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Massapequa Takes Action Coalition (MTAC) Awarded the Prestigious Drug-Free Communities Grant

Massapequa Takes Action Coalition (MTAC) has recently been awarded a five-year Drug-Free Communities (DFC) grant from the White House’s Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC). The DFC Support Program provides grants to community coalitions to strengthen the community by creating and sustaining ways to reduce local youth and adult substance use. ...read more

Massapequa Takes Action Coalition (MTAC) and Levittown Community Action Coalition (LCAC) collaborate with Police Athletic League (PAL) and Dek Superstars to promote substance-free sporting events.

Massapequa, NY - Massapequa Takes Action Coalition and Levittown Community Action Coalition worked together with Massapequa Police Athletic League (PAL) and Dek Superstars to develop signage on maintaining a substance-free sports arena. The signs read “Our athletes learn from you. Stay sober in the stands. This is an alcohol, marijuana, and vape-free space.” ...read more

Massapequa Elks Honor Local Student in Elks Drug Awareness Program

Massapequa Elks Lodge #2162 recently recognized a Massapequa student for their artistic and creative work submitted to its Drug Free is Me Poster, Essay and Video Contest. Samaira Desai, a 5th Grade student attending Fairfield Elementary School, won First Place at the Massapequa Lodge, First Place at New York Elks State level, and her entry was sent to compete nationally for her vivid and capturing picture Conquer the world with your skills and stay safe. Say no to drugs, One pill can kill! ...read more

Working with the Community to Combat the Opioid Overdose Crisis

MTAC & YES CCC Deliver Naloxone Training Across the Massapequa Fire Departments

Massapequa Takes Action Coalition (MTAC) is partnering with YES Community Counseling Center (YESCCC) and The Massapequa Fire Departments to provide Opioid Abuse and Overdose Prevention Education for members of the Massapequa and North Massapequa Fire Departments, their families, and concerned community members. ...read more

MTAC's Spring Drug Take Back Day

Safe Disposal Prevents Rx Misuse

Residents and parents can help prevent prescription drug misuse by turning in unused or expired medication for safe disposal at Massapequa Takes Action Coalition’s (MTAC) Spring Drug Take Back Day. ...read more

Fall Drug Take Back

Safe Disposal Prevents Rx Misuse

Residents and parents can help prevent prescription drug misuse by turning in unused or expired medication for safe disposal at Massapequa Takes Action Coalition’s (MTAC) Fall Drug Take Back Day. ...read more
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