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domestic violence awareness
Domestic Violence Awareness: Join Us in Being an Ally
Behavioral Health & Criminal Justice

Did you know that last year 252,535 domestic violence-related calls were made to state and local hotlines in New York? These pleas for help tell the story of a growing social problem. EAC Network’s Abusive Partner Intervention Program (APIP) and our domestic abuse prevention initiatives were created to respond to and address this pressing social problem within our communities. Domestic Violence Awareness Month, recognized every October, focuses public attention on this pressing social problem and solution-based programs, like APIP, that are creating positive change.

10/21/2021
10/21/2021 Read more
weatherization assistance programs
2 Weatherization Assistance Programs Bridging the Gap During Winter
Family & Community

Winter in New York can be long and hard, especially for low-income Nassau County families. Due to the high cost of energy, some get stuck between a rock and hard place when it gets cold. A lack of resources then forces tough choices, like staying warm or having enough to eat. To address this pervasive problem, EAC Network’s two weatherization assistance programs (HEAT and WRAP) deliver direct support services that help members of our community stay in their homes and out of costly institutional care.

10/13/2021
10/13/2021 Read more
child passenger safety
Child Passenger Safety: Car Seats Save Lives When Used Correctly
Children & Youth

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) primary goal for child passenger safety is to make sure all parents and caregivers are correctly using the right car seats (rear-facing car seats, forward-facing car seats, or booster seats) or seat belts for their children’s ages and sizes.

09/17/2021
09/17/2021 Read more
National Recovery Month
National Recovery Month: Celebrating the Gains of Those in Recovery
Behavioral Health & Criminal Justice

Did you know that nearly 21 million Americans are battling at least one addiction? Although every person who enters recovery is a victory, the recovery movement’s work has only begun. September’s National Recovery Month provides us with an opportunity to look at the impact that programs like our New Path Treatment Center make in the community every day and look forward to a promising future for all those in recovery.

09/14/2021
09/14/2021 Read more
in home respite services
In-Home Respite Services: 35 Years of Compassionate Senior Companionship
Seniors

Since 1986, In-Home Respite Services has been providing compassionate, reliable companionship to Nassau County seniors. Our trained and screened companions allow local families to take care of personal needs without worrying about the safety of their loved ones. In honor of National Senior Citizens Day on August 21, join us in celebrating the selfless work of our In-Home Respite Services companions.

08/18/2021
08/18/2021 Read more
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