Central Region Addiction Resource Center

Compassion is understanding that everyone is carrying something we may never see. 💙

Harm reduction tools work best when people know where to find them.

CRARC can help connect organizations, providers, and community members with test strips and other overdose prevention resources. Reach out to learn what may be available in your area.

Help is closer than you think. 💙

Remember to have consistent conversations with kids and teens about the dangers of substance use, including e-cigarettes.

Never Walk Alone 2026 Event Join us for Devin's Rec Room's Never Walk Alone Annual Event 🎟️—a gathering that celebrates connection, recovery, and community and raises awareness and support for people in recovery from Substance Use Disorder and mental health issues. At this walk, people are encouraged to bring their leas...

Check out our new Chalk the Walk Toolkit!

We created this simple, ready-to-use activity to help schools, agencies, youth programs, and community spaces encourage connection and positive conversations in an easy, approachable way.

The toolkit includes everything you need!

For more details, email us at [email protected] 💛

May was a busy month! The CRARC has been all over the Central Region forming new connections and delivering harm reduction support to those who need it most!

Join us to STOMP Out Stigma at the New York State Fair!
📅 September 3, 2026

Details coming soon. Stay tuned!

Teens consistently report that parents and caregivers influence their decisions about substance use more than social media.

That means something powerful: your voice matters! 💛

You don’t need to have the perfect words.
You don’t need to be an expert.
Showing up, listening, and talking honestly makes a difference.

Prevention starts with connection 🤝
and connection starts at home 🏠

If you’re looking for conversation tips, prevention tools, or local support, CRARC connects families across Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga, Madison, and Cortland counties to trusted resources.

📍 Local.
🤝 Connected.
💬 Here to help.

Help is closer than you think. 💙
🔗 cr-arc.org

Using alone increases the risk of overdose. But if someone doesn’t have anyone they can call, there is still an option!

Never Use Alone is a 24/7 national overdose response line.
📞 1-800-484-3731

If someone is using by themselves, they can call before they use.

A trained volunteer will:
• Stay on the line
• Ask for the caller’s location
• Call EMS if the person stops responding

All operators have lived experience.

There is no judgment. No lectures. No pressure to quit.

All calls are confidential. Information is only shared with EMS if help needs to be sent.

Harm reduction saves lives. Share to spread awareness!

Connecting Central New York to support:🔗 cr-arc.org

The 5–4–3–2–1 grounding technique is a simple way to reset in stressful moments.

Pause.
Breathe.
Notice.

Save this post for when you need it. 💛

Help is closer than you think!
🔗 cr-arc.org