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		<title>Northport Alateen Support Group &#8211; FREE</title>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Diane Schaber]]></dc:creator>

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        <description><![CDATA[<img width="1200" height="1553" src="https://huntingtonmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/northport-alateen.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Northport Alateen Support Group - FREE" /> Northport Alateen Meeting: A support group for teens impacted by a loved one’s alcohol use. Find strength, hope, and friends who get it. Tuesdays 6:00 PM-7:00 PM St. Paul&#8217;s United Methodist Church (side entrance) 270 Main Street Northport, NY For More Information  CLICK HERE]]></description>

                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://huntingtonmatters.com/events/northport-alateen-support-group-free/" title="Northport Alateen Support Group &#8211; FREE" rel="nofollow"><img width="386" height="500" src="https://huntingtonmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/northport-alateen-386x500.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Northport Alateen Support Group - FREE" style="float: left;margin-right: 15px" /></a><h4><em><strong>Northport Alateen Meeting: A support group for teens impacted by a loved one’s alcohol use. Find strength, hope, and friends who get it.</strong></em></h4>
<h5>Tuesdays<br />
6:00 PM-7:00 PM</h5>
<h5>St. Paul&#8217;s United Methodist Church<br />
(side entrance)<br />
270 Main Street<br />
Northport, NY</h5>
<h5>For More Information  <a href="https://www.al-anon-suffolk-ny.org/alateen">CLICK HERE</a></h5>
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        <mec:startDate>2026-04-21</mec:startDate>
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		<title>3rd Annual Basket of Hope &#8211; CN Guidance and Counseling Center</title>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Diane Schaber]]></dc:creator>

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        <description><![CDATA[<img width="1545" height="1999" src="https://huntingtonmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/CN-Guidance-Basket-of-HOpe.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="3rd Annual Basket of Hope - CN Guidance and Counseling Center" /> We are thrilled to invite you to the 3rd Annual Basket of Hope &#8211; Together we will honor lives lost to mental health and substance use challenges, including Shaun La Macchia and Dominick Peluso.  We’ll also recognize this year’s honoree Hira Ruskin, who will present the Dominick Thomas Peluso, III Mental Health Advocacy Award. Enjoy [&hellip;]]]></description>

                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://huntingtonmatters.com/events/3rd-annual-basket-of-hope-cn-guidance-and-counseling-center/" title="3rd Annual Basket of Hope &#8211; CN Guidance and Counseling Center" rel="nofollow"><img width="386" height="500" src="https://huntingtonmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/CN-Guidance-Basket-of-HOpe-386x500.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="3rd Annual Basket of Hope - CN Guidance and Counseling Center" style="float: left;margin-right: 15px" /></a><h4><em><strong>We are thrilled to invite you to the 3rd Annual Basket of Hope &#8211; Together we will honor lives lost to mental health and substance use challenges, including Shaun La Macchia and Dominick Peluso. </strong></em></h4>
<h5>We’ll also recognize this year’s honoree Hira Ruskin, who will present the Dominick Thomas Peluso, III Mental Health Advocacy Award.</h5>
<h5>Enjoy a night of amazing raffles benefitting mental health &amp; substance use treatment.</h5>
<h5>Wednesday, April 22, 2026<br />
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM</h5>
<h5>Stonebridge Golf Links &amp; Country Club<br />
2000 Raynors Way<br />
Smithtown, NY</h5>
<h5><strong>Cost: $175. For information for Tickets and/or Sponsorships <a href="//centralnassau.org/events/basket-of-hope">CLICK HERE</a></strong></h5>
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		<title>F.I.S.T. Family Hope Support Group &#8211; Virtual and In-person &#8211; FREE</title>
		<link>https://huntingtonmatters.com/events/f-i-s-t-family-hope-support-group-virtual-and-in-person-free/?occurrence=2026-04-23</link>
        
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        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Diane Schaber]]></dc:creator>

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        <description><![CDATA[<img width="1080" height="1350" src="https://huntingtonmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/FIST-support-group.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="F.I.S.T. Family Hope Support Group - Virtual and In-person - FREE" /> F.I.S.T.  Family Hope Support Group &#8211; Virtual and In-person &#8211; FREE For friends &amp; families who have a loved one who struggles with substance or alcohol use.  Families in Support of Treatment are a solution based support group, working with Smart Recovery for Friends &amp; Family, Invitation to Change from CMC foundation &amp; attending workshops.  [&hellip;]]]></description>

