Long Island Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence

10/31/2025

Are you or someone you know navigating the loss of a loved on to substance or alcohol use? You are not alone!

F.I.S.T. ~ Families in Support of Treatment is thrilled to announce the FIST Family Hope Support Group, a solution-focused and evidence-based safe space to share, heal and find strength.

Join us in person at THRIVE Suffolk or online through Zoom. For more information, please Parent Advocate Claudia Friszell at cldfriszell@gmail.com

10/29/2025

It's Spirit Day here in the LICADD Office!

Today the LICADD staff participated in 'Pink Day' in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Each shade of pink honors the survivors, their families and commemorates the lives lost to the disease. 💗

10/28/2025

On , we honor all those who bravely answer the call in times of crisis. We especially celebrate LICADD’s clinicians, first responders in the fight against substance use and mental health challenges, offering hope and healing every day. Thank you all for your dedication and compassion. ❤️

10/27/2025

Investing in our future! LICADD Education Specialist Mary Elaine Gibbo, MSW was thrilled to attend the 4th Annual Westbury F.A.C.E Meet and Greet, a powerful event dedicated to strengthening partnerships and fostering collaboration. Together, we’re ensuring every scholar has the support they need to thrive.

In the first picture, from left to right, Mary Elaine is photographed with:
Natalie Nelson: Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, and Special Programs, Principal Claudia Germain of Powells Lane Elementary School and Deadra Faukner: Director of Guidance for Westbury Public School K-12

In the second picture Mary Elaine is photographed with Junior Lubin: F.A.C.E. Liason, Westbury School District.

In the third picture, from left to right) Mary Elaine is photographed with:
Principal Dionne A. Jaggon of Westbury Middle School and
Natalie Nelson: Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, and Special Programs Community Partner & Parent

10/27/2025

Collaboration is key to progress! Adam sparked crucial conversations on building clear policy at conference at Hofstra University this weekend. Thank you to everyone who attended!

10/27/2025

LICADD was proud to attend the 6th Annual LGBT Workplace Summit, a valuable opportunity to learn from and connect with workplace professionals dedicated to LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion.

10/23/2025

Senator Rhodes announces district wide prevention initiative alongside LICADD, OASAS, and agency partners.

10/21/2025

10/21/2025

LICADD and Gabriel's Giving Tree was honored to recognize this year’s honorees, commemorate those we’ve lost and celebrate the miracle of healing and recovery at the 36th Annual Father Peter Sweisgood & Gabriel’s Giving Tree Healing & Recovery Breakfast. This Breakfast brought together over 500 attendees of the Long Island Community!

10/21/2025