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The “Project COPE” website provides information and resources to educate about overdose prevention and harm reduction

√ Launch coincides with observance of National Recovery Month

The New York State Department of Addiction Services Assistance announced the launch of a new “Project COPE” website to promote overdose prevention and harm reduction education in New York. The goal of this initiative is to help people learn how to prevent overdoses and save lives in their communities. This website can be accessed at https://oasas.ny.gov/projectcope.

“Every community in New York State is affected by the opioid and overdose epidemic,” said OASAS Commissioner Chinazo Cunningham. “This new website will bring important resources and teaching materials together in one place, giving New Yorkers the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills they need to take action and save lives.”

“Project COPE” is being launched as overdose rates continue to rise in New York, as in the rest of the United States. “COPE” stands for Community Overdose Prevention Education, and the new website provides information on how to use naloxone to clear an overdose, how to get low-cost or free naloxone, addiction treatment and other resources. It provides resources such as how to access the . There are also interactive training and educational tools for families, healthcare providers, and the general public. All information on the website is available in both English and Spanish.

Part of the funding for this project was provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

The launch of this website is part of a series of efforts by OASAS to make information about prevention, treatment, harm reduction and recovery services more accessible. It also coincides with observance of the annual National Recovery Month, which promotes recovery services across the country and recognizes the millions of people living in recovery every day.

During Recovery Month, OASAS continues to highlight the stories of people in recovery through the “30 in 30” project. This ongoing initiative will raise the voices of recovering New Yorkers by sharing 30 stories every 30 days, motivate others, and bring hope and information to those who may be struggling. Allow us to share our experiences to serve you. Participants will have the opportunity to talk about their own journeys and emphasize that recovery is an individual, non-linear process.

Recovery Month events are also held statewide throughout September. To find events hosted by OASAS Certified Providers, visit the Events section of the OASAS website.

In addition, OASAS also offers various recovery-related resources online. The Recovery section of the OASAS website provides information on support services, certification of recovery workers, and housing services.

New Yorkers struggling with addiction, or having a loved one struggling, can call the state’s toll-free HOPEline 24/7 at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-8-HOPENY). , can find help and hope. 877-846-7369) or send HOPENY (short code 467369). Available addiction treatments, including crisis/detox, inpatient, residential, or outpatient treatments, can be found using the NYS OASAS Treatment Availability Dashboard at FindAddictionTreatment.ny.gov or his NYS OASAS website. If you or a loved one experiences a treatment-related insurance disability, or if you need help filing an appeal against a denied claim, call the CHAMP Helpline at 888-614-5400 or email Please contact us at [email protected].