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SYRACUSE, NY U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today announced $125,000 in funding from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) has been awarded to Farnham, Inc., in Oswego, NY, to prevent and address youth substance usedisorder.In Oswego, Farnham, Inc. delivers criticaladdictiontreatment programs.

The funding is available through CDCs Drug Free Communities (DFC) Support Program, a program that provides funding to community-based organizations that work to address youth substance usedisorder. With this award, Farnham, Inc. will expand its efforts to involve and engage youth in Central New York to prevent addiction. In Congress, Rep. Katko has advocated for robust funding for the DFC program and expanded access to treatment services for substance use disorder, including through his work as Co-Chair of the Mental Health Caucus.

Im pleased to announce Farnham, Inc. has received $125,000 in federal funds through the CDCs Drug Free Communities (DFC) program,saidRep. Katko. With rates of addiction rising in Central New York during the pandemic, this award comes at a pivotal time. The DFC program is considered the nations leading effort to prevent and reduce youth substance usedisorderand will provide Farnham, Inc. with the resources they need to continue engaging and educating local children.

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Rep. Katko Announces $125000 in Federal Funding to Prevent & Address Youth Addiction in Oswego - Congressman John Katko