The Madison County Council on Alcoholism & Substance Abuse, Inc.

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We're providing hope and support to those affected by addiction & substance misuse.

The mission of BRiDGES is to be a leader in providing advocacy, resources, and services to our community, the workforce, families, and individuals through the delivery of prevention and intervention programs that promote change, strengthen families, and build healthy communities.

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BRiDGES offers many programs and services to the Community including smoking cessation, programs for schools individuals and families. Please click on the Services tab on the top menu bar for a complete list of services we offer and reach out to us if you have any questions or are looking for a program you do not see listed.

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BRiDGES / MCCASA

22 hours ago

BRiDGES / MCCASA
You can make a difference—starting with a conversation.Join us for a LivingWorks safeTALK FREE training hosted by Jill Gustin, LMFT. This is a powerful, interactive workshop designed to help you recognize when someone may be struggling and take meaningful steps to support them. This training equips participants with the skills and confidence to connect individuals to life-saving resources and be part of suicide prevention efforts in our community.During this training, you will learn how to:• Recognize signs that someone may be having thoughts of suicide• Start a conversation and ask directly in a supportive way• Connect individuals to appropriate help and resources• Play a role in keeping others safe until support is in place📅 Date: May 27, 2026⏰ Time: 12:30 – 4:00 PM📍 Location: Oneida Public Library (459 Main Street, Oneida, NY)💲 Cost: FreeThis training is open to community members, educators, professionals, and anyone who wants to be better prepared to support others. No prior experience is needed.Hosted by the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Madison County, this is an opportunity to build skills that truly make an impact.👉 Spots are Limited! Register here:docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLwFleNzDFIdbXAaUYMCUzIa8u4LQpRuqHKaYebq7AWmk-iA/viewformIf you have questions, you can reach out via the contacts listed on the flyer. We hope to see you there! ... See MoreSee Less

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BRiDGES / MCCASA

2 days ago

BRiDGES / MCCASA
Join us for a full day of in-person workshops, with two engaging sessions to choose from—attend one or stay for both.Managing Grief at Work: A practical, hands-on experience designed for professionals navigating loss while balancing workplace responsibilities.Led by Nicole Kerekes, founder of Front Porch Collective, LLC, this session will help you to find balance and tools for pushing through the hard moments, and practice grief release exercises. This workshop is open to grievers and the people that love or work with them.Each participant will receive a complimentary Kraft Journal, and have the opportunity to decorate and use this journal throughout the workshop. QPR Gatekeeper training will be offered from 11am - 1pm. Learn more and register for one or both trainings here docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScf-A2dIFMC0YaaBFcqfwDPXqGsXf-n6GrNp59FWrmFouN2iQ/viewform?usp=d...🗓 Friday, May 15, 2026⏰ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM📍 Sullivan Free Library, ChittenangoAny questions? Call BRiDGES at (315) 697-3947 ... See MoreSee Less

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BRiDGES / MCCASA

2 days ago

BRiDGES / MCCASA
Our staff are grateful for the many wonderful educators here in Madison County. We are able to work with dozens of teachers each year to deliver prevention programming to their students and we are continually impressed by the creativity, dedication, and compassion we see from these educators. 🍎 Happy Teacher Appreciation Day! ... See MoreSee Less

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Workshop Series!

Join us for BRiDGES’ Full Day Workshop Series on Friday, May 15, 2026—a day dedicated to learning, connection, and support. Attend one session or both! Sessions are free to attend. 🕚 11 AM – 1 PM | QPR Gatekeeper Trainingwith Julie Hengst 🥪 1 PM – 2 PM | Lunch ProvidedLunch is included for those […]

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Save The Date!

Join us for the STEPtember for Suicide Prevention, Awareness & Remembrance Walk as our community comes together to support hope, healing, and awareness.  Saturday, September 12, 2026 Chapman Park – Pavilion 11463 Route 31, Bridgeport, NY 13030 This walk is a time to honor those we’ve lost, support those who may be struggling, and remind […]

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