                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://huntingtonmatters.com/events/f-i-s-t-family-hope-support-group-virtual-and-in-person-free/" title="F.I.S.T. Family Hope Support Group &#8211; Virtual and In-person &#8211; FREE" rel="nofollow"><img width="400" height="500" src="https://huntingtonmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/FIST-support-group-400x500.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="F.I.S.T. Family Hope Support Group - Virtual and In-person - FREE" style="float: left;margin-right: 15px" /></a><h6>F.I.S.T.  Family Hope Support Group &#8211; Virtual and In-person &#8211; FREE</h6>
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<h4 data-start="287" data-end="377"><em><strong>For friends &amp; families who have a loved one who struggles with substance or alcohol use. </strong></em></h4>
<h5 data-start="821" data-end="855"><em>Families in Support of Treatment are a solution based support group, working with Smart Recovery for Friends &amp; Family, Invitation to Change from CMC foundation &amp; attending workshops. </em></h5>
<h5 data-start="539" data-end="664">We share experiences and evidence based solutions for healing &amp; improving the lives &amp; health of ourselves and our families.</h5>
<h5 data-start="666" data-end="700"><strong>Remember, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!!! </strong></h5>
<h5 data-start="112" data-end="207">Thursdays at 7:00pm <br data-start="128" data-end="131" />Hybrid Meeting (in person at Thrive or online Zoom &#8211; see meeting ID below)</h5>
<h5 data-start="209" data-end="285">THRIVE Recovery Community Center <br data-start="241" data-end="244" />1324 Motor Parkway, Suite 102<br />
Hauppauge NY</h5>
<h5 data-start="768" data-end="819">Zoom <br data-start="772" data-end="775" />Meeting ID: 625 780 032 <br data-start="798" data-end="801" />Passcode: 997189</h5>
<h5 data-start="702" data-end="766">Want to know more?<br data-start="720" data-end="723" />Contact Claudia at<br data-start="741" data-end="744" /><a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" rel="noopener" data-start="744" data-end="764">cldfriszel@gmail.com</a></h5>
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        <mec:startDate>2026-04-23</mec:startDate>
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                <mec:location>THRIVE Recovery Community Center</mec:location>
        
        
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		<title>Northport Alateen Support Group &#8211; FREE</title>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Diane Schaber]]></dc:creator>

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        <description><![CDATA[<img width="1200" height="1553" src="https://huntingtonmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/northport-alateen.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Northport Alateen Support Group - FREE" /> Northport Alateen Meeting: A support group for teens impacted by a loved one’s alcohol use. Find strength, hope, and friends who get it. Tuesdays 6:00 PM-7:00 PM St. Paul&#8217;s United Methodist Church (side entrance) 270 Main Street Northport, NY For More Information  CLICK HERE]]></description>

                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://huntingtonmatters.com/events/northport-alateen-support-group-free/" title="Northport Alateen Support Group &#8211; FREE" rel="nofollow"><img width="386" height="500" src="https://huntingtonmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/northport-alateen-386x500.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Northport Alateen Support Group - FREE" style="float: left;margin-right: 15px" /></a><h4><em><strong>Northport Alateen Meeting: A support group for teens impacted by a loved one’s alcohol use. Find strength, hope, and friends who get it.</strong></em></h4>
<h5>Tuesdays<br />
6:00 PM-7:00 PM</h5>
<h5>St. Paul&#8217;s United Methodist Church<br />
(side entrance)<br />
270 Main Street<br />
Northport, NY</h5>
<h5>For More Information  <a href="https://www.al-anon-suffolk-ny.org/alateen">CLICK HERE</a></h5>
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		<title>F.I.S.T. Family Hope Support Group &#8211; Virtual and In-person &#8211; FREE</title>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Diane Schaber]]></dc:creator>

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        <description><![CDATA[<img width="1080" height="1350" src="https://huntingtonmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/FIST-support-group.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="F.I.S.T. Family Hope Support Group - Virtual and In-person - FREE" /> F.I.S.T.  Family Hope Support Group &#8211; Virtual and In-person &#8211; FREE For friends &amp; families who have a loved one who struggles with substance or alcohol use.  Families in Support of Treatment are a solution based support group, working with Smart Recovery for Friends &amp; Family, Invitation to Change from CMC foundation &amp; attending workshops.  [&hellip;]]]></description>

                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://huntingtonmatters.com/events/f-i-s-t-family-hope-support-group-virtual-and-in-person-free/" title="F.I.S.T. Family Hope Support Group &#8211; Virtual and In-person &#8211; FREE" rel="nofollow"><img width="400" height="500" src="https://huntingtonmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/FIST-support-group-400x500.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="F.I.S.T. Family Hope Support Group - Virtual and In-person - FREE" style="float: left;margin-right: 15px" /></a><h6>F.I.S.T.  Family Hope Support Group &#8211; Virtual and In-person &#8211; FREE</h6>
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<h4 data-start="287" data-end="377"><em><strong>For friends &amp; families who have a loved one who struggles with substance or alcohol use. </strong></em></h4>
<h5 data-start="821" data-end="855"><em>Families in Support of Treatment are a solution based support group, working with Smart Recovery for Friends &amp; Family, Invitation to Change from CMC foundation &amp; attending workshops. </em></h5>
<h5 data-start="539" data-end="664">We share experiences and evidence based solutions for healing &amp; improving the lives &amp; health of ourselves and our families.</h5>
<h5 data-start="666" data-end="700"><strong>Remember, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!!! </strong></h5>
<h5 data-start="112" data-end="207">Thursdays at 7:00pm <br data-start="128" data-end="131" />Hybrid Meeting (in person at Thrive or online Zoom &#8211; see meeting ID below)</h5>
<h5 data-start="209" data-end="285">THRIVE Recovery Community Center <br data-start="241" data-end="244" />1324 Motor Parkway, Suite 102<br />
Hauppauge NY</h5>
<h5 data-start="768" data-end="819">Zoom <br data-start="772" data-end="775" />Meeting ID: 625 780 032 <br data-start="798" data-end="801" />Passcode: 997189</h5>
<h5 data-start="702" data-end="766">Want to know more?<br data-start="720" data-end="723" />Contact Claudia at<br data-start="741" data-end="744" /><a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" rel="noopener" data-start="744" data-end="764">cldfriszel@gmail.com</a></h5>
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		<title>Northport Alateen Support Group &#8211; FREE</title>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Diane Schaber]]></dc:creator>

