The Problem
Approximately
400,000
People aged 12 and older on Long Island experience some form of substance use disorder annually.
About
One in Five
Families on Long Island have a loved one struggling with a mental health or substance use issue.
How We're Working to Solve the Problem
49
Number of schools our Prevention Education Team spoke to.
12,564
Number of students, mental health professionals, educators, school professionals, and community members reached through our Prevention Education Team.
20,000
Number of families served by our Employee Assistance Program, providing counseling in substance use, mental health and workplace/family dynamics.
1,500
Number of services the FIST-GGT-LICADD programs have provided through support groups, bereavement support groups, individual family counseling and coaching.
1,892
Number of mental health professionals, educators and school professionals that received professional substance use disorder trainings across a variety of settings.
1,800
Number of inmates our dedicated Criminal Justice Clinician has met with to support recovery and reintegration.
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.
