Family Service League

Past Board Member and long time FSL supporter Kim Hendrickson Radovich is always looking to help FSL!

From NYS Council Executive Director, Lauri Cole: In response to the Governor's Press Release this morning where he summarizes his coming 2021 State of the State... proposal re: the future of the tele health modality to deliver services to New York's mental health and substance use disorder care recipients, the NYS Council had this to say: See more

There has "absolutely, definitely" been an increased demand for help, said Dr. Christian Racine, the Family Service League's senior clinical director. https://www.easthamptonstar.com//mental-health-services-ti The East Hampton Star #easthamptonstar #FSL #longisland

Special thanks to all who made the holidays brighter this year with their collections and donations of toys. Photo; June Santalone, who was inspired to help children in need this holiday season. June took action by donating a room full of toys! We could not do the work we do with out the kind assistance of generous people like June. Toy donations like this have a lasting impact on families who are struggling financially. June is also a proud Camp Champion with a yearly commitment to giving many kids an unforgettable camp experience. #FSL #Thankyou #RestoringHopeRebuildingLives #ToyDrive #LongIsland

Last chance to make a difference in 2020. Make a donation today! https://app.mobilecause.com/form/GOvgYA?vid=ewdv4

FSL's team of healthcare and counseling professionals are here for you and the ones you love! Since 1926, FSL has been providing quality mental healthcare and resources to Long Island community residents. This difficult time of Covid-19 has been no exception. As we enter 2021, FSL will continue to provide assistance to those affected by this health emergency, as well as remaining a critical safety-net for those in need. With over 60 program at 20 locations, these are just a ...few of the vital services offered for children, adults, and seniors... FSL’s 24-hour DASH Stabilization Center & Hotline 631-952-3333 is for Suffolk County residents who are struggling to cope with mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, bi-polar disorder, or addiction disorders. Trauma and crisis counseling programs are available FREE to front line workers and first-responders. Many of these individuals are suffering with unique issues such as compassion fatigue, grief, and traumatic stress. FSL provides support as well as strategies for coping with the unprecedented stress level of this situation. For those struggling financially, the CAIR team coordinates direct relief and emergency assistance. Many FSL Family Centers have pantries for food and basic necessities. Housing assistance is available for those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Every night, FSL Network of Shelters house over 600 Suffolk County children and adults. FSL's trained Ombudsmen help residents of long-term care and assisted living facilities in Suffolk County, and their families, advocate for patient rights and navigate the myriad of challenges they face. Contact 631-470-6755. Visit the "Find Help" page of www.fsl-li.org for information on services and programs for children, families, and seniors.

Happy Holidays to all!

There has definitely been an increased demand for help, said Dr. Christian Racine, the Family Service League's senior clinical director. https://www.easthamptonstar.com//mental-health-services-ti The East Hampton Star #easthamptonstar #FSL #longisland

We are so grateful to be a recipient of PSEG Long Island generous grant. Thank you so much for thinking of the people we serve. #FSL #PSEGLI #PSEGLONGISLAND #THANKYOU

Help and hope is available at Family Service League.

Please consider making a most needed monetary contribution by visiting https://app.mobilecause.com/form/GOvgYA?vid=ewdv4 or texting FSL2020 to 91999 #endofyeargiving #endofyeargifts #givingback #FSL #ThankYou #SeasonOfGiving #longisland #helpingfamilies

We are so proud of the children in our communities that understand the importance of giving back. Here are Morgan and William photographed with all the toys their family collected for FSL’s toy drive! #juniorphilanthropist #givingback #seasonofgiving #FSL

PLEASE SHARE. Please consider purchasing a toy from our amazon wish list for our toy drive. LAST CHANCE TO GET IT TO US IN TIME FOR US TO DISTRIBUTE! Thank you for thinking of others this holiday season! https://a.co/hIB7ck3 #holidaygiving #toydrive #LongIsland #volunteers #seasonofcaring #amazonwishlist

We are so proud of the children in our community who come by with donations for their peers. Photographed here is little Lily with her mom Heather and FSL's Lisa Jamison. Lily with her family's help purchased and packed boxes of toys for children in need this holiday season.

