SAFE was established to combine the strengths of the public and private sectors in the community to provide alcohol and drug prevention services. This organization is the only certified substance abuse prevention agency in Glen Cove, emphasizing substance abuse intervention and education. SAFE continues to provide exceptionally high quality prevention programs in Glen Cove. It firmly believes in coordinating, communicating and cooperating with the agencies in all programs it develops.SAFE utilizes its organizational skills to facilitate the efforts, energies and ideas of community groups. It will continue its efforts as long as the need exists.
SAFE, Inc. is a not for profit organization that was incorporated as a 501 (c) 3 prevention agency in 1982. SAFE does not charge a fee for its services. Additional funding is sought through grant writing, private donation, local government and fund raising.
September 9 – throughout the school year: Elementary and Middle School Life Skills Training
Glen Cove Youth Bureau After 3 Program
Offered via Zoom instruction, the Botvin LifeSkills Training Elementary School program is a comprehensive, dynamic and developmentally appropriate substance abuse and violence prevention program designed for upper elementary school students. This program has been proven to help increase self-esteem, develop healthy attitudes and improve their knowledge of essential life skills – all of which promote healthy and positive personal development.
The Botvin LifeSkills Training Middle School program is a substance abuse and violence prevention program proven to be the most effective evidence-based program used in schools today. LifeSkills Training is comprehensive, dynamic, and developmentally designed to promote positive youth development. In addition to helping kids resist drug, alcohol and tobacco use, the Middle School program also effectively supports the reduction of violence and other high risk behaviors.
Middle School Program: Thursday 4 p.m.-5 p.m.
Elementary School Program: Connolly-Tuesday 4 p.m.-5 p.m.
Landing School Program: Wednesday 4 p.m-5 p.m.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health
Data provides information about substance use and mental illness on individuals ages 12 and older at the national and state levels and helps to estimate trends and determine the need for treatment services.
