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YOUTH RECOVERY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION TOOLKIT

Funding for this toolkit was made possible by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc., and the Federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health

Services Administration (SAMHSA) H79 TI081718-01

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Table of ContentsIntroduction

Youth Voices Matter-New York ....................................................................................................................................... Pg 2What is a Young Person in Recovery? ......................................................................................................................... Pg 2What is a YRCO? .................................................................................................................................................................... Pg 3Introduction to Creating a YRCO ..................................................................................................................................... Pg 4

Youth Recovery Community Organizations (YRCOs)YRCO Core Principles ........................................................................................................................................................... Pg 5YRCO Core Strategies ................................................................................................................................................... Pgs 6-8What is the Value of Forming a YRCO? ....................................................................................................................... Pg 9

AssessmentHow to Create a YRCO ...................................................................................................................................................... Pg 10 Key Standards to Building a YRCO ..............................................................................................................................Pg 11How to Identify the Recovery Community .................................................................................................................Pg 12Connecting with Recovery Community Allies & Partners .................................................................................Pg 12

Social MediaWhy Use Social Media? .................................................................................................................................................... Pg 13Important Things to Remember When Using Social Media ...........................................................................Pg 13

Identifying your YRCOMission, Vision, Goals, & Objectives ............................................................................................................................Pg 14Branding ................................................................................................................................................................................... Pg 15

Group Name & LogoRecruiting & Maintaining Members ...........................................................................................................................Pg 16

FundraisingFundraising & Grant Opportunities ................................................................................................................... Pgs 17-18Data & Evaluation of YRCOs ........................................................................................................................................... Pg 19

Training & Education.................................................................................................................................................... Pg 20

Policy & Advocacy ........................................................................................................................................................... Pg 21

AppendixA1: YRCO Readiness Assessment Tool .......................................................................................................... Pgs 22-23A2: YRCO Partner Inventory Form ..............................................................................................................................Pg 24A3: Sample Meeting Agenda ......................................................................................................................................... Pg 25 A4: Sample Event Flyer ..................................................................................................................................................... Pg 26A5: Sample Mission & Vision Statement .................................................................................................................Pg 27A6: Sample Policy Statement ........................................................................................................................................Pg 28A7: Sample Sign-In Sheet ................................................................................................................................................. Pg 29A8: Sample Survey .............................................................................................................................................................. Pg 30A9: Sample Meeting Summary .....................................................................................................................................Pg 31A10: Tips for Organizing a Successful Meeting ....................................................................................................Pg 32A11: Meeting Planning Task List..................................................................................................................................Pg 33A12: Tips for Organizing a Successful Event ..........................................................................................................Pg 34A13: How to Create a Pop-Up Event ..........................................................................................................................Pg 35A14: Sample Event Summary ........................................................................................................................................ Pg 36A15: Resources ......................................................................................................................................................... Pgs 37-43A16: References .................................................................................................................................................................. Pg 44

youth voices matter • new york

Youth Voices Matter-New YorkEstablished in 2017 as an ancillary of Friends of Recovery-New York,

Youth Voices Matter-NY is a Youth Recovery Community Organization

(YRCO) made up of a collective of diverse youth and young adults in

recovery, as well as members and allies from across the state. YVM-NY

encourages multiple pathways to recovery and provides support to youth

and young adults in finding and developing their personalized recovery

process. YVM-NY is sensitive of the needs as well as the barriers to

recovery that young people face on a daily basis.

Our mission is to empower and inspire youth and young adults in

communities across NYS to create, develop, and collaboratively establish

Youth Recovery Community Organizations while supporting and

contributing to the growth of each individual’s recovery process.

Through the establishment of YRCOs, youth and young adults across NYS

will be provided the foundation needed to be able to use their voice to

advocate and educate others while growing in their own recovery process.

Youth Voices Matter-NY believes that every young person has the right to

recover and deserves to have the community resources and access to

assistance to do so.

What is a Young Person in Recovery?The Youth Recovery Community consists of individuals who embrace all

pathways toward recovery. No single individual or organization represents

this community. YRCOs should represent various sectors of the Youth

Recovery Community to ensure a diverse recovery partnership.

Introduction

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What is a Youth Recovery Community Organization?• A Youth Recovery Community Organization (YRCO) is a group of

youth and young adults in local communities across New York

State creating and sharing recovery.

• Young people are living and demonstrating recovery through

various different pathways.

• Positive peer relationships and recovery support networking

are the foundations of YRCOs.

Examples may include hosting fun, youth and young adult

driven activities (see How to Create a Pop-Up Event, page 35)

and offering support within local communities by spreading

recovery awareness.

Youth Recovery Community Organizations(YRCOs)

Youth Recovery Community Organizations are primarily focused on four main strategies:1. Education: We educate the public about

recovery and demonstrate that it is possible to

recover, no matter how old you are.

2. Advocacy: We advocate on behalf of the entire

youth recovery community in New York State. By

addressing the needs of youth and young adults,

we strive to make the changes in the system to

provide an enduring solution.

3. Peer Recovery Support: We strive to provide

and develop peer recovery supports to youth and

young adults in local communities.

4. Provide Appropriate Resources and Supports:

By connecting youth and young adults to

organizations within their communities, we bridge

the gap so youth and young adults may find their

individualized recovery paths. Resources and

supports that young people need will vary from

area to area.

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If you are new to the recovery movement, the YRCO

Toolkit is written for youth, individuals, family

members, friends and other allies of those impacted

by addiction who want to engage community and

organizations in the movement. The YRCO Toolkit is

useful for advocacy, as well as addressing social and

public health issues.

The youth recovery movement seeks to erase the

shame and stigma associated with addiction and

recovery and get individuals, families, and

communities involved to obtain the resources and

supports needed to sustain recovery. Youth Voices

Matter-NY is committed to organizing, advocating,

inspiring and empowering youth, individuals, families

and communities that are a part of the recovery

movement across NYS.

YOUTH RECOVERY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

(YRCOs) help bridge the gap between treatment and

the community and provide a foundation to build

healthy and successful lives in long-term recovery.

YRCOs also increase the visibility and influence in the

community through the utilization the YRCOs core

strategies

A YRCO provides a structure and function for

individuals, family members, friends and other allies of

the recovery community to work together to address

issues and concerns that are important to the

recovery community. An ally is a person who supports

and assists in the ongoing effort, activity, or struggles

of a group’s purpose. Creating a YRCO does offer

extraordinary benefits, but it requires time and

patience, and can, at times be challenging. A guiding

tradition should always be “principles before

personalities.”

