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LICADD is committed to building healthier communities

LICADD is Long Island's premier provider of substance abuse services and evidence-based prevention programs. We've served Long Island for more than five decades and remain focused on addressing our region's op**te crisis by addressing regional gaps in access to behavioral health care, pushing for comprehensive school-based prevention programs and fighting for responsible public health policies that make our communities safer and healthier.

04/18/2026

LICADD is grateful and proud to have the support of local businesses and business leaders such as Ron Sandoval and Mosaic Functional Health & Wellness in Melville! Community partners are vital in spreading awareness and strengthening impact.

Thanks for the part you play in creating healthier communities here on Long Island, Mosaic!

04/17/2026

🌟 We are proud to recognize Hirshleifers as a Community Champion Sponsor of the 70th Anniversary Adele C. Smithers Angel Ball!

A longstanding partner of LICADD, Hirshleifers’ support reflects a deep and lasting commitment to the well-being of our community. Their generosity helps ensure LICADD can continue providing prevention, education, and recovery services to individuals and families across Long Island.

With more than a century of history and generations of family leadership, Hirshleifers has built a legacy rooted in excellence, connection, and community, values that closely align with LICADD’s mission of offering trusted support and resources for those impacted by substance use and mental health related challenges.

We are deeply grateful for their continued leadership, generosity, and belief in LICADD’s mission. 💙

Learn more: https://hirshleifers.com/pages/about

04/17/2026

🎓✨ As we continue highlighting LICADD in the community, we’re grateful for the opportunity to have been part of Farmingdale State College’s Wellness Fair!

LICADD extends sincere appreciation to the Director of Wellness Lauren Hillman and Alcohol & Drug Counselor Jamie Hawkins for their leadership and continued commitment to student well-being. Their work helps create meaningful spaces for prevention, education, and connection on campus.

We also thank Farmingdale State College for hosting an impactful event centered on supporting student health and success.

04/17/2026

🌎💚 LICADD is proud to partner with Gabriel's Giving Tree and F.I.S.T. ~ Families in Support of Treatment for the 2026 Earth Day Free Fun Fair, taking place this Sunday, April 19.

This event is a meaningful opportunity for the community to come together in celebration of Earth Day and shared purpose. The day will begin with a Community Clean-Up from 10 AM – 12 PM, followed by a FREE Fun Fair from 12 PM – 4 PM, featuring nature walks, games, crafts, and activities for all ages.

Attendees will also enjoy live music by Victoria Said and The Sunshine Puppet Show, creating a welcoming and engaging experience for families and community members.

LICADD extends its sincere appreciation to our generous sponsors: The Gino Macchio Foundation-Put Recovery to Work, Live With A Purpose Foundation, a private family foundation in Florida, and an anonymous donor, whose support helps make this event possible.

We are grateful for opportunities like this to connect with partners and the community in support of prevention, wellness, and overall well-being. We hope you will join us this Sunday.

04/15/2026

✨ Staff Spotlight: Brianna Pratnicki, MHC-LP, Criminal Justice Clinician ✨

At LICADD, our commitment to addressing substance use and mental health-related challenges extends into every corner of the community, including correctional settings.

In this staff spotlight, Bri shares how she provides specialized mental health and substance use treatment within correctional facilities in Suffolk County. Her work supports individuals who are under mental observation as well as those incarcerated and struggling with substance use challenges.

Through compassionate, evidence-based care, our goal is to promote stability, rehabilitation, and successful re-entry, helping individuals build healthier pathways forward and strengthening long-term community outcomes.

We are deeply grateful for her dedication to meeting individuals where they are and advancing LICADD’s mission through this critical work. 💙

🎥 Watch the reel to learn more about Bri!

04/14/2026

✨ Honoring Those Who Strengthen Our Community ✨

LICADD is proud to recognize Toby and Joel Sikowitz as Founder’s Award recipients, and Pam Gillies, on behalf of The Clark Gillies Foundation, as Community Champion Award recipients at the 70th Anniversary Adele C. Smithers Angel Ball on June 16, 2026 at Oheka Castle.

