In the photo, New York State Assemblyman Andrew Raia and Senator Owen Johnson, recently attended Federation of Organizations’ 23rd annual community mental Health Awards Luncheon at the Huntington Hilton. Assemblyman Raia and Senator Johnson are longtime supporters of the Federation and its consumer-driven, community based programs.

Shown, left to right, are Fran Lockhart, associate director of programs, Federations of Organizations; NYS Assemblyman Andrew Raia; Ruth Del Col, director of development, Federation of Organizations and Patricia Deegan, PhD, Pat Deegan and Associates.

Pictured, left to right, are Janet Jones, director of community affairs, Long Island, Verizon; Ruth Del Col, director of development, Federation of Organizations; Senator Owen Johnson; Patricia Deegan PhD, Pat Deegan & Associates, LLC and Barbara Faron, executive director, Federation of Organizations.