Substance and Addiction Intervention Services for the Deaf - SAISD

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...

06/22/2026

A new season is here! ☀️Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the sunshine, stay active, and make healthy choices. Enjoy a Safe Summer!

05/11/2026

Congratulations on your graduation! Graduation is just the beginning. Stay mindful of your well-being, make healthy choices, and build the life you deserve.

05/07/2026

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Addiction In the Deaf Community – What You Need to Know, presented by Keven Poore, M.A., CASAC II, CDI, at the 58th Biennial National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Conference. Image includes a presenter headshot with NAD and RID/ACET logos. Visit nad.org/sf26/workshops for full listings and CEU details.