FCA BLOG: OUR CURRENT VIEW

My journey in recovery has been one of the most profound experiences of my life - and a complete surprise as I could never have imagined something that I thought would destroy me became my greatest gift. Shame and stigma were some of the first battles I faced. They...

By Chasity Matos, Pact Program Coordinator   In the heart of Hempstead, New York, something powerful is happening. Behind the quiet strength of a young mother balancing bottles, books, and big dreams is a community ready to lift her up — not just with essentials, but...

by Joshua Mass, Problem Gambling Coordinator, FCA As the hot summer weather begins to wind down, people of all ages look forward to all the joys autumn brings. Kids look forward to catching up with friends after summer vacation, adults are excited to settle back into...

By Juliana Groder, MHC-LP - Clinician As a new therapist in the field, I have noticed that there is some “magic” in the therapeutic relationship that I do not believe can be directly quantified. I think this magic can be attributed to the rapport built between the...

By Alexis Mitchell, English Teacher, Ladders to Success, FCA “By doing what you love, you inspire and awaken the hearts of others.” This is a quote I’ve held with me for many years and one I’ve seen come to life firsthand in the work I do day in and day out, for the...

By Barry Klitsberg This fall, Long Island seniors will once again face one of the most critical decisions they make each year: how to navigate the Medicare Open Enrollment season. From October 15 to December 7, Medicare beneficiaries have the opportunity to review and...

By Lyn Abby M. Bigord, Skill Builder for FCA Youth and Family integration From messy bedrooms, grades and missed buses to forgotten homework and skipped conversations—teens today are navigating many of the same pressures their parents faced growing up, but with a...

By Donnell Royal It seems like only yesterday that on one summer evening in 1979, my family was driving along Route 17 in Parksville, New York. There must have been 5 cars in our procession that evening. My family was traveling back to the camping grounds when...

By Patrick Manfredo Jones, Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)   May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on mental health issues, reduce stigma, and promote well-being. Mental health affects how we handle stress, relate to others, and make...

By Jaymie Kahn-Rapp, Assistant Vice President of Harm Reduction and Recovery At Family and Children’s Association (FCA), we’re committed to serving Long Island’s most vulnerable populations — and in the Harm Reduction and Recovery division, that mission comes to life...