We Are Stronger Together
What does Stronger Together mean to you? At our recent Stronger Together Networking Event, we asked some of our community partners to share what this message means to them. Thank you to NAMI Buffalo & Western New York, Tuscarora Health Center, Buffalo Center for Health Equity, and Crisis Services for partnering with us on this video and sharing their perspectives. Watch below to hear their thoughts on the power of collaboration, connection, and community.
Horizon’s Stronger Together Commitments
Looking for Support for YOU and Your Loved One in Recovery?
Meet Janet Gaskin, one of Horizon’s Parent and Family Support Liaisons. Janet helps families and their loved ones receive the information and support they need to encourage recovery in healthy, effective ways. Check out our recent blog to read more about her life-changing work!
“Mostly, I want to provide hope. Every day, individuals and their families start their recovery journeys. My goal is to help families feel more prepared and comfortable as they navigate that journey.”
Learn More about Parent and Family Support!
Horizon’s Community Outreach Prevention Breakfast and Networking Event
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Horizon’s Community Outreach Prevention Breakfast and Networking Event! We were honored to bring together community members, educators, healthcare professionals, and prevention advocates for an important conversation on supporting youth and strengthening prevention efforts across our communities.
We’re grateful to the incredible organizations that partnered with us to make this event possible: Erie 1 BOCES, Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH), Mental Health Advocates of Western New York, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Kids Escaping Drugs, Px21 Erie County Prevention Providers, and Prevention Focus.
A special thank you to Fidelis Care for serving as our event’s Breakfast Sponsor! We’re so grateful for their continued partnership and support of Horizon’s mission.
Learn More About Horizon’s Prevention and Community Services
Check Out Horizon’s “Heart to Heart” Podcast
Did you know that Horizon has a podcast? Our “Heart to Heart” podcast covers a wide variety of topics, including community needs, support resources, awareness months, recovery stories, and more!
Check Out the “Heart to Heart” Podcast!
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Quick Fact of the Month
Did you know? In 2023, 1.86 million adolescents between ages 12 to 17 (or 7.2% of teens nationwide), reported using drugs within a month. Among those that reported using drugs in the last month, 83.9% report using cannabis during that same period of time.
Do you have concerns about an adolescent? Horizon is here to help. Our Child and Adolescent Program provides counselling services for individuals ages 3+. Call today at 716.831.1800 or request an appointment to learn more.