DYC's Community Outreach

Partnering with schools, families and community organizations to prevent substance misuse and promote awareness.

Education and Awareness

Through Speaking Engagements

Dynamic Youth Community’s Outreach Coordinator, Jack Kirby, works directly with schools, PTAs and community leaders to bring essential information and real stories of recovery to audiences across New York.

Our free speaking engagements help educate students, parents and professionals about:

Each presentation is tailored to the audience and includes perspectives from DYC members or families who share their personal experiences with addiction and recovery.

Contact Jack Kirby:

Jack Kirby  – Outreach Coordinator 

(718) 376-7923 

jkirby@dycinc.org 

Narcan & Overdose

Prevention Trainings

DYC offers Narcan (Naloxone) training for schools, healthcare providers and community organizations. These sessions teach participants how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose, administer Narcan safely and respond appropriately in the moments that follow.

Each training includes:

Informational Sessions

For Community Partners

We also provide informational sessions to help schools, hospitals, social service agencies and other organizations learn more about DYC’s treatment programs and admission process.

These sessions offer:

Testimonials

Healing happens here.

News & Events

Insights | Resources | Hope

Let's Work Together

To Build Stronger Communities

Whether you’re an educator, parent or community leader, you can play a role in prevention and recovery. Reach out today to partner with DYC.

Mental Health & Crisis Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – free, confidential support 24/7 for emotional distress, suicide risk, or mental health crisis

Crisis Text Line – free crisis counseling via text

Substance Use Support

SAMHSA’s National Helpline – treatment referrals & support for substance use disorders

**If someone is in immediate danger (life‑threatening situation), always call: 911

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