named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Family Coaching
One-on-one coaching to help families navigate treatment options and support strategies for loved ones with substance use issues
Free Naloxone Training and Kits
Training and distribution of naloxone to help reverse opioid overdoses in the community
Prescription Drug Disposal
Partnership with Yorktown Police Department to provide 24/7 access to a drug disposal unit for safe disposal of unused medications
Spotlight Family Support Group
Weekly support group for families affected by substance use, offering strategies to influence change and build resilience
Yoga for Resilience
Weekly yoga class designed to help caregivers manage stress and respond more effectively to loved ones struggling with addiction
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Education 2 activities
- Conduct community-wide youth prevention programsImplements programs that equip youth with decision-making skills and engage families in protective involvement to prevent substance use and destructive behaviors.
- Support community coalitions for youth safetyOperates as a community coalition in Yorktown Heights, NY, fostering cross-sector collaboration among communities, nonprofits, and government entities to promote youth safety and prevent substance abuse.
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Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 1 activity
- Act as fiscal sponsor for substance abuse initiativesProvides fiscal sponsorship for the organization Drug Crisis in Our Backyard to support awareness, education, and family assistance related to prescription and illegal drug abuse.
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Youth Health and Wellness Education 1 activity
- Develop and distribute youth resource guidesCreates and distributes educational resource guides for youth on topics including mental health, substance misuse prevention, and digital safety, such as the Yorktown Together! guide series.
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Opioid Harm Reduction Services 1 activity
- Distribute naloxone and provide overdose prevention trainingProvides free training in naloxone use and distributes naloxone kits to the community to prevent opioid overdose deaths.
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Trauma-Informed Yoga and Mindfulness Programs 1 activity
- Offer wellness and mindfulness programs for familiesHosts a free weekly yoga class focused on somatic mindfulness, grounding, and breath regulation to support family members of individuals struggling with addiction.
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Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
- Organize virtual wellness and resource fairsCurates and hosts a virtual Save A Life Wellness Fair to connect the community with potentially lifesaving information and resources.
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Substance Use Policy Advocacy & Public Education 1 activity
- Produce educational materials on substance abuse and serviceAuthored and published the Drug Epidemic Awareness Memorial Resource Guide and the Playbook for Thoughtful Service to promote awareness and guide community action.
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12-Step Recovery Support Services 1 activity
- Provide family training and support for substance use preventionOffers evidence-based training programs including CRAFT and Invitation to Change approaches, along with weekly family support groups and individual coaching to help families support loved ones struggling with substance use.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$122K
Contributions & grants$122K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$138K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising11%
Salaries & benefits$72K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$75K
Cash$75K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$73K
Liquid reserves6.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -20.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 10
- BEATRICE CUSHNER — PRESIDENT & CEO
- CAROL CHRISTIANSEN — BOARD MEMBER
- CASEY FORDE — BOARD MEMBER
- DARA CAPUTO — BOARD MEMBER
- JULIANA CAPUTO — BOARD MEMBER
- KIMBERLY VOGEL — BOARD MEMBER
- MARY ANN RUVO — SECRETARY
- STEFANIE CARBONE — BOARD MEMBER
- SUSAN SALOMONE — BOARD MEMBER
- THERESA RYAN ONATZEVITCH — TREASURER
relationships · 54
Who they work with
- Bedford Playhouse Partner — Collaborates on sensory-friendly film screenings to support individuals with sensory sensitivities.
- Boy Scouts Troop 174 Partner — Community ally supporting Alliance for Safe Kids' mission through collaboration and outreach.
- Brainwashed Coffee Co. Partner — Community partner supporting Alliance for Safe Kids' prevention and education initiatives.
- Careasy Partner — Administers the vehicle donation program for ASK, facilitating donations of cars, trucks, ATVs, boats, and other vehicles.
- DeCicco’s Partner — Partnership allowing customers to direct 2% of their purchase to ASK when mentioning the organization at checkout.
