LICADD

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Ali Hougnou, LMSW, Education Programs Supervisor. At LICADD, our team is at the heart of everything we do and today, we’re proud to spotlight Ali! In this role, Ali coordinates and facilitates psychoeducational programming for students of all ages🎥Learn more:

LICADD’s THRIVE office is preparing for our upcoming move to a new location in Bohemia! Clinicians remain available via virtual appointment and phone during our transition. Stay tuned for details about our launch event in the coming weeks!

✨ Program Spotlight ✨ LICADD’s Anger Management Program offers evidence-based, court-approved support for adults & teens, building healthy coping skills, emotional regulation & communication. 📅 Next 1-day (8-hour) session: Fri 5/15 📞 Call (516) 747-2606

NOTE: Gabriel's Giving Tree/Grief and Loss Support Groups will continue to meet at our THRIVE location in Hauppauge.

Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 24th will be our last day for 1:1 Clinical support at our THRIVE location. Clinicians will be available via virtual appointment and phone as we transition between offices beginning Wednesday, 3/25 as we move to our brand new offices in Bohemia on 3/26

We officially open our doors on Thursday, March 26th. Already work with us? Your clinician will be in touch to schedule your next appointment! Our new address is: 80 Orville Drive Suite 100, Office 202, Bohemia, NY 11716

DID YOU KNOW: LICADD is opening a new office in Bohemia? We are thrilled to offer our evidence-based counseling and referrals to the citizens of eastern Long Island.

Sharing this post from our partners at @LICADD. Adam Birkenstock, LCSW recently led a professional communications training for the EOC of Suffolk team. LICADD continues to be a valued partner as we work together to support individuals & families across Long Island. #Nonprofit

This week, we’re shining a light on our Education Specialist, Mary Elaine Gibbo, MSW, who plays a vital role in delivering prevention education, empowering students with knowledge, and fostering informed, healthy decision-making in schools and communities. 💙

Today we celebrate social workers everywhere on National Social Work Day 💙Thank you for the compassion and support you bring to individuals and families every day. A special shoutout to LICADD’s amazing social workers. We’re so grateful for all you do! #NationalSocialWorkDay

What an incredible day! ✨ LICADD was proud to attend the Long Island Nonprofit Leadership Forum hosted by @AdelphiU Center for Nonprofit Leadership and Financial Credit Union. Inspiring speakers, powerful conversations & amazing nonprofit leaders!

🌎 Join us for the 2026 Earth Day Free Fun Fair! LICADD is proud to partner with Gabriel’s Giving Tree & F.I.S.T. for a day of community fun including a clean-up, nature walks, crafts, live music & more. 📅 Community Clean-Up: 10–12 🎉 Free Fun Fair: 12–4 Info: 631-786-0368

A great night supporting No Matter What Foundation at Play for a Purpose! LICADD was honored to spend the evening with community partners committed to supporting individuals and families on their recovery journey.

On Feb 21, Gabriel's Giving Tree partnered with The Purple Rock Project to host a memorial rock workshop at THRIVE Recovery Center. Families and volunteers gathered to create rocks honoring loved ones lost to overdose, a meaningful moment of remembrance and community healing. 💜

Congrats to @HWCLI on this exciting milestone! 🎉 Expanding access to vital benefits is a big win for Long Islanders. 💙

✨ Staff Spotlight ✨ Meet LICADD’s Clinical Services Manager, Lauren Torrisi, LMHC-D who helps guide our Clinical Team and supports individuals on their path toward recovery. For questions about our Clinical Services, contact ltorrisi@licadd.org #LICADD #Recoveryispossible

Community partnership at work 💙 LICADD’s Director of Programming recently led a communication training at the @EOCSuffolk, supporting the shared goal of strengthening services for Long Island families. #StrongerTogether

LICADD was proud to support the WE CARE Fund’s Winter Warm-Up at the Nassau County Bar Association! Since 1988, WE CARE has helped improve the lives of children, seniors & families in need across Nassau County. Thank you, Bridget Ryan & Emma Grieco, for hosting us!

LICADD was proud to attend the Bridging The Gap Conference. LICADD Criminal Justice Clinician Brianna Pratnicki, MHC-LP explored recovery, prevention, and trauma-informed care to better support our community. #LICADD #CommunityImpact #StrongerTogether

🎉 LICADD turns 70! We’re launching our Staff Spotlight Series with Director of Programming Adam Birkenstock, LCSW. He’ll be at the 70th Anniversary Angel Ball Kick-Off on March 5. come say hello! RSVP: njeanty@licadd.org | (516) 747-2606 #LICADD70 #CommunityImpact