Additional Support
Depending on where you or a loved one may be in the recovery process, some of these resources may be helpful.
Applying for Health Insurance
Not having health insurance can be a barrier to seeking treatment. Health Insurance Navigators are available to help you or your loved one apply for health insurance through the New York State Marketplace.
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Healthy Community Alliance
One School Street, Suite 100, Gowanda, NY (716) 532-1010 www.communityalliance.org/health-insurance |
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Southern Tier Health Care System
150 N. Union St., Olean, NY (716) 372-0614 www.sthcs.org/nys-health-exchange.html |
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Transportation to Appointments
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Medical Answering Services
1-800-850-5340 https://www.medanswering.com/ Medical Answering Services may be able to assist with transportation to and from medical appointments. This service is for Medicaid recipients only. |
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Needle Exchange and other Harm Reduction Efforts
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Syringe Exchange Program - Evergreen Health
Jamestown, NY M-F 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Mobile Unit: Call or text: 716-482-9633 Twitter: @HarmReductionGO https://www.evergreenhs.org/behavioral-health-services/syringe-exchange-program/ The Syringe Exchange offers substance users clean needles and works as a way to promote safer injection habits, and safely disposes of used syringes that are returned to the program. This helps reduce the spread of Hepatitis C and HIV due to needle sharing. Evergreen Health also offers free Hepatitis C and HIV testing and care coordination services. |
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STOPP - Southern Tier Overdose Prevention Program
150 N. Union St, Olean, NY (716) 372-0614 www.sthcs.org/narcan-training.html The STOPP program of Southern Tier Health Care System provides training in the use of naloxone (also known as Narcan) to reverse an opioid overdose. |
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Narcan Available at Local Pharmacies
Narcan is available at many local pharmacies without a prescription. A listing of pharmacies that provide Narcan without a prescription is available at www.health.ny.gov/diseases/aids/general/opioid_overdose_prevention/directories.htm |
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Sobriety E-Book
Click here for the free sobriety e-book.
This e-book is for anyone who wishes to abstain from alcohol or other drugs. It's written to help you improve your health, happiness and well-being. It provides useful information, worksheets and questionnaires for individuals in recovery from addiction or dependence and striving to live a life of sobriety. This book can also be used to help friends and family members better understand the challenges of sobriety and learn how to help their loved ones create a safe environment, set goals and stay sober.
This e-book is for anyone who wishes to abstain from alcohol or other drugs. It's written to help you improve your health, happiness and well-being. It provides useful information, worksheets and questionnaires for individuals in recovery from addiction or dependence and striving to live a life of sobriety. This book can also be used to help friends and family members better understand the challenges of sobriety and learn how to help their loved ones create a safe environment, set goals and stay sober.
Supportive Housing
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Oxford House "The Bishop House"
Olean, NY (716) 801-1242 Oxford House "The Alex House" Jamestown, NY www.oxfordhouse.org/ Oxford Houses are family houses that groups of recovering individuals rent to live together in an environment supportive of recovery from addiction. Each house is self-run and self-supported following a system of democratic operation. There are also Oxford Houses in the Buffalo area and Northern Pennsylvania. Information about vacancies can be found at the Oxford House website. |
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Eagle's Nest Respite
Jamestown, NY
House 844-421-1114 or 716-241-4605
Warmline 877-426-4373 or 716-241-4606, Text for Warmline 716-392-0252
www.wnyhousingoptions.org/Services/RespiteServices/tabid/430/Default.aspx
The Eagle's Nest provides respite stays in a peaceful and calming environment that promotes health and wellness. The Eagle's Nest is a short term (1-5 days) peer-run respite home operating in a capacity similar to a bed and breakfast for individuals struggling with mental health issues. Individuals who are facing a challenging time during recovery can use the Eagle's Nest as a place to get away and refocus on recovery. 24 hour peer support is available.
Jamestown, NY
House 844-421-1114 or 716-241-4605
Warmline 877-426-4373 or 716-241-4606, Text for Warmline 716-392-0252
www.wnyhousingoptions.org/Services/RespiteServices/tabid/430/Default.aspx
The Eagle's Nest provides respite stays in a peaceful and calming environment that promotes health and wellness. The Eagle's Nest is a short term (1-5 days) peer-run respite home operating in a capacity similar to a bed and breakfast for individuals struggling with mental health issues. Individuals who are facing a challenging time during recovery can use the Eagle's Nest as a place to get away and refocus on recovery. 24 hour peer support is available.
Other Resources
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Winning Olean Back
https://www.facebook.com/groups/WinningOleanBack/ Winning Olean Back is a group of concerned citizens in the Olean area seeking to raise awareness about the impact of the opioid epidemic. |
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Recovery Motivation
DrugRehab.com offers information and resources regarding all steps of the treatment and recovery process.