Substance Abuse

Addiction can happen to anyone, any family and at any time. It can be intimidating and overwhelming to identify a substance use disorder (SUD) and even harder to admit when there is a problem.  Educate and empower yourself with tools and resources about addiction so that you can help someone in need by clicking here. Or in Chemung County call 607-737-5215 or 1-877-846-7369 for help.

Drug Free Community Coalition Meetings –

Page Auditorium from 10-11:30am on the last Wednesday of the month

January 31^st      February 28^th      March 28^th      April 25^th      May 30^th      June 27^th

July 25^th      August 29^th      September 26^th      October 31^st     November 28^th

Contact:  Megan Wise mwise@casa-trinity.org

Prevention Team Lead/Coalition Coordinator    CASA-Trinity of Chemung - Prevention Department

650 Baldwin Street   Elmira, NY 14901    Phone: 607-846-3947 Ext. 2304  Fax: 607-737-5219

Get Help - Learn the signs of addiction, where to start, how to get treatment, how to support an individual with a substance use disorder (SUD) and find available resources by clicking here. Or in Chemung County call 607-737-5215 or 1-877-846-7369 for help.

Substance abuse can happen to anyone. Anyone can use drugs, anyone can become addicted, and anyone can overdose. Know the warning signs before it's too late. Click here for warning signs. Or in Chemung County call 607-737-5215 or 1-877-846-7369 for help.

Treatment & Prevention Services in Chemung County:

• Trinity of Chemung County has provided prevention, education, treatment, referral, and recovery services to individuals, families, and communities affected by alcohol, tobacco, and drugs in Chemung County since 2009. For more information regarding services offered by Trinity, please visit their website: http://www.trinityofchemungcounty.org/ (Please refer to this site for local NA/AA meetings). 

• Our House Halfway House 

• Do you have any unused or expired prescription medications in your house? Proper disposal of unused drugs saves lives and protects our environment! We have 3 conveniently located drug-collection drop boxes in Chemung County. Learn more by CLICKING HERE. 

Available Resources: 

• NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• NYS Deparment of Health 
• https://www.addictioncenter.com: Addiction Center is your comprehensive addiction information hub. We are the definitive guide to the dangers of abusing alcohol, illicit drugs, prescription drugs and more. We review top treatment centers to help you find the one that gives you or your loved one the best chance at a successful recovery.
• http://www.heroin-rehab.org/protecting-your-child-from-drug-use-and-abuse
• http://www.recoveryconnection.org/talking-to-your-child-about-drugs
• http://www.niaaa.nih.gov
• http://www.samhsa.gov
• www.hazelden.org

For a map of local resources, click here. 

Art for Awareness 2018 due May 24 at 4 pm - find application here