Photos from last year’s Islip Goes Purple event, courtesy of the Town of Islip
Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter and the Islip Town Board will kick off the Town’s 8th Annual Islip Goes Purple campaign on Wednesday, September 2, at 4:00 p.m. with the annual lighting of the Islip Town Hall cupola in purple.
The month-long initiative raises awareness of mental health, substance use disorder, addiction, and overdose while recognizing September as Recovery Awareness Month. Islip Goes Purple unites the Town of Islip with community organizations, healthcare professionals, advocates, and residents to promote awareness, prevention, recovery, and hope.
The kickoff event will feature guest speakers, resource tables, Narcan training, and free giveaways. Community members are encouraged to wear purple and join the Town in raising awareness and supporting those in recovery.
Joining Supervisor Carpenter and members of the Islip Town Board will be:
MaryAnn Pfeiffer, CEO, Youth Enrichment Services and Chair of the Town of Islip Opioid and Heroin Task Force
Deepa Avula, Senior Vice President, Behavioral Health Service Line and President of Zucker Hillside and South Oaks Hospitals
Dr. Chris Raio, Chair of Emergency Medicine, Catholic Health, Good Samaritan University Hospital
Mark Murray, Bureau Chief, Office of the Suffolk County District Attorney
Paulette Phillippe, Founder, Gabriel’s Giving Tree
Youth Speaker, Outreach
September Islip Goes Purple Events
In addition to the September 2 kickoff, residents are invited to participate in several community events throughout the month:
Healing Strides Walk for Recovery – Saturday, September 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at East Islip Marina Park. The event will feature guest speakers, giveaways, resources, and refreshments. Attendees are encouraged to wear purple.
Vibe & Thrive – Friday, September 25, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the YES Counseling Center, 13 McWhorter Street, Brentwood. The event will offer mental health resources, Narcan training, refreshments, music, and activities for the entire family.
Connetquot Wellness Day – Saturday, September 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Avenue, Bohemia. Activities will include mindful yoga, crafts, resources, giveaways, and more. Attendees are encouraged to wear purple.
The annual lighting of Town Hall and the month-long series of events serve as visible reminders that recovery is possible and that individuals and families affected by addiction and mental health challenges are not alone. Residents and community groups are encouraged to “Go Purple” throughout September and celebrate those in recovery.
For more events and information, visit islipgoespurple.com.
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