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We are dedicated to ending the drug epidemic in Western New York by empowering adolescents and families to live a life free from the disease of addiction through community outreach, education, and early intervention.

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View Our 2021 Impact Report!

As we look back on 2021, we commemorate with gratitude the generosity of Western New York. With our dedicated supporters in mind, we created this document to highlight the ways in which the community has helped us achieve our goals including hosting countless external events and record breaking donations. We would like to take a moment to share the impact that the Kids Escaping Drugs Renaissance Campus has made throughout the year. Click the button below to review our report!

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Renaissance Addiction Services, Inc. Joins BestSelf Behavioral Health, Inc.

We are pleased to announce that the treatment aspect of the Kids Escaping Drugs Renaissance Campus will be transitioning from Renaissance Addiction Services, Inc. (RASI) to BestSelf Behavioral Health. This partnership will provide stronger programming and additional resources to the young people we serve especially regarding mental health. Kids Escaping Drugs (KED) will continue to educate the community about the dangers and consequences of substance use and addiction through our Face2Face Program as well as remain a support to our families. We welcome BestSelf to the Renaissance Campus and look forward to working together!

 

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Our Statement

We at Kids Escaping Drugs Inc. and Renaissance Addiction Services, Inc. much like addiction, do not discriminate against race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and welcome all people to come seek treatment in a safe and inclusive environment.

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As long as there is addiction, we'll be here.

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Erie County
experienced 301
opiate related
deaths in 2016.
- Dr. Gale R. Burstein,
Erie County Health Department
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Only 1 in 10 people
with a substance abuse
disorder receive treatment
- SAMHSA, 2016
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There are 23.5 million Americans living in recovery from drugs or alcohol
- OASAS and The Partnership at Drugfree.org, 2012

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30,000 people in WNY
were educated through
the Face2Face Program
in 2018-19
-Face2Face survey report, 2018
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Addiction is considered a highly
treatable disease, and recovery is attainable!
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3 Reasons to Choose KED

Adolescent/Young-Adult Focused

We are the only adolescent residential treatment provider in WNY serving ages 12-24. Our counselors and staff are uniquely qualified to provide treatment services for this youth population.

Locally Based

Our campus is conveniently located in West Seneca, easily accessible from the City of Buffalo and surrounding areas. We have been deeply rooted in our community for almost 30 years. Join the fight to combat the drug epidemic that’s occurring in our own backyard.

Inspiring Hope

We are dedicated to creating a supportive and proactive network to inspire hope in Western New York through events and educational programs in communities, schools, and workplaces.

Cassandra

Renaissance Campus Alumna

When I came to the Renaissance Campus I had hit rock bottom. I was powerless over my addiction and I was ruining my life. My family was blaming themselves for…
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Cara

Renaissance Campus Alumna

When I first came to the Renaissance Campus I was at the lowest point I have ever been in my 20 years of life. My drug use had progressed into…
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Ron

Renaissance Campus Alumnus

Before coming to Renaissance House my life was a constant battle between myself and survival. I was in constant denial of any sort of addiction and believed that I had…
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John Bennett

Face2Face Program Director

I feel extremely privileged to be working for Kids Escaping Drugs. Day in and day out I continue to be impressed by the kids on the Renaissance Campus that I…
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