WATERTOWN — Local human service agencies have a long history of working collaboratively, but never have they had the opportunity to come together in one space in service to the
$2,223,096
In addition to the regional network awards listed above, funding will also support the following initiatives within the counties served by the networks.
Center of Treatment Innovation Services - $6 million
COTI service providers are tasked with expanding access to treatment of opioid use disorder through peer services, mobile service delivery, and telepractice capability. COTI providers work to break down existing barriers to treatment and connect people seeking services to the help that they need. Between 2016 and 2019, overdose deaths in counties with COTI services decreased by between 42 percent and 64 percent.
Recovery Centers - $2.9 million
Recovery centers are designed to promote long-term recovery with professional staff, peers, and volunteers who provide multiple services to engage and support people in recovery. Recovery Centers offer skill-building classes, support groups, referrals to services, sober events and recreational programs. These serv
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Feb 20, 2021
Assemblyman Andrew Goodell, R-Jamestown, is pictured, right, during an Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative task force hearing hosted by the state Assembly in Buffalo in 2019.
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Andrew Goodell spends more time than any other Assembly member debating legislation.
Often, Goodell is debating with Assemblyman Ron Kim, D-Queens, on a variety of legislation. On Thursday, the Jamestown Republican and Assembly minority whip supported Kim in his ongoing battle with Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Kim said Cuomo had vowed to “destroy” him during a private phone call last week for criticism the governor felt was unfair. Cuomo denied the allegation, then used a call with reporters Wednesday to blast Kim, one of nine Democrats who signed a letter seeking support for the proposal to limit his emergency powers, which are set to expire this spring.
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