NYS OASAS

Today, we remember and honor those who died in service. #MemorialDay

#ICYMI: Our latest Addiction Data Bulletin provides a detailed review of transition-age adults (18 to 25) with substance use disorder and their engagement with treatment in New York. Check it out! oasas.ny.gov/addiction-data…

Stay updated on upcoming public meetings, events, and training sessions like the Statewide Listening Tour, Naloxone Trainings, and Substance Use & Overdose Prevention sessions. Visit our website for details. 📆 oasas.ny.gov/events

Get the facts about kratom. While legal, it isn't FDA-approved and causes effects that mimic other substances like stimulants and opioids. Stay informed to keep yourself and loved ones safe. oasas.ny.gov/kratom. #EveryStepOfTheWay

The @CDCgov released preliminary figures showing a 35% national decrease in overdose deaths from 2023 to 2025, with NYS seeing a 44% reduction. These numbers highlight the effectiveness of initiatives like free harm reduction supplies. oasas.ny.gov/harm-reduction… #EveryStepOfTheWay

With prom, graduation and the upcoming summer and fall college season around the corner, now is a good time to learn about substance use, overdose prevention and naloxone. Join us online for "Understanding Substance Use and Overdose Prevention." 🗓️ oasas.ny.gov/events

Check out this video from the Anchor House groundbreaking in Brooklyn last week, featuring former President Bill Clinton and OASAS Commissioner Dr. Chinazo Cunningham.📽️ @DrChinazoOASAS

A group of young people joined us this week at the 2026 National Prevention Week event at the New York State Capitol! Their leadership and voices are helping to prevent substance use and build healthier communities.🎉#EveryStepOfTheWay #NationalPreventionWeek @DrChinazoOASAS

May is AAPI Heritage Month! OASAS continues to celebrate and honor the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community.

The OASAS Statewide Listening Tour visited the Dutchess County Department of Mental Health in Poughkeepsie yesterday. @DrChinazoOASAS is traveling across the state to connect with residents, hear their stories and highlight services.🛣️ oasas.ny.gov/oasas-statewid… 🗓️

Congratulations to OASAS Commissioner Dr. Chinazo Cunningham on receipt of the 2026 Marc Gourevitch Award for Outstanding Leadership in Advancing Population Health. 🎉@nyulangone @nyugrossman @DrChinazoOASAS

Today, we celebrate all the moms and mother figures in our lives. Happy Mother's Day! 🌷

Anchor House broke ground on expanding their men's residential facility in Brooklyn! The project will strengthen access to care for New Yorkers impacted by substance use disorder. Former President Bill Clinton joined the celebration.🏠 #EveryStepOfTheWay @DrChinazoOASAS

The OASAS Statewide Listening Tour stopped at the Brooklyn Public Library's Kings Highway Branch on May 6. @DrChinazoOASAS is visiting communities to connect with residents, listen to their experiences and highlight available services. oasas.ny.gov/oasas-statewid… 🌟🗓️

We're celebrating National Nurses Week, May 6-12! Nurses are a vital part of addiction services. Thank you for your compassion, skill, and support. We appreciate everything you do! 🎉💜 #NationalNursesWeek

It’s always great to connect with New York State's public health workforce to share insights on prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery services! The 2026 Public Health Partnership Conference was held in Lake Placid from April 22-24. #EveryStepOfTheWay

Our Statewide Listening Tour is for individuals, providers, and stakeholders to share what’s happening in their regions, and learn about projects supported by OASAS and the Opioid Settlement Fund. Visit our website for the schedule. 📅 oasas.ny.gov/oasas-statewid… #EveryStepOfTheWay

We’re looking for young creators aged 10-25 to make engaging drug and alcohol prevention messages that don't feel like bad memes. Visit our website to share your message, learn more, and submit by July 1. oasas.ny.gov/drop-your-pov #DropYourPOV #EveryStepOfTheWay

National Fentanyl Awareness Day honors families who have lost loved ones to overdose by highlighting the danger of illegal fentanyl. You can order free naloxone and test strips on the OASAS website. oasas.ny.gov/harm-reduction 📢 #NationalFentanylAwareness

Creative Connections Clubhouse supports at-risk teenagers and young adults through age-appropriate services like peer support, discussions on healthy relationships and avoiding drugs and alcohol, and community involvement. It was inspiring to see it in action earlier this month!