{"id":39908,"date":"2024-07-16T15:19:22","date_gmt":"2024-07-16T19:19:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/saratogabusinessjournal\/?p=39908"},"modified":"2024-07-16T15:23:20","modified_gmt":"2024-07-16T19:23:20","slug":"mcbride-is-named-the-executive-director-of-the-prevention-council-of-saratoga-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/saratogabusinessjournal\/2024\/07\/mcbride-is-named-the-executive-director-of-the-prevention-council-of-saratoga-county\/","title":{"rendered":"McBride Is Named The Executive Director Of The Prevention Council Of Saratoga County"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_39909\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39909\" style=\"width: 233px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-39909\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/saratogabusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/mcbride-v-233x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"233\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/saratogabusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/mcbride-v-233x300.png 233w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/saratogabusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/mcbride-v.png 621w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 233px) 100vw, 233px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39909\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Experienced in health and human services, Amy McBride has a new role in Saratoga.<br \/>Courtesy of Prevention Council of Saratoga Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Prevention Council of Saratoga County has announced the appointment of Amy McBride as its new executive director.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>With an extensive background in health and human services, McBride is set to lead the organization\u2019s efforts in enhancing community well-being through substance abuse prevention and recovery support.<\/p>\n<p>Previously serving as the assistant director of Prevention &amp; Special Programs at The New York Council on Problem Gambling, McBride oversaw significant prevention initiatives, program development, and strategic collaborations across New York state. Her return to The Prevention Council comes after an initial tenure as Director of Community Outreach and Coalition Development from 2017-2018, during which time she led crucial programs aimed at reducing youth substance abuse.<\/p>\n<p>In her new role, McBride will be responsible for spearheading the council\u2019s mission to educate, inform, and provide vital referral services concerning alcohol, tobacco, and drug prevention. She will also focus on expanding the organization\u2019s recovery center offerings, ensuring those affected by addiction receive the necessary resources and support.<\/p>\n<p>Alison Gorton, board president of The Prevention Council, said, \u201cAmy\u2019s profound commitment to public health and her remarkable leadership skills make her the perfect candidate to guide our organization forward. Her previous successes and innovative approach to prevention programs have already made a significant impact, and we are excited to see her bring her vision and expertise to this role.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"><span class=\"\"><b><span class=\"s1\"><span class=\"s2\"><!--more--><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>McBride shared her vision for her new role. \u201cI am thrilled to return to The Prevention Council of Saratoga County, an organization that stands at the forefront of fostering healthy communities,\u201d she said. \u201cMy goal is to enhance our existing programs and introduce innovative strategies that address the evolving challenges in substance abuse prevention. Together, we will strengthen our impact on the community and continue to provide a beacon of hope for those in need.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>For more information about The Prevention Council of Saratoga County and its programs, please visit https:\/\/preventioncouncil.org.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Prevention Council of Saratoga County has announced the appointment of Amy McBride as its new executive director.\u00a0 With an extensive background in health and human services, McBride is set to lead the organization\u2019s efforts in enhancing community well-being through substance abuse prevention and recovery support. 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