Grand Concourse Opioid Treatment Program

Did you know ... Staten Island has the second-highest rate of overdose deaths in New York City?

Last year, Samaritan Daytop Village provided substance use and mental health treatment as well as transitional housing to over 675 people in the borough.

The Samaritan Daytop Foundation Annual Golf Invitational helped bring awareness to the crucial need for our services in communities like Staten Island and beyond.

To learn more, check out this New York City Patch article:
https://patch.com/new-york/new-york-city/samaritan-daytop-foundation-holds-17th-annual-golf-invitational-nodx

We are grateful to have taken part in Sail Ahead: Healing Wounded Veterans through Sailing 8th Annual Let’s Take A Veteran Sailing event at the Centerport Yacht Club.

The day of healing spread PTSD and veteran su***de awareness as well as honored and remembered all vets lost to su***de.

Twelve veterans and a staff member from our Veterans Programs joined dozens of others in a beautiful afternoon of sailing and remembrance.

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SAMHSA released the latest version of the National Survey on Drug Use and Health report, which tracks substance use and mental health disorders as well as treatment needs across the U.S. The report provides a snapshot of the country's current behavioral health and health equity needs.

Click to download:https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/reports/rpt47095/National%20Report/National%20Report/2023-nsduh-annual-national.pdf

📊 The National Survey on Drug Use and Health report is newly available!

Find the newly published 2023 results here ➡️ samhsa.gov/data/release/2023-national-survey-drug-use-and-health-nsduh-releases

New Yorkers, NYS OASAS wants your feedback on its drafted five-year strategic plan.

Visit https://oasas.ny.gov/2025-2029-draft-agency-strategic-plan to review the current version and sign up for one of two OASAS webinars (July 29, 10 a.m. or July 31, noon) for an overview.

This is a great opportunity to give your input on the State's addiction and problem gambling funding, resources, and initiatives. Feedback is due by August 31.

We want to hear from you!

New Yorkers are invited to review and provide input on our DRAFT strategic plan for 2025-2029.

Your feedback is essential as we fine-tune our plan to make sure that people in New York impacted by addiction can thrive and lead healthy lives.

Upcoming Strategic Plan Webinars

There will be two opportunities to attend. Simply choose the date and time that works best for you!

Join us on July 29 - This session will be held virtually via Webex from 10 to 11 a.m. Register at https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r69ac5c0d5c7c3b52750568f79ad88ecd

Join us on July 31 - This session will be held virtually via Webex from 12 to 1 p.m. Register at https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r4cdfebf43172b72976bd1588903e42a6

You can also check out the plan and provide input at any time at https://oasas.ny.gov/strategic-plan.

Let's make a difference, together! 🌟

On , we recognize the invaluable skills, experiences, and discipline military veterans bring to our workplace. For a career at a growing and thriving nonprofit in New York, contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] or visit our Careers page at https://samaritanvillage.org/about-good/careers/.

Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual Bronx Community Fair at the St. Mary's Park Amphitheater, Wednesday, August 21st, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.! Stop by for live performances, music, karaoke, health resources, giveaways, and raffles. This event is free to all.

The 2nd Annual Bronx Community Fair is presented by Samaritan Daytop Village's PARC (Peer Alliance Recovery Centers) and Independence Outpatient Treatment Program.

See flyer for more details and this post.

What a spectacular day at Samaritan Daytop Foundation's Golf Invitational & Dinner! We just had to share some more great photos from the Richmond County Country Club's golf course on Staten Island.

Thank you to Board Member Vincent Pitta for your continued commitment to our organization; the Golfers, Sponsors, and Donors for your generosity and fellowship; our fantastic employees who volunteered for the entire day; and and to the evening's Honoree Frank Siller of Tunnel to Towers Foundation!

Don't miss the Foundation's biggest event - the 9th Annual Gala! Go to https://samaritandaytopfdn.givecloud.co/our-gala-2024 to purchase your tickets or sponsorships.

A heartfelt thank you to all who joined us at Samaritan Daytop Foundation's 17th Annual Golf Invitational & Dinner, hosted by Board member Vincent Pitta.

Your generous contributions helped raise over $160,000! Proceeds will bring comprehensive addiction, mental health, recovery, and health services, as well as transitional housing to New Yorkers facing addiction, mental health, and housing challenges.

Thank you to the evening's Dinner Sponsors: SterlingRisk Insurance, Centennial Security Integration, Local 94 Operating Engineers, and Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Buffalano.

One of the highlights of the night was honoring Frank Siller, CEO/Chairman of the Stephen Siller Foundation, for his commitment to supporting veterans, first responders, and their families.

Missed the event? You can still support our mission by donating or joining us this Fall at the 2024 Annual Gala: https://samaritandaytopfdn.givecloud.co/our-gala-2024.

