Our primary mission is to help individuals and families in crisis restore hope, reclaim dignity and recover healthy life-skills.

Long Island, NY
Joined March 2009
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For 70 years, LICADD has supported individuals & families through prevention, early intervention, and recovery services. From youth programs to family support & counseling, we’re here to help. 📞 516-747-2606 | 631-979-1700 licadd.org #LICADD #CommunitySupport
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Red Ribbon Week is here! 🚩 LICADD is partnering with schools across Long Island to empower youth through prevention, resilience, and healthy choices. Follow along for highlights throughout the week. #RedRibbonWeek #LICADD #PreventionWorks
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Join us for The Changing Drug Landscape: What Parents & Families Need to Know. Learn about fentanyl awareness, emerging drug trends, warning signs, and Narcan training. Thank you to Supervisor Jen DeSena and the Town of North Hempstead for helping to raise public awareness.
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2 days to go! 🎉 This Sunday, we celebrate 70 years of hope, healing, and recovery while honoring Gary McGlinchey and Father Francis Pizzarelli. A huge thank you to the sponsors making this special morning possible. #HealingAndRecoveryBreakfast #LICADD #GabrielsGivingTree
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LICADD was proud to attend the LGBT Workplace Summit hosted by the @NYLGBTNetwork, joining leaders and advocates committed to fostering more inclusive workplaces and communities. Pictured: Adam Birkenstock, LCSW, LICADD's Director of Program Strategy and Community Engagement.
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LICADD was thrilled to join the Long Island EAPA Networking Fair, where Greg and Lateisha connected with EAP professionals, behavioral health providers, and community partners dedicated to advancing employee wellbeing and workplace wellness.
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Join Mosaic of Hope: A Resilience Retreat, a FREE day of healing, connection, and support hosted by Gabriel's Giving Tree, LICADD and @HUGSinc on 11/14 @ Veterans Beach! Register today: hugsevents.my.canva.site/mos… #GriefSupport #OverdoseLoss #CommunityHealing #MosaicOfHope
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Join LICADD & @FCA_daily's Families Healing Together program on 11/12 for a FREE virtual workshop exploring trauma, youth substance use risk, and compassion fatigue among helping professionals. Earn 1.5 CEUs/CTLEs. Register: bit.ly/LICADDxFCA
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⏰ Don't miss one of Long Island's most meaningful mornings of the year! Honor Father Francis Pizzarelli, SMM and Gary McGlinchey, CEAP, SAP, LAP-C, celebrate recovery, and support families impacted by substance use, grief, and loss: licadd.org/events/father-pet…
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LICADD was proud to attend @PaloMineOrg's Vet Fest this weekend, connecting Veterans, service members, and families with valuable resources and support. Thank you to Lisa Gatti and the Pal-O-Mine team for bringing the community together. We look forward to returning soon! 🇺🇸🐴
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We're cheering on LICADD Executive Director Chris Kelly (Kid Kells) as he joins @NassauCountyBar's The WE CARE Fund Community Team to face the @HarlemWizards on Oct. 24: pretix.eu/harlemwizards/mine… #LICADD #HarlemWizards #BasketballForACause
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LICADD was thrilled to attend Emerging Adult Justice: Rethinking the Court’s Response to Young Adults, presented by Hon. Jared R. Rice. Thank you to the Nassau County Bar Association for hosting this important convo on improving outcomes for young adults in the justice system.
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FREE Virtual Parent Workshop! Join LICADD & @EACNet to learn how to talk with your children about drugs & alcohol, understand current youth substance use trends, and build stronger family communication. 📅 Nov. 17, 2026 | 7-8:30 PM ET 💻 Zoom Register: bit.ly/LICADDxEAC
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LICADD was thrilled to join @mhanassau's 5th Annual Gone But Not Forgotten Walk, honoring lives lost to overdose, celebrating recovery, and promoting prevention. Thanks to Jeff McQueen, Brent Russell, and Tommy DiMisa of Vanguard Benefits! #OverdosePrevention #RecoveryIsPossible
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🍁 October is full of opportunities to connect, learn, and find support across Long Island. From the 5th Annual MHANC Overdose Prevention & Awareness Walk to LICADD’s 70th Anniversary Healing & Recovery Breakfast, explore this month’s featured events: licadd.org/events/community-…
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LICADD recently partnered with @farmingdalesc ADAPT to provide Narcan training and kits to more than 40 students. Together, we’re helping equip our community with the knowledge and tools to prevent overdose deaths. #OverdosePrevention #NarcanTraining
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🌟 Staff Spotlight: Greg Schult, LMHC-D, Supervisor of LICADD's Open Arms EAP. Greg provides confidential support, short-term counseling, and referrals to help employees, union members, and families navigate life's challenges. 🎥 Watch the reel to learn more!
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How do our online choices affect our well-being? Last week, LICADD led workshops with 9th grade students on cyberbullying, digital footprints, and navigating digital spaces with confidence and care. #DigitalWellness #YouthMentalHealth #LICADD
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LICADD was honored to attend Holding on Through the Storm, an educational seminar on suicide prevention and awareness hosted by Nassau County DHS and LIU Post. Thank you to Calle Panakos, MSHS, and Nassau County DHS for including us in this important conversation.
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Thank you to everyone who made our annual R. Brinkley Smithers Golf Tournament a tremendous success! Together, supporters, sponsors, community leaders, and golfers helped raise critical funds vital program and services across Long Island: facebook.com/media/set?vanit…
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Tomorrow we celebrate LICADD's 70th Anniversary R. Brinkley Smithers Golf Tournament at The Creek & Piping Rock Clubs! Thank you to our sponsors, golfers, donors, volunteers & supporters. Your partnership helps us continue 70 years of service across Long Island. #LICADD70
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