- Drug Crisis in Our Backyard Partner — Alliance for Safe Kids serves as fiscal sponsor for Drug Crisis in Our Backyard, enabling their prevention, treatment, education, and recovery support programs.
- Drug Crisis in Our Backyard Partner — Collaborating organization working alongside Alliance for Safe Kids on substance abuse awareness and prevention.
- Drug Crisis in Our Backyard Partner — Provides fiscal sponsorship and support for their mission to address substance misuse in the community.
- Facebook Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and engagement
- Federal government Government — Collaborates with federal government entities to support community coalitions addressing youth substance abuse.
- First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown Partner — Supports birthday bag creation for local families in need through the Yorktown Youth Council's Cake Drive.
- Foundation for Excellence Partner — Supports Alliance for Safe Kids through community engagement and educational programming.
- GoodSearch Partner — Search engine that donates approximately one cent per search to ASK when used by supporters.
- GoodShop Partner — Online shopping portal that donates a percentage of purchases made at over 2,400 retailers to ASK.
- Harrison Apar Foundation Partner — Collaborates with Alliance for Safe Kids on community wellness and youth safety initiatives.
- Inclusive Initiative Partner — Partnership in presenting sensory-friendly community events such as film screenings.
- Instagram Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and engagement
- Justin Veatch Fund Partner — Partner organization supporting youth substance abuse prevention and education efforts.
- Lakeland Education Foundation Partner — Supports Alliance for Safe Kids through educational initiatives and community programming.
- Lakeland School District Partner — Educational partner collaborating on youth safety and drug prevention programs.
- LinkedIn Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and engagement
- Local government Government — Collaborates with local government entities to support community coalitions addressing youth substance abuse.
- Mental Health America Partner — Collaborates by promoting mental health resources during Mental Health Month.
- Power to the Parent Partner — Community organization partnering to empower parents in youth substance abuse prevention.
- Private nonprofit agencies Partner — Partners with private nonprofit agencies to support community coalitions addressing youth substance abuse.
- Rotary Club of Yorktown Partner — Service organization ally supporting youth safety and prevention outreach.
- Run 4 Recovery Partner — Partner organization promoting recovery awareness and youth drug prevention.
- SAMHSA Government — Source cited for Alcohol Awareness Month content and messaging.
- Save A Life Wellness Fair Partner — Collaborates with the Save A Life Wellness Fair to promote health and wellness initiatives.
- Search for Change Partner — Collaborates with Alliance for Safe Kids on substance abuse prevention and community education.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Cross-Sector Community Coalition Modelmethodology: community_coalition_modelBy convening diverse stakeholders—including communities, nonprofits, government agencies, parents, educators, law enforcement, and medical professionals—into unified coalitions, we produce stronger youth protection and more effective substance abuse prevention because collective action fosters shared responsibility, broadens reach, and strengthens systemic responses.
- Family Engagement Through Preventive Communicationmethodology: preventive-family-communicationBy promoting ongoing, structured conversations between families and teens about alcohol and substance use, we prevent underage drinking because early, sustained dialogue builds trust, increases awareness, and empowers youth to make healthier choices.
- Personal Narrative for Community Awarenessmethodology: community-awareness-through-personal-narrativeBy sharing personal stories of loss and family experience with substance misuse, we drive community awareness and action because emotional narratives make the issue feel immediate and localized, transforming abstract risks into a tangible public health crisis that motivates collective response.
- Resource Sharing Across Prevention and Recovery Networksmethodology: resource-sharing-networkBy coordinating and sharing resources across prevention, treatment, and recovery services, we strengthen community well-being because integrated support networks improve access, reduce duplication, and create a more responsive ecosystem for youth mental health and substance misuse intervention.
- Stigma Reduction via Public Educationmethodology: stigma-reduction-through-educationBy educating the public that addiction is a chronic disease rather than a moral failing, we reduce stigma and increase help-seeking behavior because reframing substance misuse as a health issue promotes empathy, understanding, and community support for prevention and recovery.