Resources

Is transportation a barrier but you have medications you’d like to safely dispose?

Contact Us for free medication safety supplies and a chance to enter the raffle!

Why does this matter?

Medication safety and disposal are crucial for protecting public health and the environment.  Proper disposal of medications prevents accidental ingestion by children or pets, limits environmental contamination, and curtails the potential for drug abuse. By following guidelines for safe storage and disposal, individuals can contribute to a healthier community and a cleaner ecosystem.

Drop off Medications at any of these locations all year long!

COLUMBIA COUNTY

Project Needle Smart is a SAFE sharps collection program for needle and syringe disposal.
If you have used/unwanted needles, or would like a free sharps container, please visit one of the following drop-off kiosk locations.

GREENE COUNTY

24/7 Outdoor Access Unless Otherwise Noted

Cairo
CVS Pharmacy – Routes 23 & 32
Hannaford – 223 Main Street

Catskill
Greene County Office Building – Stairs at Water St Entrance

Coxsackie
Albany Med Em Urgent Care – 11835 Route 9W

East Durham
Durham Town Hall – 7309 Route 81

Greenville
Kelly’s Pharmacy – 4852 Route 81
(inside: M-F 9-7, Sat-Sun 9-3)

Tannersville
Hunter Ambulance – 5740 Route 23A

Windham
Windham Pharmacy – 68 Route 296

COLUMBIA COUNTY

24/7 Outdoor Access Unless Otherwise Noted

Livingston
Hannaford – 32 NY-82

Valatie
Hannaford – 2967 Route 9

GREENE COUNTY

• Medication Assisted Treatment Providers
• List of Treatment Providers
• OASAS Treatment Providers

New York State Smoker’s Quitline: 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487)

Truth Initiative’s free text based quit program: text “QUIT” to 706-222-QUIT

Getting Through the Maze- A How To Guide for Navigating Addiction Services In and Around the Twin Counties

Your Guide to Mental Health and Addiction Resources

ER Overdose Survival Guide

Facing Addiction in America, The Surgeon General’s Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health

Family to Family Recovery Resource Guide

Surgeon Generals Report: Our Epidemic of Loneliness

Youth Risk Behavior Survey 2023

Alliance for Positive Health
Devoted to assisting those with chronic conditions as well as those impacted by HIV/AIDS. Please visit our website or call 518-828-3624 for more information on how we can help you.

Catholic Charities of Columbia and Greene Counties
SNAP/Food Stamp application assistance through the Nutrition Education and Outreach Program, Women, Infants, Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program, Parenting Education and Enrichment Classes, Healthy Families, WIC Peer Breastfeeding Counseling Program, Facilitated Supervised Visitation Program, Emergency Assistance, Food Pantry Columbia County office: 518-828-8660/ Greene County office 518-943-1462 or visit our website

CHAMP: New York State’s Community Health Access to Addiction & Mental Healthcare Project
CHAMP is the New York State independent health insurance ombudsman program for substance use disorder and mental health care. We educate and assist New Yorkers in accessing treatment and insurance coverage for substance use and mental health treatment.

Columbia County Department of Health
We are the Opioid Overdose Prevention Program for Columbia County. We provide education and Naloxone Trainings to the community. Please visit our website  or call 518-828-3358.

Columbia County Mental Health Clinic
Provides mental health treatment for Columbia County residents. You can call 518-828-9446 or visit our website for more information on our programs.

Columbia Opportunities, Inc.
Education & Early Literacy, Emergency Assistance, Volunteer Tax Services. Learn more about a wide variety of programs that are offered, or call 518-828-4611.

Columbia-Greene Community College- Workforce Investment Office
Workshops, trainings, support and more for youth, businesses and individuals with disabilities. For more information, visit our website or call 518-828-4181 ext. 5510

Community Action of Greene County Inc.
CAGC empowers disadvantaged individuals and families to grow and thrive through advocacy and person-centered services. For a full list of programs we offer please visit our website at or call 518-943-9205.

Columbia County Recovery Kitchen volunteer-driven organization which prepares and delivers nutrient-rich, balanced meals to vulnerable adults and children who have been referred for meal-delivery throughout Columbia County.

Greene County Family Planning
Provides Medication Assisted Treatment, Health Screenings, Immunizations, Birth Control, Harm Reduction, and Peer Support. Offers Mobile Outreach: 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month at Youth Clubhouse on Main Street in Catskill. Visit our website or call us at 518-719-3580 for more details.

Greene County Mental Health
Provides mental health treatment to Greene County residents. Please contact us by calling 518-622-9163 or visit our website for more information on our programs and services.

Healthcare Consortium
Provides non-emergency medical transportation, assists individuals in enrolling in insurance coverage, provides access to low-cost/no-cost prescription medications. You can find more information on the services we provide at Columbia Health Net or call 518-828-8820.

Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties
Provides recovery services, clinical services, residential services, peer support, case management an more. Please visit our website or contact us at 518-828-4619 for more information on our programs and services we provide.

Our Community Cares
Provides emotional and financial support to Columbia County residents who are experiencing a hardship. Please call 518-336-5254 or visit our website for more details.

Project Safe Point
Provides access to sterile syringes and supplies on the . Please call 518-449-3581 or visit our website for more information about the program and services we provide.

Tobacco-Free Action of Columbia & Greene Counties
Advocates for policy change that reduces exposure to secondhand smoke, provides educational presentations for youth and adults. Visit our page, call (518) 822.0999 Ext. 305 or e-mail: bzimmerman@columbiahealthnet.org for more info!

Twin County Recovery Services
Outpatient treatment, residential treatment, prevention services and Impaired Driving Program to Columbia and Greene County residents. Please contact us by calling the Columbia County Clinic at  518-828-9300 or the Greene County Clinic 518-943-2036 or visit our website.

Youth Clubhouse (locations in Hudson and Catskill)
Youth drop in center provides an array of programming, mentoring, harm reduction, basic necessities, free food and fun! Please visit our Facebook or call Director Kai Hillmann at 518-567-7771 for more details.

Certifications:

• NYASAP: Obtain a NYCB Peer Recovery (PR) Certification, become a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or learn more about certifications get more information.

• Apply for a CRPA (Certified Recovery Peer Advocate) Certification Scholarship