Substance Use Prevention
CGAC provides a wide array of prevention support to schools and communities by offering educational presentations, discussions, workshops, guest speakers, community events and free resources.
We partner with many local organizations to address gaps in prevention services and provide opportunities for people of all ages 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.
Youth Serving Organizations
Columbia-Greene Addiction Coalition works collaboratively with community partners to collect data on risk and protective factors, implement effective strategies, and increase awareness and education to address youth substance misuse.
Interested in hosting an educational or informational session? Contact us to learn more.
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.
Twin County Recovery Services provides evidence-based programming, and Intervention Counselors in Columbia and Greene Counties.