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New Choices Recovery Center is a nonprofit organization providing prevention, treatment, recovery support, peer services, educational partnerships, and community outreach throughout Schenectady County.

10/24/2026

It's time to mark your calendars for the next Repair Cafe Schenectady!

Join us
Saturday, November 7th
from 10am to 2pm at
St. Stephen's Church,
1229 Baker Ave, Schenectady, NY 12309.

Bring in your broken but treasured items: jewelry, dolls, toys, watched, clocks, clothing, ceramics, wooden objects, lamps & small electric appliances, mechanical items (no fuel engines), bikes, blade sharpening, and sometimes there's even a take apart table for the kids to try their hands at repair.

Repairs* are FREE, and done by volunteer repair coaches, but are not guaranteed. Even if we can't fix it, we have a good time trying! *LIMIT 2 ITEMS PER HOUSEHOLD PER EVENT*

Interested in volunteering at Repair Cafe Schenectady? Contact Schenectady County Recycles at [email protected]

10/23/2026

🔴 Red Ribbon Week begins today! 🔴

From October 23–31, Red Ribbon Week encourages youth, families, schools, and communities to come together in support of healthy choices and substance use prevention.

This week is a reminder that prevention happens every day—through conversations, connection, education, and positive support.

At New Choices Recovery Center, we are proud to stand with our community in helping young people build confidence, resilience, and healthy futures.

Let’s work together to keep prevention visible and youth supported.

10/23/2026

🔴 Red Ribbon Week | October 23–31, 2026 🔴

Do you know the story behind the red ribbon?

Red Ribbon Week honors DEA Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, who was killed in 1985 while investigating drug trafficking. Following his death, communities began wearing red ribbons in his memory and coming together around substance use prevention. In 1988, the National Family Partnership coordinated the first National Red Ribbon Week.

The 2026 theme is “Make A Difference. Be A Hero. Stay Drug Free.™”

At New Choices Recovery Center, we carry that prevention message forward through education, connection, and support for youth and families. Every caring adult, positive conversation, and safe space can help young people build confidence and make healthy choices.

This week, wear red, connect with a young person, and help us strengthen a community where prevention is everyone’s responsibility.

10/18/2026

10/15/2026

🎄🎁 **CHRISTMAS ASSISTANCE RESOURCES FOR SCHENECTADY COUNTY FAMILIES!** ❤️

The holiday season is approaching, and I wanted to share two opportunities that may help families who could use a little extra support this Christmas. 💚

🎄 Christmas Assistance Sign-Up — St. Luke’s Pastoral Center

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 1247 State Street, Schenectady

✅ Must reside in Schenectady County
✅ Bring identification, proof of current address, and proof of household size
✅ Only the first 200 households will be signed up!

❤️ The holidays can be financially challenging, and there's nothing wrong with accepting a little extra support when it's available.

Please share this resource! You never know who in your family, neighborhood, or community may need it.

A simple share could help make Christmas a little brighter for a child or family this year. 🎄✨

10/14/2026

💚 October is National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month 💚
Prevention starts early, and it takes all of us.

At New Choices Recovery Center, we are proud to support youth, families, schools, and community partners through prevention education, family strengthening, emotional wellness, and community outreach.

Youth substance use prevention is not just about saying “don’t use.” It is about building protective factors, strengthening resilience, supporting healthy choices, and helping young people grow in safe and supportive environments.

Together, we can help youth build brighter, healthier futures.

📞 518-280-9895
📧 [email protected]

10/14/2026

10/12/2026

🌿 Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day 🌿

Today, New Choices Recovery Center recognizes and honors Indigenous peoples, their rich cultures, traditions, histories, and continued contributions to our communities.

We acknowledge the importance of honoring the past, listening to Indigenous voices, and respecting the strength and resilience of Native communities.

At New Choices, we believe everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, compassion, and respect. Healing looks different for everyone, and culture, connection, and community can play meaningful roles in that journey.

Today and every day, we stand for understanding, inclusion, and stronger communities. ❤️

10/12/2026

💚💙 Sometimes, the right support at the right time can make all the difference.

The teenage years come with challenges, pressures, and decisions that can have a lasting impact. When alcohol or drug use becomes a concern, knowing how to respond and where to turn for help matters.

At New Choices Recovery Center, our Teen Intervene program provides early intervention support for adolescents who may be experimenting with or experiencing problems related to alcohol or other drug use.

Through a brief, evidence-based approach, Teen Intervene helps young people:

✅ Better understand the risks associated with substance use

✅ Explore how their choices may be affecting their lives

✅ Develop healthier decision-making skills

✅ Identify personal goals and positive changes

✅ Build motivation to make healthier choices

This isn't about judgment, punishment, or labeling young people. It's about meeting teens where they are, encouraging meaningful conversations, and helping them move toward healthier futures.

💙 Early support. Brighter choices.

📲 Have questions or want to make a referral?

Contact Jessica Nivens, Prevention Program Director, directly:

📞 518-280-9895 ext. 6010
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.newchoicesrecovery.org

💚 Life on Solid Ground.

Address

728 State Street
Schenectady, NY
12307

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Website

http://www.newchoicesrecovery.org/

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