Nassau C.A.R.E.S. is a smartphone app that is a comprehensive directory of substance abuse

prevention, treatment and recovery services; a ZIP code-searchable guide for treatment centers; a

Narcan training calendar; support hotline telephone numbers; and links to county, state and federal resources.

The app allows users to access emergency and crisis services including psychiatric ER, detoxification, open access clinic, urgent care centers and respite services. It is a resource for mental health, substance use and chemical dependency and prevention programs.

The app, which is designed to provide residents with convenient and rapid access to information identifying substance abuse and recovery resources in their community, is available to download for free from the App Store.

For more information and to download the Nassau CARES app: Nassau CARES