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Welcome New Staff

Naura Slivinsky… …brings over 30 years of dedicated experience to her role as Community Engagement Facilitator with The Prevention Council of Putnam. She is committed to educating, supporting, and guiding individuals and families coping with substance use disorders (SUD) and mental health challenges. Naura earned her Master’s in Social Work from Fordham University. Her journey […]

Satellite Mental Health Clinic

New Satellite Mental Health Clinic at Carmel High School The Prevention Council of Putnam, Carmel Central School District and Student Assistance Services Counseling Center are partnering on a new initiative to provide on-site mental health services at Carmel High School (CHS). A new full time therapist, Alexandra (Allie) Vroman, was recently hired. Currently Allie is […]

Milton Carpenter Scholarship

The Prevention Council of Putnam is proud to announce that we have acquired the Milton Carpenter Scholarship. Milton Carpenter’s life experiences and personal values greatly influenced the establishment and criteria of the scholarship he created. Despite facing significant challenges early in life, he managed to overcome them and achieve success through his own efforts. His […]

Compliance Checks with Kent PD

Town of KentPOLICE DEPARTMENT40 SYBIL’S CROSSING, KENT LAKES, NEW YORK 10512 September 18, 2023For Immediate Release Subject -Alcohol Awareness & Compliance Checks In a joint venture with -The Prevention Council of Putnam & The Carmel Communities That Care Coalition; During the months of August and September 2023 Officers from the Town of Kent Police Department […]

Keep Children Safe

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Marijuana (cannabis) is now legal for medical or recreational use in most U.S. states. That means the availability of tempting treats that contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, is on the rise. Below are links to help you understand the dangers of children consuming these products. Healthy Children.org: Marijuana (cannabis) is now legal for medical or […]

Recovery Peer Advocate

We are pleased to announce our newest addition to the PreventionCouncil team! Victoria Metz, the Certified Recovery Peer Advocatejoined the Prevention Council in October. Victoria spent nearlyfive years working at Arms Acres in Carmel, in both Detox and Rehab.She has extensive knowledge of the resources that are available inPutnam County. Victoria will be working closely […]