BRiDGES / MCCASA

Parents, are you ready for summer?? ☀️🏖️🍉🕶️

This summer you can help the kids in your life explore fun, outdoor hobbies like swimming, hiking, playing sports, nature walks, and gardening.

When life gets stressful, your children will have these healthy activities to turn to, which can reduce the likelihood that they'll turn to alcohol or other drugs.

Drop your favorite summer activity in the comments!

🎵 Stop by Tuesdays in the Park at Dr. West Memorial Park in Chittenango! 🎵

Join BRiDGES at Chittenango’s Tuesdays in the Park on Tuesday, July 7 & 28, 2026 from 4pm–8pm for music, community connection, and helpful resources. 💚

We’ll also be offering Narcan training and sharing prevention resources with the community.

📍 Dr. West Memorial Park
🗓 Tuesday, July 7 & 28, 2026
⏰ 4pm–8pm

We hope to see you there!

🎉📚 That's a Wrap on Another Incredible School Year! 📚🎉

As the school year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to celebrate the amazing work of our Prevention Education Team and the impact they've made throughout our community.

This year, our dedicated team:

✨ Delivered 66 speaking engagements to schools, community groups, and organizations

🧠 Educated 128 students about the effects of cannabis on the growing brain and the importance of making healthy choices

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Helped 19 parents and caregivers build stronger family connections and learn new skills through our parenting classes

🏫 Reached 90 classrooms with prevention education programming

📢 Participated in 12 community events, health fairs, and outreach activities

💙 Engaged a total of 2,440 youth, parents, educators, and community members through prevention education initiatives

None of this would be possible without the support of our schools, community partners, families, and the young people who continue to inspire us every day.

As we head into summer, we're proud of the relationships we've built, the knowledge we've shared, and the positive impact we've made together. Thank you for helping us create healthier, safer, and stronger communities.

Have a safe, fun, and healthy summer! ☀️

💚 - Follow Up.

The conversation doesn’t end after the first check-in.

Be the 1 to reach out again.

After you’ve connected someone to immediate supports, follow up to see how they’re doing.

✔ Send a text.
✔ Leave a message.
✔ Make a phone call.
✔ Stop by if appropriate.

Ask how things are going.
See if they were able to connect with the resources discussed.
Follow through on anything you offered to help with.

Sometimes the most powerful message is:
“I’m still here.”

Why does this matter?

Ongoing contact increases feelings of connectedness and reinforces support. Research shows that even simple outreach — such as sending a caring message — can reduce su***de risk.

Studies have found reduced su***de deaths among high-risk individuals who received follow-up contact after discharge from acute care services. Brief, low-cost, supportive check-ins can be an important part of su***de prevention.

Consistency builds connection.
Connection builds hope.

If you or someone you know needs immediate support:

📞 Madison County Mental Health Crisis Line
315-366-2327 — Press 1 for Crisis
Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

📞 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
Chat via 988lifeline.org
Available 24/7 nationwide

For more information, visit:
🌐 www.bethe1to.com

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Project Coordinator – Va**ng Prevention & Cessation Initiative
Location:
1507 Upper Lenox Ave, Oneida, NY 13421
Company:
BRiDGES Madison County Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, Inc.
Date posted: June 1, 2026
Pay: $21.00 per hour
Job description:
Company Overview
BRiDGES Madison County Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, Inc. is dedicated to providing advocacy, resources, and services to our community, the workforce, families, and individuals through the delivery of prevention and intervention programs that promote change, strengthen families, and build healthy communities.
BRiDGES is seeking a dynamic and community-focused Project Coordinator to lead the implementation of a countywide initiative addressing va**ng among adults (18+) in Madison County. This position will support the planning, coordination, and ex*****on of evidence-based and evidence-informed strategies focused on prevention, education, cessation, and reducing the broader public health impacts of va**ng.
The Project Coordinator will engage community members and partners through targeted outreach, multi-media campaigns, and expanded access to cessation services. This role will emphasize meeting individuals “where they are at,” including worksites, healthcare settings, community organizations, and public events.
Join us in this vital role to empower communities through education and support! We value energetic leaders committed to making a difference in public health outcomes related to va**ng.
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Apply by July 12th. Send resume and cover letter to: [email protected]