September is National Recovery Month!

Join LICADD as we celebrate the strength and resilience of individuals and families on their path of recovery and raise awareness about available resources in observance of National Recovery Month. Every step towards healing is a victory, and LICADD stands proud in our commitment to support those navigating this journey! You are not alone, and recovery is possible!

Scroll down to view exciting updates about upcoming events that LICADD is honored to participate in that aims to support and celebrate the gift of hope and recovery! We hope to see you there!

Father Peter Sweisgood & Gabriel's Giving Tree Healing & Recovery Breakfast

Join LICADD and Gabriel's Giving Tree for a heartwarming day of healing and recovery on Sunday, October 27th as we come together to honor John Flanagan and Eileen & Larry Lamendola and support those who are in their journey to recovery at the Father Peter Sweisgood and Gabriel's Giving Tree Healing & Recovery Breakfast.

Connect with others who understand the unique challenges of loss and recovery, and gain strength from one another and witness the profound impact of shared support and empathy.

We hope you will join with treatment professionals, community leaders, government officials and families across Long Island as we gather to support and to celebrate the miracle of recovery at the Heritage Club at Bethpage.

To purchase your tickets and/or sponsorship, please click here or the button below to show your support today. For more information, contact The Development Department at (516) 747-2606 or email abrooks@licadd.org.

LICADD Honors International Overdose Awareness Day at Local Events

LICADD was honored join with peers, community leaders and families in observance of International Overdose Awareness Day (August 31st) to raise awareness, share information about programs and services, reduce stigma, acknowledge the grief felt by loved ones and commemorate those we’ve lost.

LICADD attended the International Overdose Awareness Day for a Call to Action Panel, Candlelight Vigil, and Narcan Training at THRIVE Recovery Centers alongside, Anthony Rizzuto, Director of Provider Relations and Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor of Seafield Center, Megan O’Donnell, Executive Assistant District Attorney for Suffolk County; Dr. Gregson H. Pigott, Suffolk County Health Commissioner and Dr. Jeffrey L. Reynolds, President and CEO, FCA

LICADD also attended Deer Park Drug Prevention Coalition's 5th Annual International Overdose Awareness Day Rally & Candlelight Vigil alongside Madeline Quintyne-McConney, Town of Babylon Chief Diversity Officer and New York State Senator Monica R. Martinez. 

LICADD Provides Overdose Outreach and Celebrates the Arts and Culture of Native American Traditions at the 78th Annual Shinnecock Powwow

It was an honor for LICADD to provide overdose prevention outreach at the 78th Annual Shinnecock Powwow over the weekend!

We thank LICADD Board Director Reverend Michael F. Smith for the opportunity to raise awareness and celebrate the arts and culture of Native American traditions.

Join LICADD at the Annual Wellness Walk

Join LICADD as we kick off National Recovery Month at the annual celebration of hope wellness walk and the unveiling of the Hope and Healing Art Installation on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 11:00am-2:00pm in Hecksher Park in Huntington.

We thank Councilman Salvatore Ferro, Sharon Richmond and the Town of Huntington Opioid & Addiction Task Force for making this event possible! We look forward to an incredible day of unity, support and healing! Click below to watch the press release video.

Celebrate Recovery at the Long Island Recovery Assocation Rock 'N' Recovery XVI

Show your support and celebrate the miracle of recovery at Long Island Recovery Association's Rock 'N' Recovery XVI on September 27, 2024 at 7:00 PM in the Upper Auditorium in St. Peters Lutheran Church.

Join the Long Island Recovery Association for a FREE evening of food, music, dancing and door prizes!

Long Island United for Recovery 8th Annual Walk

Join Janice Talento and the incredible team at Drug Free Long Island for the 9th Annual Long Island United for Recovery Walk for Hope & Recovery on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Massapequa Park.

In observance of National Recovery Month, this important event is dedicated to celebrating those in recovery, honor those we've lost, support those in recovery and raise awareness!

Email info@drugfreeli.org or click below to register today.

LICADD is Proud to Support Drug Free Long Island and Thomas' Hope Foundation as Massapequa Park Turns Purple!

Drug Free Long Island, Thomas' Hope Foundation and the Incorporated Village of Massapequa Park has partnered to host events in observance of National Recovery Month. The 3rd Annual Massapequa Park Goes Purple is underway!

Be sure to mark your calendars for all the upcoming events and join us as we advocate for change, raise awareness, and foster a supportive community. Whether you're on the path to recovery or supporting a loved one, your presence matters!

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