Prevention Professionals

Private, non-profit organization offering professional counseling and prevention services.

food for thought

Food for Thought

Food for Thought is a monthly series offered to Cortland area professionals to enhance their knowledge and understanding of various topics and services. Guest speakers provide workshops on a wide variety of current interests. The workshops are held between noon and 1:00 p.m. and lunch is provided free of charge.

Contact Information & to register for a session:

Jennifer Sylstra – 607-756-8970 x260 – jsylstra@familycs.org

Have a topic request or an idea for a future Food for Thought program? We want to hear it!

Food for Thought is offered through a partnership between Cortland Prevention Resources and the Mental Health Association of Cortland County.

Public Education

Our staff are available to provide an overview of prevention services, program specific information or other related topics, and training around specific prevention initiatives. 

  • Staff Development
  • Staff Training
  • Town Hall Meetings
  • Tabling Events

Alcohol Service Awareness Program (ASAP)

NYS Liquor Authority certified 1.5 hour program designed specifically for beverage servers to educate them on best practices, policies, and legal issues for serving alcohol in a retail environment. Training is offered ONLINE for: on-premises & off premises.

For more information, contact Melissa Simmons (607) 756-8970 ext 256 or msimmons@familycs.org

If you or someone you are with is experiencing an overdose, please dial 911 for immediate assistance.