Chatham Police Chief Peter Volkmann discusses the program he launched in July 2016, Chatham Cares 4 U, which encourages residents who want to overcome their addiction to walk into the police station, turn over their drugs, and ask for help. Instead of arresting them, police find a treatment program appropriate to the situation and insurance coverage, and often will drive the resident to that program and stay in touch during and after treatment. Also, Columbia County Public Health Educator Victoria McGahan presents the many additional resources available throughout the county for the prevention and treatment of substance use disorders. Ms McGahan notes that the effects of substance use in our community are more pervasive than people realize. Taconic Hills Elementary School Assistant Principal Jane Case will talk about the effects of substance abuse on students and families. In May the Claverack Library will host the Columbia Pathways to Recovery traveling collection of 22 books on addictions and substance use. This circulating collection includes materials appropriate for teens and adults.