Soulful Living for Recovery

A 501(c)(3) Non Profit for Recovery & Financial Support program.

No human struggling to recover should ever fall between the cracks…

Soulful Living for Recovery, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, challenges the limitations of traditional healthcare treatment by prioritizing a holistic approach to care. Within every human being lies an inner pharmacy that, when discovered, understood, and cultivated, can bring about profound and lasting change.

We have built a team of professionals that stand by the belief that sustainable recovery requires a deeper understanding of the human experience, encompassing mind, body, and spirit. By cultivating self-awareness, and embracing integrative therapies, Soulful Living for Recovery seeks to help individuals unlock their inner resilience and achieve lasting transformation.

Our Mission

Soulful Living for Recovery, 501(c)(3) is a community movement dedicated to fostering holistic healing and empowering individuals and families on their journeys of recovery from chronic illness, addiction, and mental health challenges. We offer compassionate support, innovative programming, and a bridge to effective services, ensuring that individuals have the tools and resources they need to thrive in their recovery and beyond.

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Grant Opportunities

Soulful Living for Recovery, 501(c)(3), provides grant opportunities for individuals seeking a holistic approach to support their recovery from chronic illness, addiction, and mental health challenges. In addition to free community workshops and events, a limited number of grants are awarded each year, based on financial need and availability. Grants provide individualized services that include:

Holistic psychotherapy
Recovery coaching
Yoga
Psychoeducation
Massage
Energy Medicine
Nutrition
Soul Contracting
Specialty Workshops/Classes

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Soulful living for addiction & long term recovery is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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Amanda Cerami

"Before I was accepted into the program, I was searching endlessly for the reasons why I battled with addiction. It wasn’t until I started the program that I felt safe enough to open up and be vulnerable. For my entire life, I denied the sexual abuse I survived as a young girl from my family. If it wasn’t for everyone at the center and all of the sessions that the program provided, I would not be where I am now.

In the beginning of the program, they all asked me what my dreams and goals are. They asked what I would want to do in my life is my addictions didn’t block the way. Once I began healing, I told them I wanted to move to the place I always dreamed of… Hawaii. Within a few months, they encouraged me every day and believed that I can accomplish anything I put my mind to. After a couple of weeks, we created a plan for me to move and then, in June 2022, I bought a plane ticket and fell in love with life again. I was free and I was released from the bondage of addiction and abuse. I saw God, the universe and my guardian angels working before my eyes.

Needless to say, the healers, the program and the magic of the center healed my deep wounds that I thought could never heal. special shout out to Rhea, Michelle (They are incredible) Rob, Steve and Melanie as well! It is possible to heal and it is possible to accomplish your dreams when you accept your past and ask for help. The gratitude I have for this unbelievable opportunity is immeasurable and I can never repay the ways they’ve changed my life. It was a blessing!"

Our Executive Board

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Brendan Flanagan

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Mary Gnieser

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Colleen Gallagher

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Mark S. Katz, Esq.

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Linda Nuszen

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Brendan Flanagan

Brendan Flanagan is a Finance professional and a CPA who works for The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (ELC) out of their headquarters in New York City. Brendan has been part of the ELC Finance organization since 1998. Having worked in several parts of the Corporate Finance team Brendan recently became the finance lead for Clinique North America. Prior to joining ELC Brendan worked as an Engagement Manager for PWC in their Financial Services division. Having been born and raised on Long Island, Brendan earned his undergraduate degree at Long Island University – C.W. Post Campus and his MBA at Hofstra.

Brendan is joining the Soulful Living Board of Directors as Treasurer and is thrilled to be bringing his expertise to the team. Brendan explained “I’m inspired by the founding members of this organization, the passion and dedication of fellow board members, and I’m motivated by a personal desire to support those battling with addiction and other life challenges.” Brendan is a staunch believer in the type of compassi onate and soulful care that is offered through this organization. Through his board participation he is hoping to reach people in need, to be enriched through the collaborative efforts of the group and to inspire others to join in the mission.

