The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS)
today announced the grand opening of the North Country’s first youth
clubhouse, Horizons Clubhouse in Massena, to help combat adolescent
substance use disorder. The new clubhouse, which is operated by Seaway Valley Council for Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention,
will provide a place for young people ages 12-17 in recovery or at risk
for addiction to develop social skills that promote long-term health,
wellness, and a drug-free lifestyle. The clubhouse is funded through a
$250,000 grant from OASAS.
“Young people in recovery or at risk for addiction need a safe environment that encourages and supports their sobriety,” said OASAS Commissioner Arlene González-Sánchez.
“Clubhouses provide that safe haven, and with an emphasis on peer
support, these young people will find that they are not alone in their
struggles with substance use disorders.”
“Substance abuse has become a real challenge for people of all ages in all segments of our society,” said New York State Senator Joseph Griffo.
“But now teenagers and young adults in St. Lawrence County who may be
facing addiction will have a safe and nurturing atmosphere in which they
can recover. I am hopeful that those who need it will take advantage of
this valuable resource.”
"Substance abuse is a serious issue in our community, and we know children are just as susceptible as adults,” said New York State Assemblywoman Addie A.E. Jenne.
“I am grateful for the Governor's focus on supporting our youth that
are at risk by providing services that promote recovery, sobriety and
prevention. So many young people in our region are suffering due to the
addictions of their caregivers. This clubhouse is crucial to provide the
environment they need to break free from the grip substance abuse is
having on their lives."
The clubhouse
provides a community-based, non-clinical setting for promoting long-term
recovery through skill building, recreation, education, wellness,
evidence-based prevention programs and other social activities.
Clubhouse participants will also work with and support each other to
achieve personal and recovery-specific goals.
Youth clubhouses are
part of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s multi-pronged efforts to address
substance use disorders in New York State. By the end of this year,
there will be 15 clubhouses operating throughout the state.
The Horizons Clubhouse is located at 56-58 Main Street in Massena, St. Lawrence County. It will be open Monday through Friday from 2:30–6:30 p.m., with extended hours until 8:30 p.m. on select evenings. The clubhouse will also be open on weekends.
New Yorkers struggling with an addiction, or whose loved ones are struggling, can find help and hope by calling the state’s toll-free, 24-hour, 7-day-a-week HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or by texting HOPENY (Short Code 467369).
Available addiction treatment including crisis/detox, inpatient, community residence, or outpatient care can be found using the new and improved NYS OASAS Treatment Availability Dashboard at FindAddictionTrea
Visit www.combatheroin.ny.gov
Source: The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
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