This comprehensive, 16-month Addictions Counselor Credential Training (ACCT) program trains individuals seeking the Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) designation from the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (NYS OASAS). NCADD-RA oversees the academic portion of the training, and introduces students to local treatment sites for potential community internship placements.
The ACCT program provides the 350 education hours required by the NYS OASAS for the CASAC. Classes are held Tuesday and Thursday evenings at DePaul's 1931 Buffalo Road office.
The staff at NCADD-RA provides community presentations on a wide variety of substance abuse related topics upon request. We customize presentations to accommodate needs, interests and available time frames. Our staff provide presentations to school/university faculty, PTA/PTSA or other school groups (including classroom presentations), outreach and clinical staff, both youth and adult faith groups, or workplace organizations. Following are just a sampling of the range of topics that NCADD-RA staff can provide. Please call us if we can assist you.
For further information or to schedule a presentation with NCADD-RA staff, contact
Ross Amico, Education Coordinator, at (585) 719-3489.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence-Rochester Area (NCADD-RA), a program of DePaul, has been designated as the national upstate New York affiliate of the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS) Network.
NCADD-RA is one of 11 state and international NOFAS affiliates. NOFAS is dedicated to eliminating birth defects caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy and to improving the quality of life for those affected by FAS.
NCADD-RA continue to work on region-specific projects such as holding FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) workshops and conferences for professionals, providing community education and awareness presentations and offering information and resources on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
NCADD-RA hosts a FASD parent support group on Wednesdays at DePaul's NCADD-RA 1931 Buffalo Rd. location.
For more information, contact (585) 719-3480.
Visit the NOFAS site at
www.nofas.org
Hispanic/Prevention Education Program
This program provides increased awareness about chemical dependency and its impact on the Hispanic community, evidence-based education, support, information and referral. The program recognizes and respects the cultural distinctions of the Hispanic community.
HPEP provides community presentations for adults and youth, information and referral, along with printed resources for parents and youth in Spanish and English. Services include:
Project Alert
This research-based model program, adapted for Hispanic youth, is offered to middle and high school youth, both on- and off-site, and to requesting community groups. Project Alert, utilizing videos, interactive discussion, role play and education, incorporates lessons designed to motivate nonuse, identify pressures to use drugs, and to build and practice resistance skills. Additional booster sessions are also offered to extend the core curriculum's positive effects.
Vida en la Comunidad para Todas! (Life in the Community for Everyone!)
This evidence-based bilingual multimedia program addresses substance abuse prevention and mental health promotion in an interactive, culturally appropriate, and engaging format. The goal is to empower and motivate Latino parents to get involved early and often in keeping their children healthy, safe and drug-free.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse's Brain Power Club
This junior scientist program is geared to youth in grades K-5 and is designed to take students through a step-by-step exploration of science giving them the opportunity to learn about the brain, the nervous system and the effects of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs on the body. This program is offered both on- and off-site to requesting community youth groups.
HPEP Task Force
Staff facilitate this ongoing collaborative that identifies and welcomes members to share community resources and services specific to the Hispanic community regarding substance abuse prevention education, treatment and health-related resources.
For more information on HPEP, contact Milagros Rodriguez-Vazquez at (585) 719-3486.
Problem Gambling Prevention Program
This program provides education and support for the family members affected by the problem gambling of a loved one. Staff provide educational outreach awareness presentations to requesting school and community groups about the inherent risks of problem gambling. Services include:
Classroom/Community Youth Group and Adult Presentations
Presentations use a research-based curriculum, are 40 minutes long, and are offered in one, two or three sessions, based on need. Presentations include videos, activities, and interactive discussion.
For more information on Problem Gambling programs, contact David Young at
(585) 719-3485.
Total Approach Family Program
This program provides education and support for family members and other loved ones of the chemically-dependent person. It addresses co-dependency as a primary illness and allows family and friends to begin their own recovery process. Interventions are available and assistance is provided in finding treatment for their chemically-dependent loved one. Three separate groups are available including the Children's Group, Adolescent Group, and Adult Group.
Children's Group
This six-week program gives children ages 5 to 8 and 9 to 12 the skills to understand the disease of chemical dependency and how it affects their entire family. It provides age-appropriate tools necessary to evaluate personal feelings, develop coping skills and improve self-worth. Children come to understand they are not the cause of the chemical dependency, and that they are not alone in dealing with it.
Adolescent Group
This six-week program builds on the Children's Group but uses a more focused approach with videos and discussions to help youth ages 13 to 17 understand how chemical dependency affects them and their families.
Adult Group
This six-week program is designed for spouses, adult children, significant others, parents, siblings and friends of the chemically-dependent person. Information sharing, videos and discussion help adults understand and cope with the impact of chemical dependency on individuals and families.
For more information on the Total Approach Family program, contact Bridget DeRollo at
(585) 719-3483.