Introduction to Creating a Youth Recovery Community Organization

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YRCOs(Youth Recovery Community Organizations)

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Multiple PathwaysAccording to NYS OASAS, “Recovery is an intensely personal experience that is hard to define in a general

way. There are multiple pathways to recovery including: treatment, faith/spirituality, natural, criminal justice

interventions, support from individuals, and/or family, mutual assistance groups and recovery

community centers” (OASAS, 2019). YRCOs respect and accept all

pathways to recovery.

Authentic VoiceAll Youth Recovery Community

Organization members and allies will respect and accept the voices of all people involved in recovery.

Shared RecoverySAMHSA has developed a working

definition of recovery that is, “Recovery is a process of change

through which people improve their health and wellness, live self-

directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential.” (SAMHSA,

2019) YRCOs support and share each person’s recovery process.

Anyone In, Impacted By, and Who Supports Recovery

Individuals eligible for YRCO membership are in recovery, have been impacted by addiction, and/

or support recovery.

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Public Education & AwarenessOne of the main purposes of a Youth Recovery Community Organization is to end

the negative perception of young people who struggle with addiction, especially

those seeking and sustaining recovery. As a group we try to bring in allies and

educate parents, siblings, friends, other youth, educators, health care

professionals, law enforcement and others about young people in recovery. The

more people we can get to empathize with us, the stronger we will be, and the

more likely things will change to help young people. We can partake in community

education by going to community events such as parades or after school nights,

by advertising in local papers or writing a blog about your YRCO, as well as

sharing information about your YRCO on social media.

AdvocacyThis brings us to advocacy. Once we bring our team and allies together, we need to advocate! We can advocate on many levels.

Individual Level

One level of advocacy is to help individuals. This can be helping a young person

struggling with addiction to connect with a peer, find a detox or treatment program,

or find a recovery support service such as a Youth Clubhouse or a fitness, dance or

art studio that caters to people in recovery as well as other services.

Community Level

We can also advocate on a community level. For example, we could talk to our

school administrators about offering more programs after school. These

programs will help kids stay active and provide alternative activities to using drugs

and alcohol. We could talk to our local city council members to inform them about

available resources for young people and how our local cities can help support

our programs. We could also host community recovery talks! The issues identified

through personal stories shared at Recovery Talks and Community Listening

Forums help to inform our recommendations to policymakers.

State and Federal Level

Finally, we can advocate on a state and federal level. As a YRCO, we can come

up with the issues that are most important to youth in recovery in the

community and inform our state and federal lawmakers. Find your lawmakers

online. We can set up meetings and go to rallies to make sure our voices are

heard! See the appendix on page 28 for examples of policy statements to take

with us to share with our elected officials.

Youth Recovery Community Organization Core Strategies

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Peer Recovery SupportAs a Youth Recovery Community Organization, we can invite Certified Recovery

Peer Advocates (CRPAs) into our meetings so that if we meet a young person

who is struggling, we can refer them for this service. CRPAs are individuals

who hold an OASAS approved certification as a peer advocate and who utilize

their recovery expertise, professional training, and lived experience to provide

the following:

• engaging with an individual that is considering entering treatment;

• engaging a client to attend treatment or other healthcare services;

• engaging an individual in continuing care services post-discharge;

• raising awareness of existing social and other support services;

• helping peers develop Recovery Plans;

• learning and practicing new skills;

• helping peers self-monitor their progress;

• modeling effective coping skills;

• attending court and other system meetings as a support;

• facilitating non-clinical peer support groups; and

• supporting another peer in advocating for themselves to obtain effective services (OASAS, Certified Recovery Peer Advocate, 2019)

You can find peers around NYS by visiting www.for-ny.org/peer-engagement-

specialists

Provide Appropriate Resources and Supports/Partner Inventory FormAs a YRCO, it is a good idea to collect information about what resources are

available in order to be able to share resources with our group and community.

By working with each other, we will learn that we have a lot of resources, which

we like to call “Recovery Capital.” We can use who we know to help each other!

(See Appendix 2, pgs. 27-28, for the YRCO Partner Inventory Form)

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Leadership/Membership DevelopmentEveryone in recovery has something to share and some way to contribute to

Youth Recovery Community Organization’s success. Whether you are a great

speaker, note taker, you can make graphic art, you can handle social media, you

can plan a meeting, or in many other ways, you can contribute. Use your

strengths so your YRCO is as strong as it can be, and members feel useful and

engaged. Why do people leave groups? They feel like they are not important,

and the group is not moving forward. By assessing talents and developing

leadership, members will feel connected, empowered and motivated to stay a

part of the group!

Needs AssessmentBefore your Youth Recovery Community Organization gets started, we have a

great tool called the YRCO Assessment tool. (See Appendix 1, pages 22-23) This

will help your group determine if you are ready to start a YRCO. If there are areas

where you are lacking, then those can be areas you try to improve. If there are

areas you are really strong in, focus on those areas to start. START WITH A WIN!

Do something easy like meeting at a coffee shop, hanging out in a park, or going to

a local festival. As your group becomes more cohesive and confident, start to

develop a mission, vision and goals, host community forums and make meetings

with decision makers. Do not try to do everything all at once!

Fundraising and Grant WritingAs your YRCO is just starting, it is a good idea to link up with a local not-for-profit

or a school to start your group. That organization can provide space to meet

and if you fundraise, the organization can collect the money to help you to use it

for special events. If a grant becomes available, your parent organization may

apply for it with a Memorandum of Understanding that your YRCO will support

it. Until you are an official not-for-profit you cannot collect money or apply for

grants on your own! (See guide on becoming a not for profit: www.dos.ny.gov/

forms/corporations/1511-f-l_instructions.pdf). Once your YRCO is established

and you begin to be known as a go-to reliable resource in the community,

funders will seek you out! By collecting data, you will be ready for grants that

become available. Be mindful of your community’s needs and your strengths

and needs as a YRCO. This way, if a grant opportunity does become available,

you will be prepared to apply. See this webinar on grant writing (start at 29:48)

at www.zoom.us/recording/play/lDL5DeMWgaSpzmGpHRlp-sga0F4Y0I_

iCoS2xLzG8vb9icJMFHhFXJ2AOl6a51P6?continueMode=true!

