Farmingville, NY - Supervisor Edward P. Romaine would like to remind parents that free drug testing kits are available through the Town of Brookhaven’s Youth Bureau, located at 1 Independence Hill in Farmingville. The Town receives the kits courtesy of Sheriff Errol Toulon, Jr. and the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office. The kits are funded with money seized by drug dealers and were not paid for by taxpayers.
The Youth Bureau has provided hundreds of drug testing kits since joining the ‘Test Don’t Guess Program.’ Recently, the Youth Bureau has seen an increase in requests for drug testing kits during the COVID 19 pandemic.
“This program provides an avenue for parents to talk with their children about making healthy choices,” Supervisor Romaine said. “It also is an opportunity for parents to reassure themselves about any suspicions they may have and if professional help is necessary. I want to thank Sheriff Toulon and the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office for providing these kits and working with the Town to engage in active drug use intervention.”
The Drug Testing Kit Program is anonymous and there are no questions asked. There is a limit of two kits per family. Each kit comes with information on how to approach the subject of drug testing with your child, what to do if your child refuses to be tested and a substance use disorder treatment referral list.
For more information about this program or to obtain a free drug testing kit, you must contact the Town of Brookhaven Youth Bureau directly at 631-451-8011.
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One Independence Hill • Farmingville • NY 11738