The Office of The Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson appeared on PIX11, discussing her work to tackle the opioid crisis. Watch the interview below and check out the timestamp 4:33, where she mentions our recent ceremony, held in partnership with her office, to honor the hundreds of lives lost in the Bronx due to drug overdose.

Bronx BP Gibson on tackling the opioid crisis The opioid epidemic is taking a toll on the Bronx, with over 800 opioid-related deaths in 2022, according to the New York City Department of Health.

Tonight we honor Frank Siller, CEO and Chairman of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, at Samaritan Daytop Foundation's 17th Annual Golf Invitational & Dinner. Thank you, Frank and Tunnel to Towers for donating the Remembrance Bands to all the golfers who joined us today.

There's still time to join us for dinner and the awards ceremony at The Clubhouse. Buy tickets or donate online: https://samaritandaytopfdn.givecloud.co/golf-invitational-2024

We are at the beautiful Richmond County Country Club on Staten Island for Samaritan Daytop Foundation's 17th Annual Golf Invitational & Dinner hosted by Vincent Pitta.

There is still time to buy a ticket to tonight's dinner event at The Clubhouse where we will honor Frank Siller, Chairman and CEO of Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

Click to donate: https://samaritandaytopfdn.givecloud.co/golf-invitational-2024

Tee time is in two days for the Samaritan Daytop Foundation 17th Annual Golf Invitational & Dinner! Hit the green at the Richmond County Country Club and join us for dinner at The Clubhouse where Frank Siller, CEO of Tunnel to Towers Foundation, will be honored.

To donate and buy tickets:
https://samaritandaytopfdn.givecloud.co/golf-invitational-2024

The team at the Suffolk Outpatient Treatment Program received a visit from representatives of the Suffolk County government and Legislature. Thank you for taking the time to meet with us. We look forward to partnering with you in the future.

Pictured are Suffolk Outpatient Program Director Robert Ibrahim, Sanin's Chief of Staff Ken Colón, Legislator Rebecca Sanin, Samaritan Daytop Village Chief Clinical Officer, Suffolk County Division of Community Mental Hygiene Services Clinical Administrator Lynn Campbell, Suffolk County Department of Health Services Master Director Cari Faith Besserman, and Suffolk Outpatient Assistant Director Katherine Lutz.

It's BBQ time on ! Staff from our Staten Island Outpatient Treatment Program held a barbecue get-together with clients. Pictured are:

* Program Director Lauren Batthany
* Site Registrar/Case Manager Eddie Matos
* Office Manager Arlene Mills
* Nurses Shereber Morris, LPN, Najah Abdullah, RN, Abolaji Adebimpe Bola, NP, and
* Addiction Counselor Shirley Melendez
* Mental Health Specialists John Joyner, Shenee Hugee, and Basil Akut
* Peer Specialist Maria Langan
* Peer Intern Jennifer Alfonso
* Samaritan Daytop Foundation (SDF) VP of Development & Communications Jill Poklemba
* SDF Development Director Roseann Evans
* SDF Director of Grants Jennifer Gonzalez

For info about outpatient treatment, call Central Admissions at (855) 322-4357 or visit samaritanvillage.org/admissions.

PARC Queens recently held an “Independence in Recovery” event.

Participants and staff “freed themselves” of self-sabotaging strategies such as negative self-talk, emotions, and perceptions. They then embraced the positives such as freedom to be at peace and open up to others. A bulletin board they decorated, featuring all they "freed themselves of," will be on display at the center.

A highlight of the event was the reveal of one participant’s new social security card, thanks to the assistance of peer professionals on staff. Just in time for Independence Day!

To learn more about the free activities, services, and workshops available at PARC (Peer Alliance Recovery Center), call 929-244-1445 (Queens) or 929-244-1500 (Brionx).

We’re excited to honor Frank Siller, CEO of Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which supports veterans and fallen soldiers, at the upcoming 17th Annual Golf Invitational and Dinner hosted by Board member Vincent Pitta of Pitta LLP.

In recognition of Frank’s longstanding commitment to supporting veterans and first responders, he will receive the Anthony Varvaro Community Service Award, named in honor of the Staten Island baseball star and Port Authority police officer who was tragically killed in 2022.

Like Frank, we offer support to over 500 Staten Islanders - men, women, and children - with housing, substance use, and mental health challenges.

Please join us. You can buy tickets, a sponsorship, or make a
donation here: https://samaritandaytopfdn.givecloud.co/golf-invitational-2024

We are so proud to announce that our Executive VP & Chief Legal Counsel Alicia McFarlane has been appointed to Governor Kathy Hochul’s Behavioral Health Services Advisory Council (BHSAC) by the New York State Senate. She along with other BHSAC members will advise the NYS Office of Mental Health and NYS OASAS on matters relating to the improvement of behavioral health services.

