In the know
To provide, support, and oversee a data-driven continuum of addiction services delivered with equity, dignity, compassion, and respect is the mission statement of which State Agency?
What is OASAS?
BONUS Question!
What does OASAS stand for?
" I noticed the OC has an expiration date of 2/1/2024 but the letter days 2/1/2025" who am I?
Who is data management?
BONUS- Name at least two staff who work in DataManagment?
The Certification unit is frequently confused with which other unit at OASAS?
What is Credentialing?
All through high school I had a mad crush on Boy George and I still do to this day !!
Who is Jodie?
Relapse is part of the process.
What is False
While relapse is relatively common, it doesn’t have to be a part of recovery. There are many contributing factors, both biological and environmental (i.e. stressors), that increase the chances of relapse.
OASAS directly operates this many Addiction Treatment Centers to help New Yorkers living with alcohol and/or chemical dependencies.
What is 12?
BONUS question- what other issues can ATC's treat as a primary diagnosis?
This application type is the most commonly submitted.
What is a new treatment service? 11 approved in 2024
Bonus Question- what is the second most common?
This Council often lacks a quorum.
What is the BHSAC?
BONUS Question-
what does BHSAC stand for?
I was once invited to be the plaintiff on the Judge Judy show – and have my court case tried by Judge Judy.
Who is Jennifer
BONUS QUESTION- I like gardening and want to become a professional when I retire.
You have to want recovery for yourself before you can get sober.
False
External motivators (i.e. the threat of losing a job, divorce, legal consequences, etc.) frequently precipitate treatment, and motivation is then internalized during treatment.
OASAS certifies and monitors a network of prevention, treatment and recovery providers to ensure approximately this many programs operate in strict compliance with New York State regulations.
What is 1700?
Name 4 Certified Providers whose name begins with the letter S.
Name 4...
NYC LGU's typically will not sign off on an application until this is completed?
what is community board notification?
If you can believe it, I was voted “class clown” of my graduating class in high school
Who is Jeff?
BONUS QUESTION- I HAD LEG BRACES AS A CHILD
About 40-60 percent of individuals treated for SUD will relapse at least once.
True
BONUS Question- what is a more current term/phrase used to replace the word "relapse"
This Board was established under OASAS to provide recommendations on how to best allocate funds resulting from New York's opioid trials.
What is the Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Board
Name 3 functions of the Bureau of Workforce Development
Credentialing, Impaired Driver, Training,
This type of letter is frequently requested by Providers whose Operating Certificates are past their anticipated review dates.
What is a SAPA letter?
BONUS Question- what does SAPA stand for?
I have celebrated many Halloweens in Salem MA since age 14
Who is Brian
BONUS QUESTION-
I HAD A CAT THAT CAME FROM OKINAWA.
The BOC approved more than 12 NEW OASAS Provider applications in 2024.
False- we approved 10.
BONUS question- which application type was the highest to get approved?
This Council, advises OASAS and the Office of Mental Health on issues relating to the improvement of behavioral health services in the New York.
What is BHSAC?
BONUS question-
what does BHSAC stand for?
This State Agency is responsible for investigating incidents classified as significant.
What is the Justice Center?
This "book", run weekly, is often checked to ensure accuracy and completion.
what is the yellowbook?
BONUS QUESTION- why is it called the yellowbook?
I sang in two choruses in grade school and acted in one high-school play.
Who is Phil?
BONUS!
I was in the All State and USA Choirs? who am I?
Some people have “addictive personalities.”
False
The truth is that every personality “type” is prone to addiction; we’re all biologically wired for addiction since our thoughts/behaviors are influenced by the brain’s reward system. Risk factors, not personality traits, are linked to the development of a substance use disorders. Risk factors may include biological influences (including genetics and differences in brain receptors), environmental influences, age of first use, and method of use