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What is the Value of Forming a YRCO?

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• Helps to Overcome Some of the Barriers that Youth

and Young Adults Face

Youth Recovery Community Organizations are a great way to address the

needs of youth and young adults in different communities across New York

State. It is imperative that all YRCOs be all inclusive so that every member, ally

and supporter are able to contribute ideas about how to grow recovery

capital in their communities. Barriers and challenges will differ between

communities, that’s why it is important to have a YRCO in all communities

across the state.

• Creates a Social Network of People in Recovery

People in recovery need to find community with other individuals in

recovery. YRCOs are the perfect way for youth and young adults to create

and develop peer recovery support networks to grow and sustain their

own personalized recovery processes.

• Reduces the Stigma of Addiction

Through the education provided by YRCOs, discussion of recovery focuses

on the solution to addiction which, in turn, reduces the stigma attached to

it and helps people recover!

• Empowers Youth, Young Adults, Family Members, & Friends

Youth and Young adults become empowered and inspired once they are

aware that their voices are being heard. YRCOs can provide the perfect

platform for young people to use their voice and their story to begin changing

their community.


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AssessmentHow to Create a Youth Recovery Community Organization

3 PHASES OF DEVELOPING A YRCO

PHASE 1

Reviews the need to look at resources and commitment of youth members levels before launching a recovery community organization. A self-assessment tool is helpful for your organization to determine whether it is ready to engage with the community.

PHASE 2 Offers suggestions on how to engage the community and recruit people who may be potential partners. This section also includes information and tools to guide you in identifying and engaging community leaders.

PHASE 3 Discusses how to build the structure and function that will support and sustain the YRCO. Tips on how to work within the group, stay focused on the primary purpose, and overcome challenges are also reviewed.

See page 22 for YVM-NY YRCO Readiness Assessment Tool.

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Faces & Voices of Recovery has identified key standards to building successful

Recovery Community Organizations. RCOs help bridge the gap between

professional treatment and building healthy and successful lives in long-term

recovery. Like RCOs, Youth Recovery Community Organizations (YRCOs) engage in

four core strategies which are the following: education, advocacy, peer recovery

support, and providing appropriate recovery resources and supports.

The key standards to building a successful YRCO include the following:

Mission/Vision Taking time to develop a shared mission and vision

OrganizationMaintaining organizational independence, ownership, control

AdvocacyMaking advocacy a part of a youth recovery community organization’s agenda

Recovery Maintaining a focus on recovery

DiversityRecognizing & embracing diversity within the recovery community

Multiple Pathways Valuing & respecting diverse pathways to recovery

LeadershipEmpowering existing leaders and developing new ones

YRCO NetworkBuilding relationships with local and statewide youth recovery community organizations

AlliesBuilding alliances with allied organizations and movements

ProcessOrganizing and building a youth recovery community organization is a process

MembersDeveloping membership structures that fit your organization’s needs

HumanizingEducating the public by putting a face and a voice on recovery

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How to Identify the Recovery CommunityIndividuals achieve recovery through a variety of pathways, including formal treatment, mutual aid,

medication-assisted, faith-based, wellness, and without any help from treatment professionals or

mutual aid groups. Each individual selects the form of recovery most appropriate for them. Like other

chronic illnesses, recovery from addiction requires ongoing support.

The recovery community consists of more than

23 million Americans currently living in recovery

from addiction to alcohol and other drugs, their

families, friends and other allies – all who wish to

engage in the process of healing from addiction.

GET TO KNOW THE RECOVERY COMMUNITY!!

No single organization or individual represents the

recovery community. To ensure a diverse

partnership, YRCOs should represent various

sectors of the recovery community. In identifying

individuals and groups that may want to partner

with your YRCO, try to engage with individuals,

family members, and other allies of recovery from

a variety of sectors or fields. Lastly, assess your

community’s, strengths, assets, and resources.

Members of the recovery community are

often the easiest to engage, while

identifying other recovery partners and

allies takes a little more effort. However,

the best way to assess and build

relationships is to attend local events and

meet with community members in person.

Connecting with Recovery Community Allies & Partners

Here are some potential allies and

partners to consider:

• Law enforcement

• Local business leaders

• Schools and universities

• Community-based social organizations

• City/County government organizations

• Health, wellness and medical

professionals

• Clergy, spiritual community and

faith-based organizations

• Other parent and youth groups

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Social MediaYRCO Social MediaAnother key to engaging young people in creating a Youth Recovery

Community Organization is the utilization of social media.

Social media is a great way to connect the youth recovery community. It

involves the use of Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, as well as other social

media outlets that may become relevant to the community.

Why Use Social Media?Social media is fun and easy to use. It has the ability to connect Youth Recovery

Community Organizations across the state. Social media gives young people the

opportunity to find community.

Important Things to Remember When Using Social Media• Content should be short and to the point. Include links, images, announcements,

and knowledge sharing

• Post consistently

• Create hashtags (#) with key terms and messages so people can stay connected.

For example: #empower #inspire #recover

• Aim to catch attention and inspire action

• Follow and/or like other community and like-minded groups

• Posts with images see 37% more engagement than posts with just text

• Be sure to tag individuals and organizations mentioned in your post

• What is posted cannot be erased—use caution!


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Identifying YourYRCO

Mission, Vision, Goals, & Objectives• A vision statement offers hope for the future. The vision helps the YRCO

achieve long term goals to solve problems that their communities face while

focusing on recovery.

• A mission statement describes the YRCO’s

reason for being established. It supports the

vision and explains what the YRCO is doing

and why. The mission statement will help keep

the group focused and will bring everyone

back to the group’s primary purpose.

• Goals are specific, action-oriented items that

the YRCO strives to achieve. Goals should

reflect the mission and vision of the group.

• Objectives are measurable strategies and

tactics used to achieve goals.

They should be “SMART”

S – Specific

M – Measurable

A – Achievable

R – Realistic

T – Timed

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BrandingGroup Name and LogoCreating the name and logo for your YRCO is an important group process that

provides a sense of identity and ownership. This process also helps build

connection within the group.

Here are some tips for starting the branding process:

• Brainstorm and list potential names as a group

• Logo should represent mission and vision of YRCO

• YRCO members may contribute their time and talent or find community

graphic artist willing to develop a design for the logo

• Both name and logo should be unanimously approved by group

• Or use the YVM logo or name


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Recruiting and Maintaining Members

1. Encourage Current Members to Recruit New Members

2. Ask for Feedback

3. Thank Your Members

4. Share Your Members’ Success Stories to Demonstrate the

Importance and Difference That They Make

5. Honor Your Top Members,

Small Recognition Efforts Mean a Lot

6. Encourage Your Members for Bigger Roles

7. Grow Your Member Pool Through Recruitment of

Members by Your Members!

