History

The Northport-East Northport Community Drug and Alcohol Task Force (NENDATF) was established in 2006 when the school board, led by trustee Rob Ingraham, called upon the community to address its devastation and loss of life as a result the drug epidemic. This yielded a coalition that has expanded to include educators, counselors, parents, healthcare providers and other community members.

Mission

Our mission is to prevent and reduce the use and abuse of drugs and alcohol among our youth by using a comprehensive approach to engage and educate children, parents, and community members.

Objectives

* Inform the public about alcohol and other drug-related issues.
* Promote alternative activities for youth in order to reduce risk factors.
* Provide information and referral to community resources.
* Identify needs and find ways to meet those needs and coordinate appropriate services.