ONE DAY AT A TIME

REACHING COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH THE YMCA COUNSELING SERVICE

With support from the New York City Council and the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports, the YMCA Counseling Service engages in substance misuse treatment and prevention. The Y’s Peer Engagement Specialist has educated community members about the dangers of substance abuse and the ease of obtaining treatment at events such as NY Foundling’s Fatherhood Fun Day, Back to School Celebrations, CHASI’s Health Fair in Tappen Park, Stapleton Open Streets, Boardwalk Bash, and others. The Y also partnered with Tackling Youth Substance Abuse (TYSA) to organize the SI Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse (SICASA) Walk for Recovery and Health Fair in Clove Lakes Park.

The Y has also facilitated over 75 Narcan trainings and supports individuals and businesses to respond in the event of an opioid overdose.• YMCA Counseling Service’s Peer Engagement Specialist, Andrew Fairley (left), and a community member at the SICASA Walk for Recovery.

(top) YMCA Counseling Service’s Peer Engagement Specialist, Andrew Fairley (left), and a community member at the SICASA Walk for Recovery.