Mohawk Valley Council on Alcoholism and Addictions

About Us...

WELCOME!

Vision:

The Mohawk Valley Council on Alcoholism/Addictions will be the premier community resource for all alcohol and other addiction issues.

Mission Statement:

It is the mission of the Mohawk Valley Council on Alcoholism/Addictions to be the community resource that helps reduce the disease of alcoholism and other addictions by increasing public awareness through prevention programs, education, information and referral services.

We offer free confidential information, assessment and referral counseling for individuals and their families who are experiencing difficulties with a wide variety of issues...

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Prescription Drug Abuse Trends...

Prescription Drug Abuse Trends

Links to resources:

http://www.freevibe.com/Drug_Facts/prescription_drugs.asp

http://www.theantidrug.com/drug_info/prescription_drugs.asp

http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/govpubs/prevalert/v6/4.aspx

Save the Date!!!

Two Trainings coming this Fall!

September 25th, 2009

Topic: Relapse Prevention
Presented by: Dr. Ellen Vachon
Cost: $10.00 per person
When and Where: 8:30-4:00pm at the Radisson Hotel.
- Registration available in August

November 20th, 2009

Topic:Current Ethical and Legal Issues in the Behavioral Health Field
Presented by: Dr. David J. Powell
Cost: $20.00 per person
When and Where: 8:30-4:30pm at the Radisson Hotel.
- Registration available in October.

Prevention Services

Click here to view the exciting projects that are happening in our prevention department!

MVCA Employee Assistance Services

Click here to learn how your company can benefit from EAP services by MVCA. Already a member? Go directly to your benefits!

Drinking Driver Program

Click here to learn more about the Drinking Driver Program and available links.

To Learn About the Lotus-Butterfly Project

Click here to learn about the Lotus Pin.

Council Updates...

Click here to see our new "Community Connections" newsletter

Click here for Current Council News.

Click here to learn more about the PRC - Prevention Resource Center

The Council would like to welcome our two new staff menbers!

Samantha McCarthy -
Community Education Coordinator

Marion Brenon -
Community Education Specialist