Our Mission

Our mission is to effectively address problems related to alcohol, tobacco, drug use and gambling problems in our local communities as well as regionally and statewide. Councils were created to provide information and referrals to families and individuals in need of alcohol and other drug information.

Who we are

CANYS is a network of Councils throughout New York State that address problems related to alcohol, tobacco, drug use and gambling problems in our local communities, regionally and statewide.

Our Vision

Healthy people. Healthy Communities. Healthy World

2026 CANYS Board of Directors

• President/Membership: Donna Knapp (Onondaga County)
• Vice President: Rachel Truckenmiller (Hamilton, Fulton, Montgomery Counties)
• Secretary: Amanda West (Warren/Washington Counties)
• Treasurer: Larry Calkins (St. Lawrence County)
• Past President: Jennifer Faringer (Monroe County)
• Bill Bowman (Jefferson County)
• Maureen Campanie (Madison County)
• Linda Ferdico (Rockland County)
• Robin Mann (Erie County)
• Amy McBride (Saratoga County)

CANYS: Our Legacy

Councils grew out of grassroots concerns about the problems of alcoholism and drug abuse in local communities.