The Prevention Council of Putnam

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This has been a difficult year, please reach out! If you or someone you know may be contemplating suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or text HOME to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line. In emergencies, call 911, or seek care from a local hospital or mental health provider. For Veterans:... Call the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, send a text message to 838255 Putnam County Vet’s Warm Line is 914-519-8097. See more

Wishing everyone a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season.

The holiday season can be a time filled with joy, love and family. But financial stress, busy social calendars and high expectations during this time of year can make the season less than merry and bright for many. #Prevention #PreventionWorks #Recovery #PutnamCountyNY #PCoP #BehavioralHealth #PutnamCTC #GamblingPrevention #ProblemGambling #YouthDecide #AlcoholAbuse #OpioidUseDisorder #NicotineUseDisorder #EndTheStigma #FORPutnam #CannabisUseDisorder #Marijuana #AwarenessPlus...Action #PGAM #Naloxone #Narcan #MAT If you or someone you know needs treatment assistance, call: New York State HOPEline 1-877-8-HOPENY http://ow.ly/RdYb50CToX6

Why do we recommend medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD)? Because they save lives! Buprenorphine and methadone treatment decrease mortality by 50% in patients with OUD. These meds also help patients manage symptoms and achieve long-term remission and recovery. Learn more: HEALTogetherNY.org/Putnam #BupeWorks #MethadoneWorks #HealTogetherNY, #MOUDisrealrecovery, #MOUDworks, #Bupeworks, #naltrexoneworks, #opioidusedisorder

Our first Pop-up Naloxone training was a success. We are looking forward to holding more in future. #prevention #preventionworks #naloxone #narcantraining #overdoseprevention #opioidusedisorde #endthestigma

We will be closed on December 24, and 25th to celebrate the holiday and a well deserved break. Please be safe this holiday season. You can visit our website at http://preventioncouncilputnam.org/resources/ for local and state resources. We will be back in the office on December 28.

Thank you to everyone who came out to dispose of your unused medication. #prevention #preventionworks #putnamctc #putnamcountyny #medtakebackday #support

Great American Smoke Out coming up this month. Make a plan to quit smoking, get help. The Great American Smokeout Quitting smoking isn’t easy. It takes time. And a plan. You don’t have to stop smoking in one day. Start with day one. Let the Great American Smokeout event on the third Thursday in November be your day to start your journey toward a smoke-free life. You’ll be joining thousands of people who smoke across the country in taking an important step toward a healthier... life and reducing your cancer risk. Plus, the American Cancer Society can help you access the resources and support you need to quit. Quitting starts here. https://www.cancer.org//stay-/great-american-smokeout.html

December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month! For many, the holidays are a time of giving, and one of the greatest gifts is sober driving. Once again this holiday season, NHTSA is partnering with law enforcement in your hometown to spread the messages: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and If You Feel Different, You Drive Different Drive High Get a DUI. The campaign runs from December 18 through January 1 and aims to educate people about the dangers and consequences ...of driving drunk and high, and that law enforcement will be stepping up patrols to get impaired drivers off the roads. http://ow.ly/GmsR50CTrzP See more

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a new disease and what could happen can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Public health actions, such as social distancing, can make people feel isolated and lonely and can increase stress and anxiety. However, these actions are necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Coping with stress in a healthy way will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger. https://www.cdc.gov//daily-li/managing-stress-anxiety.html

Remember to turn your clocks back one hour. Have a great weekend.

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Have a safe Halloween. #prevention #preventionwork #putnamcountyny #substanceusedisorderprevention #safehalloween #happyhalloween

Shout Out to Carmel High School Health Students who participated in a RED RIBBON week presentation on YOU(th) Decide-Problem Gambling and for being "INFLUENCERS" in spreading the word about the dangers of underage gambling! Mrs. Andrea Rinella and her classes ROCK! #redribbonweek #putnamcountyny #carmelrams... #carmelhighschool #PreventionWorks #preventioncouncilputnam #carmelctc #youthdecide See more

If your teen is experimenting with substance use, or is working to maintain their sobriety, ADAC's new Teen Support Group may be a great option for them. This ...small online group will meet for eight weeks for 90 minutes and cover topics including coping with stress, managing emotions in healthy ways, and building supports. Contact [email protected] for more information or to register. Don't wait, groups will begin next week! See more

We, as a community, need to eliminate the stigma associated with #opioidusedisorder. Be part of the change and help us HEAL our community. Learn more: www.HealTogetherNY.org/putnam #EndStigma

Learn about the history of Red Ribbon Week and DEA Agent Kiki Camarena. #Prevention #PreventionWorks #RedRibbonWeek #PutnamCouncyNY

Congratulations

We were challenged by the Putnam County Health Department - NY to participate in the #MaskUpChallenge by sharing your picture and tagging your friends to do the same. Make sure to use #MaskUpPutnam so we can see you! #MaskUp in Putnam County. We challenge our friends at CoveCare Center St. Christopher's Inn Arms Acres Hope Not Handcuffs - Hudson Valley Drug Crisis in our Backyard - Public Page Participate in the #MaskUpChallenge with us by sharing your picture and tagging your friends to do the same. Make sure to use #MaskUpPutnam so we can see you! Putnam County Health Department