Bronx Outpatient Treatment Program

11/15/2024

Roger Walker, Program Director at our Ed Thompson Veterans Center in Queens, joined in yesterday's New York City Council Veterans Roundtable. The session was led by Veterans Chair Council Member Robert Holden and Council Member Kevin C. Riley.

Invited organizations and advocates shared their insights and discussed the challenges NYC's veterans are facing today. Walker called attention to the need for increased access to high-quality, specialized care. Other topics included increased advocacy and funding.

Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this special roundtable discussion!

11/13/2024

Sharing some more great photos from the ribbon-cutting ceremony at our Comprehensive Outpatient Program. The facility received NYS OASAS funding to bring Integrated Program Services to the community. Samaritan Daytop Village has a second program in Huntington Station, Suffolk County, that also offers integrated opioid treatment for outpatient clients, and a third in Blauvelt, Rockland County.

Learn more about Comprehensive Integrative Outpatient Treatment Programs: https://samaritanvillage.org/in-the-news/545-bhn-fall-2023

11/13/2024

Today is the last day to RSVP for the New York City Council's - A Festival of Lights! The celebration is tomorrow, Thursday, November 14, 6 p.m. in the Council chambers. RSVP now at https://council.nyc.gov/events/events/diwali-2024/. See flyer for more details.

11/12/2024

Did you see yesterday's NYC Veterans Day Parade? If you did, you saw us (staff, clients, and alumni) proudly carry the United War Veterans Council, Inc.'s mighty Garrison Flag across the red carpet.

Watch the ABC broadcast online at the UWVC's website: uwvc.org, or on YouTube. At the 1:40 mark, you can see us, our Veterans Programs parade banner in the lower right corner of the screen, and, behind us, several clients on the UWVC Health & Wellness Program float.

Watch for three minutes and then start from the beginning to enjoy the entire parade: https://www.youtube.com/live/kYvwM6Dkufs =100m00s

11/11/2024

It was a gorgeous day to celebrate and honor veterans and their families at the 105th Annual NYC Veterans Day Parade! Produced by the United War Veterans Council, Inc., the Manhattan-based parade is a beloved annual tradition for Samaritan Daytop Village.

Executives, program staff, and clients from the Veterans Programs marched, held the garrison flag, and rode in the UWVC Health & Wellness float.

The event is a highlight of the year for clients and staff alike and a source of positive memories to last a lifetime. Thank you, United War Veterans Council, for the support you provide our vets throughout the year, and congratulations on another successful year with the parade!

11/11/2024

Happy ! Samaritan Daytop Village salutes all those who are serving and have served in the United States Armed Forces, including the men and women in our Programs. !

11/10/2024

With on the horizon, we wanted to share some more uplifting photos from our 10th Annual Black Tie Dinner!

At the event, we honored five individuals who have gone above and beyond to support our . Community Award recipients included:

● Dr. Gregory Bunt - Medical Director, Samaritan Daytop Village
● Ramon DeJesus - Director of Client Benefits, Samaritan Daytop Village
● Dr. William Butler - Times Square Church
● Joseph Bello - Chair of the V.A.'s Metro NY CVEB and member of The Office of The Bronx Borough President's Veterans Advisory Council
● Fernando Orbegoso - 96-year-old Army veteran and Legend Award recipient

Santa Soriano-Vasquez, New York City Council Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, presented a proclamation on behalf of NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, recognizing our continued commitment to veterans' care and recovery.

And, our very own Deirdre Rice-Reese, AVP of Residential Treatment and proud Air Force veteran, received a special honor for her commitment to the Veterans Programs.

Congratulations to all!

11/08/2024

Are you looking for more info about the use of methadone in medication-assisted treatment? VP of Health Services and Community Based Programs Charles Madray explains the value of methadone as a lifesaving tool in this op-ed for amny.

“It’s been too long.” “You’re just substituting one drug for another.” These are the things I hear regularly at the clinics I oversee in the Bronx and across

11/08/2024

We were honored to have Dr. Chinazo Cunningham, Commisioner of NYS OASAS, join us for today's ribbon cutting ceremony at our Comprehensive Outpatient Program.

We also thank Austin Johnson, CRPA, of the Richmond County District Attorney's Alternatives to Incarceration Unit for taking part in the celebration.

The additional 1,400 square feet of space offers Integrated Program Services - medication-assisted treatment with methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. The Staten Island program will continue to provide individual and group counseling services on an outpatient basis.

To learn more about Samaritan Daytop Village's treatment programs, visit https://samaritanvillage.org/people-we-serve/people-with-addictions.

