BELLMORE, N.Y. - s4story -- Long Island Crisis Center (LICC) recently announced that registration is open for its 18th Annual Suicide Prevention Walk to be held on Sunday, October 4, 2026, on the Long Beach Boardwalk in Long Beach, NY.
The walk is one of Long Island's most visible mental health awareness events, bringing together hundreds of community members, families, and advocates each Fall. All proceeds fund LICC's free, 24/7, high-quality, confidential programs and services to support and empower Long Islanders at critical times in their lives.
Since 1971, LICC has been a dependable community resource to Long Islanders. Last year, LICC counselors responded to nearly 26,000 calls across seven crisis hotlines.
The organization's community education program brings mental health workshops directly into classrooms in Nassau and western Suffolk County.

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Michael Berube Foundation Named Person of the Year
LICC is proud to announce that this year's Person of the Year honor is awarded to the Michael Berube Foundation, a Long Beach-based nonprofit established by Neila Berube, in loving memory of her son, Michael Berube.
"The Michael Berube Foundation has shown the community what it looks like to turn unimaginable grief into action," said Theresa Buhse, Executive Director, Long Island Crisis Center. "It is our absolute honor to celebrate this family and to walk alongside them this October."
Culture Pop and North Fork Potato Chips Join as Food & Beverage Partners
LICC is pleased to welcome Culture Pop and North Fork Potato Chips as food and beverage partners for this year's walk. Attendees will enjoy Culture Pop's refreshing sparkling beverages and the beloved crunch of Long Island-based, family-owned North Fork Potato Chips, helping fuel every step of the morning.
About Long Island Crisis Center

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Long Island Crisis Center has been a dependable community resource since 1971, providing free, compassionate, and confidential 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to Long Islanders. LICC operates seven crisis hotlines, including the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, and delivers mental health education across Nassau and Suffolk Counties through its Building Healthy Lives Through Education program. For more information, visit longislandcrisiscenter.org or call (516) 826-0244.
About the Michael Berube Foundation
The Michael Berube Foundation is a Long Beach-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to suicide prevention and mental health awareness, founded in memory of Michael Berube. The Foundation honors Michael's life by preserving his memory and continuing his impact on the Long Beach community. Through scholarships, community outreach, and meaningful partnerships, the Foundation creates opportunities for young people and encourages honest conversations about mental health. The Foundation hosts an annual Color Run each June in Long Beach.