named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Crisis Counseling and Referral Services
Immediate access to trained counselors who provide intervention, assessment, and referrals to treatment programs for individuals struggling with substance use
Family Support and Intervention Services
Comprehensive support for families impacted by addiction, including counseling, education, and assistance navigating treatment options
Outpatient Treatment Programs
Structured therapy and recovery support services for individuals seeking sobriety, including group counseling and relapse prevention
Youth and School-Based Prevention Programs
Evidence-based education initiatives in schools and communities to prevent underage drinking and drug use among adolescents
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Community Recovery Awareness Events 2 activities
- Community education and public awareness eventsHosts and organizes community events to raise awareness about substance use disorders, honor those lost, and celebrate recovery. Activities include the annual R. Brinkley Smithers Golf Invitational, the Long Island Trail of Truth – March to the Sea (attended by over 50 participants), and public memorial events such as placing tombstones in the sand to highlight the impact of fentanyl and the opioid epidemic.
- Partnership and memorial initiatives for opioid epidemic awarenessCollaborates with organizations like Gabriel’s Giving Tree on awareness and fundraising initiatives, including participation in the Purple Rock Project ceremony honoring over 100 opioid epidemic victims and raising funds for affected families.
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Substance Use Policy Advocacy & Public Education 1 activity
- Advocacy and public policy engagement on substance useAdvances public awareness and policy related to substance use and recovery through collaboration with community partners, families, and public events. Promotes access to Narcan and treatment resources as part of advocacy efforts.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Delivery of prevention education programsOffers evidence-based, social-emotional learning-focused prevention education to students, educators, and families across Long Island. In a recent year, provided services to 49 schools and reached 12,564 students through its Prevention Education Team.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) servicesProvides confidential counseling and support to employees and their families for mental health, substance use, and life challenges. Served 20,000 employees and family members through this program.
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12-Step Recovery Support Services 1 activity
- Operation of family and peer support programsFacilitates a range of support services for families and individuals affected by substance use, including professionally led and peer-led support groups (e.g., Family Support, Grief & Loss, Eating Disorders), planned family interventions, family education and counseling, and a workshop series focused on family roles and treatment options. Provided 1,500 such services through FIST-GGT-LICADD programs.
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Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 1 activity
- Provision of addiction counseling and referral servicesProvides comprehensive services including chemical dependency evaluations, treatment referrals, intervention support, relapse prevention, and outpatient counseling with immediate access upon contact. Services are offered at two office locations in Bohemia and Westbury, NY, and include arranging detox and inpatient treatment as needed.
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Training and Capacity Building for Trauma-Informed Student Support 1 activity
- Provision of trauma-informed professional training and continuing educationDelivers accredited, evidence-based workshops and continuing education programs to mental health professionals, educators, and school staff across New York State. Trained 1,892 professionals in substance use disorder and related topics.
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Reentry Support Services 1 activity
- Recovery and reintegration support in criminal justice settingsProvides dedicated recovery support services to inmates through a Criminal Justice Clinician, facilitating reintegration and recovery. Served 1,800 inmates through this initiative.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.87M
Contributions & grants$1.47M79%
Program service revenue$354K19%
Investment income$50K3%
Other revenue$-11K
expenses
Total expenses$1.93M
Program expenses57%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising26%
Salaries & benefits$1.40M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.20M
Cash$184K
Investments$1.30M
Liabilities$765K
Net assets$1.44M
Liquid reserves9.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +44.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN CHASSMAN LCSQ CASAC | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 50 | $194K |
board members · 21
- BARBARA POSILLICO — BOARD MEMBER
- BRO THOMAS CLEARY — BOARD MEMBER
- BRUCE KENNEDY — VICE CHAIRPERSON
- CANDANCE DELLACONA — SECRETARY
- ERIC SHERMAN — VICE CHAIRPERSON
- FRANCIS GALLUCCIO — BOARD MEMBER
- JEFFERY CAPAZZI — BOARD MEMBER
- JOEL SIKOWITZ — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN MCCUTCHEON — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN SHEEHY — BOARD MEMBER
- JOSHUA LAFAZAN — BOARD MEMBER
- KEVIN LYONS — BOARD MEMBER
- MAUREEN BRENNAN — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL CARDELLO III — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL DANZI — TREASURER
- MICHAEL J BRENNAN — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL MARTINO — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL QUINLAND — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL SMITH — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERT RIPP — CHAIRPERSON
- WILLIAM BAUM — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- BBB Funder — LICADD is accredited by BBB and meets all BBB Standards for Charity Accountability.