Mary Gnieser

Mary is the founder of Turtle & Butterfly Internal Arts, a unique holistic wellness practice where Mary offers not only her holistic psychotherapy expertise but also her knowledge and experience in training in the Internal Art of Qi Gong, Nei Gong and Meditation. Mary is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with fifteen plus years experience in the mental health field working with children, adolescents and adults. She is also a certified Integrative Hypnotherapist. Mary has worked in various mental health settings on Long Island and is excited to be once again collaborating with the founders of this non – profit who she had partnered with in The Center for Soulful Living. Mary has been a student of the Daoist internal arts for over a decade and has traveled extensively in pursuit of authentic teachers of Qi Gong and Nei Gong. She is a student within the Lotus Nei Gong International School and the Xian Tian College of Chinese Medicine located in Manchester, UK. Mary earned her Masters of Social Work from Adelphi University and her undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland.

Mary is honored to have a role on the Executive Board of the Soulful Living for Addiction and Long Term Recovery. This position allows her to fulfill a promise made to herself years ago to help others affected by addiction. Mary’s catalyst in becoming a clinical social worker was born from the experience of having a family member’s bright life ended by an overdose. The impact of this tragedy on her family had Mary making career and life changes that have brought her to where she is today. Mary is excited to collaborate with the founders of this organization and the other board members to bring services to those in need and believes in the power of holistic therapies for the recovery process.

Colleen Gallagher

Colleen is a tireless advocate for bringing integrative care services to the community at large. Through her work, research and support she has provided program development in the healthcare industry for over thirty years. She has provided and or created opportunities for special populations in long term care, massage therapy, residential services, acute psychiatric, addiction and more recently prison based health services.

Colleen believes in educating the public and using evidence to open minds and doors for the underserved while she walks her unique path of social justice through healthcare. Currently and for the past 12 years her focus has been within the criminal justice system. Colleen is educated through public and private institutions including the Swedish Institute, the United States Navy and Hofstra University.

Colleen has a strong belief that chronic illness, which includes addictive disorders, can be compounded or lessened based on the availability of quality integrated care and services, she works to help others to understand that single path approach can sustain a person while living in a community of others.

Colleen is honored to bring her unique gifts to this holistic endeavor of soulful, mindful choices for long – term recovery.

Mark S. Katz, Esq.

Mark S. Katz, Esq. recently joined international insurance broker RT Specialty as an Executive Vice President with responsibility for developing and enhancing first – party property insurance products and programs. Before joining RTS, Mark compiled 25 years of boutique law firm experience with Mound Cotton Wollan & Greengrass LLP — seventeen as a partner and three as the firm’s managing partner — analyzing and litigating complex insurance coverage disputes, with a special emphasis on commercial property coverage litigation.

His resume includes involvement in matters concerning large-loss property damage claims, builders’ risk claims, lost business income, extra expense, and delay in completion/start-up losses. He has analyzed claims and litigated actions involving properties under construction, railroads and transportation authorities, manufacturing facilities, municipalities, fossil fuel and renewable energy/power facilities, marine structures, hotels/resorts, casinos, residential condominium/co-op buildings, warehouses, big box retail stores and various other commercial properties. Mark is a frequent lecturer on first-party property insurance issues, is admitted to the New York and New Jersey bars and has mediated, arbitrated and litigated throughout the United States.

He is also a graduate of Syracuse University, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, and of Hofstra Law School (J.D. 1993), where he was an editor of the Hofstra Law Review.

Linda Nuszen

Linda Nuszen is the founder of LOOK UP FOR ADAM & THE BEADING HEARTS .

Linda is an absolute inspiration and pure ray of sunshine, having lost her own beloved son to the battle of addiction, she works to raise awareness, educate and support countless families across Long Island and beyond who have lost their loved ones to this epidemic! The Soulful Living for Recovery team looks forward to working closely with Linda in an effort to continue to help pave the way for MUCH NEEDED change in the field of Addiction & Recovery.