Oceanside
SAFE Coalition

Preventing and reducing alcohol and drug abuse among Oceanside youth since 2015

Our Mission

Our mission is to prevent and reduce alcohol and drug use among youth by engaging in environmental strategies, programs and activities that create a safe, healthy and drug-free Oceanside community.

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Give the gift of Prevention this Holiday Season!

Give the gift of Prevention this Holiday Season!

Oceanside SAFE Coalition along with our incredible Youth Council are raising funds throughout the month of November to aid in our mission of preventing and reducing underage substance use in Oceanside. Your donations will go toward the various environmental strategies, programs and activities that help create a safe, healthy and drug-free community!

Click here to donate!

Coastal Cleanup Day 2023

Coastal Cleanup Day 2023

A beautiful morning spent cleaning one of our local parks, collecting environmental data and connecting with one another!

Check out our events page here for full recap and photos!

Check out our article in the LI Herald!

Overdose Awareness 2023

Overdose Awareness 2023

With love and gratitude in our hearts, we thank the Oceanside Community for their incredible support in our 3rd annual Overdose Awareness Day.

Visit our events page for a full recap

Check out full article in Oceanside Herald

Active Parenting of Teens - Winter Session 2024!

Active Parenting of Teens - Winter Session 2024!

We are so excited to announce the dates for our "Active Parenting of Teen's" Winter 2024 Session!

This evidence based workshop is offered in both English and Spanish, and COMPLETELY FREE for Parents of Oceanside High School and Middle School students.

Registration will open at the end of December 2023

Questions? Email us at info@oceansidesafe.org

What is Your Parenting Style?

SAFE Businesses in Oceanside

SAFE Businesses in Oceanside

Thanks to our funding from DFC (Drug Free Communities), Oceanside SAFE Coalition has been able to bring the NY State Alcohol Training Awareness Program to local businesses within our community free of charge.

With ATAP Training and Certification, employees learn their rights, responsibilities, and liabilities regarding underage and intoxicated customers. Stores establish a standard policy to address checking IDs and supervising their premises, as well as learn to recognize valid forms of ID.

Collectively, through this SAFE campaign licensed premises can play a large role in creating a safer Oceanside for everyone!

Interested in training your business?

Contact info@oceansidesafe.org today!

"You Can't Stop What You Don't Know"

"You Can't Stop What You Don't Know"

Thank you to Officer Jermaine Galloway (AKA The Tall Cop) for his incredible community workshop; educating the public on evolving drug culture, popular concealment methods, THC concentrates and so much more. Check out our events page for a full recap, and this amazing article in the Oceanside Herald!

Youth Contest Winners for National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week!

Youth Contest Winners for National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week!

Congratulations to Video Contest Winners Isabella Seminatore and Melanie Arvanitis on their amazing video submissions for Drug and Alcohol Facts Week!

Their video's about Substance Use and The Teen Brain and Vaping were featured on our Facebook page for Days 1 and 4 of NDAFW2023.

Check out Isabella's video here!

Check out Melanie's video here!

Oceanside SAFE at CADCA Leadership Forum

Oceanside SAFE at CADCA Leadership Forum

Oceanside SAFE were fortunate to send 2 members to this years CADCA Leadership Forum in the beautiful National Harbor, Maryland! It was an incredibly energizing experience filled with eye opening prevention workshops, new ideas for Coalition strategies, networking opportunities and so much more.

We are immensely grateful for CADCA and the endless support they give to Coalitions across the United States!

Ready for Prevention in 2023!

Ready for Prevention in 2023!

Oceanside SAFE is ready for another year of prevention through environmental strategies and community connection!

Are YOU ready to join? Contact us today!

"BE THE WALL!"

"BE THE WALL!"

Learn how you can be a part of our community wide underage drinking prevention campaign. Click here to learn more about Be The Wall, and contact us for your FREE campaign materials today!

Oceanside SAFE recognized as "Blue Ribbon Coalition"

Oceanside SAFE recognized as "Blue Ribbon Coalition"

The Blue Ribbon Coalition credential is part of CADCA's new program that recognizes high performing coalitions that do an exceptional job creating a foundation for their work by updating and utilizing their coalition products.

Click here for the full list of Blue Ribbon Coalitions!

Oceanside SAFE makes Local News

Oceanside SAFE makes Local News

Visit our Press Page for articles on Oceanside SAFE Coalition's efforts through the years.

What We're Following...

What We're Following...

"Natural High" has released a condensed 6 Minute Video of the Documentary "Dead on Arrival" along with a Fentanyl Prevention Toolkit for Parents to review with their teens. Access now at this link!

Give Us a Follow!

Give Us a Follow!

Keep up to date with all our upcoming activities, resources, and news.

Follow us on Instagram: @oceanside_safe
Follow us on Facebook: @oceansidesafecoalition
Follow us on Twitter: @OceansideSafe

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"Prevention Night"
Upcoming Event!

"Prevention Night"

Join Oceanside SAFE Coalition, OHS Council and OSD Be Well for our 2nd Annual "Prevention Night"
Monday, December 18, 2023
7pm
OHS Auditorium - 3160 Skillman Ave, Oceanside, NY, 11572

Join us for an evening of resources and information as we host our 2nd Annual Prevention Night!

Our agenda will include:

  • A Special Presentation on Mental Health from our OHS Youth Council Officers
  • A FREE Narcan Training from Seafield Treatment Centers
  • Information and resources about Mental Health, Wellness and Substance Misuse Prevention from our district and community organizations

**If you are under 18 years of age, you must have a parent or guardian with you to receive a FREE Narcan Kit

We highly recommend you register prior so we can ensure we have enough Narcan Kits available for all!

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