OASAS. Here for you #EveryStepOfTheWay. Follow Commissioner @DrChinazoOASAS Concerned about yourself or a loved one? ☎️ 877-8-HOPENY 📲 467369

Joined June 2009
2,362 Photos and videos
Discover free scholarship opportunities for individuals pursuing careers in addiction services. Visit our website to learn more. ✨#EveryStepOfTheWay oasas.ny.gov/addiction-profe…
22
More naloxone training dates are now available. Choose from daytime and evening sessions. Join an online training this summer to learn how to potentially save a life! Visit our website to register today. ☑️ #EveryStepOfTheWay oasas.ny.gov/upcoming-naloxo…
20
The 158th Belmont Stakes is today at Saratoga Race Course. If you feel like gambling is becoming a problem, take a pause. Visit our website to learn about the services and supports available, including free financial counseling.📢 oasas.ny.gov/gambling #EveryStepOfTheWay
80
If you’re struggling financially because of gambling, free financial counseling is available from GamFin. Take your first steps toward financial recovery by booking an appointment today! oasas.ny.gov/gambling #EveryStepOfTheWay
27
Congratulations to Odyssey House on the opening of the Kate Rothko Center for Recovery. The new residential treatment facility on Wards Island will make it easier for New Yorkers impacted by substance use disorder to access services. 💜#EveryStepOfTheWay @DrChinazoOASAS
50
The Knicks and Spurs are head-to-head today in Game 1 of the NBA Finals! If you plan to place a wager, we invite you to take a pause. Track your time. Mind your money. Stay social with your gambling. Call the NYS HOPEline 24/7 at 877-8-HOPENY or text 467369. 📱#EveryStepOfTheWay
46
Behavioral healthcare providers and community organizations across upstate New York gathered in Lake Placid for the Northern Tier Providers Coalition's May meeting. @DrChinazoOASAS highlighted agency initiatives and answered questions. ✨#EveryStepOfTheWay
33
As the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival gets underway in Saratoga Springs, we remind everyone to take a pause. If you're concerned about your gambling, visit our website for resources, including free financial counseling.🏇 oasas.ny.gov/gambling #EveryStepOfTheWay
1
49
Happy Pride Month! Join us in celebrating the strength, resilience, and contributions of LGBTQ communities. We're committed to advancing equity, reducing stigma and ensuring all New Yorkers have access to compassionate, affirming care and support.🏳️‍🌈 @DrChinazoOASAS
48
#ICYMI: There’s still time for young people to share their take on the risks of underage alcohol, cannabis and drug use! Tell us and get featured in a statewide campaign across social media and billboards in New York State. Details: oasas.ny.gov/drop-your-pov. 📢
35
The OASAS Statewide Listening Tour continued this week with a stop in Lake Placid. @DrChinazoOASAS is traveling across the state to connect with residents, hear their stories and highlight services. 🛣️ oasas.ny.gov/oasas-statewide…
34
We appreciate the support of Regional Prevention Resource Center directors and staff who came together this month for our annual meeting to learn, share, and collaborate! ⭐ #EveryStepOfTheWay
1
49
Today, we remember and honor those who died in service. #MemorialDay
1
30
#ICYMI: Our latest Addiction Data Bulletin provides a detailed review of transition-age adults (18 to 25) with substance use disorder and their engagement with treatment in New York. Check it out! oasas.ny.gov/addiction-data-…
40
Stay updated on upcoming public meetings, events, and training sessions like the Statewide Listening Tour, Naloxone Trainings, and Substance Use & Overdose Prevention sessions. Visit our website for details. 📆 oasas.ny.gov/events
1
2
59
Get the facts about kratom. While legal, it isn't FDA-approved and causes effects that mimic other substances like stimulants and opioids. Stay informed to keep yourself and loved ones safe. oasas.ny.gov/kratom. #EveryStepOfTheWay
60
The @CDCgov released preliminary figures showing a 35% national decrease in overdose deaths from 2023 to 2025, with NYS seeing a 44% reduction. These numbers highlight the effectiveness of initiatives like free harm reduction supplies. oasas.ny.gov/harm-reduction-… #EveryStepOfTheWay
1
30
With prom, graduation and the upcoming summer and fall college season around the corner, now is a good time to learn about substance use, overdose prevention and naloxone. Join us online for "Understanding Substance Use and Overdose Prevention." 🗓️ oasas.ny.gov/events
1
2
39
Check out this video from the Anchor House groundbreaking in Brooklyn last week, featuring former President Bill Clinton and OASAS Commissioner Dr. Chinazo Cunningham.📽️ @DrChinazoOASAS
95
A group of young people joined us this week at the 2026 National Prevention Week event at the New York State Capitol! Their leadership and voices are helping to prevent substance use and build healthier communities.🎉#EveryStepOfTheWay #NationalPreventionWeek @DrChinazoOASAS
29