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FundraisingFundraising & Grant OpportunitiesYRCOs may not be ready to fundraise at this point, but they should be thinking about fundraising opportunities down the line. In the meantime, a YRCO may fundraise by linking up with an established organization in your community.

Fundraising from numerous sources will be necessary to

support events, open an office, hire staff, and cover other

expenses. Most YRCOs start with nothing more than an

idea and some people committed to recovery! Some YRCOs

have benefitted from grants, while others have grown with

business plans and effectively executing goals, plans, and

strategy. Fundraising is about giving people an opportunity

to invest in recovery!

Your YRCO will need to identify who may be potential

funders and build strong relationships with them.

Fundraising is a way to demonstrate a belief in the

mission and vision of your YRCO.


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Some examples of where you might identify potential funding streams include:

Government Funding:

Federal Funding [ ie, Access to Recovery; Recovery Month;

Reentry programs

State Funding [ie, Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC); block

grants; Medicaid program billable services; contracts

through Department of Corrections or other state

agencies, Recovery Community Outreach Centers

(RCOCs), Youth Clubhouses (YCHs), Family Support

Navigators (FSNs), Peers Services

OASAS Link RFP Announcements [ www.oasas.ny.gov

NYS Grants Gateway [ Streamlining State Grant Processes site:

www.grantsreform.ny.gov/

Recovery Month Fundraising Tips & Tools [ www.recoverymonth.gov/events/plan-events/

fundraising

Private FundingStart with Your Members [ asking others to “invest” in your mission is best done

when members give first!

Community Fundraising [ ie, businesses, Local Government Units (LGUs)

Private Foundations [ie, Christopher D . Smithers Foundation; Robert Wood

Johnson Foundation; Open Society Foundation; Health

Foundation, Ammon Foundation, and other local family

foundations

Self-funding [ ie, Donations from people in recovery, their friends

and associates

Paid Memberships [ ie, membership dues

Campaigns [ ie, the campaign for addiction recovery (CFAR)

Event Sponsorships [ ie, conferences, walks, runs, etc.

Allied Organization [ ie, employers, educators, faith-based and business

communities; health-care providers, attorneys

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Data & Evaluation of Youth Recovery Community OrganizationsData and evaluation are important aspects and tools of your Youth Recovery Community

Organization. Having data displays the value and worth of a YRCO. Sign in sheets, evaluations,

contact lists, surveys and other tools are great ways for you to record, review, and organize the

data. These items are also positive ways to measure the progress of a YRCO.

Your YRCO can measure the relationship between program activities (performance indicators) and

the changes those activities will produce (outcomes). This can help you evaluate if your YRCO is

beneficial to the community you serve; in other words – whether the connections between what

you do and what you hope to achieve makes sense. It also provides greater clarity and helps you tell

the story of the YRCO.

Create & Implement a Data Collection PlanThe following are excellent tools to collect and record data:

Surveys [ standard written instruments that can be administered

by mail, email, or in person

Sign-In Sheets [gathers important information from members of the

YRCO and community for meetings, events, and

activities that can be recorded and utilized for

documentation, as well as funding opportunities

Evaluation [ about the amount, number, or value of something;

assessment

Contact List [ keeps track of how many people attend your events and

who you can stay in contact with for future gatherings

Interviews [ person-to-person or over the phone (usually individually)

Focus Groups [ assessment conducted in group setting

Observation [ at recovery events, trainings, community meetings

Record Review [ data collected through internal or external

organizational records


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Training & Education

Education is an important tool that helps us break the stigma associated with addiction. There are

multiple ways a YRCO can stay educated and inform their local community about recovery.

• YRCO Toolkit

• Youth Stories Have Power

• Building Your YRCO from the Ground Up

• FOR-NY/ASAP Annual Recovery Conference

• FOR-NY Recovery Fine Arts Festival

• FOR-NY Recovery Advocacy Day

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Policy & Advocacy

YRCOs can help address some of the barriers that young people face in recovery by advocating for

policy changes. This is critical to helping individuals and families impacted by addiction to get the

recovery services and supports they need.

Through their advocacy efforts, YRCOs:

• Reduce stigma and shame

• Ensure addiction is addressed as a public health issue – NOT a crime

• Eliminate barriers for getting help


A1: YVM-NY YRCO Readiness Assessment ToolAnswer each of the questions below twice. First from your perspective, then from your YRCO’s perspective. Please Check Yes, No, or Unsure for the following questions:

YOU YRCO

Yes No Unsure Yes No Unsure

1. Are you genuinely interested in (and committed to) the recovery community?

2. Do you know why you want to form a Youth Recovery Community Organization? (Check one or more)

a) Save lives

b) Change community understanding of addiction and recovery

c) Change community response to and support of addiction recovery

d) Need to break down barriers to recovery for individuals and families

e) Need YRCO to meet funding requirements

f) Need to recruit individuals from recovery community for a study

g) Need credibility that may come from partnering with people in recovery and family members

h) Need resources that come from partnerships with outside community organizations

i) Other Reasoning (write in)

3. Do your plans and priorities encourage and support the values of all pathways to recovery?

4. Do you have a previous history of working with “the many pathways to recovery” community?

a) Is this history a positive one?

5. Do you know about the recovery resources in your community?

6. Do you have existing relationships with the recovery community?

a) Are these relationships positive?

7. Do you have the time needed to engage with the recovery community and create partnerships with allies?

8. Do you have the necessary skills to begin and sustain an YRCO? (Check one or more)

a) Communication:

1.) Ability to provide and receive feedback

2.) Strong listening skills

3.) Ability to be a clear and effective verbal and nonverbal communicator

b) Cultural competency /humility

1.) Ability to share power and control over decisions

2.) Group facilitation and interpersonal skills

9. Can you contribute any of the following to the YRCO?

a) Staff and/or volunteers

b) In-kind resources (e.g. meeting space, technology, distribution network)

c) Connections to key community leaders and resources

d) Knowledge of the issues/topics to be addressed

e) Training and technical assistance

f) Other: (e.g. financial resources)

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PLEASE WRITE YOUR RESPONSES TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

10. What are the potential benefits of an YRCO for the recovery community in our county?

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11. What are the potential benefits for our YRCO in partnering with the outside community?

