Camelot Counseling of Staten Island, Inc.

09/27/2023

First-year results from the Hotspotting the Overdose Epidemic Program indicate an 81% reduction in non-fatal overdoses for those engaged.

09/06/2023

The best way to get resources to the community is to use the existing network, argue Seep Varma and Luke Nasta of the Coalition of Community Services.

09/06/2023

https://www.crainsnewyork.com/op-ed/opioid-settlement-funds-should-go-existing-providers

The best way to get resources to the community is to use the existing network, argue Seep Varma and Luke Nasta of the Coalition of Community Services.

08/04/2023

https://www.silive.com/news/2023/08/amethyst-house-shuttered-after-controversy-reopens-womens-residential-treatment-facility.html

'The reintegration program’s goals are to provide a safe, supportive, monitored environment for women.'

07/17/2023

Congratulations to Inspector Robert Brower on his retirement after a distinguished 37 year career with the NYPD. Thank you for your service to our community!

07/17/2023

https://nypost.com/2023/07/16/schumer-to-advance-bill-declaring-fentanyl-trafficking-an-international-emergency/amp/

US Sen. Chuck Schumer will advance new federal legislation that would declare international fentanyl trafficking a national emergency and let the President sanction crooks who ferry the synthetic d…

07/05/2023

07/04/2023

07/04/2023

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp-video/mmvo186529349506

On a special edition of Meet the Press, Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and J.D. Vance (R-Ohio); and Drug Enforcement Administration head Anne Milgram discuss the urgency of the fentanyl crisis in America. Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Medical Director for Opioid Policy Research Collaborative Dr...

03/05/2023

https://nypost.com/2023/03/04/pol-si-wrongly-cut-out-of-1-5b-opioid-settlement/amp/

Assemblyman Sam Pirozzolo says Staten Island is getting illegally screwed out of its cut from a $1.5 billion settlement that top drug companies agreed to pay the state towards overdose prevention.

03/05/2023

https://www.silive.com/news/2023/03/its-health-discrimination-staten-island-addiction-expert-criticizes-lack-of-funding-in-ny-budget-to-fight-opioid-crisis.html

Camelot of Staten Island CEO Luke Nasta criticized Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budget, saying it doesn't adequately allocate money needed to fight the opioid crisis.

02/27/2023

https://www.silive.com/opinion/letters/2023/02/states-attention-to-drug-overdose-crisis-is-wholly-inadequate-letter-to-the-editor.html

This neglect is correlated to increased deaths by overdose.

01/30/2023

https://www.silive.com/news/2023/01/a-long-awaited-womens-treatment-facility-is-expected-to-take-shape-on-staten-island.html

When Amethyst House closed in February 2022, Staten Island lost its only substance use treatment facility for women.

11/09/2022

Camelot is very pleased to announce, our counselor Ms. Beverly Walker has been awarded by the Justice Center for the 2022 Code of Conduct and Champion Award. We are so very proud of Beverly and her outstanding dedication to serving her clients and Camelot. Once again, congratulations Beverly.

10/03/2022

https://www.silive.com/entertainment/2022/10/camelot-counseling-centers-will-honor-five-as-it-marks-a-half-century-of-treating-substance-abuse-and-saving-lives-inside-out.html

The agency provides a residential facility to treat substance abuse problems on Staten Island.

09/23/2022

SAVE THE DATE!!!
Camelot will be celebrating our 50th Annual Recognition Night Dinner
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
6:30pm – 9:30pm
at
LiGreci’s Staaten
697 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY
For Further Information – Please call 718-356-5100