Let’s Make The Future Smarter...Together!

Working Exclusively With Schools For Substance Abuse Prevention

Why Long Island P.R.E.P?

Knowledge

Founded in 2017; more than 2 years of field work and research in this field.

Experience

Staffed with educators with decades of experience teaching young adults, of all levels and abilities.

Vested Interest

Our staff live and work on Long Island. We are raising families here and want to preserve this region for the future.

Dare to Change

The old way is not working, a new, all encompassing approach to protect our children from the dangers of substance abuse and addiction is not only long overdue but necessary.

Three Pillars of Action

Knowledge Is Power

R.I.C.A.P.P Intervention Plan

P.R.E.P For Life

The Data

52% of teens find it easy to access nicotine, alcohol and other drugs.

49% of teens say they personally know someone with addiction.

33% of teens get information about drugs from unreliable sources.

Our Impact

We will educate you on strategies to limit child exposure.

Learn what the effects of drugs and alcohol addiction in the family has on your child.

Learn how to be a reliable source about drugs and alcohol for your child.

Testimonials

Early education that stresses prevention and highlights the danger of drug use is an important tool in our fight against substance abuse on Long Island. I applaud Long Island P.R.E.P for their willingness to engage our youth in the community and look forward to seeing it succeed in the years to come.

Steve Bellone - Suffolk County Executive
Addictive behavior is avoidant behavior. A tacit admission that life has become too difficult to handle, fueled by personal inadequacies and a lack of effective coping skills and, an addiction is born. Recovery begins with accepting the consequences and unmanageability associated with active drug usage. Early education and coping skills acquisition is necessary for the promotion of greater self esteem and enhanced self worth resulting in effective strategies to cope with life's difficulties and to pursue personal goals.
Frank R. Maurio - Ph.D
I have been working in this field for over 23 years. I believe that as important as treatment is for the person in crisis, prevention and education are equally important in combating the problem before it starts. As we all know we are faced with a local and nationally opioid epidemic that is claiming the lives of our children as well as other members of our community. I believe prevention in schools is the first step in helping us fight this battle.

Substance Abuse Residential Treatment Center, LI - Giovanni Maguire, Director
My son Michael lost his life to a drug overdose on November 8, 2016. In high school, Michael was a star athlete in football, track and swimming. Drug addiction has no boundaries and doesn’t discriminate. My family and I believe that part of the problem is lack of education on the issue. In an effort to honor Michael’s memory and help others become aware of the dangers of drug addiction, we organized The Michael Sena Memorial Fund. Education on this issue has to be started at a young age and reinforced throughout the school years. Long Island P.R.E.P has embraced this challenge and are committed to helping fight this epidemic that is plaguing our society.
Barbara Sena - Mother of Opioid Overdose Victim Michael Sena