Healthy Cattaraugus County
A Drug Free Coalition​

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​Every two years many of the local school districts in Cattaraugus County participate in the Prevention Needs Assessment Survey for students in grades 6-12. Questions pertain to youth substance use and perceptions of use. Data from the survey has indicated trends in increased local youth alcohol and marijuana use. We are also seeing trends in decreased perception of risk or harm for use. With that in mind, we have designed a survey to understand how parents and/or caregivers perceive youth substance use.  Additionally, we have also included questions pertaining to life changes since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Responsible Server Training

RST is available for both On Premises (bars and restaurants) and Off Premises (convenience stores, liquor stores, etc.) Programs. This is another important way in which the community can work together to prevent underage drinking and the illegal sale of alcohol to minors. If you know of a business that could benefit, please reach out to us.

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How to Talk with Children During
Infectious Disease Outbreaks

Courtesy: SAMHSA

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The Fatherhood Connection

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Cattaraugus Community Action

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Catt. County Probation Dept.

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Sober Truth for Preventing Underage Drinking

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News

YOUTH VAPING HAS BECOME AN EPIDEMIC

1. When youth use these devices the liquid is NOT just flavored water vapor.
Besides formaldehyde, the vape liquids also contain aerosol, metal particles, and diacetyl (is the chemical known to cause “popcorn lung”).

“Popcorn Lung”?  - Damage that occurs to the smallest airways in your lungs through scarring and narrowing the lung tissue, making it very difficult to breathe.  This condition got its name when workers in popcorn factories developed it after breathing in diacetyl, a chemical additive which gives popcorn that buttery flavor.

2. There is enough nicotine in some pods that equals an entire pack of cigarettes.  Youth can easily get hooked and the nicotine damages their developing brains.  

Remember - in Cattaraugus County, 
it is illegal to use or supply tobacco products to youth under the age of 21.

If you would like to learn more about the dangers of vaping, email us at hcc@councilonaddiction.org.   

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Community Events

Become a Big.

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Connecting Communities in Action

Training Opportunities

Please register with dbutcher@ccaction.org for ZOOM links
to the sessions you choose:

SUPPORTING SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Feb 1 (7 pm)  | Feb 3 (9 am) | Feb 5 (12 pm)

Save the Date!

"Tall Cop" is coming May 18!

 Officer Jermaine Galloway will be presenting to HCC
​on May 18, 2021 regarding Trends in Youth Alcohol Use

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HCC will be attending the 31st Annual CADCA Forum!