RCADD

04/20/2026

Many people want to help—they just need to know where to begin. That first step can be as simple as getting trained and being prepared. Free Narcan training, free Narcan kits, and free replacement kits after use are available right here in Rockland County through the Rockland Council.

Be ready to save a life. One simple step can make a life-saving difference. Schedule your free Narcan training with Kayla Fender today.

📞 Call: 845-215-9788 ext. 25
📧 Email: Kfender@rcadd.org

04/20/2026

Spring Cleaning? Now is the perfect time to clean out your medicine cabinet!

Stop by on Saturday, April 25 @ 10am to 2pm at any of the locations listed to safely dispose of your expired or unused medications.

Too often, unused prescription and over-the-counter medications find their way into the wrong hands. That's dangerous and often tragic.

offers a safe and free opportunity for you to dispose of old medications discreetly and safely.

You can also visit www.DEATakeBack.com to find a location near you.

04/17/2026

Share your take on the risks of underage alcohol, cannabis and drug use. Get featured in a New York State campaign.

04/17/2026

📣 The Rockland County Department of Mental Health invites you to join the 3rd Annual Behavioral Health Community Forum!

📆 Wednesday, May 13th ⏰ 6 PM
🌐 Via Zoom

Join us to share your feedback and learn about the range of services available in Rockland County for Mental Health, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Disorders.

Whether you're looking for help, supporting a loved one, or simply want to get informed, we encourage you to join the Virtual Forum and complete our brief survey here:
🔗https://www.rocklandcountyny.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2067/720?backlist=%2fdepartments%2fmental-health&widgetId=2731

Your input helps us strengthen and improve the support systems that serve our community.

04/10/2026

Calling all young creatives! What do you want other young people to know about the risks of alcohol, cannabis and drugs? We want to hear from you. Your work could appear on billboards and social media across New York State. Get the details and submit your entry by May 22. 📢
https://oasas.ny.gov/drop-your-pov

03/27/2026

The Rockland Council had the opportunity to participate in Cohort 14 of the OASAS Leadership Academy.

Our leadership team — Executive Director Linda Ferdico, Director of Prevention Margarita Santana, and Director of Recovery Nancy Taylor — completed the training together, strengthening our collaboration and approach to leadership.

The academy focused on leadership styles, effective communication, justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, trauma-informed leadership, supporting staff through stress and burnout, and recognizing the impact of secondary and vicarious trauma.

We appreciated the opportunity to take part in this training. It has supported our growth as an organization, and we continue to apply what we learned to better support our team and serve our community. We would highly recommend this opportunity to others in the field.

03/24/2026

03/20/2026

Join the fun at this year's Rockland County YouthFest! 🥳

📆 Sunday, March 29th ⏰ 11 - 3 pm
📍 Rockland Community College Fieldhouse, Suffern
🎫 FREE admission

✅ Over 100 vendors with hands-on activities, giveaways, live performances, food trucks, & more.
✅ Open to families with children of all ages.

03/20/2026

Margarita represented The Rockland Council at the Nyack Basics Community Baby Shower at Nyack Middle School in collaboration with Fidelis Healthcare. Always grateful to be part of events that support families in our community.

03/13/2026

The Rockland Council was grateful to attend the New York Council on Problem Gambling’s 2026 Conference, “Champions of Change: Addressing Gambling Harms Together.”

We appreciated the chance to deepen our understanding of problem gambling and engage in important conversations about its impact on individuals, families, and communities.

We look forward to continuing these conversations and bringing what we learned back to Rockland County.

03/03/2026

Check out our weekly groups at Foundations Recovery Community Center 💚

We offer multiple pathways to recovery in a welcoming, supportive, peer-led space.