ICL Coat Drive

Winter is upon us and we’re still in need of contributions of clean and gently used coats for participants of ICL’s many programs and services. The donation box is located at our main headquarters, so please bring outerwear to the 3rd Floor lobby area at 125 Broad Street. Your donated coats will help keep our […]

A Thanksgiving Message

The Human condition is written large in the everyday work of ICL, the pain and the suffering; the grace and the humanity. The opportunity to make a difference in someone else’s life is a gift given to relatively few, yet it’s how each of us spend our working lives. I know that I am so […]

ICL’s Borden Avenue Veterans March in the 2013 NYC Veterans’ Day Parade

“Homecoming” is a word that has a special meaning to veterans returning to family and friends. Re-establishing emotional connections and a personal role with family and community after significant time away from home may require ongoing support and assistance. ICL has a special place in its heart for those who serve our country and demonstrated […]

ICL Gives Thanks to Team ICL for Completing the 2013 ING NYC Marathon

Congratulations on a successful finish for TEAM ICL! Runners Tyric Cuff, David Kamnitzer, Deena Smith and Anthony Rodriguez took to the streets on Sunday, November 3rd at the 2013 ING New York City Marathon on behalf of the 10,000 New Yorkers ICL serves each year. The runners reached each fundraised on behalf of ICL’s programs […]

ICL Advocates on Capital Hill for Mental Health and Addiction Legislation

On September 19, ICL’s President and CEO David Woodlock and Constance Brown, VP of Community and Government Relations, were among 600 passionate behavioral health professionals to attend Hill Day, hosted annually in Washington, D.C by the National Council for Behavioral Health. Hill Day is the largest behavioral health advocacy event of the year, with a […]

ICL Hosts a Memorial Plaque Dedication Ceremony for Bernard Wilson

The Institute of Community Living (ICL) is pleased to announce the promotion of Mr. Chris Copeland, LCSW to Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. Most recently, Mr. Copeland held the position of Acting COO, as well as Chief Program Officer until his promotion. He will continue to report to David Woodlock, ICL’s President/CEO and the […]

Chris Copeland Named New Chief Operating Officer at ICL

The Institute of Community Living (ICL) is pleased to announce the promotion of Mr. Chris Copeland, LCSW to Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. Most recently, Mr. Copeland held the position of Acting COO, as well as Chief Program Officer until his promotion. He will continue to report to David Woodlock, ICL’s President/CEO and the […]

ICL Awarded 3-Year CARF Accreditation For The 5th Consecutive Survey

On July 17th, 18th, and 19th ICL hosted three surveyors from CARF International. CARF International is an accreditation organization whose mission is to promote the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process and continuous improvement services that center on enhancing the lives of the persons served. CARF applies best practice […]

ICL Recognizes National Recovery Month

Embarking upon its 24th year, the month of September is marked as National Recovery Month. National Recovery Month promotes the message that recovery in all forms is possible, highlights individuals suffering from mental and substance use disorders who are now living happy and healthy lives in long-term recovery, and honors the prevention, treatment, and recovery […]