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Our mission is to prevent and reduce the use of drugs and alcohol among youth We will delete comments and/or posts if needed. Thank you for your understanding.

History
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The Northport-East Northport Community Drug and Alcohol Coalition (NENDATF) a 501(c)3 was established in 2006 when the school board, led by trustee Rob Ingraham, called upon the community to address its devastation and loss of life as a result the drug epidemic. This yielded a coalition that has expanded to include educators, counselors, parents, healthcare providers and other community members. Mission
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Our mission is to prevent and reduce the use and abuse of drugs and alcohol among our youth by using a comprehensive approach to engage and educate children, parents, and community members. Objectives
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* Inform the public about alcohol and other drug-related issues.
* Promote alternative activities for youth in order to reduce risk factors.
* Provide information and referral to community resources.
* Identify needs and find ways to meet those needs and coordinate appropriate services.

*We are non-political community organization that serves and represents all people—regardless of race, religious background, political beliefs, etc. While we respect your freedom to express yourself on your own social media platform, we ask that you please refrain from posting anything political on our page.

11/10/2026

Shop for a cause this Saturday! 👜✨

AWARE Drug & Alcohol Community Coalition and the East Northport Rotary are teaming up for a special Pop-Up Sale at The Nest in Downtown Northport!

Join us for a day of shopping featuring vintage handbags, jewelry, and one-of-a-kind finds at bargain prices, all while supporting an important cause. 💜

Proceeds from this stylish fundraiser will help support youth prevention and mental health initiatives, including AWARE's ongoing efforts to prevent substance misuse in our community.

Pop-Up Sale at The Nest 🛍️
📅 Saturday, November 14
⏰ 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 The Nest | 135 Main Street, Northport, NY

Whether you're looking for a unique accessory, a special gift, or simply want to support a great cause, we'd love to see you there!

11/09/2026

Join us for AWARE's November General Meeting! 💙

Our General Meetings are open to the public and provide a great opportunity to connect with AWARE members, learn more about our ongoing substance misuse prevention and mental wellness initiatives, and discover ways to get involved in our community.

Whether you're a longtime supporter or interested in learning more about AWARE for the first time, we welcome you to join the conversation, share your ideas, and help us continue building a healthier, stronger community!

📅 Wednesday, November 18
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 AWARE Headquarters
53 Scudder Avenue, Northport

➡️ RSVP at awareli.org to reserve your spot!

Stay informed. Share ideas. Get involved. Together, we can make a difference! 💙

11/07/2026

What a colorful morning spent with our community! 🌈🏃‍♀️

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Colors of Connection at Northport Middle School!

From the colorful run itself to music from our DJ, photo opportunities, community resource tables, and family-friendly activities like sand art and basketball, there was something for everyone to enjoy! We even had a special visit from a unicorn 🦄 and delicious treats from The Village Cookie! 🍪

Beyond the fun, this event was about bringing youth, families, and neighbors together in a positive, supportive environment. Creating opportunities for healthy, substance-free activities and meaningful community connections is an important part of AWARE’s mission to prevent substance misuse.

A special thank you to our volunteers, community partners, and vendors, including Gooding Wellness Group, Northport-East Northport Public Library, Mountainside Treatment Center, Northwell Health, Northport EMS, Friends, The Village Cookie, and Moksha Café. We truly appreciate your continued support and commitment to our community!

📸 Swipe through for a recap of the day, and thank you again to everyone who came out to be part of it!

11/06/2026

Kratom: The Drug Many Have Never Heard Of — But Everyone Should Know About!

AWARE recently hosted an important educational panel at the Elwood School District focused on Kratom, an emerging substance of concern.

What stood out most? Many attendees had never even heard of Kratom!

That is exactly why these conversations are so important. Kratom products are increasingly marketed and sold in ways that can make them appear harmless or natural, yet they can carry serious health risks, including dependence.

Awareness is the first step toward prevention. By educating parents, educators, and community members, we can recognize emerging trends, ask important questions, and better protect our youth.

Thank you to the Elwood School District for recognizing the importance of bringing this conversation to the community.

If we don’t know what’s out there, how can we protect our children?

11/06/2026

The AWARE Color Run is TOMORROW! 🎨🌈

We're just ONE day away from Colors of Connection, and we can't wait to see our community come together for a morning of colorful fun, healthy choices, and positive connections!

Bring your family, invite your friends, and join us for a colorful run or walk, music, games, family activities, community resources, and more! All ages are welcome!

🗓️ TOMORROW — Saturday, November 7
⏰ 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Northport Middle School
11 Middleville Road, Northport

🎟️ There's still time to register for just $5!
⏰ Registration closes tomorrow at 8:00 AM, so don't miss your chance to join us!
➡️ Scan the QR code on the graphic to sign up.

Let's make it a morning to remember while supporting substance misuse prevention, youth empowerment, and mental wellness in our community! 💙

11/05/2026

🎙️ COMING FRIDAY TO ON AIR WITH AWARE!

What does it take to overcome addiction when the obstacles ahead feel insurmountable?

In our next episode, “Climbing Insurmountable Mountains: A Story of Recovery with Gary Lupinacci”, Gary joins us to share his personal journey through addiction, the challenges he faced, and the strength it took to find his path to recovery.

His story reminds us that recovery is not always a straight path. There may be setbacks, steep climbs, and difficult moments, but every step forward matters, and no mountain is too high when hope, courage, and determination lead the way.

Recovery is possible. Hope is real. And no one has to climb their mountain alone. Tune in and hear a story of resilience, transformation, and the power of never giving up.

🎧 The full episode drops THIS FRIDAY, November 6! We hope you’ll join us for this powerful conversation.

11/03/2026

Pastor David Czeisel is the latest to take on AWARE’s Color Bucket Challenge! 🎨🪣

It’s been great seeing our community come together and participate in this fun initiative as we build excitement for the upcoming AWARE Color Run: Colors of Connection!

Beyond the colorful fun, it’s all about bringing people together to support substance misuse prevention, youth empowerment, and mental wellness in our community.

We hope you’ll join us THIS WEEKEND!
🗓️ Saturday, November 7th, 8AM-12PM
📍 Northport Middle School

Register today at awareli.org!

11/02/2026

Save the date for Thanksgiving Family Movie Night! 🍂🎬 🍿

Join AWARE and Trinity Church for a fun, family-friendly evening as we celebrate the season of gratitude with a DOUBLE FEATURE movie night!

📅 Friday, November 13, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Trinity Church Gym

🍿 Fresh popcorn provided by Trinity Church!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All families are welcome!

This is a great opportunity to connect, make memories, and enjoy a positive, substance-free activity with our community!

➡️ RSVP by scanning the QR code on the graphic or visiting awareli.org

We hope to see you there! 🍁

11/01/2026

November is shaping up to be a busy month at AWARE! 💙

We have several exciting events coming up, and we'd love for you to join us!

Mark your calendars, spread the word, and help us bring our community together for a month of learning, connection, and fun!

🔗 Visit awareli.org for more information and event registration.

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Northport, NY
11768

Telephone

+15163616540

Website

http://www.awareli.org/, https://youtu.be/Yjg14-lCFyI

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