THRIVE Recovery Community & Outreach Center

Since opening our doors in March 2017 as Long Island’s first recovery community and outreach center, THRIVE SUFFOLK has been a welcoming place where individuals and families come together to find hope, build connections, and strengthen their recovery.

 Born out of the urgent need to respond to the heroin and opioid crisis, THRIVE has grown because of the powerful stories of healing and resilience we see every day. That’s why we’ve expanded—with THRIVE Nassau opening in 2019 and THRIVE East End joining the family in 2021—so even more people can find a supportive community to lean on.

 THRIVE is a free, non-clinical, peer-led space where everyone is welcomed with kindness and respect—no matter where you are in your journey.

For complete information about THRIVE, visit http://thriveli.org/.

For a calendar of THRIVE events, visit www.thriveli.org/calendar.

Our Services

Recovery Coaching

Our recovery coaches aren’t just guides—they’re peers who truly understand the ups and downs of recovery because they’ve been there themselves. Through weekly one-on-one sessions, coaches walk alongside you, helping you build a support system, overcome obstacles, and create a recovery plan that fits your unique path.

Peer Support Groups & Workshops

At THRIVE, you’ll find a variety of welcoming peer-led groups that meet you where you are—whether you prefer 12-step programs like AA and NA, non-secular options like Recovery Dharma, secular groups like SMART Recovery, All Recovery Meetings or harm reduction and medication-supported meetings.

We also offer wellness activities like yoga and hikes, plus workshops on life skills, job readiness, and community involvement. And don’t miss our fun, substance-free social events—like the Sober Bowl, holiday parties, dances, and game nights—where friendships grow and healing happens.

Click on the link above to check out our calendar and find groups, workshops, and events that meet your needs and interests.

About THRIVE

THRIVE is proudly led by Family & Children’s Association (FCA), working closely with trusted partners:

• Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (LICADD)
• Long Island Recovery Association (LIRA)
• Families in Support of Treatment (F.I.S.T.)
• Human Understanding & Growth Services, Inc. (HUGS, Inc.)

We’re grateful to be funded by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) and supported by caring donors who believe in the power of community and recovery.