Riverhead Community Awareness Program, Inc., (CAP) was founded in 1979 by volunteers to address growing problems caused by alcohol and other drugs within the Riverhead schools and community. In 1986 CAP expanded its mission from school and community awareness and education programs to include counseling services and crisis intervention to students and families of students at risk for present or future drug problems. Presently CAP provides certified social workers for the Riverhead School District in the High School, Middle School, Alternative School, Roanoke Avenue and Phillips Avenue Elementary Schools.

Today, CAP has expanded its programs to serve over 2400 students annually. CAP’s programs are researched based and undergo rigorous statistical testing and evaluation each year to conform to the Principles of Effectiveness. CAP also serves as a Drug Abuse Prevention Council for the Riverhead Town Board.

Programs

• A monthly Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention/ Education Program for all fifth and sixth grade students in the Riverhead Central School District. This program has been in Pulaski Street School since 1983.
• A four week Introductory Prevention/ Education Program for fourth grade students.
• A Peer Leadership Program for students in grades 8 -12.
• A School-based Counseling Program for students in grades K – 4 and 7 – 12.
  A STOP DWI Program for all tenth grade students.
• BABES, an eight week prevention program for second grade students.
  Banana Splits, an ongoing program for elementary students from changing families.

Services
In addition to CAP’s programs, we provide the following services:

• An annual Say NO To Drugs March.
• Monthly Volunteer training and workshops.
• A full day Alcohol Workshop and a two day Summer Workshop for peer leaders.
  Educational seminars for community groups.
• A current book, pamphlet and videotape library that is open to the community.

There is no cost for any of CAP’s programs and services to anyone residing in the Riverhead Central School District.

CAP is grateful to its many volunteers, who are the heart of our Pulaski Street Prevention/ Education Program. To volunteer, or for more information about CAP (542 E. Main Street Riverhead, NY 11901), call Felicia Scocozza, Executive Director, at 727-3722 or send an email to RiverheadCAP@yahoo.com.