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Substance Use Disorder Treatment in Rockland County
Drug overdoses are on the rise in Rockland. There have been approximately 75 overdoses in Rockland since the beginning of 2021. If you or someone you know needs treatment please visit the resources below.
Rockland County Department of Mental Health - Chemical Dependency Resources
Lexington Center for Recovery - Rockland County Services
Samaritan Daytop Village - Outpatient Treatment - Rockland Campus (845) 353-2730
Montefiore Nyack Hospital Recovery Center - Outpatient Addiction Services
Rockland Council on Alcoholism and Other Drug Dependence (RCADD) - Information and Referral Specialists (845) 215-9788
Asking for help can be difficult, if you would like to speak with someone about options please call the CANDLE office at 845-634-6677 ext. 114.
Substance Use Disorder Grief Support
If you have lost a loved one due to substance use disorder and would like support while grieving, visit the following resources:
Healing, Evolving, And Recovery Together (HEART) - Support after substance loss
Grief Recovery After Substance Passing (GRASP) - Contact Caren Schwartz (845)548-2086/Schwartz.Caren@gmail.com
Coping with Stress
Youth learn how to cope with stress by watching the adults around them. By creating a positive atmosphere at home you can help your child learn skills to strengthen communication, decision making and resilience. Listed below are places that can help adults cope with stress. To find helpful strategies for youth please visit our Resources for Youth Page.
The Wellness Society’s - An Anxiety Workbook for Adults
Shine’s guide for Self-care
The Help Guide’s article on Coronavirus Anxiety: Coping with Stress, Fear and Worry
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Resource Guide
Several apps are offering free mindfulness exercises and meditations. Search for Headspace, Calm, or Insight Timer on your device.
The Child Mind Institute - Supporting Teenagers and Young Adults During the Coronavirus Crisis and Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus
For a list of local resources and places to volunteer please visit The United Way of Rockland County
Digital Citizenship / Online Safety Tools
Click Below to Download Information Sheets for Parents and Families from CANDLE's iTHINK and iCARE Programs
Our Family Agreement for Video Game and Internet Safety
Common Sense Media - This site has many valuable resources about video games, cell phones, apps and more.
NetSmartz - This site has many valuable tips on how to keep your children safe when they are online.
Heroin and Opioid Information
Operation Prevention - Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Discovery Education Information on educating middle and high school youth about prescription drugs
From Rx to Heroin - Partnership fro Drug-free Kids
Overdose Toolkit - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Key Steps for Preventing Heroin Use - Combat Heroin NY
Prescription Drug Abuse Information - National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) - for Teens)
Medicine Cabinet Inventory Card - A card to help monitor medication in your home