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In what community does the mayor, city court judge, district attorney and sheriff gather every year to celebrate people recovering from substance use disorder? Auburn, N.Y. “Every community is facing challenges associated with addiction, particularly with the opioid crisis,” said Mayor Jimmy Giannettino. “What sets us apart is how we respond.” More than 50 people… Continue Reading Community walks together to support people in recovery

Dozens of Unity House employees competed in Unity Games 2023 Sept. 14 at Fillmore Glen State Park. The friendly competition pitted ten four-person teams against each other in nine events, including “Medieval Match,” “Dueling Vacuums,” and “Family Feud.” Employees from our Day Habilitation program in Ithaca won the overall championship. The teams and about 20… Continue Reading Cheering Our Employees: Unity Games 2023

Forms clinical department, enhances employment services and mental health outreach effort Unity House’s CEO Elizabeth Smith is pleased to announce the hiring of three new directors. Taylor Casamassima, Director of Mental Health Rehabilitation Services. Taylor first joined the agency in 2014, working her way up from Senior Residential Counselor to Quality Assurance Specialist. She left Unity… Continue Reading Unity House Welcomes Three New Directors

Lorie Fischer of Union Springs joins agency in leadership role Unity House CEO Liz Smith has announced that a new community leader has joined the agency’s board of directors. Lorie Fischer of the Cayuga County Health Department began her new duties in June. “Lorie has solid experience and knowledge of special needs in Cayuga County,”… Continue Reading Unity House Welcomes New Board Member

Advancement opportunities pay off for long-time employees Unity House is pleased to promote from within and recognize the good work of three long-time employees. All three positions are based in Ithaca, NY. Director of Day Services Aaron Brozon. Aaron has served as assistant program director for residential services in Tompkins County for 12 years, and… Continue Reading Unity House Promotes Three New Directors