Mission

Long Island Families Together, Inc., as a parent and youth governed organization, will provide a strong voice to ensure that children and youth with emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges and their families have access to needed information, supports and services.

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-Latest News-

Families Together in NYS Legislative Awareness Day

   

 LIFT Your Voice in Albany!

Families, Youth and Advocates are invited to attend

  Families Together in NYS Legislative Awareness Day

and Luncheon

  Tuesday, February 8, 2011

  Hart Lobby, The Egg, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY

Gathering and Reception      12:00 – 12:30

Luncheon and Speakers        12:30 – 2:30

Legislative Visits                        2:30 – 3:30

  Decisions are being made in Albany that will determine what type of mental health services will be available to children, youth and families in our state.

  Please join us to learn about 2011 policy issues and share your concerns with policy makers

Registration Form

LIFT Welcomes New Long Island Regional Youth Partner

Desiree Moore is a leader who has volunteered countless hours for Youth Power and Doors of Opportunity, a youth led group of the Nassau County Family Support System of Care.  As a young adult who has experiences with the foster care system and mental health services, Desiree loves advocating and has been doing so for 3 years.  She received the 2010 Outstanding Youth Advocate Award from Families Together in New York State before joining the Regional Youth Partner team. Desiree is a student at Nassau Community College and aspires to become a social worker to help youth in need.

Email: Dmoore@youthpowerny.org

The User’s Guide to Children’s Mental Health Services on Long Island-NYS Office of Mental Health- is now available

The User’s Guide to Children’s Mental Health Services on Long Island-NYS Office of Mental Health- is now available!

Users Guide 10th Edition

LIFT Welcomes New Program Director

LIFT is pleased to announce the appointment of Eileen Kadletz to the newly created position of Program Director.  Eileen has experience in both the corporate and non-profit sectors, as well as personal experience in the field of children’s mental health issues, and has a passion to help families receive the support and help they need.

LIFT Welcomes New Executive Director

Long Island Families Together Welcomes New Executive Director
Long Island Families Together is pleased to announce the appointment of Susan Burger as Executive Director effective February 1, 2010.
Susan will succeed Janet Ullrich, who retired in November, 2009. Susan comes to us with more than 17 years of personal and professional leadership in family advocacy and peer support. She is a founding member of both Families Together in New York State, and Long Island Families Together.
Susan will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of Long Island Families Together, working to achieve the goals and further the mission of the organization. As part of that work, Susan will continue as Family Co-Project Director for the Nassau County No Wrong Door Family Support System of Care.
Susan received a BA from CUNY Brooklyn College in 1978, a Family Development Credential (FDC) from Cornell, and is a certified Parent Empowerment Program Trainer.
Please join us in welcoming Susan!
Sincerely,
Joann Neal
President