Recovery speaker Tim Stuart and GCHS teacher Tony Gallo
Problem gambling presentation at GC Senior Center
Shed Your Meds
Red Ribbon Week
About
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.
Events & Programs
September 8- 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.
Elementary School Program
Connolly School-Wednesday 4-5 p.m.
Landing School-Tuesday 4-5 p.m.
Middle School Program
Thursday 4-5 p.m.
Keeping Glen Cove SAFE
The SAFE Glen Cove Coalition is concerned about alcohol, E-Cigarettes/Vaping, Tobacco, Opioid, other Drug Use and Problem Gambling. The following pages provide information and resources for youth, parents, educators and health care professionals.
SAFE se estableció para combinar las fortalezas de los sectores público y privado de la comunidad para ofrecer servicios de prevención de alcohol y drogas. Esta organización es la única agencia certificada para la prevención del abuso de sustancias en Glen Cove, que pone énfasis en la intervención y educación sobre el abuso de sustancias. SAFE sigue ofreciendo programas de prevención de calidad excepcional en Glen Cove. Cree firmemente en coordinar, comunicar y cooperar con las agencias en todos los programas que desarrolla. SAFE utiliza sus habilidades organizativas para facilitar los esfuerzos, energías e ideas de los grupos comunitarios. Continuará con sus esfuerzos mientras exista la necesidad.
SAFE, Inc. es una organización sin fines de lucro que se constituyó como una agencia de prevención 501(c) 3 en 1982. SAFE no cobra ninguna tarifa por sus servicios. Se busca financiación adicional mediante la redacción de subvenciones, donaciones privadas, gobiernos locales y recaudación de fondos.
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.
Many Voices One Community Podcast
In Episode 144 of Many Voices One Community, host Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews sits down with Dr. Sharon Harris, Executive Director of SAFE. Tune in to learn how SAFE’s all-inclusive approach is building a healthier, more connected Long Island community.