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12. What concerns might you have about starting an YRCO in your county?

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SUMMARY:

Before officially considering your YRCO, it’s helpful to assess your and your

members’ resources, skills and commitment. The YVM-NY YRCO Readiness

Assessment Tool will help you reflect on your group readiness. If you have

concluded that you are indeed prepared and committed to engaging the

larger community, the following sections will prove helpful in developing

strategies for identifying and approaching influential stakeholders.


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A2: YRCO Partner Inventory FormList possible recovery community members / allies

Sector Name Organization Address Phone Email

Prevention

Treatment

Family /Youth

Older Adults

Health & Human Services

Community Organizations

Education

Faith-Based

Government

Advocacy

Business

Law Enforcement

Other

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A3: Sample Meeting Agenda

YVM-HUDSON COMMUNITY INTEREST MEETING AGENDA

I. INTRODUCTIONS

II. OVERVIEW OF YOUTH VOICES MATTER-NEW YORK

a) Lori Teaney, Youth Recovery Program Specialist will be giving a brief overview on YVM-NY’s Mission, Vision, and Purpose.

III. SUBCOMMITTEES/COMMITMENTS

a) What are you able or willing to commit to for the continued establishment of YVM-Hudson?

b) Create Subcommittee Groups-Subcommittee Coordinators

c) Create YVM-Hudson Mission & Vision

IV. TIMELINE

a) Create a 4-month Timeline

b) Create a 4-month Timeline for Subcommittees

V. NEXT STEPS

a) What will the next meeting be about?

b) When will the next meeting take place and where?

c) Date & Time of Meeting Place

NOTES:

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Location: 802 Columbia Street Suite 2 Hudson, NY 12534

Date: 3/25/2019

Time: 5:00-6:30pm


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A4: Sample Event FlyerThings to include in your flyer:

1. Title of the event

2. Date and time

3. Location

4. Short description

5. Contact person and/or registration information

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A5: Sample Mission & Vision StatementYouth Voices Matter-New York’s Mission & Vision Statement:

ABOUT US Established in 2017 as an ancillary of

Friends of Recovery - New York, our mission is to empower and inspire

youth and young adults in communities across New York State to create, develop

and collaboratively establish Youth Recovery Community Organizations

while contributing and supporting the growth of each individual’s

recovery process.

MISSION

Our mission is to empower and inspire youth and young adults in communities

across NYS to create, develop and collaboratively establish Youth Recovery

Community Organizations while supporting and contributing to the growth of each individual’s recovery

process.

VISION

Through the establishment of YRCOs, youth and young adults across NYS will be

provided the foundation needed to be able to use their voice to advocate and

educate others while growing in their own recovery process. Youth Voices Matter-NY believes that every young person has the right to recover and deserves to have the community resources and access to

assistance to do so.

RECOVERY IS…

connection LOVE NEW LIFE laughter safety COMMUNITY

change socialization

GROWTH freedom together HOPE PURPOSE renewal family


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A6: Sample Policy Statement

Policy statements reflect the things that we as YVM are advocating for

and need for our communities

Here is a sample of our 2019 Policy Statement

Education:

P Establish Recovery High Schools and Collegiate Recovery

Programs.

P Funding to implement Certified Recovery Peer Advocates in all

high schools, SUNY and CUNY schools to make peer services

available to youth and young adults.

Recovery Community Resources:

P Funding to market and promote youth recovery community

organizations across the state

P Funding to support the creation of more youth clubhouses

across the state

P Funding to implement multiple pathways in already available

solidified recovery resources

P Provide more education and resources for families with

relatives in recovery

P Funding to implement Youth Crisis Diversion Services across

the state and Wrap Around Services (Life and Family Skills)

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A8: Sample Survey

1. Please provide us with your name and email address:

__________________________________ __________________________________ ___________________________

First Name Last Name Email Address

2. Please write your county (Example: Albany County): _________________ County

3. What is your zip code (Example: 12202)? __ __ __ __ __

4. Gender:

o Female o Male o Nonbinary

o Other: ___________________________ o Prefer not to specify

5. What is your ethnicity?

o African American o Native American o Asian o Hispanic

o Caucasian o Other:________________________ o Prefer not to specify

6. Date of birth (Example: 01/01/2000): _____ /______ /________

7. What is your connection to Recovery?

o I am in Recovery

o I am a Friend and/or Family Member of someone in Recovery

o I am an ally of Recovery

o Other- Please explain: ___________________________________________

8. Are you interested in becoming an active ally or member of YVM-NY?

o Yes o No o Maybe

9. Do you have a Youth Recovery Clubhouse, Recovery Community Organization Center, or any recovery

resources in your community?

o Yes o No o Not sure o Other, Specify: ___________________________________________

10. Do you attend or participate in any recovery organizations in your community?

o Yes o No o Sometimes

11. Are you able to transport yourself or have a way to be transported to recovery resources and organizations

in your community?

o Yes o No o Sometimes o Other, Specify: ___________________________________________

12. Do you know what a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate is?

o Yes o No

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A9: Sample Meeting Summary

YRCO Group Name

Date and Time of the Meeting

Meeting Location

Present: List All attendees by name

Guest speakers (if appropriate):

Agenda Items Discussion Action

Summary of

Meeting Agenda

Meeting Chair introduced the agenda and asked participants if

they are alright with the agenda.

Moved on to the next

part of the meeting.

Introductions Everyone introduced themselves, recovery affiliation, and what

they are hoping to get out of this meeting.


part of the meeting

Treasurer’s Report Treasurer reported on amount of money in the account and

means to continue to fundraise.


part of the meeting

Old Business Discussed last month’s participation in parade-what went well,

what could have been better. Highlights include meeting the

mayor and signing up three more young people to join our group.

Group committed to

attending the parade

again next year and

making noted changes

Committee Reports Policy/Advocacy: Policy committee reported on summary of

surveys collected about key issues in recovery community to

discuss with law makers. Set a date for next meeting with local

County Legislators.

Events: Events Committee discussed upcoming bar-be-cue and

different tasks needed to have a successful event.

Training: Training committee shared information on local

training opportunities.

Fundraising: Fundraising committee discussed upcoming 5k

race to raise money for the organization and help that was

needed in order to have a successful event.

