Drug and Alcohol Abuse Resources


Kate Zobkiw, CASAC

Kate Zobkiw, MS, CASAC
District Drug and Alcohol Counselor

The Role of the District Drug and Alcohol Counselor:

  • Direct substance abuse counseling and education to students K-12
  • Works individually with students who use substances or have family members that use substances
  • Coordinates student presentations
  • Works collaboratively with community prevention partners/treatment agencies
  • Provides staff professional development
  • Parent educational opportunities
  • Referral to community agencies for substance abuse services

How are students identified to work with the Drug and Alcohol Counselor?
Students can be referred to work with the Drug and Alcohol Counselor as a part of a CARE Team referral or as a response to a code of conduct violation. Students and families can also self-refer for support services. For more information on how to access services with Mrs. Zobkiw, please contact your child’s Principal or School Counselor.


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Community Resources:


National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence-Rochester Area

Monroe County Treatment Providers

Monroe County Recovery Services 

Youth Substance Use Resource Guide

UR Medicine Adolescent and Young Adult Clinic

Monroe County Ecopark 
Safe Disposal of Prescription Medications
collection dates and sites throughout Monroe County

Alcoholics Anonymous
call 232-6720
Local Meeting List

Al-Anon
call 288-0540
Local Meeting List

Alateen
call 317-7060
Meeting Brochure

Recovery Support Navigator Team

Recovery Coach University
Lori Drescher, CARC
Call 303-5339
Tips for Parents and Family Suspecting Misuse or Addiction

Parenting Practices to Reduce the Chance of Drugs

Tips for Talking to Your Child about Alcohol

What is Addiction? 
Illustrates the crisis we face and explains the brain science of addiction.


Jon Daily, LCSW Video




Related Links and Information:

Talk with Your Teen About E-Cigarettes:  A Tip Sheet

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Effects of E-Cigarettes on Teenagers

Drug Facts on E-Cigarettes

E-Cigarettes Drug Delivery Device

E-Cigarettes from the Partnership at Drug-Free Kids

Monitoring the Future Survey Results

Synthetic Drugs:  Bath Salts, K2/Spice: A Guide for Parents

Kidney Damage Due to Synthetic Marijuana Article

Prescription Pill Abuse Drug Guide

Prescription Drug Abuse:  Young People at Risk

Deadly High:  How synthetic drugs are killing kids

The Partnership at Drugfree.org


The Family Support Center does not endorse any organization or individuals outside of the Spencerport Central School District.  These resources are for informational purposes and should be pursued based on the consumer's own criteria.