Prevention
We Offer Local Prevention Support
We offer a wide array of prevention support through the distribution of educational information, resources, presentations, guest speakers, free supplies, community events and creative workshops.
We partner with many local organizations to address gaps in prevention services and provide opportunities for young people to engage in fun drug/alcohol free community activities. Follow us on Instagram to see what we’re up to or reach out at info@c-gac.org to be added to our email list.
Risk Factors
Family history of substance use disorder
Exposure to trauma
Mental Health concerns
Behavioral or impulse control problems
Early initiation of substance use
Environmental factors
Availability of alcohol and drugs
Academic failure
Lack of connection to school
Perceived risk of substance use
Friends who use substances
Protective Factors
Family attachment and bonding
Parental engagement in child’s life
Connection to school
Participation in prosocial activities with family, school and community
Educational success
Development of positive coping skills
Resilience
Positive modeling by parents/caregivers
Mental Health and emotional needs met
Relationships with trusting adults
Youth Spotlight: Noah
This video is part of an intergenerational, interagency and community collaboration featuring Youth Peer Leaders and staff from MHA-CG Youth Clubhouses, Tobacco Free Action, Columbia-Greene Addiction Coalition and local film production.
Other Local Prevention Organizations
Columbia-Greene Addiction Coalition is dedicated to working collaboratively with all community agencies to collect data on risk and protective factors, implement strategies, increase awareness and education to address youth substance misuse.
For educational and informational sessions contact info@c-gac.org
Columbia County Pathways to Recovery offers prevention education for communities, youth, families and anyone needing support in Columbia County!
Youth Clubhouses of Hudson & Catskill supports prevention efforts by providing educational outreach to youth in school settings, community settings and at their drop in locations in Hudson and Catskill. Harm Reduction, information and Peer Support allow for an increase in protective factors for youth of all ages.
Mountaintop Cares Coalition offers prevention education for communities, youth, families and anyone else residing in Greene County, with a special focus on the mountaintop!
Twin County Recovery Services provides evidence-based programming, and Intervention Counselors in Columbia and Greene Counties.
Youth Service Organizations
There are also many Youth Serving Organizations that increase PROTECTIVE factors and decrease RISK factors for young people. These organizations greatly support prevention strategies by offering pro-social activities, connection to caring adults and so much more!