Social Media/Communications: Social Media/

Communications committee discussed outreach plan to recruit

more members and spread more awareness about recovery.

Tasks for each

committee were

distributed to the

group

Next Meeting Next Meeting is scheduled for (Month, Time, Location) Unanimous approval of

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A10: Tips for Organizing a Successful Meeting

u Designate someone to chair the meeting and another to

take notes

u Distribute the agenda to all participants a few days before

the meeting

u At the beginning of the meeting, ask people to introduce

themselves and their connection to addiction/recovery

u Have a set schedule for the various agenda items and

stick to it

u Start on time and end on time

u Develop and distribute a meeting summary including next

steps and responsible parties with date of next meeting

u Thank everyone for their time, passion and commitment

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A11: Meeting Planning Task List

o Prepare a list of recovery community members/

allied partners.

o Arrange an in-person meeting with group members to

discuss the objectives of the meeting.

o Set a date and location for the meeting.

o Prepare an agenda.

o Send email invitations stating the purpose of the meeting

with enclosed agenda.

o Prepare group and recovery related materials to share

and distribute at the meeting.

o Arrange for food, snacks, water at the meeting and

choose some members to be greeters to welcome people

to the meeting.

o Start on time and end on time.

o Send a follow-up email summary to gain feedback from

meeting participants with enclosed meeting summary.


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A12: Tips for Organizing a Successful Event

E Create a checklist for all things

needed to be accomplished

E Define the purpose and format

for the event

E Pay sufficient attention and

detail to planning

E Draft your budget considering

unforeseeable situations

E Check the location and have a

backup location

E Allocate responsibilities

E Promote your event

E Go through checklist 24 hours

before the event

E Ask for feedback and record

data (RSVP, sign in sheets,

evaluations if possible)

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A13: How to Create a Pop-Up Event

First thing’s first. Outreach needs to happen with young people who will be attending your event. It’s important to engage and connect with young people prior to hosting your event because they are going to be the ones attending.

The following is a basic checklist on how to host a YVM Pop-Up Event:

o Reach out to potential partners and/or event venues.

o Meet with potential partners and/or event venues to obtain event details

including: Venue Name, Address, Venue Point-Person, Phone Number/

Email, Youth Leaders Contact Information.

o Administration Details and Logistics Organized: If liability insurance (COI)

or waivers are needed to host your event, you must partner with a local

non-profit or Recovery Community Organization that can assist you with

this process.

o Create an event based on set goals that include all of the following: Event

Agenda, Topics & Outline, Activities (speakers, music, dance,

presentations, meals, etc.), and Duration of Activities.

o Create an Expense Budget.

o Determine Duties for Event/Job Tasking.

o Preparation of typical supplies needed at the event and SWAG items such

as YVM t-shirts, bags, pens, water bottles, etc.

o Set date, time of event and continue to meet regularly with those

participating in the event in order to fine tune and create a detailed

schedule for both the pre-day event and event day.

o Create and distribute some form of data collection at the event which

can include a sign-in sheet or surveys to document the numbers of

attendees.

o Final advancing schedules/running orders with everyone involved.

o Start early and stay late when executing both the pre-event schedule and

event day schedule.

o Complete an Event Summary Form and return to the Youth Recovery

Program Specialist in your region.

*Remember to have fun because the purpose of a Pop-Up Event is to celebrate life in recovery while educating the community about the

importance of recovery.*


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A14: Sample Event Summary

Example:

Event Title/Topic Presentation

Event Type Meeting

Date: 7/8/2019 Time: 4-5pm

Location and/or Modality: In-Person Event Partner(s) (if applicable):

OASAS Recovery Clubhouse (Elmcor)

Total number of attendees: 14

Brief Event Summary: YVM-NY had a meeting at The CORE to discuss future presentations, topics, events,

and other activities for future collaboration. (PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED SIGH-IN SHEETS)

Surveys collected? o Yes o No

Attachments from Event (Sign-Sheet, Flyer, etc.):

Blank Form for Use

Event Title/Topic

Event Type

Date: Time:

Location and/or Modality: Event Partner(s) (if applicable):

Total number of attendees:

Brief Event Summary:

Surveys collected? o Yes o No

Attachments from Event (Sign-Sheet, Flyer, etc.):

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Western Region• Clubhouse Buffalo (Youth Clubhouse)

66 Englewood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214

716-832-2141

Marsha West [email protected]

• GCASA Genesee Council on Alcoholism and

Substance Abuse

Batavia Office430 East Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020

585-343-1124

Albion Office249 East Avenue, Albion, NY 14411

585-589-0055

• Erie County Youth Bureau

www2.erie.gov/youthservices/index.php?q=youth-

bureau

• Community Action Organization of Western NY

Youth services, employment opportunities, emergency

and family services, and more.

www.caowny.org/youth-services/

Finger Lakes Region• Epic Zone Youth Clubhouse

21 Worthington Ave, Geneva, NY 14456

Kelli Gage [email protected]

• ROCovery Fitness

“Sober Living Through Fitness”

1035 Dewey Avenue, Rochester, NY 14613

585-484-0234

• NCADD-RA (National Council on Alcoholism and Drug

Dependency-Rochester Area)

1931 Buffalo Road. Rochester, NY 14624

585-426-8000

• Monroe County Youth Bureau

www2.monroecounty.gov/youth-index.php

• CORE Center

Recovery Community and Outreach Center

Employment resources, community resources, and

volunteer opportunities

803 West Avenue, Suite 196, Rochester, NY 14611

585-328-8230

• Finger Lakes Works

Employment opportunities for young people

www.fingerlakesworks.com/youth/

• Collegiate Recovery Community @ Tompkins Cortland

Community College

Safe space and supportive community for students

affected by addiction

• The Recovery Space

Tompkins Cortland Community College

Room 178, Dryden Campus

www.tompkinscortland.edu/campus-life/collegiate-

recovery-community

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Central Region• The SPOT (Youth Clubhouse)

75 East 1st Street, Oswego, NY 13126

Ellen Lazarek [email protected]

• Syracuse Recovery Community & Outreach Center –

CUSE Center

115 E. Jefferson St., Suite 300. Syracuse, NY 13202

315-422-5638

• Syracuse/Onondaga County Youth Bureau

www.ongov.net/cfs/yboverview.html

• HopePrint

Helping to empower refugees thrive and succeed.

Services include family empowerment programs,

community advocacy, and collaborative neighborhood

activation.