Cases containing thousands of PPE were donated by our friends at Emergency Medical Solutions, LLC. Every day our staff and clients are utilizing this valuable, life-saving gift. Donations like this are an important part of keeping everyone safe throughout the health emergency. Thank you EMS for your on-going support of our work and the communities we serve. Photographed here: James Ashe, Marcum and FSL Board Treasurer, Karen Boorshtein, FSL President& CEO, and Michael Mak, Co-Founder of EMS

FSL Board of Directors Welcomes Scott Maskin, CEO & Co-Founder of SUNation Solar Systems! Scott Maskin believes that giving back to society and supporting the community are an integral part of corporate and social responsibility. FSL is pleased to have elected him to the Board of Directors. Scott has incorporated philanthropy into the core of SUNation’s values. Mr. Maskin and Mr. Mike Bailis, co-founders, formed SUNation Solar Systems, Inc. in 2003, based in Ronkonkoma, as ...one of Long Island's first solar installation companies. They established SUNation Cares in 2016 as SUNation’s non-profit corporation, since then they have donated full solar installations on the homes of families in need. This gift provides free electricity for life. In addition to FSL, he proudly supports and sponsors the efforts of organizations such as Last Chance Animal Rescue, HIA-LI, Make-A-Wish Foundation, United Way, and Long Island Cares. Scott has over 25 years of business experience and is a master electrician who has designed and constructed hundreds of commercial and residential project. Having been awarded Top CEO in 2016 by Long Island Business News is a testament to the value he has for his workforce and empowering his team to be invested in their jobs and their customers. "Scott Maskin is a well-respected member of Long Island's corporate and non-profit communities. His expertise and commitment as an advocate of social service programs will be an asset to our organization. We are proud to welcome him to the Family Service League Board of Directors." - Karen Boorshtein, FSL President & CEO

PLEASE SHARE. The demand for toys this year is very high. We already have a very long wait list and we hope to serve all people who are on it. Please consider purchasing a toy from our wish list. It will ship directly to us! Thank you for thinking of others this holiday season! https://a.co/hIB7ck3

Thank you CMM Cares! https://patch.com//2020/936051/cmm-cares-holiday-toy-drive

Did you know FSL helps over 50,000 people every year? Here are 5 ways you can help us! 1. Follow us on Facebook & share our story with your friends 2. View current information and sign up for our e-newsletter at www.fsl-li.org to stay up to date 3. Contact Jennie: [email protected] to learn about opportunities your company or friends can engage like creating collection drives for toys or pantry items.... 4. Contact Jennie: [email protected] to learn about our most urgent needs for in-kind donations 5. Make a most needed monetary donation by visiting https://app.mobilecause.com/form/GOvgYA?vid=ewdv4 or texting FSL2020 to 91999 See more

We are so appreciative of all of supporters! Today and everyday! In the spirit of #givingtuesday we hope you consider making a donation to FSL on this giving day! https://app.mobilecause.com/form/GOvgYA?vid=etaa6

Doing some online shopping today? Please consider donating a toy to a child in need. We made it very simple for you with an amazon wish list. It will ship directly to us! Thank you for thinking of others this holiday season! https://a.co/hIB7ck3

On a rainy day like today, we are so glad our friends at Splashes of Hope created these new beautiful murals for us at one of our family shelters. They brighten our days! Thank you Splashes of Hope!

Please consider donating a toy this holiday season to a family in need. You can drop off at one of our centers or ship directly to us with our Amazon Wishlist! https://a.co/hIB7ck3

Suffolk County's Social Host Law provides a legal basis for holding adults responsible for knowingly allowing drugs or alcohol to be consumed by anyone under the age of 21 in an area under their control. Want to learn more about the Social Host Law? Check out https://linktr.ee/SocialHostLawCampaign for more information. #JustCall #PartnersInPrevention #Sharingtheinfo

Welcome Scott Maskin!

What? You missed the Great Chefs of Long Island virtual event! No worries, the beauty of a virtual event is that you can catch up when it is convenient for you. Follow the link below!

Last evenings Great Chefs of Long Island was a big success, and FSL's success is due in great part to it's staff. This video appeared in last nights event. Thank you team FSL for all you do! #restoringhoperebuildinglives

ENTERTAINMENT - AWARDS - LIVE AUCTION One lucky viewer will win Apple AirPods valued at $200!

FSL's Auction is OPEN for 3 more hours!!! Bid on great prizes and support Family Service League. AND WE ARE GOING LIVE IN 1 HOUR! Be sure to watch! https://e.givesmart.com/s/:zlqrF19e_Qh/e/dk4/

FSL Auction is OPEN for bidding until 8:30pm tonight! Bid on great prizes and support Family Service League https://e.givesmart.com/s/:zlqrF19e_Qh/e/dk4/

A proud new Board Member at FSL! Welcome.

More of TJ tomorrow night free at 6:30 pm. Go to FSL-LI.org to stream live.

