Adolescents Helping Each Other Overcome Addiction and Mental Health Challenges
“This is a one of a kind program. No other program within the county addresses alcohol/drug abuse in a peer setting to address these issues. It has been a successful and proven program…”
A. District Attorney John G Rusk, New Paltz, NY
About Us
AWARENESS started as a Mentoring Program that was created in 2006.
The Awareness Alcohol Program was formed in 2007 when teen Mentors reached out to their peers that were involved in a fatal drunk driving car crash on prom night that took the life of their friend. In 2009 we expanded to cover substance use. It was defined as a teen initiated prevention program in Ulster County with adult guidance…
