Confidential Help for Alcohol and Drugs - CHAD

06/18/2026

We have our Roller Skating Party coming up in 6 days!!! This is a free community event, all are welcome, skates, pizza and water are provided.

No registration necessary just come, skate and have fun! We hope to see you there!

06/18/2026

Our annual Juneteenth Event will be held at BTW on Saturday, June 20th from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. We can't wait to celebrate this day of freedom with our community!

There will be lots of fun kid friendly activities, local food vendors and artists, and performances by:

Diana Jacobs Band
Trumptight315
Perform 4 Purpose
DJ Quis
Christina House
Diamonte Swift
Big Steppas

And you won't want to miss this year's crowing of Miss Juneteenth!

06/17/2026

When is a child old enough to stay home alone?

As summer break begins, many parents are faced with an important question: Can my child stay home alone?

In New York State, there is no specific legal age that determines when a child can be left home alone. Instead, parents and caregivers are encouraged to consider factors like their child’s maturity, ability to follow rules, problem-solving skills, and how they would respond in an emergency.

Before leaving your child home alone, ask yourself:

Do they know how to contact a trusted adult?
Can they call 911 if needed?
Do they understand basic safety rules?
Are they comfortable being home alone?

Every child develops differently, and what works for your family may not work for another. Taking time to prepare your child for independence can help keep them safe and confident.

Read more here:

Are you breaking the law by leaving your kid home alone?

06/10/2026

TODAY! Free feminine products at Booker T. Washington Community Center!

05/27/2026

CALLING ALL YOUNG ARTISTS! 🎨🖌️✨

CHAD is excited to launch our Healthy Choices Sticker Contest!

We are inviting children and youth in our community to create original artwork that promotes:
- Healthy Choices
- Positive Growth
- Strong Support Systems
- Healthy Life Skills

Selected artwork may be turned into official CHAD stickers that will be shared at schools, community events, and programs throughout the year!

🗓️ Submission Deadline: June 18th, 2026
📍 Open to ALL youth (K-12)
✉️ Submit entries in person to 75 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021 or [email protected]

All artwork must be original and created by the student.

🚨 The contest flyer and entry form are included on this post for families who would like to print copies at home for convenience. Paper copies will also be available for pickup at the front desk of the CHAD office at your leisure.

📌 IMPORTANT: Because selected artwork may be printed on official CHAD stickers and used at community events, a parent/guardian signature is required for all submissions. The permission is included directly on the contest worksheet.

📌 No personal student information will be shared with artwork submissions.

We cannot wait to see the creativity, positivity, and inspiration our community brings to this project!

05/18/2026

Making the first phone call is hard.

Walking through unfamiliar doors can be hard too.

Not knowing who will answer…
What to say…
How you’ll be treated…
Or what to expect on the other side can feel overwhelming.

We understand that.

At CHAD, our agency is filled with friendly faces who genuinely just want to help. 💚

No judgment.
No pressure.
No expectations to have all the right words.

Whether you’re looking for support, information, resources, or simply a place to start — we’re here to meet you with kindness and compassion.

Sometimes the hardest part is just taking the first step, and we’re proud of anyone who does.

05/14/2026

05/12/2026

All are invited to join Unity House, Life Works of Cayuga County, Nick's Ride 4 Friends, NAMI Cayuga County, and others for this year's Tim Durant Recovery Walk. The May 19th event will begin with remarks at 6 p.m. at Exchange Street Mall in Auburn, next to Cafe 108 and Mesa Grande Taqueria. Mayor Giannettino will proclaim May as National Drug Treatment Court Month and Mental Health Month.

Please join us at Grace House following the walk for light refreshments.

Questions? Want to purchase raffle tickets ahead of time? Contact Marty at Life Works of Cayuga County, 315-350-0869.

05/12/2026

🎶 Stop by and say hi at the Elementary Spring Concerts! 🎶

C.H.A.D. will be set up with an informational table to showcase some of the prevention and wellness curriculum we teach right in our local schools. We’re excited to connect with families, answer questions about our program and services, and share helpful resources for parents and caregivers in our community!

We’ll have:
✨ Information about C.H.A.D. programs and services
✨ Educational brochures on topics like screen time and ma*****na safety/awareness for families
✨ Fun worksheets and activities focused on healthy choices and reducing screen time
✨ Parent resources and take-home materials
✨ FREE goodies for kids and families!

As ma*****na legalization continues to change what children may be exposed to, we believe it’s important to provide families with age-appropriate education, safety information, and open conversations to help keep kids informed and safe. Whether parents are ma*****na users or not, we want to help families learn how to be aware, responsible, and proactive when it comes to secondhand ma*****na exposure, safe storage, and having healthy conversations with children.

We’re looking forward to meeting everyone and being part of such a fun community event. Be sure to stop by our table before the concert begins or during intermission! 🎵💚