossible #friendsofrecoverydo #delawarecountyny #delhiny #changeyourlife #narcan #naloxone

The dangers of increased alcohol use are a real concern for many during the COVID-19 pandemic. To help address this, OASAS is launching a new campaign to help n...otify people of the warning signs of alcohol addiction and connect them to help. Learn more at: https://oasas.ny.gov//nys-oasas-announces-launch-new-campa See more

You never know when your ALGEE Action Plan skills will be needed. It's important to keep what you've learned top of mind and be ready to go in case a loved one needs help.

It's always a good idea to check in on how you are doing. Courtesy of: Dyslexia Ideas

The Alternatives to Violence Project is a grassroots, worldwide movement dedicated to building peace in ourselves and in our homes, schools, institutions and co...mmunities. Our workshops are tailored to address the end result of both physical and non-physical violence, trauma and adverse childhood experiences often manifesting in an unhealthy relationship with drugs and alcohol. Sign up today! Space is limited. Contact [email protected] for more information or to register. Registration can also be done over the phone or by stopping in to The Turning Point of Delaware County at 84 Main Street in Delhi. 607-746-3570

According to the Mayo Clinic: Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that's related to changes in seasons SAD begins and ends at about the same times every year. If you're like most people with SAD, your symptoms start in the fall and continue into the winter months; sapping your energy and making you feel moody. Tips for easing seasonal depression: ... Get Moving Get Outside Get More Vitamin D Write down your thoughts Add aromatherapy Light therapy boxes Talk to your doctor

Feeling overwhelmed with the thought of a busy week? Focus on small wins throughout the week. They add up overtime and can really help bring peace in the middle of chaos. Tip: Instead of writing a to-do list, try writing a done list. You will be amazed by all the things you accomplish in a day.

FREE Training Opportunity! Registration closes tomorrow, Friday, October 16th at noon.

We ALL have mental health. Our minds deserve the same attention as our bodies. #mentalillnessawarenessweek

Do you know music can improve your mood, all while lessening stress and anxiety, and easing pain? And if you really love a song, your blood flow increases and your brain is flooded with natural hormones that make you feel happy?!! Turn up the music and move your body. The weekend is ahead! What are you listening to?

Need a Mental Health Break? Taking breaks has been shown to be important in recovering from stress. Taking Breaks Also:... Refreshes the mind Replenishes your mental resources Helps you become more creative

September is FASD Awareness month. There is no cure for FASDs, but research shows that early intervention services can improve a child’s development. For more information and resources, including how to prevent FASD, visit https://drive.google.com//1jCPGNTN70MJp2eoZW9EbuUhTM/view

Sometimes we look at everything that still needs to be done and feel overwhelmed. Our to-do list can seem miles long. Feeling overwhelmed can be a signal that we need support and rest; two things that can seem impossible to an overwhelmed mind. Try to walk away from that to-do list for a bit (it will still be there), put your phone down, get outside and soak up the sun, take the kids for a walk, love on your pet, take nice deep breaths. And if you must make a list, make a done-list and stand in awe of how far you have already come. Happy Friday.