Catholic Charities of Herkimer County

10/12/2026

🧡 Meet the People Behind Prevention: Tayley Borden

Strong prevention programs need strong coordination, collaboration, and a team committed to making a difference.

As Assistant Director of Prevention Services, Tayley helps keep HCPC’s many prevention efforts moving forward—from supporting staff and programs to strengthening partnerships throughout Herkimer County.

During National Substance Use Prevention Month, we’re proud to recognize Tayley and the important role she plays in helping our prevention team turn ideas into action!

10/10/2026

10/10/2026

What happens in childhood doesn’t always stay in childhood, but understanding it can help change what happens next.
Join us for Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), an interactive, research-based training designed to turn knowledge into meaningful action.
Through engaging discussion, hands-on learning, and practical strategies, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how childhood experiences can affect lifelong health, behavior, and well-being, and how we can help build resilience in the individuals, families, and communities we serve.
📅October 27th
📍9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
📍 CCHC Training Center, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer
💲 Cost: $75
Whether you work in education, prevention, behavioral health, human services, healthcare, or simply want to better support others, this training offers valuable tools you can put into practice right away.
Awareness is the beginning. Understanding creates connection. Action creates change.
Space may be limited, so register today using the QR code on the flyer or contact Amy Fahey at [email protected] or 315-894-9917, ext. 307. See less

10/10/2026

🧡 Meet the People Behind Prevention: Amy Fahey

Prevention is stronger when the whole community is involved.

Amy helps bring people together through education, training, outreach, and community partnerships. Her work helps ensure that prevention information doesn’t just stay within our office—it reaches the schools, organizations, families, professionals, and community members who can help create lasting change.

This Prevention Month, we’re celebrating Amy for helping make prevention a community-wide effort!

10/10/2026

🧡 Meet the People Behind Prevention: Brendan McGrath, Prevention Services Coordinator

Prevention messages work best when people can actually connect with them.

Brendan brings a relatable approach to prevention education and conversations, helping make important topics easier to understand and discuss. Whether he’s working directly with participants or supporting prevention efforts behind the scenes, he helps turn information into meaningful conversations.

We’re glad to have Brendan as part of the team making prevention happen in Herkimer County!

10/10/2026

🎄🍹 Calling All Local Establishments! 🍹🎄

This holiday season, let’s raise a glass to responsible celebration! 🎉

We’re inviting local bars, restaurants, breweries, and other establishments to join our Holiday Mocktail Contest — a fun way to get creative, engage your customers, and promote responsible drinking throughout the holiday season.

✨ Here’s how it works:
Create a festive, alcohol-free drink to promote all December long. Customers will be voting on the festivity, creativity, and the overall drink.

Whether you’re a seasoned mixologist or just love creating something new, we want you to be part of it.

🎁 Ready to participate?
Send us a message or comment below to learn more and get your establishment signed up! Deadline to sign up is November 20th.

10/10/2026

🧡 Meet the People Behind Prevention: Crystal Gerhardt

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to prevention—and Crystal understands the importance of meeting people where they are.

Whether she’s providing education, connecting with community members, or sharing prevention resources, Crystal brings her own personality and perspective to the work while making prevention feel approachable and relevant.

This Prevention Month, we’re celebrating Crystal and the unique energy she brings to the HCPC team!

10/10/2026

🧡 October is National Substance Use Prevention Month!

Prevention happens every day—and it starts with people who are passionate about creating healthier, stronger communities.

Throughout October, we’ll be introducing you to the dedicated staff behind the Herkimer County Prevention Council (HCPC). From working with youth and college students to providing community education, training, outreach, and awareness, each member of our team plays an important role in making prevention happen across Herkimer County.

👋 Follow along this month as we Meet the People Behind Prevention and highlight the people, programs, and passion that make our prevention work possible!

Because prevention isn’t just a program—it’s a community effort. 🧡

10/10/2026

🌻 The Retired Senior Volunteer Program 🌻

10/10/2026

Shadows of Our Silence is our campaign to give voice to those who have experienced domestic violence and to remind survivors that their stories matter.

As you visit these displays, we invite you to look beyond the question of “Why do they stay?” and consider the very real barriers that can make leaving an abusive relationship feel impossible.

At each display, you’ll find one or two blank silhouettes, each representing a story waiting to be heard. You can help fill these spaces with your own story or share the voices of those who have been silenced.

Display Locations:
📍Catholic Charities of Herkimer County
📍Herkimer County Community College
RMCC Lower Lobby October 14th-20th

Below are examples of fears and obstacles survivors may experience.
"I've been a stay-at-home mom for 10 years. If I leave, how do I support my kids with no money??"
"I can't leave the house without him showing up and causing a scene and completely embarrassing me. I don't know how he knows my every move....."
"This is the only home my children have ever known, why should we be forced to leave?"
"If the police come to the house one more time, they told me we are both getting arrested."