named programs · 10 · from sources
What they call their work
CASA Coffee Series
Parent education events hosted in collaboration with community experts on topics including vaping, screen time, mental health, and raising resilient children.
Chris Herren Presentation: "The First Day"
Substance use prevention talk by former professional athlete Chris Herren for students in grades 7–12, focusing on addiction, recovery, and resilience.
Drug Take Back Events
Community events enabling safe disposal of unused medications to prevent misuse.
Friday Night Teen Pickleball
Recreational evening program offering teens a substance-free social activity through open-play pickleball sessions.
Gratitude Journals and Wellness Boxes
Student wellness initiatives providing journals and care boxes with mindfulness tools to elementary school students.
Mental Health Awareness Month Initiatives
Annual campaign including weekly themes (gratitude, sleep, digital wellness) and educational materials distributed across schools and online.
Narcan Training
Training sessions for residents, alumni, and local business staff on naloxone use to reverse opioid overdoses.
Parent University
Workshops for parents on issues such as anxiety, school avoidance, smartphone use, and social media’s impact on youth mental health.
Stephen Hill School Presentation
Cautionary tale and motivational talk by Stephen Hill for middle and high school students on making positive life choices and avoiding substance use.
Teen Intervene Curriculum
Evidence-based intervention program for youth aged 12–19 at risk of substance use, implemented in middle and high schools.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Education 2 activities
- Community-wide prevention initiatives and eventsImplements collaborative, community-wide strategies to reduce youth substance use through environmental change, including organizing drug take-back events, Narcan training, and substance-free recreational activities such as teen pickleball nights.
- Youth substance use prevention educationDelivers evidence-based prevention education programs to students from elementary through high school, covering topics such as vaping, alcohol, marijuana, fentanyl, and digital safety, in collaboration with the North Shore School District and through large-group assemblies and interactive sessions.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Community engagement and outreach activitiesEngages community members through volunteer opportunities, donation drives, committee participation, and fundraising events such as the Pickleball Tournament and CASA CARES Golf outing to support prevention efforts.
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Mental Health Research and Services Funding 1 activity
- Funding evidence-based prevention programs and school wellness initiativesFinances the implementation of the Teen Intervene curriculum for at-risk youth and provides funding and resources to establish school-based wellness spaces equipped with mindfulness tools and technology to support student mental health.
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Opioid Harm Reduction Services 1 activity
- Overdose prevention and response educationDistributes fact sheets on alcohol, opioid, and depressant overdoses and promotes public education on recognizing overdose signs, alongside free Narcan training sessions with naloxone kit distribution for community members and local businesses.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Parent education and engagement on substance useProvides education and resources to parents on recognizing signs of drug use, communicating with youth about substance risks, and supporting mental health, including workshops, handbooks, and virtual events such as "Parents Spread Too Thin" and "Raising Resilient Teens and Tweens."
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Public awareness and communication campaignsProduces and distributes quarterly newsletters and hosts guest speakers such as Chris Herren and AJ Diaz to share recovery stories and promote drug-free living with students and families.
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
- Student mental health and wellness promotionDistributes gratitude journals to elementary school students and hosts educational sessions during Mental Health Awareness Month to promote emotional resilience, mindfulness, and healthy coping strategies among youth.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$8K
Contributions & grants$2K23%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$30K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$13K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$59K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$44K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -76.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- ALEXA TRAEGER — DIRECTOR
- DAN MCDERMOTT — DIRECTOR
- STEPHANIE PAPIRO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Anxiety Institute Partner — Provides specialized treatment for anxiety and related disorders in adolescents and young adults; listed as a resource
- Brookville Country Club Partner — Hosted the annual CASA Cares Golf Outing fundraiser at Brookville Country Club.
- Cohen's Children's Medical Center Partner — Provides medical expertise in NS-CASA-sponsored panel discussions on youth mental health.
- Drugfree.org Partner — Partner organization providing support and resources for families facing substance use challenges
- LICADD Partner — Collaborates with NS-CASA by providing expert-led educational sessions on substance use prevention.
- LICADD Partner — Partnered with LICADD to deliver Narcan training sessions for local businesses and students.
- Long Island Crisis Center Partner — Offers 24/7 crisis counseling and suicide prevention services; listed as a mental health resource
- NAMI of Queens/Nassau Partner — Provides mental health advocacy and support for individuals and families affected by mental illness; linked as a resource
- Nassau County Police Department Government — Worked with NCPD to stop illegal and unlicensed cannabis sales in the community.
- National Guard Partner — Collaborated with the National Guard and Nassau County Police Department to prevent illegal cannabis sales in the community.
- North Shore CASA Partner — Local businesses and families sponsored the Pickleball Tournament and CASA CARES Golf outing.
- North Shore School District Partner — Co-hosts community events and town halls with NS-CASA on student well-being and mental health.
- North Shore School District Partner — Collaborated with the North Shore School District to host school-based prevention programs, speaker events, and wellness initiatives.
- North Shore School District Partner — Collaborates with the coalition to deliver prevention education programs to students in all grades.
- North Shore School District Partner — Collaborates with the organization to deliver substance use education and prevention programming.
- Oceanside HS Wellness Center Partner — Participates in NS-CASA-sponsored mental health panels with school-based wellness expertise.
- Pure Vida Wellness Centers Partner — Provides expert insights to NS-CASA on parenting and emotional support during crises.
- RADD CrossFit Partner — Collaborates with NS-CASA on nutrition education initiatives for families.
- Rollins College Partner — Partnered to provide the Parent Handbook for College-bound Seniors as a resource for families.
- Sea Cliff Pickleball Partner — Partnered with Sea Cliff Pickleball to host Friday night teen pickleball events as a substance-free youth activity.
- St. John's University Partner — Provides expert panelists for NS-CASA-sponsored discussions on youth mental health.
strategies · 4
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.
- Bystander Overdose Response Empowermentmethodology: harm_reductionBy training individuals to recognize overdoses and use naloxone, the organization prevents fatal outcomes, because timely intervention by informed community members is a critical link in the overdose response chain.
- Community Coalition Model for Preventionmethodology: community_coalition_preventionBy convening a multi-sector community coalition, the organization changes community-level risk and protective factors to reduce youth substance use, because sustainable behavioral change is more likely when prevention strategies are locally owned, evidence-based, and systemically supported.
- Youth and Parent Engagement through Preventive Educationmethodology: preventive_educationBy delivering preventive education that simultaneously equips youth with relatable role models and empowers parents with communication tools, the organization interrupts the onset of substance use, because early intervention is most effective when both developmental and familial supports are strengthened in parallel.
- Youth-Led and Recreational Prevention Programmingmethodology: positive_youth_developmentBy involving youth in program design and offering substance-free recreational activities, the organization fosters positive youth development, because engagement in meaningful, peer-informed alternatives reduces susceptibility to substance use.