At Long Island Center for Recovery, our mission is to support the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of every individual who walks through our doors. We believe that recovery from a drug or alcohol addiction is possible—and that with appropriate guidance, every individual is capable of change.
Our addiction treatment programs combine traditional, evidence-based treatment with holistic approaches, delivered in both individual and group settings. We emphasize education, self-exploration, and healing through a balanced blend of therapeutic, experiential, and expressive modalities. Rooted in the principles of 12-step philosophy, our approach promotes patience, caring and hope.
Recovery isn’t just about a reprieve from addiction,
it’s about cultivating a life worth living.
Long Island Center for Recovery’s founder, Jack Hamilton, began his personal journey of recovery in 1979. A firm believer in the healing power of one person helping another, Jack became a pillar in the Narcotics Anonymous fellowship and a guiding presence in the recovery community throughout Long Island.
He was instrumental in bringing twelve-step meetings to local neighborhoods and often opened his own home to individuals in need of support. Eventually, his family joked, “Jack, we’re going to need a bigger living room!”—and with that, the vision for Long Island Center for Recovery was born.
In 1995, that vision became a reality. Long Island Center for Recovery opened its doors grounded in compassion, community, and the principles Jack held dear. Over the years, we’ve grown, expanding from a 40-bed inpatient facility to the 56-bed inpatient facility we are today. Though Jack passed in 2010, his legacy lives on in every corner of our work.
Jack always believed that every person is both capable and deserving of change. He would often say, “Give ‘em a chance—you never know when they’re going to get it.” Today, as a family-owned and operated facility, Long Island Center for Recovery carries that spirit forward. We are proud to be a place built by us, for people just like us—helping others find their own path to recovery.
Jack Hamilton was a man of unwavering passion—for his family, for recovery, and for helping others rebuild their lives. He never gave up on an addict, and through the words of his daughter, we honor three of the most powerful lessons he left behind—principles that continue to guide us at Long Island Center for Recovery.
While some might say, “Here we go again,” Jack would smile and say, “Give ‘em a chance—you never know when they’re going to get it.” He had an extraordinary gift: seeing hope where others saw hopelessness. He passed that belief to his family, his team, and the many individuals whose lives he touched.
This one didn’t come easy—even Jack, known for his strong will, had to work at it. But he understood the freedom that comes with letting go. “Do it not just for them,” he’d say. “Do it for yourself.” Forgiveness isn’t weakness—it’s healing.
Whether someone is just beginning the road to recovery or has decades of sobriety behind them, growth never ends. Jack embraced change deeply in the final years of his life—and it brought him and those around him great joy. His lesson: stay open. It’s never too late.
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