Family Service League, one of Long Island’s largest non-profit human services agencies, is living up to their mantra “Restoring Hope. Rebuilding Lives” by offering crisis intervention counseling and information and referral services to individuals and families impacted by Hurricane Sandy.
Crisis intervention will help people affected by superstorm Sandy benefit from emotional first aid. Professional counselors are available to listen and offer suggestions as how to cope with the situation at the following locations or by telephone:
- Riverhead Family Center: 631-369-0104; 208 Roanoke Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901
- Iovino South Shore Family Center: 631-647-3100; 1444 Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, NY 11706
- Brookhaven Family Center: 631-924-3741; 1490 William Floyd Parkway, Yaphank, NY 11967
The information and referral services will assist individuals in assessing their immediate needs in the wake of the storm and connect them with community resources that can provide additional help. Resources for food, clothing, entitlements and other immediate needs can be identified and contacted. Assistance is available at the following locations or by telephone:
- Riverhead Family Center: 631-369-0104; 208 Roanoke Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901
- Iovino South Shore Family Center: 631-647-3100; 1444 Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, NY 11706
- Brookhaven Family Center: 631-924-3741; 1490 William Floyd Parkway, Yaphank, NY 11967
- Manor Field Family Center: 631-425-9694; 90 East Fifth Street, Huntington Station, NY 11746
“Hurricane Sandy is unlike anything people on Long Island have ever had to deal with. Family Service League is here to give those who have been impacted the emotional support they need and to provide assistance in getting back on their feet,” said Karen Boorshtein, president and CEO of Family Service League.
About Family Service League
Family Service League is a Long Island non-profit human services organization providing a safety net for people in need. Through more than 50 different programs addressing some of the most prevalent and pressing human needs in the Long Island community, FSL delivers tangible help and crisis intervention across a spectrum of service areas including mental illness, drug and alcohol abuse, homelessness, job training, computer literacy and at-risk youth. Founded in 1926 and based in Huntington, FSL serves over 50,000 Long Islanders each year. For more information, visit www.fsl-li.org or call (631) 427-3700.