315-313-6667

www.hopeprint.org/

• Catholic Charities of Onondaga County

Dedicated to caring for those in need while promoting

human development, collaboration, and the elimination

of poverty and injustice.

1654 West Onondaga Street, Syracuse, NY 13204

315-424-1800

Southern Tier• TC Commons Youth Clubhouse

650 Baldwin St, Elmira, New York 14901

Kernalia Andrews [email protected]

• CASA-Trinity

Prevention, Recovery and treatment resources

4612 Millennium Dr., Geneseo, NY 14454

585-991-5012

• Youth Mentoring of the Southern Tier

A site-based mentoring program that meets once a

week at a designated location (sites include Corning,

Elmira, and Allegany County)

www.familyservicesociety.org/youth-mentoring-of-the-

southern-tier.html

607-962-3148

• Chemung-Schuyler-Steuben Workforce New York

Are you in high school and struggling with classes? Have

you graduated and are not sure what you should do

next? Or, are you a parenting teenager who would like to

attend college? If you need someone to turn to, the

Chemung-Schuyler-Steuben Workforce New York

(CSSWFNY) Emerging Workforce Program is here to

help. Our Navigators can assist you in exploring potential

careers, writing a résumé, learning job preparedness

skills, and brushing up on your job search and

interviewing techniques

www.csswfny.com/index.php?page=youth-services

Daniel Porter, Executive Director

607-238-5730 ext. 1106

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North Country• St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services

The St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services

provides temporary assistance to eligible individuals

and families to help them with their basic needs until

they can become self-sufficient. Toward that end, we

have employment programs and other supportive

services, such as day care so that people can find and

maintain employment. We also administer programs

which can assist people with their medical expenses

and nutritional needs.

315-379-2111

6 Judson Street, Canton, NY 13617 United States

www.co.st-lawrence.ny.us/Departments/SocialServices/

• St. Lawrence County One Stop Career Center

The St. Lawrence County One Stop Career Center

provides the resources to help one find jobs in the local

area. Their mission statement states: The mission of

the St. Lawrence County Workforce Development

Board, as a partnership of private and public

community resources, is to ensure the economic vitality

of our county by building and maintaining a quality

workforce development system that strengthens and

provides economic, educational, and developmental

opportunities for all citizens and employers. Hours are

Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Email: [email protected]

315-386-3276

80 State Highway 310, Canton, NY 13617

United States

www.slconestop.com

• New York State Education Department: Adult Career

& Continuing Ed Services

Counties Serving: Clinton, Essex, Franklin, St Lawrence

209 West Main Street, Suite 3, Malone, NY 12953

518-483-3530 or 800-882-2803

Fax: 518-483-3552

Resources• How to Apply or Refer Individuals for Services• Vocational Rehabilitation Services• Transition and Youth Services• Business Services• Vendors• Independent Living Centers

• Due Process Rights

• Seaway Valley Prevention Council

The Seaway Valley Prevention Council provides

information and education programs regarding

substance abuse awareness and prevention.

315-713-4861

206 Ford St., Ogdensburg, NY 13669 United States

www.svpc.net/

• North Country Housing Council

The North Country Housing Council is a non-profit

organization that exists for the sole purpose of assisting

St. Lawrence County residents in a variety of ways. The

website is here to assist, educate and provide you with

useful information, and assist communities and first time

home buyers in a variety of ways.


518-481-5065 or 315-386-1051

19 Main St., Canton, NY 13617 United States

www.nocohousing.org/


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North Country, continued

• Community Health Center of Northern New York -

Canton

The Community Health Center for Northern New York

states that their mission,” is to provide comprehensive

accessible health and human services to all residents

across the communities of Northern New York, and to

offer services to people of all income levels with a

special commitment to low income, medically

underserved individuals, and people with disabilities.”

Hours: Monday & Friday from 7:30am to 4:30pm,

Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30am to 8:00pm

Thursday from 7:30am to 6:00pm.

315-386-8191

4 Commerce Lane, Canton, NY 13617 United States

www.chcnorthcountry.org/canton

• Alliance for Positive Health

The Alliance for Positive Health provides a continuum of

direct services to people living with or impacted by HIV/

AIDS or other chronic illnesses.

Plattsburgh202 Cornelia Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901

518-563-2437

Glens Falls13 Chester Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801

518-743-0703

• St. Lawrence County Youth Bureau

Joanne Sevick, Director

Human Services Center

80 State Highway 310, Suite 4, Canton, NY 13617

315-379-9464

Fax: 315-386-8636


www.stlawco.org/Departments/YouthBureau/

• Franklin County Youth Bureau

Michele Mulverhill, Director, and Commissioner of

Social Services

184 Finney Boulevard, Suite 339, Malone, NY 12953

518-481-1876

Fax: 518-481-1614


www.ocfs.ny.gov/main/youth/youthbureaus.asp

• Champlain Valley Family Center

Champlain Valley Family Center is a private, non-profit

community-based organization. We are dedicated to

providing substance abuse treatment, prevention,

education and related support programs to promote

the well-being and quality of life for the residents of

Clinton County, NY.

www.cvfamilycenter.org

• Youth Clubhouses

Seaway Valley Prevention Council

56-58 Main Street, Massena, NY 13662

315-705-4203

St. Lawrence County

St. Regis Mohawk Youth Clubhouse

378 NY-37, Hogansburg, NY 13655

518-358-9667

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Mohawk Valley• Herkimer County Youth Bureau

Gina Giacovelli, Executive Director

109 Mary Street, Suite 1110, Herkimer, NY 13350

315-867-1213

Fax: 315-867-1497



• Otsego County Youth Bureau

Kathleen A. DeJong, Executive Director

197 Main Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326

607-547-4329

Fax: 607-547-4260


www.otsegocounty.com/departments/youth_bureau/

index.php/

• Delaware County Youth Bureau

Dana Scuderi-Hunter, MSW, Commissioner Social

Services/Director of the Youth Bureau

99 Main Street, Delhi, NY 13753

607-832-5310

Fax: 607-832-6033


www.co.delaware.ny.us/departments.htm

• New York State Education Department:

Adult Continuing Ed Services

Counties Serving: Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Lewis,

Montgomery, Oneida

Satellite Offices: Johnstown Satellite Office

207 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13501

315-793-2536 or 1-800-624-6206

Fax: 315-793-2724

• Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency

Mohawk Valley Community Action is the frontline

resource for people living in poverty in Oneida and

Herkimer Counties, providing direct services and

support for education, employment and family support

services. For anyone living in the Mohawk Valley,

whether they were raised in poverty, or they suddenly

find themselves there due to unemployment, disability

or a change in household, Mohawk Valley Community

Action should be considered their FIRST STEP when

seeking assistance.

