SAFE GC Coalition: Legislation Passed to Combat Opioid Epidemic

The Senate has approved sweeping legislation aimed at combating the nation's deadly opioid epidemic.

SAFE GC Coalition: Nassau County’s Approach to Opioid Epidemic

Nassau County has announced a move beyond the standard “arrest first” approach to a more treatment centered option for opioid users.

SAFE Glen Cove Coalition: On Opioid Use and Mental Illness

The presence of one or more mental illnesses can make treating addiction even more complex.

SAFE Glen Cove Coalition: September is Annual Recovery Month

Every September SAMHSA sponsors Recovery Month to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders.

SAFE Glen Cove Coalition: On Opioid Use and Pregnancy

​Opioid use among pregnant women is on the rise.

SAFE GC Coalition: Opioid Crisis & Infectious Disease Increase

The number of injection-related infectious diseases is on the rise.

Mobile farmer's market for food insecure Long Islanders

This service will be available in six locations across Long Island.

SAFE Glen Cove Coalition: Veterans and Opioid Use Disorder

Substance Use Disorders have substantial negative consequences on veterans' mental and physical health among other issues, research shows.

SAFE GC Coalition: Opioid Use Disorder Treatment for Incarcerated

An opioid treatment program in collaboration with Nassau County Correctional Center has been launched.

SAFE Glen Cove Coalition: Opioid Use Disorder and the Elderly

Opioid use disorders among the elderly is growing and misuse poses unique risks in the geriatric population.

SAFE Glen Cove Coalition: Too Good for Drugs Program 2018

Glen Cove Youth Bureau and SAFE Glen Cove Coalition teamed up with the National Guard Counter Drug Task Force to launch Too Good for Drugs.

SAFE Coalition: Meds Reduce Risk of Death After Opioid Overdose

Medications approved by the FDA have been shown to reduce opioid use and its health consequences, new research shows.

Organizations Partner with SAFE, TAC for Smoke Free Premises

A number of organizations have partnered with SAFE and TAC in creating a network of smoke free premises.

TAC, Housing Authority, SAFE Collaborate on Smoke Free Living

The Tobacco Action Coalition of LI, Glen Cove Housing Authority and SAFE are collaborating to institute smoke free living.

SAFE GC Coalition: 5-Point Strategy to Combat the Opioid Crisis

The United States Department of Health and Human Services is implementing five strategies to address the opioid crisis.

SAFE GC Coalition: Opioid Use and the Criminal Justice System

A study by JAMA reveals an estimate of the number of people using opioids who end up in the criminal justice system.

SAFE Glen Cove Coalition: CDC on Opioid Epidemic

The Director of the CDC has dubbed the overprescription and abuse of painkillers the “public health crisis of our time.”

SAFE Glen Cove Coalition: Underutilized Treatments for Opioid Use

A study funded by the National Institutes of Health reveals underutilized treatments for opioid use disorder.

SAFE Glen Cove Coalition: Opioid HEAL Initiative

The National Institutes of Health recently published its 2018 research plan entitled HEAL – Helping to End Addiction Long-term initiative.

SAFE Glen Cove Coalition: Addiction and the Brain

The National Institute on Drug Abuse maintains that addiction is a chronic but treatable medical condition.

SAFE Coalition: SAMHSA Supports President’s New Opioid Campaign

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has announced its support of a new opioid campaign.

SAFE Coalition Hosts Opioid Prevention Presentation at GCHS

Retired Detective Pamela Stark recently gave a pre-prom opioid prevention presentation at Glen Cove High School.

Yoga In The Park Comes To Glen Cove

Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat.

SAFE Glen Cove Coalition: SAMHSA Update on the Opioid Crisis

More than 2 million Americans currently suffer from Opioid Use Disorder, SAMHSA reports.

SAFE Coalition: The Opioid Epidemic and the U.S. Labor Force

Research shows the opioid epidemic is one driving factor of U.S. declining labor force participation rates.

SAFE Coalition: On Opioid Treatment Program Healthy 2020

The goal of Nassau County Opioid Treatment Program Healthy 2020 is to address substance use and physical health.

Cameras to ID Source of Crescent Beach Contamination

Crescent Beach Remediation Update

Glen Cove May Soon Notice Discoloration In Water Supply

This may occur while the Glen Cove Water Department conducts their semi-annual fire hydrant flushing in April.

SAFE and TAC of LI Educate Youth on Kick Butts Day 2018

Kick Butts Day is a National Day of awareness and youth activities that encourages and supports youth taking a stand against Big Tobacco.

Another Banner Year for SAFE & the Tobacco Action Coalition of LI

2017 was another fruitful year for this partnership...

LI Officials Reject Eating Disorder Group Home Proposal

The residence at the proposed location would "substantially alter" the nature and character of the neighborhood, the mayor said.

Rehab Robot Helps Long Island Man Walk Again

After not being allowed to hold his grandchild due to his condition, the 70-year-old man has been working with a rare "rehab robot."

Glen Cove Hospital Gets A 'C' In Safety

Of the 23 Long Island hospitals that were graded, one received an A. None received an F, but there were three that were graded a D.​

Opioid Epidemic Continues to Worsen

But Narcan Training is Saving More and More Lives.

Cancer-Causing Pollutants Found In Glen Cove City Drinking Water, Study Shows

Glen Cove City serves approximately 28,000 people.

Northwell Health Educates Glen Cove Youth Group About HIV Prevention

Glen Cove Youth Bureau learned about ways to prevent HIV and STIs.

Glen Cove Hospital Gets A 'C' In Safety

Of the 21 Long Island hospitals that were graded, two received an A. None received an F, but there was one that was graded a D.​

New Physicians Join Glen Cove Hospital’s Family Medicine Program

Glen Cove Hospital’s family medicine program has a new residency director as well as two new physicians.

Glen Cove May Soon Notice Discoloration In Water Supply

This may occur while the Glen Cove Water Department conducts their semi-annual fire hydrant flushing in April.

Mural Donation Brightens Up Glen Cove Hospital's Family Medicine Wing

Employees at a software company created the mural with help from the nonprofit art group Splashes of Hope.