TCCASA P.A.P.E.R. Preventing Addiction by Providing Educational Resources 6 McMaster Street, Suite 4 Owego, NY 13827 Phone: (607) 687-6349 Fax: (607) 687-6360 Email: [email protected] Website: www.tccasa.org Volume 1, Issue 9 Staff: Executive Director Christie Speciale, MA, CPP Program Assistant Heather Quigley Prevention Educator Tammy Borrelli, CASAC Red Ribbon Week IS: OCTOBER 23RD-31ST TCCASA is raising awareness on the “RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN” organized by the National Family Partnership (NFP). It was created in 1980 by parents who believed in drug prevention. After thirty –four years, NFP is a leader in drug prevention and education . Red Ribbon Week began in 1985 after DEA Agent Enrique Camarena was murdered. Parents & youth began to wear red ribbons in support of drug prevention & education in America. On Saturday, September 27th, 2014 TCCASA, along with the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office, collected 58.54 lbs of un-used prescription medications. G.I.R.LS. Program TCCASA will soon begin a health and fitness program targeting middle and high school girls. The program will incorporate healthy eating with exercise in order to create or maintain a healthy lifestyle. Girls will work on increasing their self-esteem and learn how to make positive choices. If you know any girls that would be interested in this program, please contact us at (607) 687-6349. Are you interested in volunteering as a fitness coach for a program aimed at middle & high school aged girls? This program will run after school from 3:00-4:00pm based on a schedule that works for you. The fitness program will include: IS ON NOVEMBER 20TH, 2014 Have you heard the news? TCCASA would like to welcome it’s newest employees. Tammy Borrelli has joined TCCASA as a Prevention Educator. She comes to us with 15 years of experience in the drug and alcohol field and she is a Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC). Heather Quigley has joined TCCASA as a Program Assistant. She comes to us with 9 years of experience in human services. She is pursuing her Bachelor’s Degree in Human & Community Services through SUNY Empire State College. TCCASA is a non-profit organization dedicated to positively influencing adolescents in our community. Any donations are greatly appreciated and can be dropped off or mailed to our listed address. Donations may also may be made through our website: www.TCCASA.org