County of Oswego Council on Alcoholism & Addictions, Inc

• Prevention Services

We at the Council on Alcoholism & Addictions recognize that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. We proudly provide comprehensive early awareness programs for grades K-12, as well as research based programs intended for college students who are at-risk or already involved with harmful drinking or drug use.

Prevention Education Programs:

• Customized staff development programs on alcohol and other drugs.
• Project U-Turn: for underage youth charged with drinking and driving, zero tolerance, and use of alcohol and other drugs.
• Community access recource library and information.
• Screening and referral-consultation. Assessments and short-term supportive counseling to assist individuals to accept treatment or referral as needed.
• Problem gambling information, prevention, and referral.

Prevention Goals

• To serve as a reliable and respected leadership organization on alcoholism and addictions.
• Provide education programs to school age and college aged youth in Oswego County.
• To promote and provide early intervention to at risk abusers and their families.
• To provide information and to raise public awareness regarding gambling issues.