Toby and Joel Sikowitz have long demonstrated extraordinary generosity and compassion through their service to the Long Island community, reflecting a deep commitment to supporting families and individuals in need.

The Clark Gillies Foundation continues a powerful legacy of care, improving the lives of children facing physical, developmental, and financial challenges while strengthening the health and resilience of local families.

Together, our honorees represent the very best of our community: leadership, service, and compassion that create lasting change.

We invite you to join us for this milestone 70th Anniversary celebration and help support LICADD’s life-saving programs. Your participation helps ensure that individuals and families across Long Island have access to the support, resources, and hope they deserve.

🔗 Learn more and show your support visit: https://licadd.org/events/2026angelball For more information, please contact The Development Team at (516) 747-2606 or email abrooks@licadd.org

04/09/2026

Together, we are creating stronger families, stronger communities, and brighter futures. 💙

Because of your support, LICADD is able to reach thousands of individuals and families across Long Island providing guidance, hope, and healing:

✨ 80,000 families supported through Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing counseling in substance use, mental health and workplace/family dynamics

✨ 13,400 students, mental health professionals, educators, school professionals, and community members reached through our Prevention Education Team

✨ 1,500 services the FIST-GGT-LICADD programs have provided through support groups, bereavement support groups, individual family counseling and coaching.

Each number represents a life touched, a family strengthened, and a step toward brighter, healthier futures.

To our donors, partners, and community members, thank you. Your generosity makes this work possible, ensuring that help and hope are always within reach.

04/08/2026

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Connor Petersen, MHC-LP, Anger Management Coordinator

Through LICADD’s uniquely designed Anger Management Program, Connor guides participants step by step to develop positive self-image, improve relationships, and transform unhealthy behaviors.

Using our 8 Core Skills for managing emotions, like responding instead of reacting, developing empathy, and assertive communication, participants gain tools to heal, grow, and strengthen their connections with others.

Our 12-week group sessions are available virtually and in-person, with individual counseling and one-day intensive courses offered every other month. Your support helps make these life-changing services accessible to those who need them most.

🎥 Watch the reel to learn more about Connor!

📅 Next one-day session: Friday, May 15, 2026
📞 For info or to register, contact Connor Petersen, MHC-LP at cpetersen@licadd.org or (516) 747-2606.

04/08/2026

LICADD is proud to be a partner and sponsor of the Long Island Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, Labor Education and Community Services Agency, and labor movement.

Laurie Val, LMHC, LICADD Substance Use Clinician, attended last night's Annual Reception, with over 600 in attendance.

Congrats to all the honorees and shout-out nonprofit partner, Health & Welfare Council of Long Island, for being honored.

04/07/2026

We’re proud to join with Family & Children's Association in raising awareness about underage drinking and DWI risks on Long Island. Thank you Newsday for highlighting the work of our programming team and the importance of prevention and education in keeping our communities safe.

04/07/2026

🎓✨ Out in the community!

LICADD’s Education Programs Supervisor Ali Hougnou, LMSW and Education Specialist Mary Elaine Gibbo, MSW had a great time attending the Farmingdale State College Wellness Fair, connecting with students, sharing resources, and promoting the importance of prevention and mental wellness.

Events like these are a powerful reminder that meeting people where they are can spark meaningful conversations and provide the tools needed to make informed, healthy choices.

We’re proud to be part of a community that values education, awareness, and support.

04/07/2026

🌍 Happy World Health Day! 🌍

At LICADD, we know that health isn’t just about the body, it’s about the mind, the heart, and the community we build together. Today, we celebrate the importance of wellness, prevention, and support for all individuals and families.

Through prevention education, early intervention, and recovery support, LICADD is committed to helping communities thrive and empowering individuals to make healthier choices. Every step toward wellness strengthens our families, schools, and neighborhoods. 💛

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