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In collaboration with TASC, the courts, the District Attorney’s Office, treatment providers, and various community-based organizations, EEI helps court-mandated individuals by providing services such as: Mission Employment assists at-risk, 18 to 24-year-olds who reside in the Town of Hempstead or the City of Long Beach to develop a career path. * Individuals not currently attending high school or college Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) provides vocational and educational services to adults with mental illness and substance abuse disorders to address school or career challenges that may be hindering their overall health. EAC Network’s Vocational Services program provides vocational and educational counseling and services to people battling substance abuse who receive services from drug treatment agencies in Nassau County. Programs like Mission Employment, the Enhanced Employment Initiative, and Vocational Services provide participants with seven important benefits: For at-risk individuals, EAC Network’s vocational programs provide hope and opportunity at a time when they are needed most.

As part of our mission to promote healthy families and communities, as well as work with those who have behavioral health issues, EAC Network’s substance abuse programs work with people in need to break the cycle of addiction. EAC Network’s Alcohol Education Program (AEP) works with individuals who have put others at risk while driving intoxicated. The Suffolk County Drug Court Expansion Project uses a team approach to accessing program participants, determining the level of care necessary, placing them in appropriate treatment, and monitoring them through the process. EAC Network’s Secure Continuous Remote Monitor (SCRAM) program provides continuous alcohol monitoring for individuals with a serious history of alcohol misuse, typically following a DWI case.

We can control our genetics by living a healthful lifestyle and consuming a diet that is rich in color and nutrient-dense foods. Including good, lean sources of protein at every meal will also help build muscle as well as improve immune function and healing. Include lots of whole grain, fiber-rich carbohydrates like oats, bran, beans, brown rice, and and barley to build up a healthy gastro-intestinal tract and bacterial growth. A healthy gut fuels better nutrient absorption, diabetes control, weight management, and immune function.

EAC Network and the Suffolk County Bar Association will host the eighth annual Cohalan Cares for Kids charity event on March 20, featuring live music, prizes, food, wine, networking, and more! All the proceeds will help to fund the Suffolk County Children’s Center at Cohalan Court where children play and learn while their parents or guardians attend to court business. Cohalan Cares for Kids is an annual event that raises funds to provide a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for young children inside the Cohalan Court Complex in Central Islip