- Heroin Prevention Task Force
- Heroin Prevention Task Force
Heroin Prevention Task force
CONTACT THE HEROIN PREVENTION TASK FORCE by Email at Fayola.charlet@nassauda.org.
The mission of the Nassau County Heroin Prevention task force is to form a partnership of community, social and government agencies dedicated to reducing the demand for heroin in our communities; to educating our citizens of the prevalence of the heroin problem, the signs and symptoms of addiction, and the resources available; to eliminating drug-related crime in our communities, through public education, advocacy, media, law enforcement, and legislation.
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Adelphi School of Social Work
One of the major goals of the Adelphi School of Social Work is to collaborate with relevant community constituents and leaders in order to identify and address unmet or emerging needs and to strengthen organizational capacity, programs, and services.
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Bridge Back to Life
As an organization, Bridge Back to Life strives to be on the forefront of all aspects of treatment for all people suffering from the devastating effects of substance use disorders.
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Community Parent Center
The mission of the Parent Center is to provide parents and families with education, resource information and the support they need to raise resilient children who are safe, confident, non-violent and drug-free.
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Divine Concepts, Limited
It is the sole purpose and intent of Divine Concepts, Limited to provide services to an under/unserved population.
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Education & Assistance Corporation
The Education and Assistance Corporation (EAC) is a leading social service, not-for-profit agency that helped more than 72,000 people last year.
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Family & Children's Association
Family and Children’s, a community of caring and celebrating 125 years of helping Long Islanders, offers 3 outpatient substance abuse programs.
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LICAAD
The Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence LICADD provides chemical dependency screenings, expedited treatment placements, benefits coordination/advocacy and relapse prevention services to adults and adolescents.
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Nassau Alliance for Addiction Services (NAFAS)
Nassau Alliance for Addiction Services (NAFAS) is a resource for individuals searching for help in dealing with drug, alcohol or gambling dependency, addiction or abuse.
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Nassau County Department of Probation
Nassau Probation is uniquely positioned to facilitate the identification of drug sellers and users surveillance targets.
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Nassau County District Attorney
The Nassau County District Attorney and her staff are committed to eradicating the county’s heroin problem through a combination of increased enforcement to catch dealers and suppliers, and educational efforts designed to prevent heroin addiction among young people before it starts.
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Nassau County Executive
Nassau County Executive works to send a clear message that, as a community, we are standing up and saying no to heroin use, sale and distribution in Nassau County.
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Nassau County Police Department
The Nassau County Police Department is committed to eradicating heroin from our community.
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Nassau Region Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Nassau Region PTA is a geographical division of New York State representing over 97,000 members.
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NC Council of School Superintendents Association
The purpose of the Nassau County Council of School Superintendents is to give the Superintendents of Schools the opportunity to share experiences and information.
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NC Dep. of Mental Health & Chemical Dependency
The Nassau County Department of Mental Health, Chemical Dependency and Developmental Disabilities Services is the local government unit responsible for planning and assuring that Nassau County residents have access to a comprehensive and coordinated array of behavioral health services.
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Northwell Health
The Drug Treatment and Education Center at North Shore University Hospital, part of the Division of Addiction Treatment Services for the North Shore LIJ Health System, is a comprehensive, hospital-based outpatient facility.
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NYS Office of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Service
New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) oversees one of the nation's largest addiction services systems dedicated to prevention, treatment and recovery.
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YES Community Counseling Center
YES Community Counseling Center provides outpatient chemical dependency treatment to individuals within the surrounding communities.