Sachem Central School District Departments | Substance Abuse Education and Prevention Resources

Substance Abuse Education and Prevention Resources

Contacts

NORTH HS: Annmarie Frankle, CASAC
Alcohol & Drug Counselor: , (631)471-1400 ext 5598
afrankle@sachem.edu Google# lcz26dd

EAST HS: Adam Intravia, CASAC
Alcohol & Drug Counselor: (631)716-8200, ext.5198
aintravia@sachem.edu Google# onw2ivf

SAGAMORE MS: Melissa Bennett
Student Assistance Counselor: (631)696-8600 ext.4816
mbennett@sachem.edu Google# bbr667v

SENECA MS: Stephanie Garcia, CASAC
Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention Counselor
631-471-1850, ext. 4518
Sgarcia@sachem.edu Google# 2vwvd3s

SAMOSET MS: Gabrielle Ranieri, MSW
Alcohol & Drug Counselor: (631) 471-1700 ext.4216
granieri@sachem.edu Google# sz5tvd5

Sachem Substance Abuse Resources & Google Classroom Codes

What You Need to Know and How to Talk to Your Kids About Vaping
Talk with Your Teen About E-cigarettes: A Tip Sheet for Parents
Vaping Fact Sheet from the United States Department of Health
Vaping Cessation & Education Resources
New York State Department of Health : Get the Facts
Suffolk County Substance Abuse Hotline Flyer
Click here for Social Host Law Info If you find out about a party where underage drinking will be occurring, call our CANCEL THE KEG hotline at 631-852-KEGS
A new drug tip hotline is now live in Suffolk County. With a simple phone call, residents can report suspected drug activity. Those who wish to report suspicious drug activity can do so by calling 631-852-NARC. Click here for Suffolk County Drug Hotline
Town of Brookhaven Drug and Alcohol Resources
Current BOE Policies (Narcan, Health Education, etc.)
Updates on the Peer to Peer Substance Abuse Prevention Education Initiative
- Parent letter for 6th grade parents regarding Peer to Peer Initiative
- District Memo regarding Peer Educators
Parent and Community Online Resources:

Learn more about the specific substances and drugs of abuse by clicking here
PARENT AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS
Please contact individual groups prior to attendance, as due to health restrictions some may be offering online alternatives, while others may be temporarily in hiatus.
- Suffolk County Parents Support Group (Mondays, 7-830PM)
  First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, 175 E. Main St, Smithtown, NY 11787
  Contact: DAN W. 631-877-2212
- Hope House Family & Friends Support Group (Mondays 7-830PM)
  Hope House “Rise Up!” Bereavement Support Group (2nd/4th Tues each month, 7-830PM)
  1 High St, Pt. Jefferson, NY 631-928-2377
- The Beading Hearts (beadinghearts.org)
  Overdose Loss Support Group; Sibling Loss Support Group
  (weekly support groups, Zoom/video chat, Facebook meetings/chats, live meetings)
  Linda 631-804-6322
- Parent/Grandparent Bereavement Group
  200 Wilson St, Pt. Jefferson Station, NY (Thursdays 8:15-9:30PM)
  Contact: John Venza 631-357-1705
- Samaritan Daytop Family Association @ Huntington O/P Facility
  (Peer-to-Peer support for families impacted by overdose/addiction loss)
  Contact 631-351-5723 for dates/times
- F.I.S.T (Families in Support of Treatment)
  (Holds online/live trainings, support groups, educational presentations, and referrals)
  www.familiesinsupportoftreatment.com
- Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency (LICADD)
  www.licadd.org (Provides referral, intervention, and professional guidance to families and individuals)
- Alcoholics Anonymous- Online Intergroup for video meetings, chats, support for self-help.
  www.AA-intergroup.org
- OASAS- NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
  www.oasas.ny.gov (Oversight body for services in NY state)
For information regarding Sachem Central School District Substance Abuse Education and Prevention Task Force please contact: Sean Cully, Chairperson for Health Education 631-696-8600 ext. 4826 scully@sachem.edu

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