If you or a loved one needs help, call (718) GET-SAFE. All calls are confidential. For more information, visit www.thesafefoundation.org.
Every year, The Safe Foundation holds a single, vital fundraising event – one that fuels the lifeline we extend to individuals and families in crisis. With no other fundraising campaigns throughout the year, this annual event is not just important, it’s essential to the continued operation of our clinics, programs, and educational initiatives. As a community-based nonprofit serving Brooklynand Deal, we rely on the generosity of donors who believe in our mission: to support individuals coping with addiction and related challenges through comprehensive, compassionate, and culturally competent care.
Founded in 2003, The Safe Foundation has helped over 10,000 people reclaim their lives. What began as a small initiative to address substance use and gambling addiction in our local community has evolved into a multifaceted organization that treats addiction, nurtures families, educates youth, and promotes holistic wellness. Our impact is felt in schools, synagogues, clinics, and homes – and with your support, we can continue to meet the growing and urgent needs of the community we’re proud to serve.
A Holistic Approach to Healing
The foundation of Safe’s work is its client-centered clinical services. Our licensed outpatient clinics in Brooklyn and Deal offer substance use and gambling addiction treatment providing accessible and personalized care. Our experienced team of credentialed professionals creates tailored treatment plans that respect each client’s history, cultural background, and personal goals.
Addiction doesn’t happen in isolation and neither does healing. That’s why we offer robust support to the family members of those in treatment, recognizing that recovery is a journey best taken with a strong and informed support system. Through family therapy, psychoeducation, and counseling, we help loved ones navigate their own challenges and contribute meaningfully to the recovery process.
We don’t stop at treating addiction. At Safe, we view prevention and education as core to our mission. That’s where our extended programs come in, each one targeting different stages of life and areas of need, always with the goal of strengthening the community from within.
Our youth-focused initiative, Project Safe, delivers vital prevention education to grades five through twelve for one period per week throughout the entire school year in over ten schools in Brooklyn and Deal. This program helps middle and high school students understand the risks associated with substance misuse, vaping, and gambling, and equips them with the tools to make healthy choices. Through school partnerships, interactive sessions, and real-life stories, Project Safe empowers students to take control of their futures before problems begin.
Treatment, Empowerment, and Prevention
Prevention isn’t just about saying no to drugs – it’s about helping young people understand why they matter and how they can protect their mental and emotional well-being. Project Safe’s strength lies in its relatability: our educators speak the language of teens and meet them where they are, helping to create safer, more informed communities from the ground up.
Raising children in today’s world is not easy, and parents often feel unprepared to address the complex emotional and behavioral issues their kids face. Our Safe Parenting program offers educational workshops and events for parents seeking to raise confident, resilient children.
Safe Parenting helps families build strong foundations, enhancing communication, reinforcing boundaries, and promoting emotional intelligence. By focusing on empowerment, we help parents guide their children through life’s challenges without turning to harmful coping mechanisms like substance use or disordered eating.
Another essential component of our holistic model is The Mindful Eating Project. Eating disorders and body image struggles are deeply entwined with emotional health, and this program offers education, support, and healing for those who struggle in silence.
Through community events, workshops, and partnerships with credentialed professionals, the Mindful Eating Project opens up conversations about binge eating, dieting, movement, and body acceptance. It is designed to serve those who may be recovering from an eating disorder or simply seeking a healthier relationship with food, exercise, and self-image.
By integrating intuitive eating, mindfulness, and body-neutral language, the Mindful Eating Project helps people move away from shame and toward self-compassion. It’s another way Safe supports the community not just in crisis, but in building lifelong wellness.
Rooted in Community
What makes The Safe Foundation unique is our deep connection to the community we serve. Our staff, board members, and volunteers live and work in the neighborhoods where our clients live. We understand the unique cultural and familial dynamics that shape behavior and influence recovery, and we tailor our services accordingly.
Our programs are grounded in respect, trust, and cultural competency. Whether it’s a teenager attending a Project Safe class, a parent learning new tools through Safe Parenting, or a client receiving therapy at our clinic, every person who walks through our doors is treated with dignity and care. We don’t just serve the community – we are the community.
Why Your Support Matters
The Safe Foundation runs year-round programming and serves hundreds of clients at any given time. Every dollar raised directly supports clinical care, school outreach, parenting education, and wellness programs. Your donation enables us to say “yes” when someone calls for help. It ensures we can keep our doors open, our counselors available, and our services accessible to all who need them.
Please join us Friday morning, June 27th, at 9am at the home of James and Ricci Haddad for our 22nd Annual Breakfast Fundraiser, where every donation brings us one step closer to safeguarding our community’s future. Together, we can build a healthier, more resilient community.
We invite you to be a part of our mission. Attend our fundraiser. Make a donation. Share our story. Together, we can continue to offer hope, healing, and holistic support to the people who need it most.
To donate Venmo @safe-foundation, or visit our website at www.thesafefoundation.org/donate.
If you or a loved one needs help, call (718) GET-SAFE. All calls are confidential. For more information, visit www.thesafefoundation.org.