Long Beach Rock Concert To Benefit Countywide Drug Rehab Service

LONG BEACH, NY — With the holiday season brings a renewed effort to focus on members of the community who need help.

Fresh off the Thanksgiving meal, Long Islanders are invited to dance the night away at the "Rock for Recovery" rock concert.

The benefit supports Long Island Reach, an organization that offers mental health counseling, treatment, chemical dependency and group therapy without concern for one's ability to pay.

The concert is shining a light on the serious triple threat-- the opioid crisis, mental health crisis and fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Our idea was pretty simple…to bring the community together to 'rock out' for recovery, on a special night filled with fun, rock and roll tunes that everyone will know, all to aid Reach’s mission to build healthy lifestyles through substance abuse and mental health counseling," said Scott Nigro, Long Island Reach Chairperson, co-creator of the event and lead singer for F.O.G.

The fundraiser is scheduled for Tuesday night, Nov. 29 at The Anchor Tavern.

Several local bands will perform. Individual tickets are $100, which includes food and drinks.

To purchase tickets or a sponsorship, go to Long Island Reach website for more information.