Help FSL to build a strong future for thousands of children and adults in need! Bid on our Great Chefs Auction! 100% funds raised go to support our mission. Some items are open for early bidding and the entire auction goes live tomorrow morning at 830am. https://e.givesmart.com/events/dk4/

We are looking forward to seeing what illusionist, TJ Tana will do to our Events Co-Chairs on Monday Night at our first ever virtual fundraiser!!! Preview a trick from TJ just for FSL! https://youtu.be/l4J3k6w4LK8

Family Service League is extremely proud to have been named as a Top Workplace for a 3rd year in a row by Newsday based on an independent survey of all employees. We came in 4th place in the top large business category and our President and CEO, Karen Boorshtein was awarded the Exceptional Leadership Award! #newsday #FSL #topworkplace #lovewhereyouwork #FSLproud

Besito's Guacamole is always a favorite at our Great Chef's Fundraisers! You can still enjoy it this year at our Virtual Event. DIY! Here is the recipe from our friends at Besito Mexican Restaurants ! https://youtu.be/1w3YkIR-628

Please share this Great Chefs Invitation and spread the word! Due to our generous sponsors this virtual event is free to attend! Chance to win Apple AirPods and Bid on great Auction Prizes! Register here: https://e.givesmart.com/events/dk4/

The holiday season will be very different for most of us. However, thousands of children and their families will not be celebrating at all. They are financially struggling and facing extreme poverty due to the many challenges associated with Covid-19. You can to help provide a brighter holiday season for Long Island children. Spread joy by donating to our TOY drive. We have made it very simple: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3JLJVSI5H2L4B

Please register for our virtual fundraiser! Thanks to our sponsors, it is free to register! See our awards presentation, entertainment, and a chance to win Apple AirPods https://e.givesmart.com/events/dk4/

Thank you to all of our amazing sponsors who made this event possible! Register today for this free and fun virtual event! https://e.givesmart.com/events/dk4/

Your gift is changing lives... As a 22-year-old woman, Emily has experienced a series of devastating setbacks that would crush someone twice her age. At 18, she and a close friend were in a horrific car accident, her friend didn't recover. Emily was in a coma for weeks, and now suffers from multiple health issues. Since then she had been taking classes at community college, working part-time in a restaurant, and baby-sitting. She was living on a modest income with her parent...s and receiving counseling that was paid through the no-fault insurance. Tragically, she lost her mother in November of 2018 and just over a year later, her father passed away unexpectedly. Emily was an only child. She is living in her family home and is now responsible for the household bills and mortgage. In April she lost her job when the caterer closed due to Covid-19 restrictions. She had been babysitting for extra money but with the quarantine the family she was working for no longer needed childcare. This would be overwhelming for anyone. The combination of grief, isolation, and financial pressure was too much. A friend suggested she call FSL. The CAIR team was able to help her file for unemployment benefits, pay the overdue utility bill, schedule weekly counseling via telehealth, and she is also working on her resume and building interview skills to help her find stable employment. This type of tangible care will assist Emily as makes plans for her future. Thank you to everyone who has supported FSL! Life-altering services like those Emily is depending on are available because of the compassion of donors like you. To make a donation today: https://app.mobilecause.com/form/GOvgYA?vid=dfqob

Karen Boorshtein, FSL President and CEO, advised, "The overwhelming life challenges that we as a community are facing have been exacerbated by the additional stressors associated with COVID-19, making FSL's programs a lifeline for many Long Islanders." See full article here: https://www.hamptons.com//Family-Service-League-Offers-Saf

Register today for free! https://e.givesmart.com/events/dk4/

Register for free today! https://e.givesmart.com/events/dk4/

Techworks Give Back Taskforce donated 8 complete renewed desktop computers for FSL client use! Thank you Techworks Consulting, Inc!

Have you seen the FSL ad on News12 and the Altice Cable Network? Thanks to a generous grant from A4 Media, FSL shared a video with viewers across Long Island. Opportunities like this help us build awareness of the 60+ life-changing programs and resources that are available to help children, families, and seniors. It also works to eliminate the stigma often associate with seeking treatment for mental health and addiction issues. Deepest appreciation to A4 Media for this broad...casting grant, as well as to Adam Holtzer of Connections4Hire, Tommy Nickel Video Productions, and Rob Carbone for their assistance in producing this important community message. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eagwiBJGIw&feature=youtu.be

Thank you ClearVision Optical for all you do to help us and the greater NPO community. You help us Restore Hope and Rebuild Lives! #greatfriends

We have to confirm the rumors are true! Long Island's own T.J. Tana will be appearing at Great Chefs of Long Island (virtual)! T.J. will be wowing us with two performances on November 16th at 6:30p to 7:30p. Get you free ticket by clicking the link, if you view the event you will have a chance to enter to win a pair of Apple Air Pods (no cost to enter). Register today!

Domestic Violence is a big concern as people are still at home and some are out of work.