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<h5>Tuesdays<br />
6:00 PM-7:00 PM</h5>
<h5>St. Paul&#8217;s United Methodist Church<br />
(side entrance)<br />
270 Main Street<br />
Northport, NY</h5>
<h5>For More Information  <a href="https://www.al-anon-suffolk-ny.org/alateen">CLICK HERE</a></h5>
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		<title>F.I.S.T. Family Hope Support Group &#8211; Virtual and In-person &#8211; FREE</title>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 19:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<h4 data-start="287" data-end="377"><em><strong>For friends &amp; families who have a loved one who struggles with substance or alcohol use. </strong></em></h4>
<h5 data-start="821" data-end="855"><em>Families in Support of Treatment are a solution based support group, working with Smart Recovery for Friends &amp; Family, Invitation to Change from CMC foundation &amp; attending workshops. </em></h5>
<h5 data-start="539" data-end="664">We share experiences and evidence based solutions for healing &amp; improving the lives &amp; health of ourselves and our families.</h5>
<h5 data-start="666" data-end="700"><strong>Remember, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!!! </strong></h5>
<h5 data-start="112" data-end="207">Thursdays at 7:00pm <br data-start="128" data-end="131" />Hybrid Meeting (in person at Thrive or online Zoom &#8211; see meeting ID below)</h5>
<h5 data-start="209" data-end="285">THRIVE Recovery Community Center <br data-start="241" data-end="244" />1324 Motor Parkway, Suite 102<br />
Hauppauge NY</h5>
<h5 data-start="768" data-end="819">Zoom <br data-start="772" data-end="775" />Meeting ID: 625 780 032 <br data-start="798" data-end="801" />Passcode: 997189</h5>
<h5 data-start="702" data-end="766">Want to know more?<br data-start="720" data-end="723" />Contact Claudia at<br data-start="741" data-end="744" /><a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" rel="noopener" data-start="744" data-end="764">cldfriszel@gmail.com</a></h5>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Diane Schaber]]></dc:creator>

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<h5>Tuesdays<br />
6:00 PM-7:00 PM</h5>
<h5>St. Paul&#8217;s United Methodist Church<br />
(side entrance)<br />
270 Main Street<br />
Northport, NY</h5>
<h5>For More Information  <a href="https://www.al-anon-suffolk-ny.org/alateen">CLICK HERE</a></h5>
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		<title>F.I.S.T. Family Hope Support Group &#8211; Virtual and In-person &#8211; FREE</title>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Diane Schaber]]></dc:creator>

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<h4 data-start="287" data-end="377"><em><strong>For friends &amp; families who have a loved one who struggles with substance or alcohol use. </strong></em></h4>
<h5 data-start="821" data-end="855"><em>Families in Support of Treatment are a solution based support group, working with Smart Recovery for Friends &amp; Family, Invitation to Change from CMC foundation &amp; attending workshops. </em></h5>
<h5 data-start="539" data-end="664">We share experiences and evidence based solutions for healing &amp; improving the lives &amp; health of ourselves and our families.</h5>
<h5 data-start="666" data-end="700"><strong>Remember, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!!! </strong></h5>
<h5 data-start="112" data-end="207">Thursdays at 7:00pm <br data-start="128" data-end="131" />Hybrid Meeting (in person at Thrive or online Zoom &#8211; see meeting ID below)</h5>
<h5 data-start="209" data-end="285">THRIVE Recovery Community Center <br data-start="241" data-end="244" />1324 Motor Parkway, Suite 102<br />
Hauppauge NY</h5>
<h5 data-start="768" data-end="819">Zoom <br data-start="772" data-end="775" />Meeting ID: 625 780 032 <br data-start="798" data-end="801" />Passcode: 997189</h5>
<h5 data-start="702" data-end="766">Want to know more?<br data-start="720" data-end="723" />Contact Claudia at<br data-start="741" data-end="744" /><a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" rel="noopener" data-start="744" data-end="764">cldfriszel@gmail.com</a></h5>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Diane Schaber]]></dc:creator>

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<h5>Tuesdays<br />
6:00 PM-7:00 PM</h5>
<h5>St. Paul&#8217;s United Methodist Church<br />
(side entrance)<br />
270 Main Street<br />
Northport, NY</h5>
<h5>For More Information  <a href="https://www.al-anon-suffolk-ny.org/alateen">CLICK HERE</a></h5>
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