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Families Connect: Finding Substance Use Support for Your Loved One and Yourself

Tuesday, September 29th, 2026 at 6:30 PM Seafield Training Center

When a loved one struggles with substance use, families often face uncertainty, frustration, and questions about where to turn for help. Join LICADD, Seafield Center, and Families in Support of Treatment (FIST) on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Seafield Training Center for Families Connect: Finding Substance Use Support for Your Loved One and Yourself, an informative panel discussion designed to help families access the resources, support, and guidance they need.

Hear from treatment professionals and family advocates as they discuss the challenges families face when seeking help, navigating treatment options, and supporting a loved one’s recovery journey. Through professional expertise and lived experience, panelists will share practical strategies, local resources, and messages of hope for those impacted by substance use.

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, connect with others who understand their experiences, and learn about available addiction support services and recovery resources for families across Long Island.

Featured Panelists

  • Anthony Rizzuto, LMSW, CASAC-Master Counselor, CAI-I
    Director of Provider Relations, Seafield Center
  • Adam Birkenstock, LCSW
    Director of Programming, LICADD
  • Claudia Friszell
    Family Advocate, LICADD/FIST

For more information, contact:

Adam Birkenstock, LCSW

Director of Programming