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Your Opinion Matters: Help Protect Youth In Our Communities

LIMG December 19, 2023

Nassau County residents know all too well about the dangers of substance misuse as the opioid epidemic continues to destroy families and lives throughout our neighborhoods. Your help is imperative to find the best ways to keep our youth safe and healthy. YES Community Counseling Center’s

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Dangers Of Vaping And Opioid Overdose Prevention Education Seminar Available August 23rd

LIMG August 16, 2022

In continuing the fight against the opioid epidemic, Oyster Bay Town Councilman Steve Labriola announced a free awareness seminar on Tuesday, August 23rd, at the Massapequa Elks Lodge #2162 beginning at 7:00 p.m. The seminar will outline the dangers of vaping and opioid overdose prevention education, and free Narcan training will be provided. This event […]

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MHS Graduating Seniors Honored By Massapequa Elks & MTAC

LIMG July 26, 2022

Two Massapequa High School 2022 graduating seniors, Alyssa Papasodero and Anthony Pereira, were recently awarded a $250 scholarship each from the Massapequa Elks Lodge #2162 for their work to prevent youth substance use in the Massapequas. Members of Massapequa Takes Action Coalition also recognized the graduates for helping youth navigate healthy decisions in the

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Massapequa Mom Wins MTAC Prevention Contest

LIMG April 29, 2020

Massapequa Resident and Mom, Monica Guargiulo, was recently announced the winner of a $50 Visa Card from Massapequa Takes Action Coalition’s Toolkit for the Massapequa’s Marijuana and Vaping Prevention Campaign. The campaign provides key messages and facts in the prevention of marijuana misuse and vaping. To learn more about the campaign, go to mtacoalition.com.

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MTAC Launches New Website

LIMG April 15, 2020

Updated Prevention Resources during COVID-19 Massapequa Takes Action Coalition recognizes how COVID-19 presents challenges for Massapequas’ youth and families. To assist Massapequa families in the prevention of youth substance misuse, MTAC has launched a new website with updated resources to prevent underage drinking, marijuana misuse and prescription drug prevention. 

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MTAC DRUG TAKE BACK POSTPONED

LIMG April 13, 2020

Residents asked to Secure & Monitor Rx Drugs in the Home Due to COVID-19, Massapequa Takes Action Coalition’s (MTAC) April Drug Take Back Event has been postponed until further notice. MTAC will inform all residents of the new date in the coming months.   MTAC notes that the Nassau County Police Department IS NOT accepting any […]

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Massapequa Takes Action Coalition (MTAC) Featured on Regional Television Program

LIMG February 24, 2020

Massapequa Takes Action Coalition (MTAC), a local non-profit prevention and outreach coalition serving the Massapequa and Massapequa Park community was recently featured on a syndicated television show titled, The Donna Drake Show! The nationally syndicated television program focuses on topics of motivation and inspiration, providing insight and good news stories. MTAC’s