Medication-Assisted Treatment Archives - Family Counseling Services of Cortland County, Inc.

1 Oct 2018

New Substance Abuse Treatment Program Launched in Broome County

by Family Counseling Services | posted in: Agency News, Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, Chemical Dependency, Counseling, Recovery | 1

Through their strategic partnership, Family Counseling Services (FCS) and Family & Children’s Society (F&CS) are now offering outpatient substance abuse treatment in Broome County for those struggling with addiction. The new clinic is co-located in the outpatient mental health clinic … Continued

2 Dec 2016

8 Reasons Why People Don’t Get Treatment for Mental Illness….and how we can help

by Family Counseling Services | posted in: Agency News, Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, Chemical Dependency, Counseling, Mental Health, Recovery | 0

Dr. David Susman has a great post on his blog listing 8 Reasons Why People Don’t Get Treatment for Mental Illness that is worth reading. But Family Counseling Services has things to offer that can help cut down that list. … Continued

21 Nov 2016

FCS Launches Same Day Access for Addiction Services

by Family Counseling Services | posted in: Agency News, Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, Chemical Dependency, Counseling, Family, Mental Health, Recovery | 0

This morning, Family Counseling Services began offering Same Day Access for individuals seeking chemical dependency treatment. And despite the blustery weather, four people came in to the Cortland clinic and received evaluations….today. “Our team is really excited to be able … Continued

29 Mar 2016

Chittenango Town Hall Meeting Raises Awareness

by Family Counseling Services | posted in: Agency News, Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, Chemical Dependency, Events, Families, Prevention, Recovery | 0

The Chittenango community is taking a proactive approach to educate parents, students and other community members about heroin and prescription opioid abuse. At a recent Town Hall Meeting, professionals from throughout the region, including staff from our FCS Oneida … Continued

29 Oct 2015

New Law Helps Those Impacted by Opioid Addiction

by Family Counseling Services | posted in: Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, Chemical Dependency, Counseling, Recovery | 0

Defendants who have been prescribed medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction under the care of a physician must now be allowed to continue that treatment while participating in drug court. This week, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation which provides that drug … Continued