named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
CASA Coffees
Community events that bring together parents, educators, and youth for informal discussions on substance abuse and prevention strategies.
CASA SET CONNECT CLUB
Youth club at Manhasset High School and Middle School that promotes mental health and substance misuse prevention through student engagement and community connection.
Prevention Education
Provides community-wide education programs for parents and residents on preventing underage drinking and substance misuse, often in partnership with health experts and institutions.
Prevention through Connection TV
Media initiative producing educational content on substance abuse prevention, available through public access television and online platforms.
Reducing Access to Drugs & Alcohol
Implements environmental strategies to change community conditions that contribute to teen substance abuse, including policy and norm change efforts.
SAFE HOMES
Program encouraging parents to create substance-free environments for teens and promote open communication about drug and alcohol use.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Education 5 activities
- Community Collaboration and Youth Engagement InitiativesCollaborates with student clubs, local organizations, and schools to promote substance abuse prevention through joint events, campaigns, and peer-led education. Partners include the Art Honor Society, Key Club, and other youth groups.
- Grant-Funded Substance Abuse Prevention InitiativesImplements long-term prevention programming supported by a five-year Drug Free Communities Support Program Grant from the Office of National Drug Control Policy and SAMHSA, awarded in 2013.
- Public Education and Awareness CampaignsProduces public service announcements, educational articles in student publications, and interactive tools to inform youth and the community about the risks of vaping, underage drinking, and drug use. Content is developed in collaboration with partners such as the Drug Enforcement Administration.
- SET CONNECT Club for Middle and High School StudentsOperates the SET CONNECT Club in Manhasset Middle and High Schools to engage youth in substance misuse prevention through educational programs, community service, social activities, and peer-led initiatives. The club supports mental health awareness and healthy decision-making.
- Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Education ProgramsProvides evidence-based education programs for students, parents, and community members focused on preventing underage drinking, drug use, and substance misuse, including classroom instruction, parent workshops, and community-wide initiatives. Programs are delivered in collaboration with schools and community partners in Manhasset.
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Substance Use Policy Advocacy & Public Education 2 activities
- Advocacy with Local Lawmakers on Youth Substance Use IssuesEngages local policymakers by educating them on youth-led initiatives related to e-cigarettes, underage drinking, health and wellness, and positive alternatives to substance use, promoting informed decision-making at the policy level.
- Environmental and Community-Wide Prevention StrategiesImplements community-level environmental strategies to reduce teen substance use by changing social norms and community conditions related to alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and prescription drugs. Includes organizing campaigns such as Above the Influence Day, National Drug Facts Week, and Health and Wellness Week.
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Intake and Referral Coordination 1 activity
- Community Access and Support ServicesProvides publicly available phone and email contact options for community members seeking assistance with substance abuse prevention, education, or family support services.
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Substance Use Information and Referral Services 1 activity
- Parent and Family Education and Support ProgramsOffers free educational programs and support groups for families affected by addiction, including resources on codependency, enabling behaviors, and the recovery process. Provides tools and current information on substance trends and adolescent brain development to help parents support youth.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Transition Support for High School SeniorsCoordinates and implements an annual College 101 Day in June to support Manhasset High School seniors in their transition beyond high school, providing resources and guidance for post-secondary success.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$77K
Contributions & grants$75K97%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$2K3%
Other revenue$211
expenses
Total expenses$90K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$42K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$151K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$151K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -22.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONNIE BRUNO | PROJECT DIRE | 20 | $39K |
board members · 3
- ANDREW LUNETTA — BOARD MEMBER
- EUGENE PETRACCA — BOARD MEMBER
- JENNIFER DESENA — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 53
Who they work with
- Adelphi University Partner — Provides faculty to present the Adjustment/Transition to Freshman Year Program during College 101 Day.
- Al-Anon Family Groups Partner — Refers individuals affected by someone else’s drinking to Al-Anon and Alateen for mutual support and recovery resources.
- American Academy of Pediatrics Partner — Provider of evidence-based resources for parents and caregivers on child and adolescent health and well-being.
- Art Honor Society Partner — Collaborates with the SET CONNECT Club to promote substance abuse prevention programs.
