Confidential Help for Alcohol and Drugs - CHAD

11/24/2025

🌟 NARCAN SAVES LIVES — KNOW HOW TO USE IT 🌟

Opioid overdoses can happen to anyone. Having Narcan (naloxone) on hand can make the difference between life and death. It’s safe, easy to use, and works within minutes to reverse an overdose.

How to recognize an Opioid Overdose:
1. Slow or no breathing
2. Blue or gray lips or fingertips
3. Unresponsiveness
4. Pinpoint pupils
5. Gasping, choking, or gurgling sounds

If you suspect an overdose:
1. Check to see if the person is unresponsive, is very sleepy, or not breathing well
2. Give the first dose — hold the nasal spray device with your thumb on the bottom of the plunger
3. Insert the nozzle into either nostril and press the plunger firmly to give the dose (one nasal spray device contains one dose of medicine)
4. Call 911 immediately
5. Wait & Monitor: If the person does not wake up, continue to give doses every 2-3 minutes until the person wakes up
6. Stay until help arrives, even if the person wakes up

⚠️ Do not test the nasal spray device before use.
For use in the nose only
Safe, even if opioids are not present

Keep a kit with you and in common areas—cars, workplaces, community spaces.

Let friends, family, and coworkers know where it is and how to use it.

Encourage others to carry it. You don’t need medical training to administer it.

Remind people that using Narcan cannot harm someone—even if they’re not overdosing.

At CHAD, we believe in harm reduction and community safety.
Narcan is available for FREE, confidentially, with no questions asked.
Stop by anytime and pick up a kit for yourself or someone you care about.

Together, we can save lives.
Spread the word. Carry Narcan. Be prepared.

11/21/2025

🌟Break the cycle. Reclaim your life🌟

Struggling with alcohol or drug use can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to face it alone. Our trusted, evidence-based treatment programs are designed to support you at every step, with care that meets you where you are.

We offer:
✔️ Personalized Treatment Plans tailored to your goals
✔️ Medical & Behavioral Support from licensed professionals
✔️ Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient Programs
✔️ Peer Support
✔️ Confidential, judgment-free care

You deserve support. You deserve healing. You deserve a fresh start.

🏁 How to get started:
1. Call us today - let the receptionist know you are calling for an intake appointment.
2. Provide insurance and financial information
3. Set up an appointment

Hope starts with a single step — we’re here when you’re ready.

📞 Contact: 315-253-9786 or visit our website to fill out a CHAD Services Intake Form

A receptionist is available to take your call Monday-Thursday 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM and Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Learn more: www.chadcounseling.org

11/20/2025

Every cigarette is a missed moment.

A bedtime story…a family walk in the park…just breathing in the fresh air together.

Quitting isn’t easy. But you don’t have to do it alone. Call 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) or visit nysmokefree.com.

Need more help? Call our office at 315-253-9786 or stop by our location on 75 Genesee St (Dill Street entrance) for local resources, treatment options, or for confidential support.

Quit for you. Stay for them.

11/19/2025

📣 We Need Your Voice, Cayuga County!

Auburn Community Hospital is conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment, and they want to hear from YOU — parents, families, school staff, and community members. Your input helps guide important decisions about local health services, resources, and future planning.

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey below and share your thoughts:

👉 English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AuburnCHNA
👉 Spanish: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AuburnCHNAsp

Your feedback is extremely valuable. Thank you for helping strengthen our community!

11/19/2025

If your holiday plans include gravy, pie, and “just one more drink”, make sure you’ve lined up a designated driver — the real MVP of Thanksgiving.

Because nothing says “holiday fail” like ending the night in a tow truck (or worse) instead of on the couch in stretchy pants.

Pick your DD now.
Thank yourself later.
Your mashed potatoes aren’t the only thing that should be smooth this year 😉

Stay safe. Stay grateful. Stay out of trouble. 🦃🍂🥧

03/17/2025

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® (NDAFW) is an annual event focused on the science of drug use and addiction that educates and empowers youth to make informed decisions about substance use and their health.

.2025 takes place March 17-23.

03/11/2025

March Madness & Gambling Awareness
“Know the Risks – Play Smart, Stay Safe"
March Madness is an exciting time for sports fans, but it’s also important to talk about the risks of sports betting and gambling—especially for youth. Many young people are exposed to gambling through family, friends, and online platforms, which can lead to risky behaviors. This month, let’s educate youth and families about responsible choices, understanding odds, and the risks of gambling addiction.

07/24/2024

Join Our Team

Seeking Meaningful Employment with
Competitive Salary and Excellent
Benefits? Join the C.H.A.D team!

Current Job Postings: https://confidentialhelpforalcoholdru.easyapply.co/

RECEPTIONIST: Responsible for greeting patients and visitors in a friendly nature, appointment scheduling, answering telephones, routing calls, taking messages, and establishing a customer-friendly atmosphere in the front office. The hours for this position are Monday through Friday 9-4:30pm. Some evenings required. Agency offers generous benefit package that includes health, dental, vision, and paid time off. $35,000-$38,000.

COUNSELOR: Seeking a full-time Substance Use Disorder Counselor in Auburn, NY. Responsibilities include assessments, individual & group counseling, referrals, maintaining a caseload, and documentation. CASAC-T, CASAC, LMSW, LMHC required. 35 hour work week with excellent benefits. Salary $36,000- $49,000.

Job Summary: As a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team, the Substance Use Disorder Counselor provides counseling services to individuals struggling with…

04/05/2024

We, at Confidential Help for Alcohol & Drugs, Inc. (C.H.A.D.), a nonprofit organization, are currently seeking individuals for the roles outlined below. The mission of CHAD is to enable individuals to improve their lives and reach their full potential by treating substance use disorder through physical, mental and spiritual rehabilitation.

Job postings:

Confidential Help for Alcohol & Drugs, Inc.

COUNSELOR: Seeking a full-time Substance Use Disorder Counselor in Auburn, NY. Responsibilities include assessments, individual & group counseling, referrals, maintaining a caseload, and documentation. CASAC-T, CASAC, LMSW, LMHC required. 35 hour work week with excellent benefits. Salary $36,000- $49,000. Posting: https://www.indeed.com/job/outpatient-counselor-casac-casac-t-9cea4754bb77d70b

PREVENTION EDUCATOR: 10 Month Position in Cayuga County Schools: The Prevention Educator works to educate and raise awareness about the risks associated with substance abuse while developing and implementing programs and strategies to prevent its onset to grades K-12 to selected Cayuga County school districts, colleges and other community events. Salary: $35,528.00 - $41,457.00 Posting: https://www.indeed.com/job/prevention-educator-10-month-position-ddf0f04bc3d80a8c

Confidential Help for Alcohol and Drugs, Inc.

12/30/2023

Before we say goodbye to December and welcome in a new year to 2024, check out our December newsletter⛄️

12/30/2023

Use any of these locations when the time comes to dispose of medications!