Substance and Addiction Intervention Services for the Deaf - SAISD

10/09/2026

🍂 Happy Fall!
Who says you need drugs or alcohol to have a good time?
This fall, challenge yourself to try 50 fun, creative, and healthy activities that help you Reframe, Reconnect & Reclaim your time! 🍁✨
🎉 You don’t have to go to a party to have fun! There are plenty of ways to enjoy yourself, make memories, connect with friends, and try something new—without drugs or alcohol.
From cozy fall activities to new adventures, find something that makes you happy and enjoy the season substance-free!
🍂 50 activities. 50 ways to have fun. 0 drugs or alcohol needed!
What will you try first?

09/23/2026

September is National Recovery Month!

Recovery is possible, and remember that every journey looks different. Not everyone experiences recovery in the same way, and each person’s journey is unique.
This month, we recognize and respect each individual’s recovery journey while showing our support. Let’s continue to reduce stigma, offer support, and remind everyone that they do not have to face their recovery journey alone.

09/16/2026

This is great news! Our work is not done, but it's working.

https://www.monroecounty.gov/news-2026-09-15-od?fbclid=IwY2xjawUXnlJwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMWFPaFdCUElMc3BzRUVtWHVzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeMZh_uhq9xNo0ns2zhRfSZ32Gn5G268NwUAyM-zXBtNil3OXx92tKhM-CGFc_aem_b0CSpU8sWRLC50vCLff0kA

New report from the Office of the Medical Examiner shows in two years a 53% decrease in overall overdose deaths; 69% decrease in opioid-related deaths

08/31/2026

✨ Reconnect and Chill! ✨
Take a break, relax, and focus on your wellness! Join us for a fun and welcoming event where you can connect with others, unwind, and enjoy some chill time.
Reconnect. Relax. Refresh.

08/27/2026

International Overdose Awareness Day is August 31.

This day provides an opportunity to learn about overdose, explore the history of International Overdose Awareness Day, and recognize the warning signs.

📚 Education can save lives.

Together, we can raise awareness, promote prevention, and help create a safer and more informed community.

EndStigma

08/26/2026

🌟 Welcome to RIT!🌟

We’re so thrilled to have you here and excited to welcome our returning students back! 💙

Looking for fun ways to connect, relax, and take care of your well-being? We have **50+ fun, alcohol- and drug-free activities** planned just for you! 🎉

Come hang out, meet new people, try something new, and make some great memories!

Your wellness. Your experience. Your RIT! ✨

08/25/2026

Passing on a job announcement for a part time staff interpreter at Norris Addiction Treatment Center in Rochester, NY. LMK if you have questions that I can possibly answer.

Duties Description Duties for this position include providing visual interpretation services to patients at the John L. Norris Addiction Treatment Center. General duties include, but are not limited to:• Translating, communicating, and interpreting verbal spoken language (i.e., English) into Ameri...

07/31/2026

Words matter.

The words we choose matter. Stigma is the negative judgment or shame when it comes to substance use and gambling problems. The language we use can either hurt or help someone who is struggling. It is time to break the stigma by using respectful words. Let’s choose words that uplift, not label. Together, we can educate others and promote respect.

07/31/2026

So... in case you were wondering... ma*****na use has surpassed cigarette use for the first time on record. And that's a concerning trend.

For the first time on record, more Americans use ma*****na daily or almost daily (21.4 million) than smoke ci******es daily (19.9 million) or drink alcohol daily or almost daily (17.2 million), according to the 2025 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, released this week by the Substance Abuse an

07/29/2026

John Maucere shared his journey with the Daily Moth. Thank you for being open. This is a crucial conversation people need to have.

Renca Dunn interviews John Maucere on his new one-man show, “Turbul...