Youth & Family Counseling Agency of Oyster Bay

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Did you know that every day 2,000 teenagers use a prescription drug to get high for the first time? Learn about how you can help protect teens and others from prescription drug abuse. oasas.ny.gov//fil/documents/2020/04/disposing_medicine.pdf

Good morning, residents! The library will remain closed today, enjoy the snow and stay well.

Today is ’ ! We are grateful to our first responders, but this year, even more so! Thank you..., thank you, thank you for keeping us safe and healthy! . . . #nationalfirstrespondersday #thankyou #inthistogether #staysafe #oysterbay #coveneck #laurelhollow #coveliving See more

We are offering new, free online job skills training for residents looking to re-enter the workforce following the hardships imposed by the Coronavirus pandemic.... Our Metrix E-Learning System offers a wide variety of courses to help people who are looking for employment. Currently, there are over 5,500 courses available, and the system can be utilized any time, any place, 24/7. To enroll, visit http://thewp.skillupamerica.org. See more

The National Weather Service is predicting between 8 to 14 inches of snow from tonight's upcoming snowstorm with wind gusts as high as 45 MPH. Please be prepar...ed and avoid traveling outside if possible. Listed below are some important phone numbers you may need. You are always welcome to call my office at (516) 922-1811 if you are experiencing issues due to the storm.

!! Visit www.bootiques.obmsa.org to see participating vendors including Cove Living sponsor Sanctuary Home & Patio Presented by the Oyster Bay M...ain Street Association. Costumes encouraged! . . . #oysterbaymainstreetassociation #bootiquesbythebay #halloweenfun #pumpkinhunt #oysterbay #coveneck #laurelhollow #coveliving

In anticipation of the coming snow storm please keep these numbers handy. FOR EMERGENCY HOUSING AFTER 5pm Call: 516-573-8626

YFCA is here to help. Call us at 922-6867.

The Youth and Family Counseling Agency has partnered up with the Interreligious and Human Needs Council to provide families with food. We need you to help us feed families in our own community. Here's how you can help... We ask that you donate non-perishable food items such as stuffing, gravy, canned foods (corn, green beans, carrots, beans, etc.), rice, baking goods, soup, cereal, and more.... We do not have refrigeration, therefore, we will not be taking turkeys. We will be collecting donations on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 16th to 17th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Please bring your donations to: Saint Dominic's Church 93 Anstice Street Oyster Bay, NY, 11771 "The Silveri Center" behind the old church parking area. Your donations will give many families something to be thankful for this Thanksgiving! Thank you, Youth and Family Counseling of Oyster Bay

Please consider donating to this Thanksgiving Food Drive. Join us to help feed our community.

People Loving People’s Winter Coat giveaway is TODAY !!! October 17, 2020 BRAND NEW & Gently Used Coats will be available from 9 am til 12 at The First Presbyte...rian church located at 60 East Main St. Oyster Bay !!! We are so thankful for all who donated and a very special Thank You to a donor who donated over 300 brand new winter coats!!!! We are so thankful and humbled by the generosity @shelterrockchurch @periwinkles_oysterbay @christina.epicure @longislandcommunityfoundation @long_island_cares @islandharvest @traderjoes @town.of.oyster.bay @oysterbayliving @oysterbaystateofmind @oysterbaycoc @oysterbayborn and The generosity of the Oyster Bay community #allforhisglory #kingdompeople #ministry #peoplelovingpeople #liveyourfaith #loveoneanother #coatseason #coatdrive See more

Fentanyl have been found mixed in with drugs like cocaine and meth. The presence of fentanyl and it's analogs can dramatically increase the risk of overdose for... users of any drug including first-time users. If you suspect an OD call 911 and administer naloxone. Learn more: https://oasas.ny.gov/preventoverdose.

"The Power of We" debuts October 15 on HBO Max and PBS KIDS. This Sesame Street special supports children and families in learning how to become upstanders agai...nst racism. Sign up and we'll direct you to our family viewing guide, designed to help spark meaningful conversations with children about race. See more

Join me tomorrow for the first of three virtual town halls on the Governor’s Executive Order on Police Reform, with special guests Nassau County Police Departme...nt Commissioner Patrick Ryder and LGBT Network CEO David Kilmnick. Ask questions live or send in advance to [email protected]

We are here for you. Call us at 516-922-6867.