Provided supportive counseling and training in independent living skills to residents in our subsidized housing program for adults with chronic behavioral mental disabilities.

Assisted with drawing boat canvas and window templates, and prepared them to be sewn. Assisted with assembly onto boat.

Brought the mission statement of the non-profit, Drug Free Long Island, to teens and pre-teens in Massapequa through organized community events and forums. Participated in attending various training and guest speakers, including NARCAN training.

• Answered the phones and kept records, informing clients of various available group meetings, and forwarded clients to available social workers to set-up consultations• Shadowed licensed social workers during various educational group meetings, and eventually co-facilitated group teaching• Attended events in the community, and spoke at local news covered events within Long Island to promote awareness and the message of our non-profit organization•Organized “sober” events for teens and preteens as an alternative to relapse or illegal substance use as a member of Youth Advisory Board (YAB) through LICADD

• Provided a safe and warm environment for campers, enabling them to feel comfortable talking about his or her feelings and experiences regarding 9/11• Facilitated the campers, ages 8-14, with activities of their choice and oversaw the safety of assigned bunks during field trips• Having attended America’s Camp since 2002, familiar with the camp routine