Call (855) 322-4357 (HELP) to speak with an Admissions Specalist or visit https://samaritanvillage.org/admissions.

11/07/2024

🎊Congratulations to our Medical Director, Dr. Gregory Bunt, for being recognized on Crain's New York Business 2024 Notable Leaders in Healthcare list!

This incredible honor spotlights his 30+ years of healthcare leadership and commitment to our neighbors facing some of the greatest health and well-being challenges.

Dr. Bunt has a big job: he oversees psychiatry, behavioral health, and primary care across 15 community-based and 11 residential treatment programs as well as 34 transitional housing facilities, serving thousands of individuals.

Join us in congratulating Dr. Bunt and thanking him for his service.

Scope of work: As the medical director of the nonprofit provider Samaritan Daytop Village, Gregory Bunt, a physician, oversees all medical staff and services, including psychiatry, behavioral health and primary care across 15 community-based and 11 residential treatment programs as well as 34 transi...

11/06/2024

Congratulations to Samaritan Daytop Village's Leadership Academy Class of 2024! Twenty employees completed a 12-week, agency-run professional development program to learn and develop critical leadership skills. Thank you to the Executive team members for taking on the role of mentors, Director of Training Tania Ruffin, and to the consultants Karen Ford and Matt Borden! And kudos to the winners of the Capstone Project Challenge!

11/05/2024

It's ! Polling sites are open across from 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. We urge everyone who's registered to vote to visit your nearest polling booth today.

You can search for your polling center at https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov/.

11/04/2024

Documentary filmmaker Connie Marks, a longtime benefactor of Samaritan Daytop Village, recently toured our Fox Run Residential Treatment Program for Men in Rhinebeck, NY.

Marks, who was honored at last month's Samaritan Daytop Foundation Gala, made a generous donation to help build Recovery Corners across our programs, including one at Fox Run.

Recovery Corners provide a comfortable and quiet recovery-focused space where clients can meet with Specialists and learn about the many . The room exposes clients to sensory integration activities for self-directed, patient-centered, and sensory-supportive treatment. The calming location helps individuals recognize and manage their distress and anxiety, build resilience, and maintain recovery.

11/04/2024

At the 10th Annual Black Tie Dinner, the United War Veterans Council, Inc. joined our Programs in paying homage to Edwin Cuevas III.

Edwin completed treatment at 43rd Street Veterans Program in 2022 and had been living in recovery since then. He died earlier this year while trying to save another's life during a white water rafting accident in Texas.

Edwin was a frequent volunteer of the UWVC's New York City Veterans Day Parade. At the ceremony, UWVC President & Executive Director Mark Otto presented a flag to Edwin's family.

To learn more about Samaritan Daytop Village's Veterans Programs, call (855) 322-4357 (HELP) or visit https://samaritanvillage.org/people-we-serve/veterans.

11/02/2024

November is National Veterans and Military Families Month. We salute all the military families and transitioning veterans. Their support and sacrifices are significant and immeasurable. It is an honor to provide care to the men, women, and families who have served our nation.

To learn more about Samaritan Daytop Village's nationally renowned Veterans Programs or to make a referral, call (855) 322-4357 or visit https://samaritanvillage.org/people-we-serve/veterans.

11/01/2024

Our Programs recently took its annual pilgrimage to Washington, DC - a significant therapeutic component to the vets' treatment for .

The trip included visits to the Smithsonian Museum's American Women's History Museum and National Museum of African American History, Arlington Cemetery, the MLK Memorial, and numerous war memorials on the National Mall.

This year the group also toured the U.S. Naval Academy, where they witnessed the students' daily noon meal formation outside Bancroft Hall.

The group also set aside time to commend the clients' commitment to recovery and military service. Two individuals received plaques in recognition of their leadership and commitment during treatment.

The DC pilgrimage was made possible by a grant from the New York City Council.

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11/01/2024

November is , a time to celebrate and honor the rich culture, past and present history, and ongoing contributions of the Native American communities.

Did you know that the state of New York is home to eight federally recognized nations? In fact, a ninth on Long Island has State recognition.

To learn more and take advantage of the many events and activities happening across the state this month, visit:

- https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/native-american-heritage-month
- https://www.nypl.org/events/native-american-heritage
- https://www.iloveny.com/blog/post/celebrate-native-american-heritage-month-in-new-york-state/
- https://www.nysm.nysed.gov/research-collections/state-history/notes/native-american-heritage-month-statewide-events
- https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/subjects/social-studies/native-american-heritage-month