Office of Alcohol & Subst Abuse Svs
Agency Titles
103 titles in this agency.
Approximately 528 positions* in this agency.
The Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) plans, develops, regulates, and funds prevention programs, treatment facilities, and research activities concerning alcohol and other substance abuse. OASAS also provides some direct treatment services. There are 1,000 certified treatment programs in the State, 500 prevention agencies, and the Research Institute on Addictions in Buffalo. OASAS credentials alcohol and drug abuse counselors, presents statewide training, advocates on behalf of its constituency, and helps to develop statewide services involving health, human services, employment, education, and criminal justice organizations in the private sector and in all levels of government.
* The number of approximate positions in GOT-IT are the total positions, both filled and vacant.