Horizon Blog

The Revelas Family is making a difference in the Western New York community. For the past 6 years, Nick, Savannah, and Ariana Revelas have hosted local basketball events in an effort to bring people together to have fun and support great causes. In 2017, however, the yearly basketball event took on a deeper meaning when […]

Horizon is committed to being an anti-racist, diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization. Through self-reflection and the following actions, we pledge to advance equity, racial justice, and equal opportunity for all. We can and will do better and hold ourselves accountable for measurable results and real change. The Horizon Stronger Together Action Plan advances diversity, equity, […]

NYS is taking action against the rise in fentanyl related overdoses. Last week, New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) announced their new public awareness “Prevent Overdose” campaign. This new fentanyl campaign is designed to prevent overdose deaths and empower the public with information needed to help save lives. As we live […]

Horizon knows there are many challenges posed from COVID-19. Work, education, childcare and safety being a few that have disrupted our routine these past few weeks. However, taking care of yourself should not be one of them. We cannot emphasize it enough. You have to take care of yourself. If you are not well, whether […]

During this difficult time, support and treatment are still available and needed more than ever. It is Horizon’s goal to continue operations and support services as safely as possible, and we are grateful for the technology that allows us to do so. Due to the current safety measures and need for continual support and treatment, […]

There are many ways to enjoy summer without using or abusing drugs or alcohol. The days are brighter, the weather is warmer, and there is not an ounce of snow in sight. Summer has officially made it to WNY. Now that we all don’t need to spend our weekends bundled under blankets, what do we […]

Tune in to WGRZ Channel 2 on Friday at 2pm where Herb Weis, Ph.D and mental health counselor Terri Brennan will be discussing the Sandy Hook tragedy. The below link is from “A Practical Guide for Crisis Response in our Schools” looking at some “Practical Suggestions for Assisting Children in the Aftermath of Tragedy” http://www.aaets.org/practicalsuggestionschildren.pdf […]