Annette Evans and Jesus Hernandez from Samaritan Daytop Village's PARC Bronx (Peer Alliance Recovery Center) joined BronxNet Community Television’s OPEN host Daren C. Jaime to discuss the in the , the outreach and peer support services PARC Bronx provides, and the importance of .

📺 Watch the full interview here:

Peer Alliance Recovery Centers Bronx | OPEN OPEN Host Daren Jaime sits down with Samaritan Daytop Village’s Peer Alliance Recovery Centers Bronx’s Assistant Director, Annette Evans, and Peer Recovery P...

🌟 Tune in to OPEN on BronxNet Community Television on Wednesday, July 10 for host Daren C. Jaime's insightful interview with Annette Evans and Jesus Hernandez from Samaritan Daytop Village's PARC !

They talk about the overdose crisis in the Bronx, 's importance, and the outreach and peer support services PARC Bronx provides.

📺 Look for it at: https://www.youtube.com/bronxnet/videos

Here at Samaritan Daytop Village, we’re fighting to tackle the opioid, mental health, and housing crises head-on.

On July 18, Samaritan Daytop Foundation will hold its 17th Annual Golf Invitational & Dinner where Frank Siller, CEO of Tunnel to Towers Foundation, will be honored.

Funds raised at the event will help bring enhanced services and programs to thousands of New Yorkers seeking treatment for addiction and mental health disorders, recovery services, and supportive housing.

Click the link below to donate and buy tickets:
https://samaritandaytopfdn.givecloud.co/golf-invitational-2024

Con-GRAD-ulations to the newest in Queens! Staff and families celebrated the milestone together. The children received a commemorative certificate, and enjoyed a magic show, face painting, popcorn, cotton candy, and snow cones.

Thank you to Wayne Harris, NYC Department of Education Senior Director for Students in Temporary Housing, for donating the entertainment and treats. Kudos to Program Director Sumintra Persaud and her team for another great event! Thanks also go to Magician George Mejia of Tri Add, face painter Jorge Guerrero of Shot Add, and Shot Bob for the concessions.

Have a safe, healthy, and happy from all of us at Samaritan Daytop Village.

Culturally competent mental health care shouldn’t be a luxury; it should be the norm. That's why we integrate mental health services into our programs.

Throughout July, join the conversation during National . We will share national and local resources and upcoming Mental Health First Aid trainings for children, teens, and adults.

For immediate help, call Central Admissions at 1-855-322-4357 (HELP) or visit samaritanvillage.org/admissions.

Families at the Bridge Haven Family Residence learned how to make a delicious pepper frittata and stretch their SNAP dollars at the grocery store. It was the final workshop in the Healthy Families Series, led by Elizabeth Madison Registered Dietitian . Parents and children alike gave the series excellent reviews and hoped to see more like it in the future.

Thanks to the New York City Council and Council Member Althea Stevens for supporting the nutrition-focused educational series.

Are you interested in a career as a credentialed alcohol and substance use counselor (CASAC)? Without having to pay for tuition?

Samaritan Daytop Village's CASAC Training Institute has full-tuition scholarships available! If interested, newly enrolled students must apply, submit letters of reference, and complete an attestation form.

The CASAC Training Institute offers 350-hour and 100-hour (Fast Track) CASAC courses, credentialing (by the hour), and CASAC test prep (18 hours). More info, including links to the scholarship application forms, are available at:
https://samaritanvillage.org/cti-scholarships-2024

The scholarships were made possible by the New York Opioid Settlement Fund, which is overseen by NYS OASAS.

Scholarships Available at CASAC Training Institute - Samaritan Daytop Village Samaritan Daytop Village empowers New Yorkers to improve the quality of their lives through substance use & mental health treatment, supportive housing & shelters, & recovery services.

In today's Mosaic newsletter, we highlight our educational, job training, and professional development services and a few of our success stories. Click to read more and share: https://conta.cc/3xzmjXg

Sarah March, Program Director of our Young Mothers Program (YMP), provided testimony at yesterday's New York City Council meeting for the Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities & Addiction and the Committee on Women and Gender Equity.

Sarah underscored the urgency of funding programs like YMP to treat pregnant and post-partum moms' addiction and reverse the increase of Black maternal deaths due to opioid overdose.

Thank you to Committee Chairs Council Member Linda Lee and Council Member Farah N. Louis and to all the Committee members for your consideration.

National Harm Reduction Coalition has free training modules for New York State residents - in English and Spanish. Get the knowledge and skills needed to better support people who use drugs, their families, and loved ones.

To save lives, click here:

New York Regional Work | National Harm Reduction Coalition NHRC provides programming, technical assistance, training and advocacy to ensure that people who use drugs in New York have access to the resources they need.