SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH!
JOIN US AT THESE UPCOMING EVENTS
Throughout National Recovery Month, we’ll be joining our community at local events to raise awareness, connect people with valuable resources, and share the message that recovery is REAL and it changes lives. Come visit us, learn more about our Put Recovery to Work Scholarship Program, and celebrate the strength and hope found in recovery!
September 2, 2026 | 9am-3pm
National Recovery Month Kick-Off
H Lee Dennison Building: 100 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Hauppauge, NY 11788
This meaningful event will bring together individuals in recovery, families, community members, service providers, advocates, and local leaders to celebrate recovery, raise awareness, reduce stigma, and connect people with valuable programs, services, and support.
The program will feature:
Dr. Sylvia Diaz, PhD, LMSW
Deputy County Executive for Health, Human Services and Education
Anthony Rizzuto, LMSW, CASAC-Master Counselor, CAI-II
Director of Provider Relations, Seafield Center
Narcan Training presented by Jason Byron
Suffolk County Police Department Emergency Medical Service Officer
September 12, 2026 | 9:30am to 1:30pm
Islip Goes Purple-Healing Strides Walk for Recovery
East Islip Marina Park, 333 Bayview Ave, East Islip, NY 11730
Guest Speakers, Give Aways, Resources, Refreshments
WEAR PURPLE!!
September 20, 2026 | 9:30am to 12:30pm
Annual Wellness Walk for Hope
Heckscher Park, NY-25A & Prime Ave, 11 Prime Ave, Huntington, NY 11743
Join the community to walk for a cause and discover essential recovery, mental health, and wellness resources. This family-friendly event features free food and music, plus engaging activities like face and rock painting and therapy dogs.
Volunteers Welcome!
We’re looking for volunteers to help at the Gino Macchio Foundation table at our upcoming events.
Want to be part of spreading the message?