Those who did not know Elizabeth “Lizzy” Oranges may recognize her from the lauded documentary Kings Park: Stories from an American Mental Institution. A psychiatric system survivor, Lizzy was featured prominently in the film and spoke of her experience along with award-winning…

HALI is honored to have been selected as the Regional Peer Network Coordinator for Long Island, receiving a grant to facilitate support for employers and peer professionals to build a robust, supported, peer workforce.  This grant comes from the…

HALI will be working with the Academy of Peer Services (APS) Training and Support Network.

HALI has recruited a team of leaders to move the organization forward. Thomas Torre will serve as CFO and Director of Administration.  Tom brings 20 years of fiscal experience in the non-profit and behavioral health space to HALI. Aviva…

People with psychiatric disabilities die up to 25 years earlier than the rest of the population based on chronic cardiovascular and metabolic illnesses.  The new MYBody program takes a self-directed, peer-led approach to managing our physical wellness.  We educate…

HALI is honored to win the SAMHSA BRSS (Bringing Recovery Supports to Scale) TACS Capacity Building Grant, a competitive national award for peer-run organizations with a strong vision for their communities.  HALI will work with a technical assistance team…

The HALI Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Melissa Wettengel, MPH, NYCPS as the new Chief Executive Officer of Hands Across Long Island, Inc. (HALI).  Ms. Wettengel comes to HALI with over 15 years of…