NSYC Wellness Center

03/18/2026

Did you know? Underage drinking can seriously affect brain development, school performance, and safety. Research shows that youth ages 12–20 use alcohol more than any other substance--and the younger someone starts, the higher the risk of long-term problems.

The best prevention? Teamwork. Preventing underage drinking works best when families, schools, and communities work together to talk openly, set clear expectations, provide safe activities, and support policies that protect youth.

🌟 Discover all the positive alternatives, opportunities, and programs NSYC offers for youth and teens at www.nsyc.com.

03/16/2026

It's National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week! 📊 🚨

This week marks an annual observance launched to help teens, families, and communities learn the science behind substance use and addiction and separate myths from facts. The goal is simple but powerful: empower young people with accurate information so they can make informed, healthy decisions.

Today we’re highlighting findings from the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. A snapshot of behavioral health, substance use, and treatment trends across the United States, these numbers remind us why education, prevention, and open conversations are so important.

Throughout the week, we’ll be sharing facts, resources, and insights to help youth and families better understand substance use, mental health, and ways to support healthier choices.

📖 Explore the full 2024 report here:
https://www.samhsa.gov/data/data-we-collect/nsduh-national-survey-drug-use-and-health/national-releases/2024

03/12/2026

Memorial Day MURPH 💪🇺🇸

Red Woods Fitness and North Shore Youth Council invite you to come together with our community to honor the courage, sacrifice, and enduring legacy of Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy. ❤️🤍💙

This powerful tradition brings people of all ages together for a day of remembrance and resilience, with Murph challenges designed for all fitness levels, plus the Avenue of America Parade of Flags, food trucks, vendors, and more. Proceeds benefit the LT Michael P. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Foundation.

🏅Take the challenge or provide your support as a sponsor! Get started at givebutter.com/murph2026

03/11/2026

We need your help in reaching our goal of collecting 500 pairs of shoes for Soles4Souls! 👟 Check your closets, gather a few pairs, and drop them off at any of our locations!

03/09/2026

Looking for positive recreation opportunities for your middle and high school teens? Check out our NSYC Teen Rec Nights!

Another month of teen rec fun for middle and high school youth! Check out what’s happening in March! 🍀

02/27/2026

Big news! 🎉 We’re excited to share that our Wellness Center now accepts even more insurance plans for mental health counseling!

Expanding access to care means more youth and families can get the support they need when they need it most. If you’ve been considering counseling, now may be the perfect time to take that first step. 💙

Reach out to learn more about coverage and available appointments!

02/26/2026

We have a few spots left for the spring session of Big Buddy-Little Buddy! 🌼 Learn why kids and teens love our cross-age peer mentoring program--from fun games and themed activities to new friendships and life skill-building. Plus, Big Buddies can earn community service hours!

Contact Krista@nsyc.com for more information or to sign up your child!

02/26/2026

Strengthen your social skills with the NSYC Wellness Center! 💪

Through icebreakers and team-building games, plus conversation and communication practice, youth (ages 6-12) and teens (ages 13-17) will build confidence, make friends, and strengthen communication skills.

Our groups are tailored to meet the needs of each individual and will meet on Tuesday afternoons at the Robert E. Reid, Sr. Recreation Center, located on Defense Hill Road in Shoreham. Groups are held at no-cost to families, funded in partnership with the New York State Opioid Settlement Fund.

👉 For more information or to register for a group, call our office at 631-849-5431 or email Krista@nsyc.com.

02/24/2026

The NSYC Main Office, the Heritage Center, the Robert E. Reid Sr. Recreation Center, and the Wellness Center will be closed again tomorrow! ☃️

02/23/2026

Due to the impending snowstorm, all North Shore Youth Council locations will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 23rd, including the Main Office, the Heritage Center, the Robert E. Reid Sr. Recreation Center, and the Wellness Center. Stay safe! ❄

01/28/2026

Our popular Social Skills Groups are back this winter and spring, offering two FREE groups for youth ages 6-12 and teens ages 13-17! 🩵 Join Krista, our NSYC Prevention Coordinator, for these supportive sessions that focus on building confidence, developing friendships, and strengthening communication skills.

To learn more or register for a group, call our Wellness Center at 631-849-5431 or email Krista@nsyc.com.

01/26/2026

The Wellness Center is closed today, enjoy your snow day! ❄️🩵