Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
The Problem
Approximately
400,000People aged 12 and older on Long Island experience some form of substance use disorder annually.
About
One in FiveFamilies on Long Island has a loved one struggling with a mental health or substance use issue.
Our Impact In 2024
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36
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Number of schools our Prevention Education Team spoke to
13,400
Number of students, mental health professionals, educators, school professionals, and community members reached through our Prevention Education Team
80,000
Number of families served by our Employee Assistance Program, providing counseling in substance use, mental health and workplace/family dynamics
1500
Number of services the FIST-GGT-LICADD programs have provided through support groups, bereavement support groups, individual family counseling and coaching.
100
Percent of clinical program participants that would recommend the program
1800
Number of inmates our dedicated Criminal Justice clinician has met with to support recovery and reintegration
What we do
Family Services
Group Support
Student Assistance
CEU Trainings
Open Arms EAP
Who we are
LICADD is staffed by a group of social workers, educators, clinicians, care coordinators, and other professionals working to strengthen the community and alleviate the ravages of drug and alcohol dependency and related issues.
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