Ed Thompson Veterans Residential Treatment Program

10/25/2025

Recently, we celebrated several veterans' remarkable journeys of recovery — along with the advocates and community partners who stand beside them.

Our Veterans Programs proudly hosted the 11th Annual Black Tie Dinner, honoring the men and women who have completed treatment at the 43rd Street, Ed Thompson, and Women's Veterans Programs and sustained five years of continuous recovery.

The event also recognized two dedicated staff members for their extraordinary service and community partners whose ongoing support uplifts our veterans every day.

We were honored to welcome Bob Woodruff, former war journalist and co-founder of the Bob Woodruff Foundation, as our Guest Speaker, who shared heartfelt words and unwavering support for our veterans.

Stay tuned for more photos and highlights from this remarkable celebration!

10/24/2025

Thank you, Assemblyman Landon Dais, for attending our Programs Black Tie Dinner and for your support of our veterans and broader programming. Your personal connection to the veteran community makes you a true ally in our work. Together, we can help more veterans recover and live the lives they deserve.

10/23/2025

🎀🎗️For , the staff of Residential Treatment Program, including Program Director Quetcy Alexander-Young, proudly wore pink yesterday to raise awareness and show support for those impacted by .

They also organized activities with clients, including creating a Wall of Pink to honor and remember loved ones affected by the disease.

Breast cancer remains the 2nd leading cause of death for women in New York State. Because of health disparities, African-American women are more likely to be diagnosed at a later stage of the disease and die. Awareness, early detection, and equitable care can make all the difference and save lives!

10/22/2025

Samaritan Daytop Village joins the InUnity Alliance Annual Veterans’ Summit on November 5 to share our innovative approaches to treatment and care for substance use disorder.

Our presentation, “Utilizing Sensory Modulation Interventions to Develop Recovery Rooms for Veterans to Cope with the Effects of Trauma,” will explore the positive effects Recovery Rooms have on veterans in recovery.

Presenting on behalf of Samaritan Daytop Village are Van Wyck Residential Occupational Therapist Clinical Supervisor Katrina Torre, OTD, OTR/L, and 43rd Street Veterans Program Director Paula Stephenson, M, CASAC-M.

Learn more about the summit and register here: https://iuany.org/upcoming-events-iua

10/19/2025

👟Every step matters! Team Samaritan Strong proudly joined the breast cancer movement at today's American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Central Park. Samaritan Daytop Village staff, family members - and even a dog! - walked the four-mile event in solidarity with thousands of other New Yorkers raising funds for breast cancer research and programs for survivors. Today, we remember those we've lost to breast cancer and to everyone fighting to become a proud survivor.

10/17/2025

🚨 New York’s nonprofits are in crisis. But Governor Kathy Hochul can – and should – take action today and help.

Our sector delivers essential services – housing, mental health, youth programs, and more – to millions of New Yorkers each year.

But State contract delays and inefficiencies are putting all that at risk.

Governor Hochul, you have the power to right these wrongs. On , we ask you to prioritize and sign S.7001/A.7616 this session and protect hundreds of organizations and millions of New Yorkers!

Thank you to and Senator State Senator Shelley Mayer for leading this important fight!

10/16/2025

🎃👻Have a frightful good time at the Woodside Older Adult Center's Haunted House!

Kids (and kids at heart!) will love this haunted walk-through in Queens filled with eerie surprises and spooky thrills around every dark corner. Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed to impress (or scare)! 👹🧛‍♀️

Date/Time: October 15-18, 22-25, & 29-31 from 4-6 p.m.
Admission: $2
Location: Woodside Older Adult Center, 50-37 Newtown Road, Woodside, NY 11377

For info: 718-932-6916 or tonya.chestnut@samaritanvillage.org

10/15/2025

Honored to take center stage at TDF's Annual Broadway Breakfast!

Samaritan Daytop Village was presented with TDF's Victoria Bailey Impact Award this morning. We were honored for our 30+ years of dedicated service to veterans, nearly decade-long partnership with TDF's Veterans Theatregoing Program, and our mutual belief in the healing power of the performing arts.

Our AVP of Residential Services Deirdre Rice-Reese accepted the award on our behalf. Also, present were President & CEO Mitchell Netburn, Executive VP and Chief Legal Officer Alicia McFarlane, and Veterans Programs Social Worker and Partnership Coordinator Beverly Houston.

Thank you, TDF, for your commitment to our nation's veterans and for your enduring partnership with our Veterans Programs.

10/13/2025

We were thrilled to lead a Breakout Session at the 5th Annual Mental Wealth Expo on the healing power of food. 🍎

Tawanna Spriggs, Administrator of Residential & Recovery Services, and Sarah March, Program Director of our Young Mothers Program, shared insights about our Food As Medicine initiative and how it's transforming the health of hundreds of clients across our housing, treatment, and recovery programs. The innovative approach is building healthier lives one meal at a time.

Join us for free Food As Medicine workshops and cooking demos at our Peer Alliance Recovery Center (PARC) locations:

📍 Queens: 929-244-1445
📍 Bronx: 929-244-1500

Learn more about our programs at samaritanvillage.org or call (855) 322-4357 (HELP).

10/11/2025

We are at the 5th Annual Mental Wealth Expo in Newark, NJ, today, spreading the word about the mental health services we offer through our programs at Samaritan Daytop Village, Samaritan Daytop Health, and PARC (Peer Alliance Recovery Centers).

As comes to a close, we are taking this time to stress the importance of mental health screening and treatment. That's why we are grateful to have this opportunity to sponsor today's event by Charlamagne Tha God, iHeartRadio, and the Mental Wealth Alliance.

At Samaritan Daytop Village, we’re committed to meeting people where they are through integrated care that supports the mind, body, and spirit.

For info about our mental health services, call (855) 322-4357 HELP or visit samaritanvillage.org.

For screenings and primary care with our partner Samaritan Daytop Health, call 347-577-8080 or visit samaritanvillage.org/sdh.

For those in recovery, free services and referrals are available at PARC in Queens (929-244-1445) or the Bronx (929-244-1500).

10/11/2025

We are grateful to Row New York for its partnership with our Veterans Programs. Through rowing, the men at the 43rd Street Veterans Program are discovering a new way to stay active, focused, and connected—important tools for lifelong recovery.🚣‍♂️💪

Rowing challenges the body, sharpens the mind, and strengthens community—the perfect formula for growth. Our Veterans program with Samaritan Daytop Village offers a space where Veterans can crush goals, find connection, and thrive together. 🇺🇸🚣‍♀️

10/10/2025

In honor of , join us in promoting and wellness education and eliminating the stigma that remains a common barrier to treatment.

All of Samaritan Daytop Village's programs weave mental health assessment and treatment into its services - whether you are seeking care for substance use disorder or staying in one of the transitional residences we operate.

Tomorrow, as a proud sponsor of the 5th Annual Mental Wealth Expo in Newark, NJ, we’ll join community partners for a day of education, inspiration, and healing. The event is free and open to all ages, running from 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

Learn more and register at mentalwealthexpo.com - and be sure to stop by our table while you’re there!

The Mental Wealth Expo is hosted by Charlamagne Tha God, iHeartRadio, and the Mental Wealth Alliance.