Updates + Notices
Read below for updates on the agency, our projects, and our data, as well as timely public health notices or statements
Introducing S.A.F.E. 365: A Collaborative Platform for Family and Youth Well‑Being
The Rural Health Institute of New York (RHI) has launched S.A.F.E. 365: Substance-Free Activities and Family Engagement, a new regional platform designed to help families, youth, and community partners access reliable resources and prevention tools that promote health and safety all year long.
Available at safe365ny.org, the site connects parents and caregivers to practical parenting guides, local events, and evidence-based programs that support positive youth development. Families can also find seasonal campaigns focused on wellbeing, prevention, and community connection.
Through S.A.F.E. 365, RHI continues its mission to strengthen family communication, reduce risky behaviors, and build healthier rural communities 365 days a year.
New Report: Piloting the Grace Space, a Data-Driven, Low-Threshold Daytime Resource Center
From November 2024 to April 2025, RHI and other community partners operated a low-threshold daytime resource center for people experiencing housing insecurity and homelessness. This center--the Grace Space--was housed at Grace and Holy Spirit Church in downtown Cortland. This report details the work that went into planning, opening, and operating the space; it gives an overview and analysis of the data we collected through operating the space; and it lays out recommendations for Cortland County's next steps as well as for other communities that want to learn from this pilot project.
CACTC's Healing Cortland Initiative Marks 3 Years of Working to Expand Narcan access!
The Healing Cortland Project celebrates 3 years of coordinated work to expand Narcan distribution in Cortland County