Additional Helpful Resources
is part of The NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (NYS OASAS). It is informational relative to addictions, services, education and where to get help for those who have a loved one struggling with addiction. It includes 12 step meetings in almost every category of addictions and basically makes much of what is left to be done completed other than the set up, ordering the banner and literature holders. We will also be receiving brochures, etc. from Friends of Recovery and self-help literature.
was founded in 1995. A parachurch organization, operating outside established religious boundaries, Faith Partners Inc is able to engage congregations regardless of their specific beliefs and doctrines.
With denominational, coalition and state and federal partnerships Faith Partners continues to mobilize the faith community to become effective in the prevention of alcohol and drug problems and to provide addiction recovery support.
Al-Anon Family Groups
Al-Anon Family Groups, founded in 1951, is a worldwide fellowship that offers a program of recovery for 
the families and friends of alcoholics, whether or not the alcoholic recognizes the existence of a drinking problem or seeks help.
Alateen is part of the Al-Anon fellowship designed for the younger relatives and friends of alcoholics through the teen years.
Healing Springs can provide trained Navigators that will help addicts and their families to receive the proper treatment for the hope of recovery. In addition, Healing Springs offers Twelve Step meetings including a beginners Al-Anon meeting. Al-Anon is the for friends and families whose loved one is struggling with the disease of alcoholism. Their web site provides a monthly calendar of meetings and special events.
NAMI Capital Region, NY envisions a world where all people affected by mental illness live healthy, fulfilling lives supported by a community that cares. Their mission is to provide free mental health advocacy, education, support, and public awareness so that all individuals and families in the Capital Region impacted by mental illness can build better lives.
