Riverhead Community Awareness Program Inc.

“After the form 990 is received, it is reviewed by the audit committee, and then recommended for approval by the board. If there are any issues, riverhead community awareness program will discuss with the audit team. Riverhead community awareness progrom has not encountered this to date.”

“The conflict of interest policy is required to be reviewed by the board of directors and employees annually. If, after hearing the response of the covered person and conducting further investigation if the circumstance warrants, the board or committee will determine if the covered person has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest. The board or committee will then take the appropriate disciplinary and corrective action. Any conflicted person is required to not be present during the decision making process.”

“The board of directors regularly reviews all compensation matters. They review comparable salary data of similar sized agencies before final approval of salary changes for the executive director.”

“Documents are available upon request.”

“During year 10 of the drug-free communities grant period (2022-2023), the riverhead community coalition for safe and drug-free youth generated 633 accomplishments/outputs directed toward reducing underage drinking, prescription drug abuse, underage vape use (e-cigarettes) and marijuana use, as well as increasing coalition capacity. These included 37 community actions directed towards changing policies, programs and practices; 31 community changes that resulted from the community actions; 94 services provided to over 19,191 individuals; over 6 million media impressions; and 18 organizational improvements. Areas of success included: the continued development and expansion of the youth coalition and successful implementation of youth coalition driven activities; outreach to build new relationships to better serve the community;implementation of marijuana zoning and smoke fee ordinances; staff members taking advantage of available technical assistance and training; strong environmental strategy implementation on prescription drug abuse, marijuana and underage drinking; developing new community relationships and partnerships to increase reach in the community including spanish language media outlets and translations; stronger relationships with elected officials and school administrators to address issues of underage vape use in the schools and community; and expanding prescription drug safety practices, drop off awareness and opportunities that resulted in the collection of 1,010 pounds of unwanted and unused medications.”

“During the 2022-2023 school year, cap social workers provided individual, group, and family counseling as well as significant crisis intervention services, assessments and referrals to 105 students in riverhead high school, middle school and two elementary schools. There were a total of 942 counseling sessions. In addition, 61 students were seen in 10 social skills groups (typically using evidence-based programs) in the two elementary schools. At least 80% of the students who continued with individual, group or family counseling, or who were seen for crisis intervention, showed improvement in one or more measurable areas. The role of school based prevention counseling is to address risk factors for future substance abuse and to teach students to utilize appropriate coping strategies.”

“Unrealized gain on investments 4,293”