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Making A Way Housing, Inc. (MAWH) primarily provides emergency, transitional, and permanent supportive housing to Atlanta single adults facing complex challenges related to chronichomelessness, substance addiction, mental illness, and HIV/AIDS. Additionally, due to the multifaceted nature of the problemshomeless and chronically homeless individuals face, MAWH alsoprovides case management, supportive services, health education, HIV Testing, support groups and life-skills training.
Prevention First was incorporated in 1967 as the Central Jersey council on alcoholism. Over the years, the focus changed to the prevention of alcohol abuse and expanded to include other drugs and other forms of abuse (dating/relationship abuse, gang violence and bullying). To best reflect what the agency does and emphasize its importance, the name was ultimately changed to Prevention First. In 2013, we became an affiliate of preferred behavioral health group. Prevention First’s services are targeted to those in grades K–12 and provided during and after school by a staff of professional educators who are dedicated to the success of their students. Programs are proven, age-specific and include the tools, skills and support necessary for students to develop and maintain healthy, abuse-free relationships and lives. In addition, Prevention First educates parents, caregivers, businesses, law enforcement and community groups, provides on-site and online training for school personnel, conferences and workshops for prevention professionals and programs implemented through community outreach and the prevention coalition of Monmouth county.
The vision of Above and Beyond is to build an individualized treatment experience that is available to anyone in need regardless of their economic status. Our clients and clinicians create therapeutic alliances that design and execute personalized programs of recovery that co-exist side-by-side personal development and growth goals. We believe that recovery is a process that requires meeting individuals where they are at as well as addressing their environmental life circumstances such as: education, employment readiness, interpersonal relationships, and social reintegrative abilities and activities.
End Overdose is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that works to prevent drug-related overdose deaths by providing free overdose-response training, distributing naloxone (Narcan) and fentanyl test strips, and running public‑facing education and outreach at colleges, festivals, and community sites. Their work focuses on making overdose-response tools and training accessible—especially to young people and at‑risk communities—so more bystanders can intervene and save lives.
To carry the message of Narcotics Anonymous to the still suffering addict, that any addict can stop using, lose the desire to use and find a new way to live.We carry the message using literature, events, educational outreach programs.Although Narcotics Anonymous is world wide fellowship, this organization primarily focuses on the Southern California region and providing services to the local fellowship. The boundaries of which can be seen on the link here: https://todayna.org/pdf/20140402_SCR_AreaMap.pdfWe also sell literature to any one in the world.
The Indiana Recovery Alliance operates under the philosophy of harm reduction to educate the community about health risks and to promote the health and dignity of the individuals and communities impacted by drug use. We respectfully collaborate with people to assist in any positive change, as a person defines it for themselves, beginning where the person is at with no biases or condemnations for the person's chosen lifestyle. Our efforts advance policies, practices and programs that address the adverse effects of drug use including overdose, HIV, hepatitis C, addiction and incarceration.
Magnolia CDC is a 501(c)3 non-profit community development corporation established in 2010 to serve St. Landry and Lafayette Parishes in Louisiana. This organization provides social, economic and community development assistance to our targeted population of low to moderate income families. Their vision is to build sustainable communities that provide the potential for homeownership to all residents. They also plan to improve accessibility to quality education, increase family income and build economic activity through business development.
Hudson Pride Connections Center (HPCC) is a home and voice for the diverse LGBTQ community and our allies that advocates for our physical, mental, social and political well-being. We create safe and vibrant spaces to gather and celebrate our lives. HPCC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-governmental, community organization situated in the Journal Square neighborhood in Jersey City, one of the most vibrant and diverse cities in this country and home to the largest LGBTQ community in New Jersey. Hudson Pride was established in 1993 to serve as an advocate for both the LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS communities in Hudson County and more than 20 years later, we are still delivering a wide array of services, programs and events to meet their on-going needs. Our programs and services include LGBTQ support groups for youth, young adults, middle adults and seniors, specialized groups for HIV+ gay men, transgender individuals and women of color, community training and education focused on helping provider agencies to deliver LGBT and HIV competent services, LGBTQ health education, HIV outreach services, social service linkages and advocacy.
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety is dedicated to saving lives and reducing injuries on our roads. The impact of traffic crashes is felt by every person and every family, in every state across our country. Each year, more than 33,000 lives are lost and 3,000,000 injuries are sustained, all at an economic cost of more than $230 billion. We aim to identify problems, foster research that seeks solutions, and disseminate information and educational materials that promote good traffic safety practices.
AccessCNY offers person-centered services that empower individuals of all ages and abilities to reach their full potential as part of our shared community. Services are provided with dedication, compassion, innovation, and commitment.AccessCNY provides services to over 3,000 individuals in five primary areas: programs for individuals with developmental disabilities or acquired brain injuries (ABI), services for those with mental health issues, clinical services for those with disabilities, preschool education and Consumer Directed Homecare. All services empower individuals to reach their unique level of independence.
Save the Michaels raises awareness of prescription and other drug addictions. Abuse and misuse of these controlled substances leads to serious illness, depression, deaths from overdose and suicide, and the devastation of caregivers and loved ones. Save the Michaels House of Hope and Community Resources supports families during their loved one's journey through addiction and into remission. We provide a nurturing and supportive environment to parents, grandparents and spouses of addicted individuals. We practice compassion and promote education, self-help and wrap-around care before, during, and after treatment.
from the website: "Addiction is a disease, one that can be prevented and recovered from. At Power Forward, we take on this silent epidemic on three fronts. Through EDUCATION, by talking to at risk populations, sharing the risks, and risk factors, promoting compassion and understanding, pushing back the stigma, and creating opportunities for early intervention. Through EMPOWERMENT, by being there for people who are ready to change, showing what is possible with a sober life, offering scholarships that allow people to recover with Dignity. And through INNOVATION, by championing groundbreaking programs and research in the field of recovery."