The Prevention Council of Saratoga County

11/06/2025

For the second year in a row, the Prevention Council and Healing Springs Recovery Community & Outreach Center have come together to donate winter jackets to participants in the Reentry Program at the Saratoga County Correctional Facility.

This meaningful collaboration helps support individuals transitioning back into the community by ensuring they have warm clothing for the winter months.

We’re grateful to the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office for their partnership and continued commitment to supporting positive reentry efforts in our community.

11/05/2025

As part of yesterday’s Student Leadership Conference, the students were asked to create a social norming campaign and bring these ideas to their schools to share throughout the year with the rest of the student body.

Social norming campaigns can be described as looking to shift the focus from the neg*tive or scary part of something such as data points for youth substance use and instead normalize either the positive or reduction of a certain statistic or action.

Check out some of the amazing ideas the student groups came up with!
Shenendehowa Central School District Stillwater Central School District Schuylerville Central School District Mechanicville City School District Corinth Central School District Galway CSD Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District

11/04/2025

Today, student leaders from across Saratoga County came together for the Student Leadership Conference: “Empowering Students to Make Positive Choices.” The event brought together members of local SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) chapters and other student leadership groups to focus on the importance of making healthy, informed decisions around substance use.

Throughout the day, participants engaged in interactive workshops, team-building activities, and discussions designed to strengthen their leadership skills and equip them to be positive role models within their schools and communities.

Schools represented at the conference included: Shenendehowa Central School District Stillwater Central School District, Schuylerville Central School District Mechanicville City School District Corinth Central School District Galway CSD Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District

The conference served as a powerful reminder that when students are empowered with knowledge, confidence, and leadership skills, they can inspire positive change in their schools and beyond.

10/31/2025

High School Students at Schuylerville Central School District participated in Red Ribbon Week, encouraging others to make the commitment to stay drug-free!

10/31/2025

As we close out Substance Use and Misuse Prevention Month, here's a quick tip to help talk with your children about substance use.

10/30/2025

Our Educators are back in the swing of things at schools throughout Saratoga County. They took a brief second to share with us what they are excited about being back in action!

10/30/2025

Some of New York's most iconic landmarks will be illuminated in red tonight (October 30) to highlight the importance of living a drug-free life.

Some of New York's most iconic landmarks will be illuminated in red tonight (October 30) to highlight the importance of living a drug-free life.

The event coincides with National Prevention Month and Red Ribbon Week, with the goal to raise awareness on the harmful effects of drug misuse, including prescription drug misuse.

Together, we can embrace the journey toward a healthier, drug-free lifestyle!

Landmarks include: One World Trade Center, Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Kosciuszko Bridge, The H. Carl McCall SUNY Building, State Education Building, Alfred E. Smith State Office Building, Empire State Plaza, State Fairgrounds – Main Gate & Expo Center, Niagara Falls, The “Franklin D. Roosevelt” Mid-Hudson Bridge, Grand Central Terminal - Pershing Square Viaduct, Albany International Airport Gateway, MTA LIRR - East End Gateway at Penn Station, Fairport Lift Bridge over the Erie Canal, Moynihan Train Hall and Roosevelt Island Lighthouse.

10/29/2025

🚨 Attention Parents & Caregivers, this might be hiding in plain sight in your child's bedroom? These items may look ordinary, but might be used to hide substances or indicate risky behavior. Please see below for some important substance use prevention education tips.

10/28/2025

Happy 1-Year Anniversary, Robin! Thank you for an incredible year of dedication and support. We’re so grateful to have you as our Assistant Director!

10/27/2025

Happy Work Anniversary, Erin!
Join us in celebrating 4 amazing years with Erin, our Senior Prevention Educator. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and empowering our youth to make healthy, positive decisions. Your impact makes a lasting difference every day!

10/24/2025

Tomorrow is Drug Take Back Day! Reminder to g*t Eid of your unused medications safely!

🗓️The DEA Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday, 10/25, from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM.

🚯Proper disposal of medications (and syringes) ensures that they are not accidentally touched, ingested, or misused.

💊If unable to make a semi-annual Drug Take Back Day, at-home pouches (like Deterra Drug Deactivation System) allow for safe disposal of liquids, pills, and/or patches that are unwanted, unused, or expired.

📌To find participating Drug Take Back Day locations across Saratoga County, please visit: https://www.dea.gov/takebackday.

📌For more information on medication and sharps disposal, please visit: https://www.saratogacountyny.gov/.../medication-disposal/.

10/24/2025

For the third year in a row, all 6th grade students at CSD are participating in Escape the V**e, a prevention program designed to educate young people about the risks of va**ng and empower them to make healthy choices.
Through interactive lessons, the program equips students with the knowledge and confidence they need to resist peer pressure and protect their health.
We’re proud to see this initiative continuing to make a positive impact in our schools and community. Here’s to another successful year of prevention and awareness!