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.
October 24-December 19: Bilingual Parent Life Skills Training
Offered in Spanish and English, this parent program is designed to help parents strengthen communication with their children and prevent them from using drugs. It contains materials and exercises that help parents teach their children the skills that help them resist the threats of tobacco, drugs and violence. These tools help parents prepare their children for a successful transition from adolescence to early adulthood.
To register please call Life Skills Trainer Laurent Caballero at 516-671-7068.
Babysitting provided.
Tuesday evenings, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Deasy School Room 105
November 12: Bilingual Presentation-Communities Talk to Prevent Alcohol and Other Drug Misuse
According to the Bach Harrison Needs Assessment Survey, Alcohol remains the substance of choice for youth ages 10-18 followed by vaping and marijuana use. A bilingual presentation conducted by Mr. Lionel Pacheco MHC-LP of the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence will educate youth and parents about the dangers of alcohol, tobacco and other drug use.
Funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
7 p.m. Iglesia Ciudad De Refugio 47 Cottage Row
November 21: Great American Smoke Out
This program is being presented based on curriculum and support provided by our technical partner the Tobacco Action Coalition of Long Island. The Event highlights the need to protect youth from the billions of dollars of tobacco marketing in local retail establishments where youth see it daily. The Program will also underscore the alarming fact that the average age of a new smoker in New York is 13 years old, and more than half (54%) of youth who smoke use menthol cigarettes. Youth will participate in a virtual campaign using selfie cards, facts and graphics to let the tobacco industry know youth are aware and taking a proactive stance against Big Tobacco. The programming will be offered in conjunction with the Great American Smoke out by viewing videos and signing posters and writing postcards voicing their support for an end to cigarette marketing techniques.
4 p.m. Glen Cove Youth Bureau After 3 Program
