HALI is proud to be a recipient of Suffolk County Opioid Settlement funds. This investment will help us expand our workforce supporting individuals with co-occurring disorders. The grant enables HALI to provide scholarships for mental health peer specialists to…

We are deeply honored to have received the Marty Smith Memorial Award from the New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (NYAPRS). This award recognizes a “uniquely inspired and dedicated service agency” for advancing best practices in supporting New…

HALI is excited to be awarded a NYS Supported Housing Program (NYSSHP) grant from the NYS Office of Temporary Disability Assistance (OTDA).  This grant will allow HALI to assist residents in remaining stably housed so they do not enter…

HALI’s new peer internship program offers field placements for peer professionals entering the peer workforce. Interns receive a stipend, additional job training, and an assigned peer mentor.  Host sites have access to basic technical assistance and are matched with…

HALI is honored and grateful to receive the Heart of the Community Award from Jaspan Schlesinger Law Firm:  https://www.jaspanllp.com/heart-of-the-community-awards/

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…