Credo Community Center Blog: From the OASAS Newsroom

Sunday, December 5, 2010

From the OASAS Newsroom

ENHANCED DRINKING DRIVER PROGRAM TO TARGET CAUSES OF DUI

State Agencies Implement New Strategy to Address Substance Use Disorders
11/24/2010
New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo, in collaboration with Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Commissioner David J. Swarts, today have announced new training designed to reduce impaired driving, prevent continued high-risk drinking and provide an intervention and referral to treatment for those suffering from an addiction.
Governor David A. Paterson said, "This new curriculum comes appropriately at the start of the holiday season when New Yorkers must all be aware of the dangers of driving while impaired. This agency partnership will help us prevent impaired driving, provide individuals with the help they need for substance use problems, and make the roadways safer for all holiday travelers."

For more information or the view the entire article, go to http://www.oasas.state.ny.us and click on Public Info/News

Treatment Availability

We are currently taking referrals for all of our residential programs:

- Women's Intensive Residential – openings soon!
- Men's Community Residences – openings!
- Residential Rehabilitation Services for Youth – immediate openings!

To gather information regarding any of the Credo Programs, please call the toll-free number 1-888-585-2228. The Central Information Unit will provide program information to assist referral sources in determining the program or service which will be most appropriate and beneficial for the individual referred.

We currently have outpatient intake appointments available within 24-72 hours:
-Watertown Outpatient Clinic: (315) 788-1530
-Lowville Outpatient Clinic: (315) 376-5958
-Watertown Mental Health Clinic: (315) 788-1530

Thank You Very Much!

Credo Community Center is truly privileged to have such a strong and dedicated community of supporters. From year to year, our fundraisers continue to be successful and beneficial. We appreciate the generosity of our friends, family and community members, who give of their time and/or money to help Credo continue our mission.

It happens as well that Credo is remembered by individuals and their families through Endowment/Planned Giving. We cannot express our appreciation being thought of in this way.