- Candid Government — Awarded Platinum Transparency status by Candid in partnership with GuideStar.
- Christopher D. Smithers Foundation Funder — Vital supporter of LICADD and its mission
- FIST Partner — Collaborated with FIST in service to individuals and families affected by substance use disorder.
- Families In Support of Treatment (FIST) Partner — Collaborates with FIST to advance public awareness and policy around substance use and recovery.
- GGT Partner — Partnered with GGT in supporting individuals and families affected by substance use disorder during the March to the Sea event.
- Gabriel's Giving Tree Partner — Collaborates with Gabriel's Giving Tree to support families affected by substance use disorders.
- Gabriel's Giving Tree Partner — Collaborates with LICADD to provide recovery services, funeral assistance, and grief support for Long Island families.
- Gabriels Giving Tree Partner — Collaborates with Gabriels Giving Tree on initiatives such as the Purple Rock Project to honor individuals affected by substance use.
- Gabriel’s Giving Tree Partner — Collaborates with Gabriel’s Giving Tree on the Purple Rock Project to honor victims of the opioid epidemic.
- Gabriel’s Giving Tree Partner — Partnership to provide healing resources, financial assistance, and spaces for remembrance for families coping with grief and loss.
- Grassi & Co. Government — Conducts annual independent audits for LICADD.
- GuideStar Government — Recognized by GuideStar with the highest level of transparency and awarded Platinum Transparency status.
- New York State Department of Health Government — Cited as a source for overdose death data in New York State.
- Patty Partner — Staff member providing compassionate, family-centered support during addiction crises.
- Prevent Opioid Abuse Partner — Collaborates with Prevent Opioid Abuse, a national organization focused on educating patients and parents about opioid risks and non-opioid alternatives.
- Steven H. Chassman Partner — Staff member providing direct crisis intervention and support to families dealing with substance abuse.
- THRIVE Partner — Collaborates with THRIVE, an addiction treatment center, as evidenced by staff from LICADD referencing its role in recovery support and outreach.
- Truth Pharm Partner — Collaborated with Truth Pharm in organizing the Second Annual Long Island Trail of Truth – March to the Sea.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Client-Centered, Trauma-Informed Caremethodology: client-centered-careBy designing flexible, client-centered programs grounded in trauma-informed and evidence-based practices, we produce higher engagement and safety because trust and psychological safety are prerequisites for effective addiction treatment.
- Continuum of Care Based on Readinessmethodology: meeting-them-where-they-areBy meeting individuals where they are—offering services across the spectrum from early intervention to long-term recovery—we increase treatment uptake because engagement is most effective when aligned with a person’s current stage of readiness.
- Integrated Intervention and Counseling Modelmethodology: integrated-intervention-education-counselingBy combining intervention, education, counseling, and referral services, we produce more effective treatment outcomes for substance use disorders because addressing addiction requires a multi-pronged, coordinated approach that spans individual, family, and community levels.
- Peer-Informed Counseling and Motivational Engagementmethodology: peer_informed_counselingBy using counselors with lived experience and persistent outreach, we produce earlier and more sustained treatment engagement because peer rapport reduces stigma and overcomes initial resistance.
- Prevention-First Public Health Strategymethodology: prevention-firstBy prioritizing early education, awareness, and non-opioid alternatives at the point of care, we reduce the incidence of opioid dependence because upstream prevention disrupts pathways to addiction before they begin.