The Single Parent Resource Center

06/04/2026

Happy Pride Month! Join us in celebrating the strength, resilience, and contributions of LGBTQ+ communities across New York State. At OASAS, we're committed to advancing equity, reducing stigma and ensuring all New Yorkers have access to compassionate, affirming care and support.🏳️‍🌈

05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor those who died in service.

05/11/2026

is a platform that promotes new ideas and initiatives to help keep communities healthy & safe. Join us as we celebrate the substance use prevention and well-being efforts happening nationwide! samhsa.gov/prevention-week

starts today! is a platform that promotes new ideas and initiatives to help keep communities healthy & safe. Join us as we celebrate the substance use prevention and well-being efforts happening nationwide! samhsa.gov/prevention-week

05/11/2026

We celebrate all the moms and mother figures in our lives. Happy Mother's Day! 🌷

Today, we celebrate all the moms and mother figures in our lives. Happy Mother's Day! 🌷

05/05/2026

More than half of the people who misuse prescription opioids also binge drink, and 1 in 7 prescription opioid deaths involve alcohol.
States with more alcohol safety measures and policies have lower binge drinking.
Visit the NYC Regional Addiction Resource Center's resource list for high-quality alcohol prevention, treatment, and recovery resources throughout the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island at: https://www.rarc-iuany.org

05/05/2026

Mental illness is a medical condition. This May, communities of faith and faith-based organizations can lead the way: learn the signs, help screen, and know where to refer: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support/health-care-or-support

05/01/2026

May is —a great time to check in on yourself & your loved ones. If you or someone you know needs help, confidential support & treatment options are available.
💚 Help yourself & share to help others: samhsa.gov/find-help

May is —a great time to check in on yourself & your loved ones. If you or someone you know needs help, confidential support & treatment options are available.

💚 Help yourself & share to help others: samhsa.gov/find-help

04/22/2026

This Earth Day, we’re highlighting how environmental conditions play a role in prevention.
Protective factors like access to safe, green spaces help support mental health and strengthen community well-being.
Research shows that greater access to green space is associated with lower risk of depression, along with improved mental health outcomes.
Source: Twohig-Bennett & Jones (2018), Environmental Research
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29982151/
Supporting healthy environments supports healthier communities—and is an important part of substance misuse prevention.

This Earth Day, we’re highlighting how environmental conditions play a role in prevention.

Protective factors like access to safe, green spaces help support mental health and strengthen community well-being.

Research shows that greater access to green space is associated with lower risk of depression, along with improved mental health outcomes.

Source: Twohig-Bennett & Jones (2018), Environmental Research
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29982151/

Supporting healthy environments supports healthier communities—and is an important part of substance misuse prevention.

04/22/2026

For 24/7 support, call the NYS OASAS HOPEline at 1-877-846-7369 or text 467369. Or visit NYProblemGamblingHELP.org to connect with local resources.

02/02/2026

Happy ! This February, The Single Parent Resource Center celebrates the 100th anniversary of . In 1926, Dr. Carter G. Woodson started the Negro History Week which eventually led to Black History Month in 1976. Woodson chose the second week of February to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. Black History Month was created to recognize, celebrate, preserve history, achievements, and the contributions of Black Americans throughout our history.