- CASPIR at Northwell Health Partner — Coalition sector partner collaborating on substance abuse prevention initiatives.
- Dr. Stephen Dewey, Feinstein Institute at Northwell Health Partner — Provides scientific expertise and collaborates on annual prevention education programs about substance effects on the teen brain.
- Drug Enforcement Administration Partner — Collaborates to provide factual information about drugs of abuse, their effects on the teen brain, drug trends, and paraphernalia.
- Drug Enforcement Agency Partner — Shares information from the DEA's Get Smart about Drugs initiative for parents and residents.
- Families in Support of Treatment Partner — Collaborates to help families access treatment and support services for loved ones struggling with addiction.
- Feinstein Institute for Medical Research at Northwell Health Partner — Coalition sector partner providing research or medical expertise in substance abuse prevention.
- Hummingbird Web Design Partner — Web design and development partner responsible for building the organization's website.
- Hummingbird Web Design Partner — Web design and development services provider
- Key Club Partner — Collaborates with the SET CONNECT Club to promote substance abuse prevention programs.
- Long Island Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence (LICADD) Partner — Coalition sector partner supporting substance abuse prevention programs.
- Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Coalition — Sector member of Manhasset CASA’s Drug Free Communities Coalition, providing intervention, education, and referral services for alcohol and drug-related problems.
- Long Island Crisis Center Partner — Collaborates by referring individuals to the Long Island Crisis Center’s 24/7 crisis hotline for immediate support.
- Manhasset Chamber of Commerce Partner — Business community partner engaged in supporting coalition initiatives.
- Manhasset Clergy Association Partner — Faith-based coalition partner engaged in community prevention messaging.
- Manhasset Public Library Partner — Community institution partner involved in outreach or education efforts.
- Manhasset Schools Partner — Collaborates with Manhasset schools to operate youth programs such as the CASA Set Connect Club.
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Partner — Coalition sector partner working to prevent drunk driving and underage drinking.
- Mother’s Against Drunk Driving Partner — Provider of the Power of Parents program, offering tools for parents to reduce underage drinking through deliberate conversations.
- NY State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Government — Funder and sponsor of the Talk2Prevent program, which provides prevention resources to parents.
- Nassau Alliance for Addiction Services Partner — Provides immediate information and referral sources for individuals and families seeking help with drug, alcohol, or gambling dependency.
- Nassau County Government — Collaborates on overdose prevention through a public Narcan training program to educate citizens on identifying and reversing opioid overdoses.
- Nassau County District Attorney’s Office Government — Government partner involved in supporting or enforcing substance abuse prevention efforts.
- Nassau County Heroin Prevention Task Force Partner — Links to the Nassau County Heroin Prevention Task Force for local education and resources.
- Nassau County Police Department Government — Law enforcement partner collaborating on community safety and substance abuse prevention.
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Government — Provider of Parents Central resources on teen driver safety, including alcohol use, seat belt usage, and distracted driving.
- National Institute on Drug Abuse Partner — Shares educational resources from NIDA on drug use and addiction.
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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.
- Community-Partnered Prevention Modelmethodology: community-partnered preventionBy engaging parents, schools, youth, and community members as collaborative partners, we prevent youth substance abuse because collective ownership and multi-sector involvement strengthen prevention efforts and increase reach.
- Early Intervention and Awareness Buildingmethodology: early-interventionBy delivering targeted education and increasing awareness of social and environmental influences on substance use, we build teen resilience and prevent initiation because informed youth are better equipped to resist peer and cultural pressures.
- Environmental Strategies to Shift Community Normsmethodology: environmental_strategyBy changing community conditions and policies around substance access and social norms, we reduce youth substance misuse because altering the environment reduces risk exposure and normalizes healthy behaviors.
- Positive Youth Development with Alternatives to Substance Usemethodology: positive youth developmentBy providing education, community service, and social activities, we inspire youth to avoid substance abuse because meaningful engagement in positive roles builds resilience and reduces risk-seeking behavior.
- Youth-Led and Peer-Led Educationmethodology: peer-led educationBy training youth to educate their peers through classroom instruction and public service announcements, we increase engagement and reduce substance use because peer-delivered messages are more credible and influential among adolescents.