SYRACUSE, NY — U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today announced $250,000 in funding from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has been awarded to Confidential Help for Alcohol and Drugs, Inc. (CHAD) in Auburn and Farnham, Inc., in Oswego, to address youth substance abuse.
Both organizations provide critical substance abuse treatment programs to the Central New York community.
The funding is available through CDC’s Drug Free Communities (DFC) Support Program, a program that provides funding to community-based organizations that work to address youth substance abuse.
With the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbating the already rapidly growing substance abuse epidemic, the DFC program provides critical funding to organizations which treat substance use disorders, particularly in our nation’s youth. CHAD and Farnham, Inc. will use these funds to expand substance use disorder treatment services in order to meet increased local need during the ongoing pandemic.
“I’m pleased to announce Confidential Help for Alcohol and Drugs, Inc. (CHAD) and Farnham, Inc., have each received $125,000 in federal funds through the CDC’s Drug Free Communities program,” said Rep. Katko. “In Cayuga and Oswego Counties, CHAD and Farnham, Inc. each provide crucial treatment and prevention services to individuals who struggle with substance use disorders. This funding will allow these organizations to expand their treatment capabilities, especially for young people. With many Central New Yorkers struggling to deal with the emotional toll of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, I believe it is more important than ever that we increase access to quality substance use disorder treatment services. As Co-Chair of the bipartisan Mental Health Caucus, I will continue working across party lines to strengthen substance use disorder treatment and mental health programs.”
“We are very pleased to see that we have been selected to continue our community prevention efforts via the Cayuga County Drug Free Coalition for a fifth year,” said Kevin Hares, Executive Director of CHAD, Inc. “The support of Congressman Katko for the continuation of this grant is very much appreciated. The CCDFC has done many wonderful prevention efforts in Cayuga County and is pleased to be able to continue those efforts into 2021.”
“The Oswego County Prevention Coalition is thrilled to have the support of Congressman Katko and the CDC’s Drug Free Communities Program,” said Eric Breese, Executive Director of Farnham, Inc. “The continued funding will allow for the essential prevention work to carry on in our community at a time when it is needed more than ever.”
A full list of the grants can be found below:
Confidential Help for Alcohol and Drugs, Inc.: $125,000
Farnham, Inc.: $125,000
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