This just in... Sal "The Voice" Valentinetti will be donating a special performance to Family Service League at our Virtual Great Chefs November 16th! Sal was featured on America's Got Talent and is a Long Island Native. See below for peek at his great talent! TY Sal "The Voice". For your free ticket to the event register at https://e.givesmart.com/events/dk4/ Listen to Sal here... https://www.youtube.com/watch

We are so proud to be nominated for the 2020 What's Great in our State! We are also proud of the work we do at DASH. #Greatinourstate #DASH #restoringhoperebuildinglives #FSL

It is Mental Health Awareness Week Did you know... 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year 1 in 25 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year 1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year... Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10-34 Every day thousands of Long Islanders face the reality of living with the challenges and stigma of mental illness. Mental health awareness week is an opportunity to build more understanding about this often debilitating condition and a chance to learn ways you can help someone suffering to take the first step on their journey to a better life. FSL helps those in need with the tangible support of individual and group counseling, providing educational workshops for the public, and advocating for policies to make positive changes in our communities. If you or someone you love is suffering with mental health issues call FSL's 24 hour crisis stabilization center 24/7/365 call Hotline 631-952-3333

Another proud supporter sign spotted at our great friends at Alure Home Improvements! Thank you for all your support of our programs and services. #restoringhoperebuildinglives #alure #lookforthehelpers #fsl #thankyou

Closer and Closer! We are heading for home plate with construction nearly completed of FSL's new Health and Wellness Center. This will turn our Bay Shore Family Center into our first Family Service League Campus! This state of the art center will continue our practice of bringing Behavioral Health Care and Physical Health Care together on a broader scale. Serving our communities and meeting the ever growing need for expanded services. #restoringhoperebuildinglives

Today's press conference with Suffolk County Executive Steven Bellone held at FSL's DASH center, focused on needed federal aid to assist Suffolk County which has been adversely affected by Covid. If Suffolk and other County's do not get assistance from the Federal Govt. Human Service agencies will face budget cuts in County budgets impacting critical services like DASH which will impact County residents. Thank you Suffolk County Executive Steven Bellone for all your advocacy. DASH is a 24/7 voluntary program for individuals in a crisis situation who are feeling overwhelmed due to substance use, mental illness and/or other life stressors. To learn more about DASH: https://www.fsl-li.org//diagnosis-assessment-and-stabiliz/

Watch live: Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone with our President & CEO Karen Boorshtein at FSL's DASH

The HIA-LI business achievement awards starts now! We are so proud to have our President and CEO, Karen Boorshtein to be a past recipient of the Nonprofit category and are excited to see her present the award this year! Click on their Facebook page HIA-LI to join us and watch the ceremony live streamed! Use hashtag #BAA2020 to have your congratulatory comments appear on the screen during the program. #LongIslandBusiness #FSL #HIALI #restoringhoperebuildinglives

You and your loved ones count! Fill out the 2020 Census - it only takes 10 minutes. Learn more by visiting https://my2020census.gov/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmJDTsrCa0c&feature=youtu.be

We at Family Service League are saddened by the news of the passing of board member and dear friend, Lorraine Aycock. Lorraine has been instrumental to Family Service League over her 9 years on our board. She has helped to secure much needed funds for our programs and services and served with dedication. She will live on in the work we do and in all those she has helped over the years.

Thanks to Connections4Hire for all of the efforts in producing the tv spot below to appear on News 12 Long Island! A grant from Altice USA will have us on for the next two months, the video produced and created by @TommyNickle, features the voice of voice over artist Rob Carbone VO. Mostly deep appreciation to Adam Holtzer for connecting all the dots (it is what he does) and making it happen in record time. #FSL #News12 #dreamteam #restoringhoperebuildinglives

Two generous Junior Philanthropists stopped by with a great donation for FSL!!! #FSL #JuniorPhilanthropists #lookforthehelpers #ThankYou #restoringhoperebuildinglives

FSL President & CEO, Karen Boorshtein photographed here with an amazing PPE donation secured by FSL Board Member, Dr. Jay Enden, Southside Hospital at Northwell Health and his colleagues, Anthony Pellicone and Vinnie Nair. #THANKYOU #LookForTheHelpers #FSL #restoringhoperebuildinglives

Spotted! Supporter sign at our great friends, Central Business Systems! #thankyou #fsl #fslwalk #restoringhoperebuildinglives

Thank you to everyone who walked and donated! We did it! We passed our goal! But of course donations are still welcome! https://app.mobilecause.com/vf/FSLWALK20

More virtual walkers! #fslwalk

Some of our walkers near and far! #FSLWALK

Thank you Big Mike and WALK 97.5 for your support!