9882 River Road, Utica, NY 13502

315-624-9930

Fax: 315-624-9931

• Youth Clubhouses

Friends of Recovery - Delaware and Otsego

22 Elm Street, Oneonta, NY 13820

607-267-4435

Otsego County

Friends of Recovery - Delaware and Otsego

607-267-4435

Otsego County

HFM Prevention Council

518-212-5905

Montgomery County

• Center for Family Life and Recovery

Center for Family Life and Recovery, Inc. is an

organization which is proud to be the area’s leading

resource provider in Prevention, Mental Health and

Behavioral Services, as well as Community and Family

Recovery Programs. CFLR, Inc. works to transform the

lives of those in our community.

www.whenthereshelpthereshope.com

502 Court St Ste 401, Utica, NY 13502

315-733-1709


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Capital Region• NYS Department of Education: Adult Career &

Continuing Educational Services

Counties Serving: Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer,

Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, Washington

80 Wolf Road, Suite 200, 2nd Floor,

Albany, NY 12205

518-473-8097 or 800-272-5448

Fax: 518-457-4562

• Become an Apprentice

Apprenticeship is the process of learning a skilled

occupation through: Paid on-the-job training; apprentices

train under the guidance of experienced journey workers

Related classroom training

To become an apprentice, you must be:

• 18 years old

• 16 years old with parental approval

The length of training varies from one to six years,

depending on the occupation.

There is a written contract between the apprentice and

the employer that acknowledges their shared

commitment to the training process. This agreement is

approved and registered by the New York State

Department of Labor.

www.labor.ny.gov/apprenticeship/general/registration.shtm

• Employment Serviceswww.ny.gov/services/employment

• Housing Serviceswww.ny.gov/services/housing

• Amsterdam Youth ClubhouseHFM Prevention Council Council Creative Connections

303 East Main Street, Amsterdam, NY 12010

518-212-5905

• Project Safe Point: Harm Reduction Services

Syringe Exchange, Overdose Prevention, Treatment

Readiness and Referral, HIV and Hepatitis C Screening,

Health Hub, Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion, Peer

Recovery Advocates

www.projectsafepointcc.org

• Albany County Youth Bureau

Nicole Ward, Executive Director

112 State Street, Room 300, Albany, NY 12207

518-447-4892

Fax: 518-447-7578



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Upper Hudson Valley• Greene County Youth Bureau

Terry McGee Ward, Executive Director

Greene County Dept. of Human Services

411 Main Street, Catskill, NY 12414

518-719-3555

Fax: 518-719-3798



• Columbia County Youth Bureau

Jessica Nabozny, Executive Director

25 Railroad Avenue, PO Box 458, Hudson, NY 12534

518-828-9411, ext. 2107

Fax: 518-828-5401


www.columbiacountyny.com

• Youth Services

www.columbiagreenworks.org/youth.html

• Columbia-Greene Addiction Coalition

The Mission of the Columbia-Greene Addiction Coalition

is to address addiction in our community by ensuring

our residents have access to Information, Education,

Treatment Options, and Recovery Supports.

www.columbiagreeneaddictioncoalition.org

• Hudson Housing Authority

The Hudson Housing Authority is committed to

improving the lives of the low and moderate income

families in The City of Hudson New York area by

providing the opportunity for self-sufficiency through

safe and secure housing.

www.hudsonhousingauthority.com

• Youth Clubhouses of Columbia & Greene Counties

Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene

MHA-CG Catskill

455 Main Street, Catskill, NY 12414

MHA-CG Hudson

802 Columbia Street, Suite 2, Hudson, NY 12534

518-567-7771

Kai Hillmann: [email protected]

NYC, Long Island, and Lower Hudson Valley

• OASAS Recovery Clubhouses

Housing Works in Brooklyn, New York

2611 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn, NY

347-381-5330

The Core in Queens, New York (Elmcor Youth and Adult

Activities Inc.

33-10 108th Street, Corona, New York, 11368

718-651-0096

The Center in Manhattan, New York (LGBT Center)

208 W 13th Street, New York, NY, 10011

646-358-1747

Yonkers Family YMCA in Yonkers, New York

17 Riverdale Avenue, Yonkers, New York, 10701

914-963-0183

Club Help in Long, Island

46 Pine Street, Freeport, New York 11520

516-378-1111

Mosholu Montefiore Community Center Club House in

the Bronx, New York

3450 Dekalb Avenue, The Bronx, New York

718-882-4000

Camelot of Staten Island

1268 Forest Avenue, Richmond, Staten Island, 10302

718-981-8117

• Educational

TASC/HSE in NYC: www.acces.nysed.gov/what-hsetasc-test

Board of Education: www.schools.nyc.gov/

ACS Educational Resources: www.nyc.gov/html/acs/education/

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NYC, Long Island, and Lower Hudson Valley, continued

• Employment/Internships

DYCD: www1.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/jobs-internships/intern-and-earn.page

Opportunities for a better tomorrow: obtjobs.org/programs/young-adult-internship-program

Workforce 1: www1.nyc.gov/site/sbs/careers/careers.page

• Housing/Homeless services:

DCYD: www1.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/runaway-homeless-youth.page

The Covenant House: https://ny.covenanthouse.org

The Coalition for Homeless Youth: www.nychy.org

• Alternative

Big Vision: www.bigvision.nyc

(Free and fun activities for youth in recovery)

The Pillars: www.pillarsnyc.org

(Holistic Recovery app)

A16: References

OASAS. (2019). Certified Recovery Peer Advocate.

Retrieved from New York State Office of Addiction Services

and Supports (OASAS): www.oasas.ny.gov/recovery

OASAS. (2019, May 15). What is Recovery? Retrieved

from New York State Office of Addiction Services and

Supports (OASAS): www.oasas.ny.gov/recovery

SAMHSA. (2019, 5 14). Recovery and Recovery Support. Retrieved from Substance Abuse and Mental

Health Services Administration: www.samhsa.gov/find-help/

recovery

www.for-ny.org/recovery-community-organizations

www.facesandvoicesofrecovery.org/arco/rco-toolkit

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