Welcome
QCASA
Our Mission
Welcome to the Queens Consortium on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse (QCASA) website! The Consortium services the people of Queens County by targeting issues of chemical abuse, promoting healthy behaviors, and networking professionals and consumers with the common goal of addressing issues that impact those who have been affected by substance abuse.The Queens Consortium on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse (QCASA) is an alliance of substance abuse treatment providers and consumers within Queens County.
Through a collaboration with NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), our goal is to promote awareness, unity and social change within Queens County.
The Queens Consortium is part of the NYC Federation of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Alcoholism Services.
Benefits of Joining
Connect with Providers
QCASA meetings are a great opportunity for providers to network and attend valuable presentations on topics such as cutting edge treatment approaches, changes to billing and insurance regulations, and what services are available from fellow providers. Get support and get involved!
Connect with Consumers
Membership in QCASA gives current and former consumers and clients information about how treatment services are provided and how local and statewide policies are developed. Attending these monthly meetings is a way of doing service within the treatment community and can be a valuable part of your recovery. Let your voice be heard!
Connect with Young People
Our youngest members of QCASA have started their own subcommittee, Youth Empowerment Speaks (YES) showing that young people can stay away from alcohol and drug use and still have a good time. Young people in recovery are also welcome to attend YES meetings and share your experiences with the group.
A Word From the Chairperson
Thank you for visiting our website and hope that you will find the information that you are seeking. With addiction impacting many lives today, we have included a variety of providers and services that we hope will assist you, Additionally there are links for you with additional information and services in the addiction field.
For any additional information please feel free to contact us or join us at our monthly meeting.
Warm Regards,
Beth Covelli, LCSW-R
Chairperson, QCASA
Meeting schedule
Per membership request, monthly meetings will remain virtual
Topic: Queens Consortium on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Monthly Meeting
Time: 3rd Wednesday of Every Month at 3:00pm
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8286721283?pwd=OVZaZ2xpZ04vUjZWM1MvTUJ4U2NEQT09
Meeting ID: 828 672 1283
Passcode: 969159
For updates email info@qcasa.o
Per membership request, monthly meetings will remain virtual
Topic: Queens Consortium on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Monthly Meeting
Time: 3rd Wednesday of Every Month at 3:00pm
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8286721283?pwd=OVZaZ2xpZ04vUjZWM1MvTUJ4U2NEQT09
Meeting ID: 828 672 1283
Passcode: 969159
For updates email info@qcasa.org
Wednesday, January 17 2024
Wednesday February 21, 2024
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Wednesday, October 16,2024
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Wednesday, December 17, 2024
About Us
Consumers
Youth Empowerment Speaks
Youth Empowerment Speaks
Whether you are a person in recovery, currently in treatment or a loved one of someone who has an issue with substance abuse, you too are welcome to be part of the Queens Consortium.
. QCASA works to bring together the recovery community, with prevention and treatment providers. Consumer input is invaluable and we welcome all to attend.
Youth Empowerment Speaks
Youth Empowerment Speaks
Youth Empowerment Speaks
Mission Statement
We the youth commit to be leaders, to help friends, assist peers, and help family members make better choices about drug and alcohol abuse. We also want to make a difference for ALL those who have been impacted by drug and alcohol use and abuse.
About Us
Youth Empowerment Speaks (Y.E.S.) is a youth driven group , super
Mission Statement
We the youth commit to be leaders, to help friends, assist peers, and help family members make better choices about drug and alcohol abuse. We also want to make a difference for ALL those who have been impacted by drug and alcohol use and abuse.
About Us
Youth Empowerment Speaks (Y.E.S.) is a youth driven group , supervised by professionals to provide education and insight about various issues including bullying, substance abuse, and peer pressure. Our goal through this youth group is to come together and discuss each others’ difficulties, and problems confidentially and support one another and learn effective ways to cope with their problems.
Yearly, YES hosts a youth summit with over 200 teens from all 5 boroughs at Frank Sinatra HS to safely get education about issues impacting youth.
Additionally, the leaders of YES are provided the opportunity to present in different milieus educating adults about issues impacting youth and how YES empowers teens to make positive changes in their life.
Additionally, guidance and support is provided to youth about the signs of drug abuse and alcoholism, alternatives to use, and substance abuse treatment options for both themselves and their friends or family members.
Other Supports
Youth Empowerment Speaks
Other Supports
New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS)
www.oasas.gov
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)
http://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/index.page
NYS Association of Substance Abuse Providers (ASAP)
asapnys.org
Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator
http://www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
Shatterproof
New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS)
www.oasas.gov
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)
http://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/index.page
NYS Association of Substance Abuse Providers (ASAP)
asapnys.org
Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator
http://www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
Shatterproof
https://www.shatterproof.org/atlas
Families in Support of Treatment (F.I.S.T)
www.familiesinsupportoftreatment.com
COVID Specific
New York State COVID-19 Emotional Support Helpline 844-863-9314
Food Assistance Resources as many folks struggling with food insecurity due to pandemic/unemployment: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/dsny/contact/services/COVID-19FoodAssistance.shtml
COVID-19 Community Resources (by neighborhood)
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid/covid-19-communities.page
Other COVID-19 Info/vaccines/latest updates from NYC DOHMH- COVID main page
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid/covid-19-main.page